Product ID:444, SPADNS REAGENT FOR FLUORIDE
MSDS Date:06/10/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-010-3168
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLGZG

HACH COMPANY

LOVELAND, CO 80539
US

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

Info Phone: 970-669-3050

Cage: 91224

HACH CO

389 LOVELAND, CO 80539 US

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

Cage: 91224

HYDROCHLORIC ACID

CAS: 7647-01-0

RTECS: MW4025000

OSHA PEL C 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 5 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

OTHER COMPONENTS

RTECS: 1003292OC

SODIUM ARSENITE

CAS: 7784-46-5

RTECS: CG3675000

OSHA PEL 0.01 MG(AS)/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG (AS)/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

DEMINERALIZED WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORA, RAT, LD50: 540 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE CONTACT: CAUSES EYE BURNS. SKIN
CONTACT: CAUSES BURNS. SKIN ABSORPTION:NONE REPORTED. INGESTION:
CAUSES BURNS, ULCERATION OF THE DIGESTIVE TRACT, ABDOMINAL PAIN,
NAUSEA, VOMITING, SEDATION, MUSCUL AR TWITCHING. INHALATION: CAUSES
BURNS, CHOKING, TEETH EROSION, DIFFICULT BREATHING. CHRONIC
EFFECTS: CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE EROSION OF THE TEETH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY OSHA
LISTED CARCINOGENS. SODIUM ARSENITE INGREDIENT IS AN IARC GROUP 3
CARCINOGEN; " THE AGENT IS NOT CLASSIFIABLE AS TO ITS
CARCINOGENICITY TO HUMANS". THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY NTP
LISTED CHEMICALS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE CONTACT: BURNS. SKIN CONTACT: BURNS.
INGESTION: BURNS, ULCERATION OF DIGESTIVE TRACT, ABDOMINAL PAIN,
NAUSEA, VOMITING, SEDATION, MUSCULAR TWITCHING. INHALATION: BURNS,
CHOKING, TEETH EROSION, DIF FICULT BREATHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING: EYE CONDITIONS, SKIN
CONDITIONS, RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS, IMPAIRED PULMONARY FUNCTIONS
SUCH AS OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASES.

First Aid:EYE CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES. CALL A PHYSICIAN. SKIN CONTACT: WASH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. CALL PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 1-2 GLASSES
OF WATER. CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY
MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESP IRATION IF NEEDED. CALL PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPIATE TO SURROUNDING FIRE
CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS IN ANY FIRE, WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS PRESSURE-DEMAND AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. EVACUATE AREA
AND FIGHT FIRE FROM A SAFE DISTANCE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS MATERIAL WILL NOT BURN BUT CONTACT
WITH METALS GIVES OFF HYDROGEN GAS WHICH IS FLAMMABLE. DURING A
FIRE, CORROSIVE AND TOXIC GASES MAY BE GENERATED BY THERMAL
DECOMPOSITION. STATIC DISCHARGE: NON E REPORTED. MECHANICAL
IMPACT: NONE REPORTED.

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB SPILL WITH NON-REACTIVE SORBENT. AVOID
RELEASE TO ENVIRONMENT. DIKE LARGE SPILL TO PREVENT DISCHARGE TO
SEWERS, DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, OR BODIES OF WATER. COVER SPILL WITH
ALKALI (SODA ASH OR SODIUM BICARBONATE). SCOOP UP INTO LARGE
BEAKER. ADJUST PH BETWEEN 6 AND 9 WITH ALKALI. DISPOSE IN AN EPA
APPROVED WASTE FACILITY. CLEAN AREA WITH SOAP SOLUTION. PRODUCT IS
REGULATED AS RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH OR SODIUM BICARBONATE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT
IN USE. PROTECT FROM HEAT. KEEP AWAY FROM METALS. AVOID CONTACT
WITH EYES, SKIN, AND CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATHE MIST OR VAPORS. WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. MAI NTAIN GENERAL INDUSTRIAL PRACTICES
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT.
Other Precautions:DISPOSE OF WASTE MATERIAL IN AN EPA APPROVED
HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY. RINSE "EMPTY" CONTAINERS THREE TIMES WITH
AN APPRPRIATE SOLVENT. RINSATE FROM EMPTY CONTAINERS MAY CONTAIN
SUFFICIENT PRODUCT TO REQUIRE DISPOSAL AS HAZARDOUS WASTE. DISPOSE
OF EMPTY CONTAINER AS NORMAL TRASH.

