Product ID:PHOSVER (R) 3 PHOSPHATE REAGENT
MSDS Date:02/12/1998
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-345-9382
MSDS Number: CGMLP

HACH CO.

5600 LINDBERGH DR
LOVELAND, CO 80539-0389
US

Emergency Phone: 303-623-5716/515-232-2533

Info Phone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 91224

HACH CO

389 LOVELAND, CO 80539 US

Telephone: 970-669-3050/ 303-623-5716

Cage: 91224

ASCORBIC ACID

CAS: 50-81-7

RTECS: CI7650000

OTHER COMPONENTS

POTASSIUM PYROSULFATE

CAS: 7790-62-7

MOLYBDIC ACID DISODIUM SALT, DIHYDRATE OR SODIUM MOLYBDATE

CAS: 10102-40-6

RTECS: QA5085000

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 (MO)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (MO)

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT GIVEN FOR PRODUCT AS A WHOLE
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE - EYE CONTACT CAUSES BURNS. SKIN
CONTACT NOT CONSIDERED A HAZARD. INGESTION MAY CAUSE COPPER
DEFICIENCY ANEMIA, GOUT, LOSS OF COORDINATION, LOSS OF APPETITE,
RESTLESSNESS, DIARRHEA, LIVER DAMAGE . MAY EFFECT ENZYME ACTIVITY.
INHALATIONMAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. CHRONIC -
OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE COPPER DEFICIENCY ENZYME ACTIVITY EFFECTS,
LIVER DAMAGE. MOLYBDENUM POISONING MAY CAUSE ANEMIA, REDUCED
GROWTH RATE, LOSS OF APPETITE
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS. ADDITIONAL CANCER/REPODUCTIVE TOXICITY INFORMATION:
CONTAINS: AN EXPERIMENTAL MU TAGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE BURNS COPPER DEFICIENCY ANEMIA, GOUT, LOSS
OF COORDINATION/APPETITE/LISTLESSNESS/DIARRHEA/LIVER DAMAGE &
RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. INHALATION MAY CAUSE REPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION, EFFECTS SIM ILAR TO THOSE OF INGESTION. MOYLBDENUM
POISIONING SIGNS INCLUDE LOSS OF APPETITE, LISTESSNESS & REDUCED
GROWTH RATE. EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO MOLYBDENUM COMPOUNDS MAY CAUSE
GOUT & ANEMIA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING EYE CONDITIONS,
RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS, GOUT.

First Aid:EYE CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
CALL PHYSICIAN. SKIN CONTACT: WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. INGESTION:
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER. CALL PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIAT ELY. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO ANUNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
NECESSARY. CALL PHYSICIAN.

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS IN ANY FIRE, WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS PRESSURE-DEMAND AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CAN BURN IN FIRE, RELEASING TOXIC
VAPORSOBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Spill Release Procedures:STOP SPILLED MATERIAL FROM BEING RELEASED INTO
THE ENVIRONMENT. SCOOP UP SPILLED MATERIAL INTO A LARGE BEAKER AND
DISSOLVE WITH WATER. ADJUST PH TO BETWEEN 6 & 9 WITH AN ALKALI,
SUCH AS SODA ASH OR SO DIUM BICARBONATE. FLUSH REACTED MATERIAL TO
THE DRAIN W/LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER, IF ALLOWABLE. DECONTAMINATE THE
AREA OF THE SPILL WITH SOAP SOLUTION.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH, SODIUM BICARBONATE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE BETWEEN 10 AND 25 C. AVOID
CONTACT WITH EYES AND CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:MAINTAIN GENERAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES WHEN
USING THIS PRODUCT. EVACUATION PROCEDURES: EVACUATE LOCAL AREA (15
FOOT RADIUS OR AS DIRECTED BY YOUR FACILITY'S EMERGENCY RESPONSE
PLAN) WHEN: ANY Q UANTITY IS SPILLED.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AND MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION AS
REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE LEVELS.
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH TOP & SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT AS NECESSARY TO PREVENT SKIN
CONTACT. AN EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND SHOWER SHOULD BE AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING OR SMOKING. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES. DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DISPOSAL: DILUTE MATERIAL WITH EXCESS WATER MAKING A WEAKER THAN 5%
SOLUTION. ADJUST PH BETWEEN 6 & 9 WITH AN ALKALI SUCH AS SODA ASH
OR SODIUM BICARBONATE. OPEN COLD WATER TAP COMPLETELY, SLOWLY POUR
THE REACTED MATERIAL TO THE DRAIN. ALLOW COLD WATER TO RUM FOR 5
MINUTES TO COMPLETELY FLUSH THE SYSTEM.

