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
Part Number/Trade Name                   SULFURIC ACID STANDARD SOLUTION, 1.00 N
National Stock Number                    6810P127032
CAGE Code                                91224
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              148094
HAZ Code                                 B


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

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               25JUL94
Date of Technical Review                 090CT87
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BBFFR


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     N/K
Specification Type/Grade/Class           N/K
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        C1-C2
NRC License Number                       N/K
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/K
Appearance/Odor                          COLORLESS LIQUID,NO ODOR
Boiling Point                            212F/100C
Melting Point                            N/K
Vapor Pressure                           N/K
Vapor Density                            N/K
Specific Gravity                         0.990
Decomposition Temperature                N/K
Evaporation Rate                         0.56 REF N/K)
Solubility in Water                      SOLUBLE/MISCIBLE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              N/K
Chemical pH                              <0.5
Corrosion Rate                           0.4/Y AL
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. DO NOT USE WATER 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES IN FIRE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           NONE


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            EXTREME TEMPERATURES; CONTACT WITH CAUSTICS
Materials to Avoid                       ALKALIS,ALKALINE EARTHS
Hazardous Decomposition Products         MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES OF SULFUR OXIDES IN FIRE 
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      N/K SEE HEALTH HAZARDS


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       OVEREXPOSURE: CAUSES EYE BURNS. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. BREATHING THE MIST/VAPOR MAY CAUSE TEETH ERROSION, MOUTH SORENESS AND DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Symptoms of Overexposure                 OVEREXPOSURE CAUSES RANGE OF IRRITATION FROM MILD REDDENING TO SEVERE BURNS DEPENDING ON EXPOSURE 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     PRE-EXISTING EYE AND RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHNG GIVE CPR; IF BRTHNG DIFF GIVE OXYGEN. EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN:WASH W/SOAP & WATER. RMV CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES. INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. NOTHG BY MOUTH IF UNCONSC. GET MEDICAL ATTN 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       CONTAIN SPILL AND NEUTRALIZE WITH SODIUM BICARBONATE 
Neutralizing Agent                       SODIUM BICARBONATE OR 50/50 MIXTURE OF SODA ASH AND SLAKED LIME
Waste Disposal Method                    FLUSH NEUTRALIZED MATERIAL TO DRAIN. COMPLY WITH FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL REGULATIONS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         RE IN COOL DRY WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM CAUSTIC OR ALKALINE MATERIALS 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   NO SPECIAL REQMNTS UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS/ADEQUATE VENT.DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR IF EXPOSED TO GREATER THAN TLV 
Ventilation                              LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV 
Protective Gloves                        PVC/RUBBER
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment               SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH
Work Hygenic Practices                   WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES,SKIN,OR CLOTHING 
Disposal Code                            O


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


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       100
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                          SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)
CAS Number                               7664939
NIOSH Number                             WS5600000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  <10
OSHA PEL                                 1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV                                1 MG/M3; 9192
Recommended Limit                        1 MG/CUM
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          D "OTHER" COMPONENT
CAS Number                               UNIDENTIFIE
NIOSH Number                             1001272UC
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  <0.1
OSHA PEL                                 N/K
ACGIH TLV                                N/K
Recommended Limit                        N/K
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          WATER
CAS Number                               7732185
NIOSH Number                             ZC0110000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  >90
OSHA PEL                                 N/R
ACGIH TLV                                N/R
Recommended Limit                        N/R