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

MSDS NAME:21223 ALKALINE CYANIDE SOLUTION
NIIN:00D002368
MSDS Number: BGXFS
=== 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
CAGE:4T252
=== 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
Company:HACH COMPANY
Address:100 DAYTON RD.
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010
Country:US
Phone:800-227-4224
CAGE:4T252
Company:O & S SUPPLY INC.
Address:1001 N. MAIN ST.
Box:1564
City:SUMTER
State:SC
ZIP:29105
Country:US
Phone:803-775-7323
CAGE:3N991

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

Name:POTASSIUM CYANIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:151-50-8
RTECS #:TS8750000
Fraction by Wt: <20%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 (CN)
ACGIH TLV:S, 5 MG/M3 (CN);9192
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: <5%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:DEMINERALIZED WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: TO 100%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT 69 MG/KG
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 HIGHLY TOXIC. IT IS
    UNLIKELY TO BE INHALED IN ITS PRESENT FORM,BUT THE EASE WITH WHICH
    TOXIC FUMES MAY BE RELEASED CAUSED HMIS TO LIST INHALATION AS ROUTE
    OF ENTRY. IT IS ALSO CORROSIVE TO  BODY TISSUES.
Effects of Overexposure:BURNS OF CONTACTED TISSUE. CENTRAL NERVOUS
    SYSTEM EFFECTS SUCH AS ANXIETY,CONFUSION,COMA,DEATH. MAY BE VERY
    RAPIDLY FATAL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE REPORTED.

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

First Aid:EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN. SKIN:IMMEDIATELY
    REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING,WASH WITH WATER 15 MIN. LAUNDER
    CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. INHALED:ADMINISTER AMYL NITRITE INHALANT 15
    SEC. REPEAT 5  TIMES. IMMEDIATELY TRANSPORT TO HOSPITAL.
    INGESTED:ADMINISTER AMYL NITRITE INLAND FOR 15 SEC. REPEAT AT 5 MIN
    INTERVALS. TRANSPORT TO HOSPITAL IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE,DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM,WATER FOG,(MEDIA
    APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE).
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EMIT DEADLY CYANIDE FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:RECOVER LIQUID IF POSSIBLE. NEUTRALIZE WITH
    HYPOCHLORITE.
Neutralizing Agent:CALCIUM OR SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. STORE TIGHTLY CLOSED, SEPARATE FROM ACIDS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY NEEDED. USE SUPPLIED AIR
    RESPIRATOR OR GAS MASK IF EXPOSED ABOVE TLV/PEL.
Ventilation:USE HOOD OR OTHER LOCAL EXHAUST TO REDUCE EXPOSURE BELOW
    TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH,SAFETY SHOWER,APRON OR LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE STRICT CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICE. DO NOT
    WEAR CONTACT LENSES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HACH SUPPLIES PRODUCT IN 118ML (4 OZ) AND 473ML (1 PT) BOTTLES. CHANGE
    7557.

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

HCC:T4
Spec Gravity:1.112
pH:12.3
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.57
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID,BITTER ALMOND ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:N//K

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS,IRON,ZINC,OTHER METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,EVAPORATION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CYANIDES,ALKALI OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL REGULATIONS.
    NEUTRALIZE WITH HYPOCHLORITE. THEN FLUSH TO DRAIN (PER MFR).

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