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

MSDS NAME:426 HARDNESS 3 TITRANT SOLN
NIIN:01-069-1674
MSDS Number: BGKGR
=== Responsible Party ===
Company: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: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  =============

Name:PROPYLENE GLYCOL
CAS:57-55-6
RTECS #:TY2000000
Fraction by Wt: <30%

Name:OTHER COMPONENTS
Fraction by Wt: <1% EA

Name:DEMINERALIZED WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT IS IRRITATING TO EYES & SKIN.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
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:WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE REPORTED HMIS:WEAR SELF CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:DILUTE WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE TIGHTLY CLOSED.

=============  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
NO PURCHASE MADE OF THIS NSN FROM 1986 THRU DATE OF REVIEW (17NOV88).
    MSDS IS CHANGE NO 7557.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>212F/100C
Spec Gravity:1.026
pH:5.0
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.63 (REF N/K)
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID,NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE REPORTED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT FLAMES.S
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE REPORTED. EXPECT NORMAL PRODUCTS
    OF COMBUSTION.

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

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

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