HACH CO. -- 1072 ALKALINE IODIDE-AZIDE REAGENT  -- 6810-00D001386
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:1072 ALKALINE IODIDE-AZIDE REAGENT
MSDS Date:07/15/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D001386
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HACH CO.
Address:100 DAYTON RD
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010-6402
Country:US
Info Phone Num:303-669-3050
Emergency Phone Num:515-232-2533
CAGE:91224
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HACH CO
Address:5600 LINDBERGH DR
Box:389
City:LOVELAND
State:CO
ZIP:80539
Country:US
Phone:970-669-3050/ 303-623-5716
CAGE:91224

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:LITHIUM HYDROXIDE MONOHYDRATE
CAS:1310-66-3
RTECS #:OJ6307080
Fraction by Wt: <65%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM IODIDE
CAS:7681-11-0
RTECS #:TT2975000
Fraction by Wt: <40%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:SODIUM AZIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:26628-22-8
RTECS #:VY8050000
Fraction by Wt: <5%
Other REC Limits:100 PPB
OSHA PEL:S, C 0.1 PPM(HN3)
ACGIH TLV:C 0.11 PPM; 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 340MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: PRODUCT IS CORROSIVE TO SKIN,
    EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, MAY CAUSE CNS
    EFFECTS. CHRONIC: DERMATITIS, IRRITATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES, CNS
    EFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MFR LISTS AS "POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN".
Effects of Overexposure:CAUSES BURNING, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, CENTRAL
    NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION, COMA, DEATH. CHRONIC IODINE EXPOSURE MAY
    CAUSE SKIN RASH, RUNNY NOSE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY & SKIN DISORDERS.
    PRODUCT MAY ALSO LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
    REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. CALL A PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: IF
    CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER AND AT LEAST 1 OZ. OF
    VINEGAR MIXED WITH WA TER. GET MEDICAL IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.
    INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
    BREATHING STOPPED. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES OF IODINE AND IODINE
    COMPOUNDS IN FIRE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:PLACE IN A BEAKER, DILUTE WITH WATER,
    NEUTRALIZE WITH 6M HYDROCHLORIC ACID AND FLUSH DOWN DRAIN WITH
    EXCESS OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:HYDROCHLORIC ACID OR ACETIC ACID

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA AWAY FROM
    INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. HMIS: IF
    ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE OR EMERGENCY OCCURS;
    USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134 AND
    RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:USE FUME HOOD TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW REGULATORY LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:C2
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:230F,110C
Spec Gravity:1.94 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE SOLID; NO DISTINCTIVE ODOR, PH OF
    5% SOLN=12.6
Corrosion Rate:AL 0.248

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG MINERAL ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSURE TO HEAT OR FLAMES, EXCESS
    MOISTURE; CONTACT WITH STRONG MINERAL ACIDS, STRONG OXIDIZING
    AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FUMES OF IODINE AND IODINE COMPOUNDS

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. EPA WASTE NUMBER P105 MAY APPLY.

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