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

MSDS NAME:830 SODIUM CARBONATE STD SOL 0.0454M
NIIN:00F008609
MSDS Number: BGYJJ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:HACH COMPANY
Address:REGULATORY AFFAIRS DEPT.
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: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

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

Name:SODIUM CARBONATE (SODA ASH, TRONA, CARBONIC ACID, CRYSTOL
    CARBONATE, DISODIUM CARBONATE)
CAS:497-19-8
RTECS #:VZ4050000
Fraction by Wt: <1%

Name:WATER, H2O
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: >99%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NOT IRRITATING, PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE

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

First Aid:EYE/SKIN: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. INGESTION: GIVE LARGE
    QUANTITIES OF WATER/MILK. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DILUTE W/WATER. POUR DOWN THE DRAIN W/EXCESS
    WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE TIGHTLY CLOSED
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES,
    SKIN & CLOTHING.

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

Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F
Spec Gravity:0.986
pH:5
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS; LIQUID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSURE TO AIR (ABSORBS CO2).

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/ALL FEDERAL, STATE, &
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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