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                   SULFAVER
National Stock Number                    6810P2509025
CAGE Code                                4T252
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              16386
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        HACH COMPANY
P.O. Box                                 907
Street                                   100 DAYTON RD
City                                     AMES
State                                    IA
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 50010
Emergency Phone                          515-232-2533
Information Phone                        303-669-3050

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               10-93
Date of Technical Review                 14OCT87
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     N/R
Specification Type/Grade/Class           N/R
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        T3-T3
NRC License Number                       N/R
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/R
Appearance/Odor                          WHITE POWDER WITH NO ODOR
Boiling Point                            N/K
Melting Point                            DECOMPOSES
Vapor Pressure                           N/K
Vapor Density                            N/K
Specific Gravity                         2.0
Decomposition Temperature                N/K
Evaporation Rate                         N/K
Solubility in Water                      SOLUBLE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              N/R
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         WEAR CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE SUIT WITH SELF CONTD BRTHG APP 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           EMITS TOXIC FUMES WHEN HEATED


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            NONE
Materials to Avoid                       NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products         CONTACT WITH OXIDIZERS, BROMINE TRIFLUORIDE, 2-FURANPERCARBOXYLIC ACID, METAL NITRATES, EXTREME TEMPERATURE,
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       NOT KNOWN
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      N/R


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       IRRITATING TO EYES, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. MODERATE TOXICITY
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Symptoms of Overexposure                 IRRITATION TO EYES, SKIN OR RESPIRATORY TRACT, IF SWALLOWED MAY CAUSE ULCERS AND INFALAMATION OF STOMACH AND INTESTINES, SEDATION 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NONE
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHNG GIVE CPR; IF BRTHNG DIFF GIVE OXYGEN. EYE:


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       CONTAIN SPILL. SWEEP UP,BEING CAREFUL TO MINIMIZE DUST. WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 
Neutralizing Agent                       NONE
Waste Disposal Method                    DO NOT RELEASE MERCURY COMPOUNDS TO THE ENVIRONMENT. CHECK WITH EPA FOR CURRENT DISPOSAL METHOD 
Other Precautions                        STORE IN COOL DRY AREA. PROTECT FROM MOISTURE. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.PROTECT FROM LIGHT


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   IF EXPOSD TLV,NIOSH/MESA APPR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP (POS PR MODE)
Ventilation                              LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV 
Protective Gloves                        RUBBER/NEOPRENE
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment               SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH
Work Hygenic Practices                   PRACTICE STRICT CHEMICAL HYGIENE. WASH IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONTACT AND IMMEDIATELY CHANGE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING 


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


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       25
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                          (BACPD) BARIUM CHLORIDE
CAS Number                               10326279
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  < 50
OSHA PEL                                 0.5 MG/CUM CEILING
ACGIH TLV                                0.05 MG/CUM (SKIN)
Recommended Limit                        VERY TOXIC
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          CITRUS ACID, ANHYDROUS
CAS Number                               77929
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  < 70
OSHA PEL                                 N/R
ACGIH TLV                                N/R
Recommended Limit                        SEVER EYE IRRITANT