HACH CO. -- ASCORBIC ACID  -- 6810-00DOO0609
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ASCORBIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00DOO0609
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HACH CO.
Address:5600 LINDBERGH DR
Box:608
City:LOVELAND
State:CO
ZIP:80539-0389
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-227-4224
Emergency Phone Num:303-962-6721
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:L-ASCORBIC ACID
CAS:50-81-7
RTECS #:CI7650000
Fraction by Wt: >99%

Ingred Name:OTHER COMPONENTS
Fraction by Wt: <1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 11900 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CHRONIC: PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:AN INGREDIENT OF THIS MIXTURE IS AN
    EXPERIMENTAL MUTAGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:VERY LARGE DOSES ON AN EMPTY STOMACH MAY CAUSE
    GASTRIC DISTRESS AND DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE REPORTED.

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

First Aid:EYE AND SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST
    15 MINUTES. CALL PHYSICIAN. FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. INGESTION:
    GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER OR MILK. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
    INHA LATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER, CARBON DIOXIDE, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EMIT ACRID SMOKE AND IRRITATING
    FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP SPILLED MATERIAL INTO A BEAKER AND
    DISSOLVE WITH WATER. NEUTRALIZE TO A PH BETWEEN 6 AND 9 WITH AN
    ALKALI SUCH AS SODA ASH. FLUSH NEUTRALIZED WASTE TO THE DRAIN WITH
    AND EXCESS OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. STORE
    IN A COOL, DRY PLACE AWAY FROM OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN. DO NOT BREATHE
    DUST.

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

Respiratory Protection:DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN.
Eye Protection:LAB GRADE GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH STATION AND SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:C3
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:378F,192C
Spec Gravity:1.65
pH:2	3
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID WHITE CRYSTALS; SLIGHT, PLEASANT ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT WITH OXIDIZERS, DYES, ALKALIES, IRON, COPPER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACRID SMOKE AND IRRITATING FUMES IN
    FIRE.

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

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

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