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                   PHENOL RED INDICATOR SOLUTION
National Stock Number                    6810P21149
CAGE Code                                91224
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              190414
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        HACH CO 
P.O. Box                                 389
City                                     LOVELAND
State                                    CO
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 80539
Emergency Phone                          303-623-5716
Information Phone                        970-669-3050

MSDS Preparer's Information
MSDS Preparer Name                       UNKNOWN
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               02APR01
Date of Technical Review                 26OCT94
Active Indicator                         Y

Alternate Vendors


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     NONE
Specification Type/Grade/Class           NONE
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        C1
NRC License Number                       N/R
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             NR
Appearance/Odor                          CLEAR RED LIQUID NO ODOR
Boiling Point                            140 C
Melting Point                            NOT DETERMI
Vapor Pressure                           NOT DETER
Vapor Density                            NOT DETER
Specific Gravity                         1
Decomposition Temperature                NR
Evaporation Rate                         ND
Solubility in Water                      SOLUBLE
Chemical pH                              ND
Corrosion Rate                           UNKNOWN
Container Pressure Code                  1
Temperature Code                         4
Product State Code                       L


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       NA
Lower Explosion Limit                    N/R
Upper Explosion Limit                    N/R
Extinguishing Media                      WATER. CARBON DIOXIDE. DRY CHEMICAL 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         AS IN ANY FIRE, WEAR SCBA PRESSURE-DEMAND AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           CAN BURN IN FIRE, RELEASING TOXIC VAPORS 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            HEAT, EVAPORATION
Materials to Avoid                       HEAT, EVAPORATION
Hazardous Decomposition Products         TOXIC FUMES OF CARBON DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE 
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       WILL NOT OCCUR


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       [EYE] MAY CAUSE IRRITATION [SKIN] NO EFFECTS ARE ANTICIAPTED [INGEST] PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC. VETY LARGE DOSES MAY CAUSE. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION. KIDNEY DAMAGE, RAPID PULSE AND RESPIRATIONS/CONVULSIONS 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY OSHA, IARC, OR NTP LISTED CARCINOGENS 
Symptoms of Overexposure                 SEE ABOVE
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NONE REPORTED
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           [EYE] FLUSH EYES WITH WATER. CALL PHYSICIAN IF IRRITAITON DEVELOPS. [SKIN] WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND PLENTY OF WATER. [INGEST] GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. [INHAL] NONE REQUIRED 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       STOP SPILLED MATERIAL FROM BEING RELEASED TO THE ENVIRONMENT. ABSORB SPILLED LIQUID WITH NON-REACTIVE SORBENT MATERIAL. SWEEP UP MATERIAL. PLACE MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC BAG. MARK BAG NON-HAZARDOUS TRASH. DISPOSE OF IN NORMAL REFUSE. DECONTAMINATE THE AREA OF THE SPILL WITH A SOAP SOLUTION 
Neutralizing Agent                       NR
Waste Disposal Method                    DILUTE TO 3 TO 5 TIMES THE VOLUME WITH COLD WATER. OPEN COLD WATER TAP COMPLETELY, SLOWLY POUR THE MATERIAL TO THE DRAIN. ALLOW COLD WATER TO RUN FOR 5 MIN TO COMPLETELY FLUSH THE SYSTEM 
Handling and Storage Precautions         AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. MAINTAIN GENERAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE 
Other Precautions                        EMPTY CONTAINERS - RINSE THREE TIMES WITH AN APPROPRIATE SOLVENT. DISPOSE OF EMPTY CONTAINER AS NORMAL TRASH 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   ADEQUATE VENTILATION
Ventilation                              MAINTAIN GENERAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT 
Protective Gloves                        DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GLASSES WITH TOP AND SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment               EYE WASH,SAFETY SHOWER,LAB COAT OR APRON
Work Hygenic Practices                   USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICES. AVOID ANY UNNECESSARY CONTACT 


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        NO
Contact Code                             SLIGHT
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN
Specific Hazard and Precaution           NO TARGET ORGANS LISTED FOR CHRONIC EXPOSURES


SECTION X - Transportation Data


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                          1,2-PROPANEDIOL (30-40%)
CAS Number                               57556
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  40
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          *WATER (55-65%)
CAS Number                               7732185
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  65
OSHA PEL                                 NR
ACGIH TLV                                NR
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          OTHER COMPONENTS (TYPE NOT SPECIFIED)
CAS Number                               UNKNOWN
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  <1
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED