HACH CO -- MANGANOUS SULFATE, 1071  -- 6850-00N038527
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MANGANOUS SULFATE, 1071
MSDS Date:06/28/1990
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N038527
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HACH CO
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-227-4224
Emergency Phone Num:303-623-5716
CAGE:4T252
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HACH COMPANY
Address:100 DAYTON RD.
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010
Country:US
Phone:800-227-4224
CAGE:4T252

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

Ingred Name:MANGANESE SULFATE MONOHYDRATE
CAS:10034-96-5
RTECS #:OP0893500
Fraction by Wt: 100%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE IRRITATING TO EYES, SKIN AND
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. MODERATELY TOXIC. CUMULATIVE POISON.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SLEEPINESS, WEAKNESS IN LEGS, WEAK-LIKE FACIAL
    EXPRESSION, SLURRED SPEECH. MAY CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO UPPER
    RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS OR PNEUMONIA. MANGANESE HAS BEEN REPORTED TO
    CAUSE BLOOD CHANGES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ALCOHOLISM, LIVER DYSFUNCTION,
    PSYCHIATRIC DISEASE, DISEASES OF NERVOUS SYSTEM OR RESPIRATORY
    TRACT.

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

First Aid:EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
    CALL PHYSICIAN. SKIN: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. INGESTION: GIVE
    LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER OR MILK. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
    INHALATION:  REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
    NECESSARY. CALL PHYSICIAN.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER, CARBON DIOXIDE, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP POWDER. AVOID BREATHING MATERIAL.
    DISSOLVE IN WATER. FLUSH DOWN DRAIN WITH EXCESS WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN. DO NOT BREATHE
    DUST. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
    FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>752F,>400C
pH:5.7
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID, PINK POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM OR MAGNESIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES OF SULFUR OXIDES
    IN FIRE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL,
    STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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