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                   SPADNS FLUORIDE REAGENT AMPULES DUAL RANGE
National Stock Number                    6810P2216200
CAGE Code                                4T252
Part Number Indicator                    C
MSDS Number                              14805
HAZ Code                                 A


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        HACH COMPANY
P.O. Box                                 907
City                                     AMES
State                                    IA
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 50010
Emergency Phone                          303-623-5716
Information Phone                        800-227-4224

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               12SEP93
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        NR
NRC License Number                       NR
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             NR
Appearance/Odor                          DARK RED SOLUTION. ODORLESS
Boiling Point                            105C
Melting Point                            NR
Vapor Pressure                           NR
Vapor Density                            NR
Specific Gravity                         1.015
Decomposition Temperature                NR
Evaporation Rate                         .64
Solubility in Water                      MISCIBLE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              NR
Chemical pH                              <.5
Corrosion Rate                           .21IN/YR
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Extinguishing Media                      DRY CHEMICAL
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           NONE


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            EXTREME HEAT OR FLAME.CONTACT WITH STONG OXIDIZERS, ACIDS,
Materials to Avoid                       ACTIVE METALS SUCH AS IRON, ALLUMINUM, OR ZINC AND ALKALIDES
Hazardous Decomposition Products         TOXIC FUMES OF ARSINIC AND CHLORIDES
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       WILL NOT OCCUR
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      N/R


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       CORROSIVE TO EYES, SKIN, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Symptoms of Overexposure                 CAUSES BURNS; IF SWALLOWED CAUSES SEDATION, TWITCHING
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     PERSONS WITH IMPAIRED PULMONARY FUNCTION MAY BE AT INCREASED FROM FUMES
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYE AND SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES AND SKIN WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN. REMOVE CONT


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       COVER THE CONTAMINATED SURFACE WITH SODIUM BICARBONATE OR A SODA ASH-SLAKED LIME MIXTURE (50-50) MIX AND ADD WATER IF NECESSARY TO FORM SLURRY. SCOOP UP AND WASH THE SITE WITH SODA ASH SOLUTION
Waste Disposal Method                    IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FED. REGS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         STORE TIGHTLY CLOSED
Other Precautions                        AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, AND CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATH MIST OR VAPOR. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   APPROVED RESP. DO NOT BREATH MIST OR VAPOR
Ventilation                              ADEQUATE VENTILATION
Protective Gloves                        DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES
Eye Protection                           LAB GRADE GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment               LAB COAT
Work Hygenic Practices                   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                             SEVERE
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 (<40%)
CAS Number                               7647010
Percent                                  40
OSHA PEL                                 5 PPM CEILING
ACGIH TLV                                5 PPM CEILING
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          (ASCPD) SODIUM ARSENITE (<0.1%)
CAS Number                               7784465
Percent                                  0.1
OSHA PEL                                 .01 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV                                .2 MG/M3
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          DEMINERALIZED WATER (TP 100%)
CAS Number                               7732185
Percent                                  100