Product ID:UNIVER 3 HARDNESS REAGENT
MSDS Date:08/27/1990
FSC:6640
NIIN:00D004017
MSDS Number: BXVHB

HACH CO.

100 DAYTON RD.
AMES, IA 50010-6402
US

Emergency Phone: 800-227-4224/515-232-2533

Info Phone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 4T252

HACH COMPANY

907 AMES, IA 50010 US

Telephone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 4T252

SODIUM CARBONATE

CAS: 497-19-8

RTECS: VZ4050000

Fraction By Weight: <60%

SODIUM SULFITE

CAS: 7757-83-7

RTECS: WE2150000

Fraction By Weight: <30%

AMMONIUM CHLORIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 12125-02-9

RTECS: BP4550000

Fraction By Weight: <15%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 FUME; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

SILICA GEL

CAS: 63231-67-4

RTECS: VV7322000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

OSHA PEL 80 MG/M3 / % SIO2

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

MAGNESIUM SODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETATE

CAS: 14402-88-1

Fraction By Weight: <5%

CALMAGITE

CAS: 3147-14-6

Fraction By Weight: <1%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE CORROSIVE TO EYES, SKIN,
AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY REACTION.
CHRONIC: NOT ESTABLISHED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:CAUSES BURNS. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY
RAECTION DUE TO SULFITE CONTENT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS SUCH AS
ASTHMA. PERSONS WITH LIVER DISEASES MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO
SYSTEMIC AMMONIA INTOXICATION.

First Aid:EYE& SKIN CONTACT-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH LOTS OF WATER
FOR 15 MINUTES. CALL A PHYSICIAN. WASH SKIN WITH SOAP & WATER.
INGESTED-DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE AT LEAST 1
OUNCE OF VINEG AR IN A AN EQUAL AMOUNT OF WATER. CALL A PHYSICIAN.
INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. CALL A
PHYSICIAN.

Extinguishing Media:WATER OR DRY CHEMCIAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS:WEAR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES.

Spill Release Procedures:COVER SPILL WITH SODA ASH OR SODIUM
BICARBONATE. MIX & SPRAY WITH WATER. IF EFFERVESCENT, WAIT UNTIL
REACTION COMPLETE. SCOOP INTO A CONTAINER & ADD CALCIUM
HYPOCHLORITE. ADD MORE WATER & ALLOW TO STA ND 1 HOUR. DILUTE &
NEUTRALIZE; FLUSH IN DRAIN.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE IN A
TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
Other Precautions:SULFITES AER STRONG SENSITIZERS. INHALATION AND
INGESTION MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTIONS IN ASTHMATICS. PERSONS WITH
RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS SHOULD TAKE SPECIAL CARE WHEN WORKING WITH
PRODUCTS THAT CONTA IN SULFITES.

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR
AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH 29 CFR 1910.13 4 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE LAB FUME HOOD TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT. DLA-HMIS: EYE WASH STATION &
SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:C2
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:202F,95C
Spec Gravity:2.25
pH:SUPPL
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT PINK POWDER; SULFITE ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MOISTURE, SULFURIC ACID, ALUMINUM, LITHIUM, P205, TNT.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAMES, CONTACT WITH MOISTURE,
SULFURIC ACID, ALUMINUM, LITHIUM, P205, TNT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF NA2SO, SOX, NOX, NH3,
CL-.

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

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