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                   HYDROCLORIC ACID FLUORIDE REAGANT
National Stock Number                    6810P2216200
CAGE Code                                4T252
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              14517
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                          515-232-2533
Information Phone                        303-669-3050

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               NONE
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        C2-J6
NRC License Number                       `
Appearance/Odor                          CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID, PUNGENT ODOR
Boiling Point                            228F/109C
Vapor Pressure                           N/K
Specific Gravity                         1.097
Evaporation Rate                         0/5
Solubility in Water                      MISCIBLE
Corrosion Rate                           2.61
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Extinguishing Media                      EXTINGUISH W/AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           CONTACT W/METALS PRODUCES HYDROGEN & EXPLOSIVE GAS


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            TEMPERATURE EXTREMES(HOT/COLD)
Materials to Avoid                       WATER,STEAM,METALS
Hazardous Decomposition Products         CHLORINE
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO


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       PRODUCT IS CORROSIVE TO EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY TRACT
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Symptoms of Overexposure                 SEVERE BURNS
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NONE
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. SKIN:FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       NEUTRALIZE SPILL & CONTAIN W/NEUTRALIZING AGENT,
Neutralizing Agent                       SODIUM BICARBONATE OR 50/50 MIX OF SODA ASH & SLAKED LIME
Handling and Storage Precautions         AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING VAPOR
Other Precautions                        MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS UNDER ORDINAY CONDITIONS/ADEQUATE VENTILATION
Ventilation                              PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST) VENT TO MAINTN TLV
Protective Gloves                        PVC/RUBBER
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment               MFR LISTS NONE HMIS:SAFETY SHOWER AN STANDARD. LAB COAT
Work Hygenic Practices                   STANDARD CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICES ARE ADVICES
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING
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


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       25
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                          HYDROCHLORIC ACID
CAS Number                               7647010
NIOSH Number                             MW4025000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  <70
OSHA PEL                                 5 PPM
ACGIH TLV                                5 PPM
Recommended Limit                        5 PPM
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          DEMINERALIZED WATER
CAS Number                               7732185
NIOSH Number                             ZC0110000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  >30
OSHA PEL                                 N/R
ACGIH TLV                                N/R