HACH CO. -- PHENOLPHTHALEIN INDICATOR  -- 6630-00-133-0697
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PHENOLPHTHALEIN INDICATOR
MSDS Date:09/12/1993
FSC:6630
NIIN:00-133-0697
Kit Part:Y
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HACH CO.
Box:389
City:LOVELAND
State:CO
ZIP:80539
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-227-4224
Emergency Phone Num:800-227-4224 OR 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:SODIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:7647-14-5
RTECS #:VZ4725000
Fraction by Wt: >95%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:PHENOLPHTHALEIN
CAS:77-09-8
RTECS #:SM8380000
Fraction by Wt: <2%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:OTHER COMPONENTS (TYPE NOT SPECIFIED)
Fraction by Wt: <1%
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:ACUTE: IRRITATES GI TRACT, SKIN AND
    EYES. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENTS OF A CONCENTRATION OF
    0.1% OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: REDNESS, TEARING. SKIN: REDNESS, RASH.
    INGESTION: VOMITING, DIARRHEA, DEHYRATION, MUSCULAR TWITCHING,
    CONVULSIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING EYE CONDITIONS.

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

First Aid:SKIN & EYE CONTACT: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. INGESTION: IF
    CONSCIOUS, GIVE LOTS OF WATER. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. INHALED:
    REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS: WEAR
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EMIT ACRID SMOKE AND FUMES IN FIRE.

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

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

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM HEAT AND PROTECT FROM
    MOISTURE. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY NEEDED. USE NIOSH RESPIRATOR OR
    SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR IF EXPOSED ABOVE TLV.
Ventilation:USE HOOD OR OTHER LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW
    TLV
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH,SAFETY SHOWER,LAB COAT OR APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICES. AVOID ANY
    UNNECESSARY CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
KEY1=N1. CHANGE 12068.

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

HCC:F5
Melt/Freeze Pt:=260.C, 500.F
Spec Gravity:2.1
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:PINK CRYSTALLINE POWDER, NO ODOR * PH OF 5% SOLN =
    6.2
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MAY EMIT ACRID SMOKE AND FUMES IN FIRE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT AND MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON AND SODIUM

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. MANUFACTURER STATES: DILUTE WITH WATER AND
    FLUSH DOWN DRAIN.

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