Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information



SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name                               
Part Number/Trade Name                   LEAD STANDARD SOLUTION, 10 MG/1 AS PB+2
National Stock Number                    6810P2375000
CAGE Code                                91224
Part Number Indicator                    B
MSDS Number                              148106
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        HACH CO
P.O. Box                                 907
City                                     AMES
State                                    IA
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 50010
Emergency Phone                          303-623-5716
Information Phone                        800-227-4224

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               12SEP93
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Appearance/Odor                          LIQUID, CLEAR, COLORLESS
Boiling Point                            -100 C
Specific Gravity                         1.013
Solubility in Water                      MISCIBLE
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Extinguishing Media                      NOT APPLICABLE
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         MAYEMIT TOXIC FUMES IN FIRE


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                N/K
Stability Conditions to Avoid            HEAT, EVAPORATION, CONTACT WITH STRONG BASES
Hazardous Decomposition Products         MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES OF NITROGEN OXIDES IN FIRE


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       MAY BE CORROSIVE TO EYES AND SKIN
Symptoms of Overexposure                 OVEREXPOSURE: CAUSES BURNS. LEAD IS A CUMULATIVE POISON AND EXPOSURE EVEN TO SMALL AMOUNTS CAN RAISE THE BODY'S CONTENT TO TOXIC LEVELS 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     PRE-EXISTING NERVE OR CIRCULATORY DISORDERS OR EYE OR SKIN PROBLEMS MAY INCREASE SUSCEPTIBILITY TO LEAD POISONING 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN, CALL PHYSICIAN. SKIN: FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN, REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, CALL PHYSICIAN. INGES: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER, CALL PHYSICIAN. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       COVER THE CONTAMINATED SURFACE WITH SODIUM BICARBONATE OR A SODA ASH-SLAKED LIME MIXTURE (50-50). MIX AND ADD WATER IF NECESSARY TO FORM A SLURRY. SCOOP UP AND WASH THE SITE WITH SODA ASH SOLUTION 
Waste Disposal Method                    NEUTRALIZED SLURRY MAY CONTAIN SUFFICIENT HEAVY METAL CONCENTRATION TO REQUIRE LANDFILLING OR TREATMENT AT AN EPA APPROVED SITE. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Ventilation                              ADEQUATE VENTILATION
Protective Gloves                        ACID RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection                           LAB GRADE GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment               LAB COAT
Work Hygenic Practices                   WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING 
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      NO
Chronic Indicator                        YES
Contact Code                             MODERATE
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       10
Unit of Measure                          ML


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         0
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         0


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          NITRIC ACID
CAS Number                               7697372
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  5
OSHA PEL                                 2 PPM
ACGIH TLV                                2PPM
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          (PBCPD) LEAD NITRATE
CAS Number                               10099748
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.1
OSHA PEL                                 0.05 MG/M3 AS PB
ACGIH TLV                                0.15 MG/M3 AS PB
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          DEMINERALIZED WATER
CAS Number                               7732185
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  100