HACH CO. -- 979-11 SULFURIC ACID  -- 6810-00D000807
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:979-11 SULFURIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D000807
MSDS Number: BBDJX
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HACH CO.
Address:100 DAYTON RD
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010-0642
Country:US
Info Phone Num:303-669-3050  800-227-4224
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
Company Name:O & S SUPPLY INC.
Address:1001 N. MAIN ST.
Box:1564
City:SUMTER
State:SC
ZIP:29105
Country:US
Phone:803-775-7323
CAGE:3N991

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

Ingred Name:SULFURIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:7664-93-9
RTECS #:WS5600000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:2140 MG/KG;ORAL RAT
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT IS TOXIC BY CORROSIVITY. IS
    CORROSIVE TO ALL BODY TISSUES. INHALATION IS NOT EXPECTED UNLESS BY
    ABNORMAL OCCURANCE THE PRODUCT IS MISTED
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE BURNS TO ALL BODY TISSUES CONTACTED.

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

First Aid:EYES/SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER,REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE LARGE
    QUANTITY OF MILK OR WATER PLUS AT LEAST 1 OZ MILK OF MAGNESIA
    DILUTED WITH WAT ER. (NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS)GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. INHALED:(UNLIKELY)REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION OR OXYGEN AS NEEDED. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL *DO NOT USE WATER*
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY IGNITE/EXPLODE WITH MANY MATERIALS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:COVER SPILL WITH NEUTRALIZING AGENT. ADD WATER
    (CAREFULLY) TO FORM SLURRY. WHEN EFFFERVESCENCE CEASES & SLURRY IS
    MOIST. PLACE IN AAPPROPRIATE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE OR 50/50 SODA ASH & LIME.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL DRY AREA; AWAY FROM
    OXIDIZABLE MATERIAL.

=============  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 OR VINYL.(IMPERVIOUS)
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES & FACESHIELD OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH,SAFETY SHOWER, LAB COAT OR APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE STRICT CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATERIAL IS PURCHASED LOCAL CONTRACT,W/O NSN.

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

HCC:C1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=330.C, 626.F
Vapor Pres:1MM@145 C
Vapor Density:3.40
Spec Gravity:1.84
pH:<1
Solubility in Water:VERY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS,OILY LIQUID,NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER,CAUSTICS,ACETIC ACID,CHLORSULFONIC ACID,OXIDIZING & REDUCING
    AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR OXIDE FUMES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL REGULATIONS.
    MFR SUGGESTS FLUSH NEUTRALIZED MATERIAL TO DRAIN.

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