Product ID:PHENOL 2 REAGENT, 1836
MSDS Date:05/16/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N022141
MSDS Number: BLSDC

HACH CO

AMES, IA 50010

Emergency Phone: 303-625-5716

Info Phone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 4T252

HACH COMPANY

907 AMES, IA 50010 US

Telephone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 4T252

FERRATE (3-), HEXACYANO-, TRIPOTASSIUM; (POTASSIUM

CAS: 13746-66-2

RTECS: LJ8225000

Fraction By Weight: <70%

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3 (AS FE)(MFR)

1)

CAS: 7778-80-5

RTECS: TT5900000

Fraction By Weight: <50%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE IRRITATING TO EYES, SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY TRACT. CHRONIC: NOT DETERMINED. AN INGREDIENT OF THIS
MIXTURE IS AN EXPERIMENTAL MUTAGEN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. IF SWALLOWED, MAY CAUSE
NAUSEA, VOMITING AND CRAMPS. IT HAS BEEN STATED BUT NOT
CONCLUSIVELY PROVEN THAT POISONOUS HYDROGEN CYANIDES CAN BE FORMED
IN STOMACH AS RESULT OF SWALLOW ING POTASSIUM FERRICYANIDE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE REPORTED.

First Aid:EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/H2O FOR @ LST 15 MIN. CALL MD. SKIN:WASH
W/SOAP/PLENTY OF H2O. INGEST:ALWAYS HAVE ON HAND CYANIDE FIRST AID
KIT. BREAK AN AMYL NITRITE PEARL IN CLOTH/HOLD LIGHTLY UNDER NOSE
FOR 15 S EC. RPT EVERY 5 MIN. ADMIN ARTF RESP W/100% O2. TRANSPORT
TO HOSP IMMED. INHAL:ALWAYS HAVE ON HAND CYANIDE FIRST AID KIT.
BREAK AN AMYL NITRITE PEARL IN CLOTH/HOLD LIGHTLY UNDER NOSE FOR
(SUPDAT)

Extinguishing Media:NOT APPLICABLE. MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES.

Spill Release Procedures:ADD WITH STIRRING, A LARGE EXCESS OF STRONG
ALKALINE CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION. AFTER REACTING 24 HRS,
DRAIN INTO SEWER WITH LARGE EXCESS OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND
CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATHE CHEMICALS. STORE TIGHTLY CLOSED IN COOL,
DRY PLACE AWAY FROM ACIDS.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC: 15 SEC. REPEAT 5 TIMES AT 15 SEC INTERVALS. TRANSPORT
HOSPITAL IMMEDIATELY.

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:175C DECOMP
Spec Gravity:2.85
pH:8.5
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:ORANGE-WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER, NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAMES; CONTACT WITH ACIDS OR ACID
FUMES, AMMONIA, CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE, ALUMINUM, SODIUM NITRATE,
CHROMIC ANYDRIDE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF CYANIDES IN FIRE OR ON
CONTACT WITH ACIDS OR ACID FUMES; SO FUMES.

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

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.