=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:HYDROCHLORIC ACID SOLUTION,WEAK
NIIN:00-783-8192
MSDS Number: CBSBR
=== Responsible Party ===
Company: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: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  =============

Name:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE  (HYDROCHLORIC ACID) (SARA 302/313)
    (CERCLA)
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
Fraction by Wt: <10%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C 5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 5 PPM; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: TO 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THIS PRODUCT MAY BE: CORROSIVE TO
    EYES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT DETERMINED.
Effects of Overexposure:OVEREXPOSURE: CAUSES EYE BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE-REPORTED.

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

First Aid:EYE AND SKIN-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES AND SKIN WITH WATER FOR
    15 MIN. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. CALL PHYSICIAN. INGESTION-DO
    NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER. CALL A PHYSICIAN
    IMMEDIAT ELY. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO ANUNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
    INHALATION-NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Extinguishing Media:SAND.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EMIT TOXIC AND CORROSIVE FUMES IN
    FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:COVER THE SPILL WITH EXCESS SODA ASH OR SODIUM
    BICARBONATE. SCOOP SLURRY TO BEAKER. ADJUST PH TO BETWEEN 6 AND 9.
    FLUSH TO THE DRAIN WITH EXCESS WATER. WASH SITE WITH AN ALKALINE
    SOLUTION.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA AWAY FROM
    BASIC SOLUTIONS.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. DO NOT BREATHE MIST OR
    VAPOR.

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

Respiratory Protection:DO NOT BREATHE MIST OR VAPOR.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES
Eye Protection:LAB GRADE GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Spec Gravity:1.001
pH:<0.5
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.79
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR AND COLORLESS, IRRITATING ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH STRONG BASES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAT EMIT TOXIC AND CORROSIVE FUMES IN
    FIRE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL,
    STATE, LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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