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                   23140 FREE CHLORINE INDICATOR SOLUTION FOR CL-17 ANALYZER
National Stock Number                    6810L400722F
CAGE Code                                4T252
Part Number Indicator                    C
MSDS Number                              185315
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        HACH COMP
P.O. Box                                 389
City                                     LOVELAND
State                                    CO
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 80539
Emergency Phone                          800 424-9300 CHEMTREC
Information Phone                        970 669-3050

MSDS Preparer's Information
Street                                   PO BOX 389
City                                     LOVELAND
State                                    CO
Zip Code                                 80539
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               20APR95
Active Indicator                         Y

Alternate Vendors


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        NR
NRC License Number                       NR
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             NR
Appearance/Odor                          CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID, IRRITATING ODOR
Boiling Point                            210 F
Melting Point                            27 F
Vapor Pressure                           NA
Vapor Density                            NA
Specific Gravity                         1.027
Decomposition Temperature                NR
Evaporation Rate                         0.80 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water                      MISCIBLE
Chemical pH                              0.34
Corrosion Rate                           NR
Container Type                           M
Container Pressure Code                  1
Temperature Code                         4
Product State Code                       L


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    NR
Upper Explosion Limit                    NR
Extinguishing Media                      USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         WEAR SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           NR


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            EXTREME TEMPS
Materials to Avoid                       OXIDIZERS
Hazardous Decomposition Products         SULFUR OXIDES
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       WILL NOT OCCUR
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      NR


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       [EYES] CAUSES EYE BURNS [SKIN] CUASES BURNS [INHAL] IRRITATION [INGEST] IRRITATION, BURNS OF THE MOUTH AND ESOPHAGUS
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NR
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NR
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NR
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NR
Symptoms of Overexposure                 [EYES] CAUSES EYE BURNS [SKIN] CUASES BURNS [INHAL] IRRITATION [INGEST] IRRITATION, BURNS OF THE MOUTH AND ESOPHAGUS
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NR
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           [EYES] FLUSH W/ WATER FOR 15 MINUTES [SKIN] WASH W/ SOAP AND WATER, REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE [INHAL] REMOVE TO FRESH AIR [INGEST] DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, NEVER GIVE ANYTHING TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       ABSORB SPILLED LIQUID WITH NON-REACTIVE SORBENT MATERIAL
Neutralizing Agent                       NR
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE IAW FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL REGULATIONS
Handling and Storage Precautions         PROTECT FROM FREEZING. STORE BETWEEN 10 AND 25 C
Other Precautions                        NR


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   NR
Ventilation                              ADEQUATE VENTILATION
Protective Gloves                        LATEX GLOVES
Eye Protection                           CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment               SAFETY SHOWER, LAB COAT
Work Hygenic Practices                   WASH HANDS AFTER USE
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          NR
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      NO
Chronic Indicator                        NO
Contact Code                             SLIGHT
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN
Specific Hazard and Precaution           NO TARGET ORGANS LISTED


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       473
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                          P-TOLUENESULFONIC ACID (5-15%)
CAS Number                               6192525
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  15
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          DEMINERALIZED WATER (85-95%)
CAS Number                               7732185
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  95