Product ID:1956 SUFURIC ACID-SILVER SULFATE SOLUTION
MSDS Date:03/16/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F018414
MSDS Number: BKXWP

HACH COMPANY

AMES, IA 50010

Emergency Phone: (303) 623-5716

Info Phone: (800) 227-4224

Cage: 4T252

HACH COMPANY

907 AMES, IA 50010 US

Telephone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 4T252

SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: <100%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

SILVER SULFATE

CAS: 10294-26-5

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 0.01 MG/CUM AS AG

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/CUM AS AG

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: CORROSIVE & SEVERE BURNS.
INHALATION: SEVERE BURNS, CORROSIVE TO RESPIRATORY TRACT, MOUTH
SORENES, TEETH EROSION & BREATHING DIFFICULTY. INGESTION:
INFLAMMATION & SEVERE BURNING OF ALL BODY TISSUES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: CORROSIVE & SEVERE BURNS.
INHALATION: CORROSIVE & SEVERE BURNS TO RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION, TEETH EROSION, CHRONIC IRRITAION, MOUTH SORENESS &
BREATHING DIFFICULTY. INGESTION: INFLAMMAT ION & SEVERE BURNING OF
ALL BODY TISSUES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING STOPS.
INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER OR
AT LEAST 1 OUN CE OF MILK OF MAGNESIA IN EQUAL AMOUNTSOF WATER OR
GIVE THE WHITES OF 3 EGGS. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL. DON'T USE WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY IGNITE OR EXPLODE IN CONTACT W/OTHER
MATERIALS.

Spill Release Procedures:COVER CONTAMINATED SURFACE W/SODIUM
BICARBONATE OR A SODA ASH-SLAKED LIME MIXTURE (50-50). MIX & ADD
WATER TO FORM A SLURRY. SCOOP UP SLURRY & WASH THE SITE W/SODA ASH
SOLUTION.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE OR SODA ASH-SLAKED MIXTURE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL PLACE AWAY FROM
OXIDIZABLE MATERIAL. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. DON'T
BREATHE CHEMICALS & THEIR MISTS.

Ventilation:FUME HOOD
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:LAB GRADE GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CORROSION RATE (CONT'D): ALUMINUM = CORROSIVE; STEEL = 0.003 IN/YR.
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313 OF TITLE III OF THE SUPERFUND
AMENDMENTS & REAU THORIZATION ACT OF 1986.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text: 554F
Spec Gravity:1.830
pH:<0.5
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS OILY LIQUID, ODORLESS
Corrosion Rate:SEE SUPP

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING & REDUCING MATERIALS, ACETIC ACID & CHLOROSULFONIC ACID
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH MOISTURE, WATER OR STEAM, CAUSTIC
FUMES & HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF SULFUR OXIDES

Waste Disposal Methods:LANDFILL OR TREATMENT AT AN EPA APPROVED SITE IN
ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, & FEDERAL REGULATIONS. UN 1830 & UN2796.

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