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                   MANVER HARDNESS INDICATOR 425
National Stock Number                    6635P42532
CAGE Code                                91224
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              179163
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                          800-227-4224
Information Phone                        800-227-4224

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               23AUG95
Date of Technical Review                 23OCT91
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #1 Name                           HACH CO. LOVELAND,CO 80539
Vendor #1 CAGE                           91224
Vendor #2 Name                           INLAND PACKAGING INC. ELIZABETHTOWN,KY
Vendor #2 CAGE                           66172
Vendor #3 Name                           ADVANCED INDUSTRIES, INC. (214-236-4101)
Vendor #3 CAGE                           0GA21
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BFPXW


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     N/R
Specification Type/Grade/Class           N/R
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        F4-F3
NRC License Number                       N/R
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/R
Appearance/Odor                          DARK RED CLEAR LIQUID, FRUIT ODOR
Boiling Point                            244F,118C
Melting Point                            N/R
Vapor Pressure                           N/K
Vapor Density                            N/K
Specific Gravity                         1.01
Decomposition Temperature                UNKNOWN
Evaporation Rate                         0.05
Solubility in Water                      MISCIBLE
Chemical pH                              N/K
Corrosion Rate                           UNKNOWN
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point                              79
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    N/K
Upper Explosion Limit                    N/K
Extinguishing Media                      ALCOHOL FOAM
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           FLAMMABLE, MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            HEAT, FLAMES, CONTACT WITH OXIDIZERS 
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG OXIDIZERS
Hazardous Decomposition Products         MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES OF CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE IN FIRE 
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       N/R
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      N/K


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       THIS PRODUCT IS CORROSIVE TO EYES, AND IRRITATING TO SKIN 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             MFR:"POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN". HMIS COULD FIND NO LISTING FOR ANY INGREDIENT 
Symptoms of Overexposure                 PRODUCT IS CORROSIVE TO ALL BODY TISSUES,CAUSING BURNS 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     ISOPROPANOL MAY AGGRAVATE PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS AND IMPAIRED PULMONARY FUNCTION SUCH AS OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASES 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYE AND SKIN CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES AND SKIN WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. CALL PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER. CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. COVER CONTAMINATED AREA WITH SODA ASH OR SODIUM BICARBONATE. MIX AND ADD WATER IF NECESSARY. SCOOP UP THE SLURRY AND WASH NEUTRAL WASTE DOWN THE DRAIN WITH EXCESS WATER. WASH SITE WITH SODA ASH SOLUTION 
Neutralizing Agent                       SODA ASH AND/OR SODIUM BICARBONATE
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL REGULATIONS. MFR SUGGESTS FLUSH TO DRAIN 
Handling and Storage Precautions         RE IN COOL,DRY AREA 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   NONE NORMALLY NEEDED. USE NIOSH RESPIRATOR OR SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR IF EXPOSED ABOVE TLV 
Ventilation                              USE HOOD OR OTHER LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV 
Protective Gloves                        DISPOSBLE
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GLASSES 
Other Protective Equipment               EYE WASH,SAFETY SHOWER, LAB COAT OR APRON 
Work Hygenic Practices                   USE NORMAL CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICES 
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             SLIGHT
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN
Specific Hazard and Precaution           MAY BE POISONOUS IF INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. VAPORS MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS OR SUFFOCATION. CONTACT MAY IRRITATE OR BURN SKIN AND EYES. FIRE MAY PRODUCE IRRITATING OR POISONOUS GASES. RUNOFF FROM FIRE CONTROL OR DILUTION WATER MAY CAUSE POLLUTION. THIS PRODUCT IS CORROSIVE TO EYES, AND IRRITATING TO SKIN. FIRST AID: EYE AND SKIN CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES AND SKIN WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. CALL PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER. CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR 


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       100
Unit of Measure                          ML


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         .4214
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         50.5001


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          PROPYLENE GLYCOL
CAS Number                               57556
NIOSH Number                             TY2000000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  TO 100
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED
Recommended Limit                        N/R
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          HYDROXIL AMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
CAS Number                               5470111
NIOSH Number                             NC3675000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  <10
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          CALMAGITE (3-HYDROXY-4-((2-HYDROXY-5-METHYLPHENYL)AZO)-1-NAPHTHALENESULFONIC ACID)
CAS Number                               3147146
NIOSH Number                             1001751CA
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  <1
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED
Ingredient #                             04
Ingredient Name                          ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (SARA III)
CAS Number                               67630
NIOSH Number                             NT8050000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  <5
OSHA PEL                                 400 PPM/500 STEL
ACGIH TLV                                400 PPM/500STEL;9192
Recommended Limit                        N/K