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                   SULFURIC ACID 0.16 N
National Stock Number                    6810L400206F
CAGE Code                                4T252
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              178875
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        HACH CO 
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               07JAN92
Date of Technical Review                 13APR92
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BMNRQ


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        J6
Appearance/Odor                          CLEAR, COLORLESS, ODORLESS LIQUID
Boiling Point                            212F,100C
Melting Point                            UNKNOWN
Vapor Pressure                           UNKNOWN
Vapor Density                            UNKNOWN
Specific Gravity                         0.99
Decomposition Temperature                UNKNOWN
Evaporation Rate                         0.56 (REF. UNKNOWN)
Solubility in Water                      COMPLETE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              N/K
Chemical pH                              1.1
Corrosion Rate                           0.027
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                      USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products         OXIDES OF SULFUR AND HYDROGEN
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       NONE
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS UNKNOWN


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       INHALATION OF VAPORS CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, PULMONARY EDEMA, OR LUNG INFLAMMATION. EYE CONTACT CAUSES SEVERE DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE BLINDNESS. SKIN CONTACT CAUSES BURNS AND POSSIBLE DEEP ULCERATION. INGESTION CAUSES SEVERE BURNS TO MOUTH, THROAT, AND STOMACH 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             THIS CHEMICAL IS NOT LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN 
Symptoms of Overexposure                 SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS TO EYES, NOSE AND THROAT. PULMONARY EDEMA, BRONICAL EMPHYSEMA, CONJUNCTIVITIS, STOMATITIS, DENTAL EROSION, NAUSEA AND VOMITING 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF AILMENTS OR WITH A PRE-EXISTING DISEASE INVOLVING THE RESPIRATORY TRACT MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NOT BREATHING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ADVICE. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN DO SO WITHOUT RISK. DIKE TO RETAIN RUNOFF. PUMP LIQUID TO SALVAGE TANK. NEUTRALIZE SMALL AMOUNTS WITH SODA ASH OR LIME. MAKE SLURRY AND SHOVEL INTO DISPOSAL DRUM 
Neutralizing Agent                       SODIUM BICARBONATE OR A SODA ASH/SLAKED LIME MIXTURE (50-50)
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         P CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP CONTAINERS AWAY FROM HEAT. ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. NO
Other Precautions                        NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV, A NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IS RECOMMENDED 
Ventilation                              USE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV REQUIREMENTS 
Protective Gloves                        POLYVINYL CHLORIDE GLOVES
Eye Protection                           CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES AND FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment               EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER. LAB COAT
Work Hygenic Practices                   OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS OR MISTS 
Disposal Code                            O


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
Specific Hazard and Precaution           INHALATION- SEVERE IRRITATION OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, PULMONARY EDEMA, OR LUNG INFLAMMATION. EYE- CAUSES DAMAGE. SKIN- BURNS AND POSSIBLE DEEP ULCERATION. INGESTION CAUSES BURNS TO MOUTH, THROAT, AND STOMACH. FIRST AID: INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NOT BREATHING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ADVICE. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION 


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                          SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)
CAS Number                               7664939
NIOSH Number                             WS5600000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  <1
OSHA PEL                                 1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV                                1 MG/M3; 9192
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          WATER
CAS Number                               7732185
NIOSH Number                             ZC0110000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  >98
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          OTHER COMPONENTS (TYPE NOT SPECIFIED)
CAS Number                               UNKNOWN
NIOSH Number                             1003214OC
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  <1
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED