HACH CO. -- DPD FREE CHLORINE REAGENT;14077  -- 6810-01-242-5750
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:DPD FREE CHLORINE REAGENT;14077
MSDS Date:04/14/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-242-5750
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HACH CO.
Address:5600 LINDBERGH DR
Box:608
City:LOVELAND
State:CO
ZIP:80539-0389
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-227-4224
Emergency Phone Num:303-623-5716
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
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:CARBOXYLATE SALT (TRADE SECRET)
Fraction by Wt: 40-70%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC (CERCLA)
CAS:7558-79-4
RTECS #:WC4500000
Fraction by Wt: 30-60%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:SALT OF N,N-DIETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE(TRADE SECRET)
Fraction by Wt: 1-5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID, DISODIUM SALT
CAS:6381-92-6
RTECS #:AH4410000
Fraction by Wt: 1-5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THIS PRODUCT MAY BE IRRITATING TO
    EYES, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT AND MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION.
    MODERATELY TOXIC.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING ALLERGY
    OR SENSITIVITY TO SALTS OF PARA-PHENYLENEDIAMINE AND EYE OR
    REPIRATORY AILMENTS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:EYE AND SKIN CONTACT-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15
    MIN. CONTACT PHYSICIAN. FLUSH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
    INGESTION-GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER. CALL PHYSICIAN
    IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION- REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER,DRY CHEMICAL,CARBON DIOXIDE,FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE CONDITIONS MAY EVOLVE TOXIC FUMES.

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

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

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, DARK PLACE.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES.
Eye Protection:LAB GRADE GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN. DO NOT BREATHE DUST.

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

HCC:T6
Spec Gravity:1.76
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:POWDER;WHITE TO PALE TO PALE PINK;ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MOISTURE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURE,MOISTURE,LIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES OF PHOPHORUS
    OXIDE IN FIRE.

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

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

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