Respiratory Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH TOP AND SIDE SHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:HAVE A SAFETY SHOWER NEARBY. HAVE AN EYEWASH
STATION NEARBY. WEAR LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH: EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING. DO
NOT BREATHE : MIST / VAPORS. PROTECT FROM: HEAT. KEEP AWAY FROM:
METALS. MAINTAIN GENERAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES WHEN USING
THIS PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
INTENDED USE: DETERMINATION OF FLUORIDE.

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:=105.C, 221.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:N/D
Vapor Pres:N/D
Vapor Density:N/D
Spec Gravity:1.015 (H2O=1)
pH:<0.5
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.64 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE.
Appearance and Odor:DARK RED LIQUID. ACIDIC ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MAY REACT VIOLENTLY IF CONTACT WITH: STRONG BASES, OXIDIZERS.
INCOMPATIBLE WITH: METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE WHEN STORED UNDER PROPER
CONDITIONS. AVOID , HEATING TO DECOMPOSITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CONTACT WITH METALS MAY RELEASE
FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS. HEATING TO DECOMPOSITION RELEASES TOXIC
AND/OR CORROSIVE FUMES OF: ARSENIC COMPOUNDS, CHLORIDES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:EPA WASTE ID NUMBER: D002, D004. DISPOSE OF
MATERIAL IN AN EPA APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY. THESE
DISPOSAL GUIDELINES ARE BASED ON FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND MAY BE
SUPERSEDED BY MORE STRINGENT STA TE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS. PLEASE
CONSULT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORS FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Toxicological Information:ORAL, RAT, LD50: 540 MG/KG. LC50: NONE
REPORTED. DERMAL TOXICITY DATA, SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION DATA,
MUTATION DATA, AND REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA: NONE REPORTED.
INGREDIENT TOXICOLOGICAL DATA: HYDROC HLORIC ACID: ORAL, RAT, LD50
= 900 MG/ KG, INHALATION, RAT, LC50 = 3124 PPM/ 1H; SODIUM
ARSENITE: ORAL, RAT, LD50 = 41 MG/KG, DERMAL, RAT, LD50 = 150
MG/KG.

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Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
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 INFORMATION: LC100 TROUT 10MG/ L 24-HR; LC50 SHRIMP 100
TO 330 PPM/48-HR (SALT WATER); LC50 STARFISH 100 TO 330 MG/L/48-HR;
LC50 CO CKLE 330 TO 1,000 MG/L/48 HR; TLM MOSQUITO FISH 282
PPM/96-HR (FRESH WATER); LC50 GOLDFISH 178 MG/L.

Transport Information:D.O.T.: D.O.T. PROPER SHIPPING NAME: HYDROCHLORIC
ACID SOLUTION; HAZARD CLASS: 8; SUBSIDIARY RISK:N/A; UN 1789; PKG:
I I. I.C.A.O.: PSN: HYDROCHLORIC ACID SOLUTION; CLASS: 8;
SUBSIDIARY RISK: N/A; UN 1789; PKG: I I. I.M.O.: PSN: HYDROCHLORIC
ACID SOLUTION; CLASS: 8; SUBSIDIARY RISK: N/A; UN 1789; PKG: I I.

SARA Title III Information:SECTION 311/312 CATEGORIZATION (40 CFR 370):
IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) HEALTH HAZARD. SECTION 313 (40 CFR 372):THIS
PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY CHEMICAL SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313 O F TITLE I I I OF SARA. 302 (EHS) TPQ
(40 CFR 355): SODIUM ARSENITE 500 LBS. 304 CERCLA RQ (40 CFR
302.4): HYDROCHLORIC ACID 5000 LBS AND SODIUM ARSINITE 1 LB. 304
EHS RQ (40 CFR 355): NOT APPLICABLE. CLEAN WATER ACT (40 CFR
116.4): HYDROCHLORIC ACID: RQ, 5000 LBS. SODIUM ARSENITE: RQ = 1
LB. RCRA: CONTAINS RCRA REGULATED SUBSTANCES. WASTE ID NUMBER:DOO2,
DOO4.
Federal Regulatory Information:OSHA: THIS PRODUCT MEETS THE CRITERIA
FOR A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE AS DEFINED IN THE HAZARD COMMUNICATION
STANDARD (29 CFR 1910.1200). U.S. INVENTORY STATUS: ALL
INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT ARE LISTED O N THE TSCA 8(B) INVENTORY
(40 CFR 710). TSCA CAS NUMBER: NOT APPLICABLE.
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA PROP. 65: WARNING: THIS PRODUCT
CONTAINS A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE
CANCER. IDENTIFICATION OF PROP. 65 INGREDIENT: SODIUM ARSENITE.