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                   979-09 SULFURIC ACID,ACS
National Stock Number                    6810001467520
CAGE Code                                4T252
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              670
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        HACH CO 
P.O. Box                                 907
Street                                   100 DAYTON RD 
City                                     AMES
State                                    IA
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 50010-0642
Emergency Phone                          515-232-2533 OR 800-247-3990
Information Phone                        303-669-3050 OR 800-227-4224

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               18JUN87
Date of Technical Review                 24JUN88
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #1 Name                           HACH CO.,LOVELAND,CO 80539
Vendor #1 CAGE                           91224
Vendor #2 Name                           O & S SUPPLY,INC.,SUMTER,SC 29150
Vendor #2 CAGE                           3N991
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BDCKG


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     N/R
Specification Type/Grade/Class           N/R
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        C2-C1
NRC License Number                       N/R
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/R
Appearance/Odor                          CLEAR,COLORLESS,OILY LIQUID, NO ODOR
Boiling Point                            626F/330C
Melting Point                            N/K
Vapor Pressure                           1MM
Vapor Density                            3.40
Specific Gravity                         1.84
Decomposition Temperature                N/K
Evaporation Rate                         N/K
Solubility in Water                      SOLUBLE
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    N/R
Upper Explosion Limit                    N/R
Extinguishing Media                      DRY CHEMICAL
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         DO NOT USE WATER
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           MAY IGNITE OR EXPLODE IN CONTACT WITH MANY MATERIALS 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            MOISTURE,HEAT
Materials to Avoid                       CAUSTIC COMPOUNDS, OXIDIZING OR REDUCING MATERIALS, ACETIC OR CHLOROSULFONIC ACIDS 
Hazardous Decomposition Products         SO*X FUMES
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      2140 MG/KG


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     NO
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       PRODUCT IS CORROSIVE TO EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY TRACT. MFR LISTS NO LONG TERM OR CHRONIC EFFECT BEYOND THE CORROSIVITY 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Symptoms of Overexposure                 SEVERE BURNS, EROSION OF TEETH, LUNG DAMAGE
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NONE
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER,AND


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       NEUTRALIZE SPILL AND CONTAIN WITH NEUTRALIZING AGENT. SCOOP SLURRY INTO CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. WASH SITE WITH SODA ASH SOLUTION 
Neutralizing Agent                       SODIUM BICARBONATE OR 50/50 MIX OF SODA ASH AND SLAKED LIME
Waste Disposal Method                    DISSOLVE IN WATER AND FLUSH DOWN DRAIN I/A/W FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL REGULATIONS 
Other Precautions                        STORE IN COOL,DRY PLACE AWAY FROM OXIDIZABLE MATERIAL 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   NO SPECIAL REQMNTS UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS/ADEQUATE VENT 
Ventilation                              PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN
Protective Gloves                        PVC/RUBBER
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment               MFR LISTS NONE. HMIS: SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE WASH
Work Hygenic Practices                   STANDARD CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICES ARE SUFFICIENT 


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        YES
Contact Code                             SEVERE
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       9
Unit of Measure                          LB


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                          SULFURIC ACID
CAS Number                               7664939
NIOSH Number                             WS5600000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  100
OSHA PEL                                 1 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV                                1 MG/CUM
Recommended Limit                        1 MG/CUM