Product ID:14032 ZINCOVER 5 ZINC REAGENT
MSDS Date:08/03/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F004143
MSDS Number: BZBWC

HACH CO

5600 LINDBERGH DR
LOVELAND, CO 80539-0389
US

Emergency Phone: 303-962-6721/515-232-2533

Info Phone: 303-962-6721/515-232-2533

Cage: 4T252

HACH COMPANY

907 AMES, IA 50010 US

Telephone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 4T252

POTASSIUM CYANIDE

CAS: 151-50-8

RTECS: TS8750000

Fraction By Weight: <5%

OSHA PEL 5 MG (CN)/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG (CN)/CUM (SKIN)

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

POTASSIUM TETRABORATE *96-2*

CAS: 1332-77-0

Fraction By Weight: <60%

BORON OXIDE, TRIOXIDE

CAS: 1303-86-2

RTECS: ED7900000

Fraction By Weight: <25%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM

L-ASCORBIC ACID, MONOSODIUM SALT, SODIUM ASCORBATE *96-2*

CAS: 134-03-2

RTECS: CI7671000

Fraction By Weight: <30%

OTHER COMPONENTS (TYPE NOT SPECIFIED)

Fraction By Weight: <1%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 383 MG/KG
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 &
RESPIRATORY TRACT; DEATH MAY BE RAPIDLY FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, CONFUSION, IRREGULAR PULSE, COMA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH
W/SOAP & PLENTY OF WATER. INGESTION/INHALATION: ALWAYS HAVE ON HAND
A CYANIDE FIRST AID KIT. BREAK AN AMYL NITRITE PEARL IN CLOTH &
HOLD LIGHTLY UNDER NOSE FOR 15 SECONDS. REPEAT EVERY 5 MINS./5
TIMES AT 15 SECOND INTERVALS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES.

Extinguishing Media:CO2
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DUST MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES W/AIR;
MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES OF CYANIDE & BORON.

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB ON NON-REACTIVE MATERIAL. OXIDIZE WASTE
W/A 50% MIXTURE OF COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY BLEACH & SODA ASH/SODIUM
BICARBONATE. ALLOW TO REACT IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA FOR 24 HOURS.
DRAIN LIQUID TO SEWER W/A LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER & DISPOSE AS
TRASH.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE TIGHTLY CLOSED IN A COOL, DRY
PLACE AWAY FROM ACIDS. PROTECT FROM MOISTURE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. DON'T BREATHE
DUST.

Ventilation:FUME HOOD
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE LATEX
Eye Protection:LAB GRADE GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH: OF 5% SOLUTION = 8.7. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: A DOCTORS PRESCRIPTION IS
REQUIRED FOR THE PURCHASE OF AMYL NITRITE AMPULES. CONTACT YOUR
COMPANY DOCTOR/LOCAL PHYSICIAN TO OBTAIN A PRESCRIPTION & DETERMI
NE WHERE TO PURCHASE AMYL NITRITE AMPULSE IN YOUR AREA.

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:311F
Spec Gravity:1.83
pH:(SUPP)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:PURPLE SOLID POWDER

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAMES, MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACID FORM CYANIDE, BORON COMPOUNDS

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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