Product ID:CAT NO. 1043; CHLORIDE 2 INDICATOR
MSDS Date:01/11/1991
FSC:6630
NIIN:00-033-8778
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: BPBRH

HACH COMPANY

5600 LINDBERGH DRIVE
LOVELAND, CO 80539
US

Emergency Phone: 303-669-3050

Info Phone: 303-669-3050

Cage: 4T252

HACH COMPANY

907 AMES, IA 50010 US

Telephone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 4T252

POTASSIUM CHROMATE (SARA III)

CAS: 7789-00-6

RTECS: GB2940000

Fraction By Weight: <60%

OSHA PEL C,0.1 MG/M3 CRO3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG CR/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

SODIUM BICARBONATE

CAS: 144-55-8

RTECS: VZ0950000

Fraction By Weight: <60%

SILICA, AMORPHOUS, DUST

CAS: 112945-52-5

RTECS: VV7310000

Fraction By Weight: <5%

OSHA PEL 6 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3; 8990

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT IS CORROSIVE TO EYES,SKIN,
RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS CHROME, A KNOWN CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:CAUSES SEVERE BURNS. PROLONGED/REPEATED
EXPOSURE MAY LEAD TO ALLERGIC SKIN RASH,PERFORATED SEPTUM,ASTHMA
SYMPTOMS, LIVER DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA,SENSITIVITY TO CHROME OR
CHROMATES.

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN,GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:WASH
WITH SOAP AND PLENTY OF WATER. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF
SYMPTOMS PERSIST,GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTED:DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. GIV E LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER OR MILK PLUS ATLEAST 1 OZ
VINEGAR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. (NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.)

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES AND ACRID SMOKE.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP (MINIMIZE DUST). STORE FOR DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AREA AWAY FROM
OXIDIZABLES.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES&SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
DUST/FUMES; USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY NEEDED. USE NIOSH RESPIRATOR OR
SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR IF EXPOSED ABOVE TLV.
Ventilation:USE HOOD OR OTHER LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW
TLV
Protective Gloves:NONE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH,SAFETY SHOWER,LAB COAT OR APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE NORMAL CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:C3
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:212F/100C
Spec Gravity:2.25
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS YELLOW POWDER. PH 5% SOLN = 8.2

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MOISTURE,REDUCERS,ORGANICS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES AND ACRID SMOKE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL REGULATIONS.
MFR SUGGESTS EPA LANDFILL.

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