HACH CO. -- 2055 BUFFER POWDER PILLOWS; PH 7.00  -- 6630-01-122-1954
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:2055 BUFFER POWDER PILLOWS; PH 7.00
MSDS Date:04/12/1984
FSC:6630
NIIN:01-122-1954
=== 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  OR 800-227-4224
Emergency Phone Num:515-232-2533  800-247-3990
Preparer's Name:MARY KAY MASCHING
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

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC  (SARA III)
CAS:7558-79-4
RTECS #:WC4500000
Fraction by Wt: <70%
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE,MONOBASIC
CAS:7778-77-0
Fraction by Wt: <45%

=====================  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:PRODUCT IS IRRITATING TO
    EYES,SKIN,MUCOUS MEMBRANES. PRODUCT IS MODERATELY TOXIC.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION,FALL IN BLOOD
    PRESSURE,GASTROENTERITIS,RENAL TUBLAR NECROSIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE REPORTED.

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

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN. SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER.
    INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTED:GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF MILK
    OR WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONE REPORTED. HMIS:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE REPORTED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP INTO CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AREA.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY NEEDED. USE NIOSH RESPIRATOR OR
    SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR IF EXPOSED ABOVE TLV.
Ventilation:USE HOOD OR OTHE LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW
    TLV.
Protective Gloves:NONE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH,SAFETY SHOWER, LAB COAT OR APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE NORMAL CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:320F/160C
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER,NO ODOR * PH SOLN = 7.00

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PHOSPHORUS OXIDES.

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

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

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