HACH COMPANY -- 254 BROM CRESOL PURPLE INDICATOR SOLUTION  -- 6810-00F013945
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:254 BROM CRESOL PURPLE INDICATOR SOLUTION
MSDS Date:06/02/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F013945
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HACH COMPANY
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010
Info Phone Num:(515) 232-2533
Emergency Phone Num:(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

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

Ingred Name:ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL  (SARA III)
CAS:67-63-0
RTECS #:NT8050000
Fraction by Wt: <80%
Other REC Limits:400 PPM
OSHA PEL:400 PPM/500 STEL
ACGIH TLV:400 PPM/500STEL;9192

Ingred Name:BROMOCRESOL PURPLE
CAS:115-40-2
Fraction by Wt: <1%

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: <2%
Other REC Limits:2 MG/CUM (CEILING)
OSHA PEL:C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER, H2O
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: BALANCE

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: STOMACH PAIN, CNS
    DEPRESSION, GIDDINESS, RESPIRATORY ARREST/ATTRACT, COMA, & DEATH.
    SKIN/EYES: CORROSIVE, & IRRITATING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: STOMACH PAIN, CNS DEPRESSION,
    GIDDINESS, RESPIRATORY TRACT/ARREST, COMA, DEATH, & CENTRAL NERVOUS
    SYSTEM. SKIN/EYES: CORROSIVE & IRRITATING.

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

First Aid:EYE/SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: INDUCE
    VOMITING. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSONA.
    INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
    NECESSARY. CALL  PHYSICIAN IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:62F
Lower Limits: 2.3%
Upper Limits: 12.7%
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, CO2
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABLE, VIGOROUS REACTION W/OXIDIZERS.
    AUTOIGNITION: >455.6C.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB ON PAPER. EVAPORATE ON AN IRON PAN IN A
    FUME HOOD & BURN THE PAPER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. AVODIC
    CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. DON'T BREATHE CHEMICALS. KEEP AWAY
    FROM OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:STORE TIGHTLY CLOASED IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.

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

Ventilation:ADEQUATE VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:176F
Spec Gravity:0.830
pH:5-6
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR; RED; LIQUID; FAINT, ALCOHOL ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIXERS, ALUMINUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF CO2

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. FLAMMABLE LIQUID; UN 1219.

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