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
Part Number/Trade Name                   EDTA TETRASODIUM SALT 0.800 + 0.004 M
National Stock Number                    6810L400206F
CAGE Code                                91224
Part Number Indicator                    E
MSDS Number                              178862
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        HACH CO 
P.O. Box                                 907
Street                                   100 DAYTON RD
City                                     AMES
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 50010-6402
Emergency Phone                          515-232-2533
Information Phone                        303-669-3050

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               29NOV85
Date of Technical Review                 16OCT87
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BBFDX


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     N/R
Specification Type/Grade/Class           N/R
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        N1-L1
NRC License Number                       N/R
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/R
Appearance/Odor                          CLEAR LIGHT YELLOW LIQUID,NO ODOR
Boiling Point                            212F/100C
Melting Point                            N/K
Vapor Pressure                           N/K
Vapor Density                            N/K
Specific Gravity                         1.16
Decomposition Temperature                N/K
Evaporation Rate                         0.77 REF N/K
Solubility in Water                      SOLUBLE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              N/K
Corrosion Rate                           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                      EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         USE SCBA
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           NONE


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            NONE STATED BY MFR 
Materials to Avoid                       NONE STATED BY MFR
Hazardous Decomposition Products         NONE STATED BY MFR. HMIS:CARBON DIOXIDE,CARBON MONOXIDE 
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      N/K MFR:MODERATELY TOXIC


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     NO
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       IRRITATING OR CORROSIVE TO EYES, SKIN, OR RESPIRATORY TRACT
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Symptoms of Overexposure                 IRRITATING OR CORROSIVE TO EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY TRACT. HYPOCALCEMIA
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NONE LISTED
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHNG GIVE CPR; IF BRTHNG DIFF GIVE OXYGEN. EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN:WASH W/SOAP & WATER. RMV CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES. INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. NOTHG BY MOUTH IF UNCONSC. GET MEDICAL ATTN 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       RECOVER SPILL IN BEAKER, NEUTRALIZE WITH HYDROCHLORIC ACID 
Neutralizing Agent                       HYDROCHLORIC ACID
Waste Disposal Method                    DISCHARGE TO DRAIN I/A/W FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL REGULATIONS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         RE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED,LOW FIRE RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED. MAINTAIN STANDARD HYGIENE FOR CHEM HANDLING


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   NONE SHOULD BE NEEDED
Ventilation                              PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN
Protective Gloves                        PVC/RUBBER
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment               MFR: NONE HMIS: SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE WASH
Work Hygenic Practices                   USE NORMAL CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICES 
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              NO
Protect Skin                             NO
Protect Respiratory                      NO
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             UNKNOWN
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN
Specific Hazard and Precaution           IRRITATING OR CORROSIVE TO EYES, SKIN, OR RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATING OR CORROSIVE TO EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY TRACT. HYPOCALCEMIA


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       1
Unit of Measure                          OZF


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                          ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID,TETRASODIUM SALT, DIHYDRATE
CAS Number                               64028
NIOSH Number                             AH5075000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  <35
OSHA PEL                                 NONE ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NONE ESTABLISHED
Recommended Limit                        N/K
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          OTHER COMPONENT (NOT SPECIFIED)
NIOSH Number                             1003214OC
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  <0.1
OSHA PEL                                 N/R (BY MFR)
ACGIH TLV                                N/R (BY MFR)
Recommended Limit                        N/R
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          DEMINERALIZED WATER
CAS Number                               7732185
NIOSH Number                             ZC0110000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  >65
OSHA PEL                                 N/R
ACGIH TLV                                N/R
Recommended Limit                        N/R