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                   MOLYBDATE REAGENT FOR PHOSPHATE
National Stock Number                    6810P223632
CAGE Code                                91224
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              148787
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                                 50010-6402
Emergency Phone                          515-232-2533
Information Phone                        800-227-4224

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               29NOV93
Date of Technical Review                 10APR87
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BGRFN


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     N/K
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        J6-C2
Appearance/Odor                          CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID
Vapor Pressure                           N/K
Vapor Density                            N/K
Specific Gravity                         1.30
Evaporation Rate                         0.12
Solubility in Water                      COMPLETE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              N/K
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, ALCOHOL FOAM OR CARBON DIOXIDE
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL CONTR 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES OF OXIDES OF SULFUR & NITROGEN 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            EXCESSIVE HEAT
Materials to Avoid                       OXIDIZING/REDUCING MATL, ACETIC ACID, CHLOROSULFONIC ACID
Hazardous Decomposition Products         OXIDES OF SULFUR & AMMONIA GAS 
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       NOT KNOWN


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       SEVERELY BURNS ANY TISSUE CONTACTED. BREATHING IN THE MIST OR VAPOR MAY CAUSE TOOTH EROSION, MOUTH SORENSS, DIFFICULTY BREATHING. LOSS OF COORDINATION, MAY AFFECT ENZYME ACTIVITY, MAY INDUCE COPPER DIFICIENCY, GOUT 
Symptoms of Overexposure                 SEVERELY BURNS ANY TISSUE CONTACTED. BREATHING IN THE MIST OR VAPOR MAY CAUSE TOOTH EROSION, MOUTH SORENESS, DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING. MAY CAUSE LOSS OF COORDINATION, MAY AFFECT ENZYME ACTIVITY, MAY INDUCE COPPER DEFICIENCY, GOUT 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS. BLOOD DISEASE AND GOUT 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYES/SKIN:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER LEAST 15 MIN. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. GET MEDICAL ASSITANCE. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXY IF NEEDED. INGEST: DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. GIVE LG QTY WATER. CONTACT PHYSICIAN 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       LIQ SPILL: STOP LEAK,ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. COVER W SODIUM BICARBONATE/SLAKED LIME MIX (50-50).MIX AND ADD WATER IF NECESSARY TO MAKE SLURRY. WASH THROUGH DRAIN W EXCESS H*2O 
Waste Disposal Method                    KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE & DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         RE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED LA
Other Precautions                        LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES,SKIN & CLOTHING.AVOID BREATHING VAPORS 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   NONE SHOULD BE NEEDED
Ventilation                              MECH(GEN)OR LOCAL EXHAUST THAT PROVIDES ADEQUATE VENTILATION
Protective Gloves                        RUBBER
Eye Protection                           CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment               FULL FACE SHLD;FULL PROT. CLTHG/BOOTS; COVERALLS; PROT.APRON
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          MSDS FROM HACH COMPANY DATED:6/4/86; PH OF SOLUTION: <0.5
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      NO
Chronic Indicator                        YES
Contact Code                             SEVERE
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                                  35
OSHA PEL                                 1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV                                1 MG/M3; 9192
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          AMMONIUM MOLYBDATE, TETRAHYDRATE; CAS #12027-67-7
CAS Number                               12054852
NIOSH Number                             QA5076000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  10
ACGIH TLV                                5MG/CUM(AS MO)
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          UNIDENTIFIED COMPONENTS
NIOSH Number                             1001272UC
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  01
ACGIH TLV                                N/K
Ingredient #                             04
Ingredient Name                          WATER,DEMINERLIZED
CAS Number                               7732185
NIOSH Number                             ZC0110000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  10
ACGIH TLV                                N/K