Product ID:CHROMIUM 1 REAGENT
MSDS Date:03/29/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N022285
MSDS Number: BLSGN

HACH CO

AMES, IA 50010
US

Emergency Phone: 303-623-5716

Info Phone: 800-227-4224

Preparer: REGULATORY AFFAIRS DEPT

Cage: 4T252

HACH COMPANY

907 AMES, IA 50010 US

Telephone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 4T252

LITHIUM HYDROXIDE, MONOHYDRATE

CAS: 1310-66-3

RTECS: OJ6307080

Fraction By Weight: < 90%

LITHIUM HYPOBROMITE

CAS: 13824-95-8

Fraction By Weight: < 25%

1); (SODIUM SULFATE, ANHYDROUS)

CAS: 7757-82-6

RTECS: WE1650000

Fraction By Weight: < 30%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: CORROSIVE POISON. CHRONIC: NOT
DETERMINED. THIS PRODUCT MAY BE CORROSIVE TO EYES, SKIN,
RESPIRATORY TRACT. OVEREXPOSURE CAUSES SEVERE BURNS, DIZZINESS,
NAUSEA, KIDNEY DAMAGE, COMA, DEATH. LITHI UM COMPOUNDS HAVE BEEN
IMPLICATED IN DEVELOPMENT OF APLASTIC ANOMIA. LITHIUM ION IS TOXIC
TO CNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY
MANUFACTURER.SPECIALLY THOSE OBSTRUCTING THE AIRWAY; SKIN
DISORDERS; EYE CONDITIONS.

First Aid:EYE & SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES AND SKIN WITH WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MIN. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. CALL PHYSICIAN. INGEST:
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER. CALL A PHYSICIAN
IM MEDIATELY. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTHTO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
NECESSARY. CALL PHYSICIAN.

Extinguishing Media:WATER, CARBON DIOXIDE, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER; MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES IN
FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:IN SMALL BATCHES, DILUTE WITH EXCESS WATER IN
A BEAKER. NEUTRALIZE TO A PH BETWEEN 6-9 WITH SODA ASH. FLUSH TO
DRAIN WITH EXCESS WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:SEE SPILL PROCEDURES.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. AVOID
CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, FUME HOOD.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

HCC:D4
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>752F,>400C
Spec Gravity:> 1.5
pH:> 11
Solubility in Water:PARTIALLY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BRIGHT YELLOW POWDER

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, MOISTURE, CONTACT WITH ALUMINUM,
ACIDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES OF L120, BROMIDES
IN FIRE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE
AWND LOCAL RGULATIONS.

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