HACH CO. -- BROMCRESOL GREEN-METHYL RED  -- 6810-00-798-9844
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BROMCRESOL GREEN-METHYL RED
MSDS Date:09/12/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-798-9844
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HACH CO.
Address:100 DAYTON RD.
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010-6402
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-227-4224
Emergency Phone Num:800-227-4224/515-232-2533
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
Company Name:LEVENGOOD SUPPLY
Country:US
CAGE:9J042

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

Ingred Name:BROMOCRESOL GREEN
CAS:76-60-8
RTECS #:SJ7456000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:METHYL RED
CAS:493-52-7
RTECS #:DG8960000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:7447-40-7
RTECS #:TS8050000
Fraction by Wt: <100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:OTHER INGREDIENT
Fraction by Wt: <1%
Other REC Limits:UNKNOWNABLISHED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES, SKIN AND INHALTION- MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION.  INGESTION- MODERATELY TOXIC.  MAY CAUSE STOMACH
    DISTURBANCES, WEAKNESS, CIRCULATORY AND HEART PROBLEMS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATING TO EYES, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PEOPLE WITH IMPARED KIDNEY FUNCTION
    MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK.

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

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN, HOLD LIDS OPEN. SKIN: WASH WITH
    SOAP & WATER. INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTED: GIVE 2
    GLASSES OF MILK OR WATER. GIVE NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. GET
    IMMEDIATE  MEDICAL CARE.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR WATER
    FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
    PRODUCTION OF TOXIC CHLORIDE FUMES IN FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP OR SWEEP INTO A BEAKER AND DISSOLVE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

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

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED. USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR FOR DUST IF EXPOSED ABOVE PEL/TLV.
Ventilation:NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION IS USUALLY SUFFICIENT. USE LAB HOOD
    OR OTHER LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS, RUBBER OR PLASTIC.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER. USE LAB
    COAT OR APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICES. AVOID ANY
    UNNECESSARY CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CHANGE 8475.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:358F,181C
Spec Gravity:1.91
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:RED-BROWN OR GREEN CRYSTALLINE POWDER,PH 5%SOLN9.0
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORIDE FUMES IN FIRE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL
    REGULATIONS. MFR SUGGESTS FLUSH TO DRAIN.

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