HCC:C1
Melt/Freeze Pt:=190.C, 374.F
Spec Gravity:2.17 (H20=1)
pH:5% SOL. = 1.1
Viscosity:NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE SOLID POWDER, NO ODOR
Corrosion Rate:0.299IN/YR (STEEL)

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS, DYES, ALKALIES, IRON, COPPER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME TEMPERATURES. STABLE WHEN STORED
UNDER PROPER CONDITIONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HEATING TO DECOMPOSITION RELEASES:
SULFUR OXIDES, CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR. NONE LISTED MY
MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:SEE SUPPLEMENTAL DATA FOR SPECIAL DISPOSAL
INSTRUCTIONS. THESE GUIDELINES ARE BASED ON FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND
MAY BE SUPERSEDED BY MORE STRINGENT STATE OR LOCAL REQUIREMENTS.
RINSE EMPTY CONTAINERS 3 TIMES WITH AN APPROPRIATE SOLVENT &
DISCARD. SEE OTHER FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Toxicological Information:POTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE ORAL RAT LD50 = 2340
MG/KG; SODIUM MOLYBDATE ORAL RAT LD50 = 4000 MG/KG, INHALATION RAT
LC50 > 2080 MG/M3/4 HR, ASCORBIC ACID ORAL RAT LD50 = 11.9 G/KG.
PRODUCT TOXICOLOGICAL D ATA: LD50: NONE REPORTED; LC50: NONE
REPORTED; DERMAL TOXICITY DATA: NONE REPORTED; SKIN & EYE
IRRITATION DATA: NONE REPORTED; MUTATION DATA: NONE REPORTED;
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA: NONE REPORTED.

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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.

Ecological:NO ECOLOGICAL DATA AVAILABLE FOR THIS PRODUCT. INGREDIENT
ECOLOGICAL DATA: NO ECOLOGICAL DATA AVAILABLE FOR THE INGREDIENTS
IN THIS PRODUCT.

Transport Information:DOT: PROPER SHIPPING NAME: CORROSIVE SOLID,
ACIDIC, INORGANIC, NOS (POTASSIUM PYROSULPHATE). DOT HAZARD CLASS:
8; DOT SUBSIDIARY RISK: N/A. DOT ID NUMBER: UN3260. DOT PACKAGING
GROUP: III. ICAO PROPER SHIPPING NAME: CORROSIVE, ACIDIC,
INORGANIC, NOS (POTASSIUM PYROSULPHATE MIXTURE). ICAO HAZARD CLASS:
8. ICAO SUBSIDIARY RISK: N/A. ICAO ID NUMBER: UN3260. ICAO
PACKAGING GROUP: III. IMO PROPER SHIPP ING NAME: CORROSIVE SOLID,
ACIDIC, INORGANIC, NOS (POTASSIUM PYROSULPHATE).IMOHAZARD CLASS: 8;
IMO SUBSIDIARY RISK: N/A. IMO ID NUMBER: UN3260. IMO PACKAGING
GROUP: III.

SARA Title III Information:SECTION 311/312 CATAGORIZATION: IMMEDIATE
(ACUTE) HEALTH HAZARD, DELAYED (CHRONIC) HEALTH HAZARD. SECTION
313: THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY CHEMICAL SUBJECT TO THE
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECT ION 313 OF TITLE III OF SARA. 302
EHS TPQ: NOT APPLICABLE.
Federal Regulatory Information:THE COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE ON
THE TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT (TSCA) 8(B) INVENTORY LIST (40 CFR
710). 304 CERCLA RQ: NOT APPLICABLE. RCRA: CONTAINS NO RCRA
REGULATED SUBSTANCES. CPSC: NOT APP LICABLE.
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: NO PROPOSITION
65 LISTED CHEMICALS ARE PRESENT IN THIS PRODUCT.