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                   1725 ROCHELLE SALT SOLUTION S
National Stock Number                    6810010117191
CAGE Code                                91224
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              182846
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                                 50010-0642
Emergency Phone                          515-232-2533 OR 800-247-3990
Information Phone                        303-669-3050 OR 800-227-4224

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               06MAY87
Date of Technical Review                 15MAY89
Active Indicator                         N
Item Manager                             CX

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #1 Name                           HACH CO. LOVELAND,CO 80539
Vendor #1 CAGE                           91224
Vendor #2 Name                           INLAND PACKING INC 
Vendor #2 CAGE                           66172
Vendor #3 Name                           CAPP INC 
Vendor #3 CAGE                           2B510


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     NONE
Specification Type/Grade/Class           NONE
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        N1-L1
NRC License Number                       N/R
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/R
Appearance/Odor                          CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID,ODORLESS
Boiling Point                            N/K
Melting Point                            N/K
Vapor Pressure                           N/K
Vapor Density                            N/K
Specific Gravity                         1.250
Decomposition Temperature                N/K
Evaporation Rate                         N/K
Solubility in Water                      COMPLETE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              N/K
Chemical pH                              7.4
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       L


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    N/R
Upper Explosion Limit                    N/R
Extinguishing Media                      CARBON DIOXIDE,FOAM, ALCOHOL FOAM
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS PRESSURE DEMAND AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           WAY EMIT ACRID SMOKE & FUMES 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            EXTREME TEMPERATURES
Materials to Avoid                       NONE REPORTED
Hazardous Decomposition Products         SODIUM OXIDES, POTASSIUM OXIDE, CO, CO2
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       N/R
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      N/K


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     NO
Route of Entry: Ingestion                NO
Route of Entry: Inhalation               NO
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       PRODUCT IS PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC,NOT IRRITATING OR CORROSIVE 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Symptoms of Overexposure                 NO EFFECTS EXPECTED
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NONE EXPECTED
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYE*FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP& WATER. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICAL RESPIRATION OR OXYGENAS NEEDED. INGESTED:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE LARGE QUANTITY OF MILK ORWATER.(NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.) GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF ANY IRRITATION PERSISTS OR IS SEVERE,GET PROMPT MEDICAL CARE 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       RECOVER AS SOLID OR DISOLVE IN WATER,COVER LIQUID 
Neutralizing Agent                       NONE
Waste Disposal Method                    DILUTE 3 TO 5 TIMES THE VOLUME W/COLD WATER. OPEN COLD WATER TAP COMPLETELY, SLOWLY POUR THE MTRL TO THE DRAIN. DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL,REGULATIONS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         STORE AWAY FROM ACIDS AND PROTECT FROM HEAT 
Other Precautions                        AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. MAINTAIN GENERAL HYGIENE INDUSTRIAL HYGENIC PRACTICES WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   NONE NORMALLY NEEDED,USE NIOSH RESPIRATOR OR SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR IF EXPOSED ABOVE TLV.OF NUISANCE DUST 
Ventilation                              USE HOOD OR OTHER LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV OF NUISANCE DUST
Protective Gloves                        NONE
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GLASSES W/TOP &SIDE SHEILDS
Other Protective Equipment               EYE WASH,SAFETY SHOWER. LAB COAT OR APRON 
Work Hygenic Practices                   USE NORMAL CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTIACES. DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE 


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      NO
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             UNKNOWN
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       29
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 #                             1
Ingredient Name                          POTASSIUM SODIUM TARTRATE (45-55%)
CAS Number                               6381595
NIOSH Number                             1000281PT
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  55
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED
Ingredient #                             2
Ingredient Name                          DEMINERALIZED WATER (45-55%)
CAS Number                               7732185
NIOSH Number                             ZC0110000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  55
OSHA PEL                                 N/R
ACGIH TLV                                N/R