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                   444 SPADNS REAGENT FOR FLUORIDE
National Stock Number                    6630012562564
CAGE Code                                4T252
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              190413
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        HACH COMP
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
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               10JUN97
Active Indicator                         Y

Alternate Vendors


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        NR
NRC License Number                       NR
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             NR
Appearance/Odor                          DARK RED LIQUID WITH ACIDIC ODOR
Boiling Point                            221 F
Melting Point                            ND
Vapor Pressure                           ND
Vapor Density                            ND
Specific Gravity                         1.015
Decomposition Temperature                NR
Evaporation Rate                         0.64
Solubility in Water                      SOLUBLE
Chemical pH                              <0.5
Corrosion Rate                           NR
Container Type                           R
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                    NA
Upper Explosion Limit                    NA
Extinguishing Media                      USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. NOT FLAMMABLE BUT REACTS WITH MOST METALS TO FORM FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS. DURING A FIRE, CORROSIVE AND TOXIC GASES MAY BE GENERATED BY THERMAL DECOMPOSITION 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         THIS MATERIAL WILL NOT BURN. CONTACT WITH METALS GIVES OFF HYDROGEN GAS WHICH IS FLAMMABLE 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           AS IN ANY FIRE, WEAR SCBA PRESSURE-DEMAND AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. EVACUATE AREA AND FIGHT FIRE FROM SAFE DISTANCE 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            STABLE WHEN STORED UNDER PROPER CONDITIONS. AVOID EVAPORATION AND HEATING TO DECOMPOSITION 
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG BASES, OXIDIZERS. INCOMPATIBLE WITH METALS 
Hazardous Decomposition Products         CONTACT W/ METALS MAY RELEASE FLMBLE HYDROGEN GAS. HEATING TO DECOMP - TOXIC/CORROSIVE FUMES OF ARSENIC CMPNDS, CHLORIDE
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       WILL NOT OCCUR
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      NR


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       ACIDIC - CAUSES BURNS 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NONE
Symptoms of Overexposure                 [EYE] CAUSES EYE BURNS [SKIN] CAUSES BURNS [INGEST] CAUSES BURNS, ULCERATION OF THE DIGESTIVE TRACT, ABDOMINAL PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING, SEDATION, MUSCULAR TWITCHING. [INHAL] CAUSES BURNS, CHOKING, TEETH EROSION, DIFFIUCLT BREATHING 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     PRE-EXISTING EYE CONDITIONS. SKIN CONDITIONS, RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS. IMPAIRED PULMONARY FUNCTION SUCH AS OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASES 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           [EYES] FLUSH W/ WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, CALL PHYSICIAN [SKIN] WASH W/ SOAP AND WATER, REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE, CALL PHYSICIAN IF IRRITAITON PERSISTS [INHAL] REMOVE TO FRESH AIR GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. [INGEST] DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       ABSORB SPILLED LIQUID WITH NON-REACTIVE SORBENT MATERIAL. STOP SPILLED MATERIAL FROM BEING RELEASED TO THE ENVIRONMENT. DIKE LARGE SPILLS TO KEEP SPILLED MATERIAL FROM ENTERING SEWAGE AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS OR BODIES OF WATER 
Neutralizing Agent                       NR
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE OF MATERIAL IN AN EPA APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY 
Handling and Storage Precautions         KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. PROTECT FROM HEAT. KEEP AWAY FROM METALS. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATHE MIST OR VAPORS. WAHS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. MAINTAIN GENERAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT 
Other Precautions                        NR


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   ADEQUATE VENTILATION
Ventilation                              GENERAL VENTILATION TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE TO MIST, VAPOR, OR DUST 
Protective Gloves                        DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GLASSES WITH TOP AND SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment               SAFETY SHOWER, LAB COAT, EYE WASH STATION
Work Hygenic Practices                   MAINTAIN GENERAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT 


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        NO
Contact Code                             MODERATE
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                          HYDROCHLORIC ACID (30-40%)
CAS Number                               7647010
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  40
OSHA PEL                                 5 PPM
ACGIH TLV                                5 PPM
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          (ASCPD) ARSENENOUS ACID, SODIUM SALT (0.01 - 0.1%)
CAS Number                               7784465
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.1
OSHA PEL                                 0.01 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV                                0.2 MG/M3
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          *WATER (60-70%)
CAS Number                               7732185
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  70
OSHA PEL                                 NR
ACGIH TLV                                NR