HACH CO. -- 22271 BUFFER POWDER PILLOWS, PH 10.00  -- 6630-01-251-6529
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:22271 BUFFER POWDER PILLOWS, PH 10.00
MSDS Date:10/23/1986
FSC:6630
NIIN:01-251-6529
=== 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
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:LUBA MEDICAL SUPPLIES INC. HALLANDALE,F
CAGE:6R629

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM BICARBONATE
CAS:144-55-8
RTECS #:VZ0950000
Fraction by Wt: <40%

Ingred Name:SODIUM CARBONATE,ANHYDROUS
CAS:497-19-8
RTECS #:VZ4050000
Fraction by Wt: <65%

Ingred Name:PYAKLOR S-400, TURQUOIS BLUE DYE
Fraction by Wt: <5%

=====================  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 CORROSIVE TO EYES AND
    IRRITATING TO SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT. ONCE DISSOLVED IN WATER FOR
    USE,HAZARD IS CONSIDERABLY REDUCED.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:BURNS. SKIN:SEVERE IRRITATION,ESPECIALLY IF
    WET. INHALED/INGESTED:SEVERE IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE REPORTED.

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

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

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER,CARBON DIOXIDE,DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP. PLACE IN CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:6 M HYDROCHLORIC ACID.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A 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 OTHER 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
PRODUCT IS COLOR CODED BLUE.

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

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT BLUE POWDER,NO ODOR * PH 10% SOLN = 10.0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS,PHOSPHATES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES.

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

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

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