HACH COMPANY -- SULFATE STANDARD SOLUTION 2500 MG/L AS SO4  -- 6810-00F018314
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SULFATE STANDARD SOLUTION 2500 MG/L AS SO4
MSDS Date:06/19/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F018314
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HACH COMPANY
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010
Info Phone Num:(800) 227-4224
Emergency Phone Num:(800) 227-4224
CAGE:4T252
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HACH CO
Address:5600 LINDBERGH DR
Box:389
City:LOVELAND
State:CO
ZIP:80539
Country:US
Phone:970-669-3050/ 303-623-5716
CAGE:91224
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 SULFATE ANHYDROUS, SODIUM SULFATE
CAS:7757-82-6
RTECS #:WE1650000
Fraction by Wt: <1%

Ingred Name:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE  (HYDROCHLORIC ACID)  (SARA III)
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
Other REC Limits:7 PPM
OSHA PEL:C 5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 5 PPM; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER, H2O
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: <100%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: IRRITATION. PRACTICALLY
    NON-TOXIC.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION. PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC.

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

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: GIVE LARGE
    QUANTITIES OF WATER OR MILK. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:COVER CONTAMINATED SURFACES W/SODA ASH OR
    SODIUM BICARBONATE. MIX & ADD WATER IF NECESSARY. USE LITMUS PAPER
    TO MAKE SURE PH OF SLURRY IS NEUTRAL OR ADD NEUTRALIZER UNTIL
    MIXTURE STOPS BUBBLING. SCOOP  UP THE SLURRY/WASH DOWN THE DRAIN
    W/EXCESS WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH OR SODIUM BICARBONATE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE TIGHTLY CLOSED. AVOID CONTACT
    W/SKIN & EYES.

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

Ventilation:ADEQUATE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text: 212F
pH:2.2
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLES; LIQUID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT W/CAUSTICS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF SULFUR OXIDES &
    HYDROGEN CHLORIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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