HACH CO. -- 100 GLACIAL ACETIC ACID  -- 6810-00-222-2634
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:100 GLACIAL ACETIC ACID
MSDS Date:07/10/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-222-2634
=== 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 OR 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

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

Ingred Name:ACETIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:64-19-7
RTECS #:AF1225000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:10 PPM
OSHA PEL:10 PPM
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM/15 STEL; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:3310 MG/KG ORAL RAT LD50
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT IS MILDLY CORROSIVE. CHRONIC
    EXPOSURE MAY ERODE TEETH.
Effects of Overexposure:PRODUCT IS CORROSIVE ON CONTACT. VAPORS ARE
    CORROSIVE TO NOSE,THROAT,LUNGS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CHRONIC RESPIRATORY,EYE AND SKIN
    DISORDERS.

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

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER.
    INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION OR OXYGEN
    AS NEEDED. INGESTED:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE LARGE QUANTITY OF
    MILK OR  WATER.(NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS).GET IMMEDIATE
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IF ANY IRRITATION PERSISTS OR IS SEVERE,GET
    PROMPT MEDICAL CARE.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=39.4C, 103.F
Lower Limits:5.4
Upper Limits:16
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE,DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM,WATER FOG OR
    SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:COVER WITH NEUTRALIZING AGENT. SCOOP INTO
    CONTAINER. ADD WATER UNTIL DISOLVED.ADD NEUT AGENT UNTIL
    EFFORVESCENSE STOPS.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE OR SODA ASH.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. SEPARATE FROM BASES AND NITRIC ACID.

=============  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/PEL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER,PLASTIC.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH,SAFETY SHOWER, LAB COAT OR APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE NORMAL CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICES. DO NOT
    WEAR CONTACT LENSES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CHANGE NO 6617.

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

HCC:F6
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=117.8C, 244.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=17.2C, 63.F
Vapor Pres:11.4
Vapor Density:2.1
Spec Gravity:1.O5
pH:<1
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:0.97
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID, PUNGENT (VINEGAR) ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALIS,OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NORMAL PRODUCTS OF
    COMBUSTION:CO,CO*2,H*2O,ETC.

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

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

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