HACH CO. -- UNIVER 3 HARDNESS REAGENT  -- 6640-00D004017
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:UNIVER 3 HARDNESS REAGENT
MSDS Date:08/27/1990
FSC:6640
NIIN:00D004017
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HACH CO.
Address:100 DAYTON RD.
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010-6402
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-227-4224
Emergency Phone Num:800-227-4224/515-232-2533
CAGE:4T252
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HACH COMPANY
Address:100 DAYTON RD.
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010
Country:US
Phone:800-227-4224
CAGE:4T252

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM CARBONATE
CAS:497-19-8
RTECS #:VZ4050000
Fraction by Wt: <60%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:SODIUM SULFITE
CAS:7757-83-7
RTECS #:WE2150000
Fraction by Wt: <30%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM CHLORIDE (CERCLA)
CAS:12125-02-9
RTECS #:BP4550000
Fraction by Wt: <15%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 FUME; 9495
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:SILICA GEL
CAS:63231-67-4
RTECS #:VV7322000
Fraction by Wt: <10%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:80 MG/M3 / % SIO2
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM SODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETATE
CAS:14402-88-1
Fraction by Wt: <5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:CALMAGITE
    (3-HYDROXY-4-((2-HYDROXY-5-METHYLPHENYL)AZO)-1-NAPHTHYL SULFONIC
    ACID
CAS:3147-14-6
Fraction by Wt: <1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE CORROSIVE TO EYES, SKIN,
    AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY REACTION.
    CHRONIC: NOT ESTABLISHED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:CAUSES BURNS. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY
    RAECTION DUE TO SULFITE CONTENT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS SUCH AS
    ASTHMA. PERSONS WITH LIVER DISEASES MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO
    SYSTEMIC AMMONIA INTOXICATION.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE& SKIN CONTACT-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH LOTS OF WATER
    FOR 15 MINUTES. CALL A PHYSICIAN. WASH SKIN WITH SOAP & WATER.
    INGESTED-DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE AT LEAST 1
    OUNCE OF VINEG AR IN A AN EQUAL AMOUNT OF WATER. CALL A PHYSICIAN.
    INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. CALL A
    PHYSICIAN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER OR DRY CHEMCIAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS:WEAR
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. COOL
    FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:COVER SPILL WITH SODA ASH OR SODIUM
    BICARBONATE. MIX & SPRAY WITH WATER. IF EFFERVESCENT, WAIT UNTIL
    REACTION COMPLETE. SCOOP INTO A CONTAINER & ADD CALCIUM
    HYPOCHLORITE. ADD MORE WATER & ALLOW TO STA ND 1 HOUR. DILUTE &
    NEUTRALIZE; FLUSH IN DRAIN.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE IN A
    TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
Other Precautions:SULFITES AER STRONG SENSITIZERS. INHALATION AND
    INGESTION MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTIONS IN ASTHMATICS. PERSONS WITH
    RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS SHOULD TAKE SPECIAL CARE WHEN WORKING WITH
    PRODUCTS THAT CONTA IN SULFITES.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
    OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR
    AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IN ACCORDANCE
    WITH 29 CFR 1910.13 4 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE LAB FUME HOOD TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT. DLA-HMIS: EYE WASH STATION &
    SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:C2
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:202F,95C
Spec Gravity:2.25
pH:SUPPL
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT PINK POWDER; SULFITE ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MOISTURE, SULFURIC ACID, ALUMINUM, LITHIUM, P205, TNT.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAMES, CONTACT WITH MOISTURE,
    SULFURIC ACID, ALUMINUM, LITHIUM, P205, TNT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF NA2SO, SOX, NOX, NH3,
    CL-.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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