HACH COMPANY -- AMMONIUM ACETATE; CAT.NO. 7064  -- 6810-00-234-7209
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM ACETATE; CAT.NO. 7064
MSDS Date:10/18/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-234-7209
MSDS Number: BDLLC
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HACH COMPANY
Address:100 DAYTON RD
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010
Country:US
Info Phone Num:303-669-3050
Emergency Phone Num:515-232-2533
CAGE:4T252
=== 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
Company Name: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  =============

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM ACETATE  (SARA III)
CAS:631-61-8
RTECS #:AF3675000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT IS IRRITATING TO
    EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY TRACT
Effects of Overexposure:ANXIETY,SLURRED SPEECH,CONFUSION,STUPOR
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

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

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHNG GIVE CPR; IF BRTHNG
    DIFF GIVE OXYGEN. EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN:WASH
    W/SOAP&WATER. RMV CONTAM CLTHG&SHOES. INGEST:INDUCE VOMIT. RPT
    UNTIL VOMIT IS C LEAR. NOTHG BY MOUTH IF UNCONSC. GET MEDICAL ATTN.

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

Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP SOLIDS.STORE IN CLOSED CONTAINER FOR
    DISPOSAL.AREA MAY BE WASHED WITH WATER AND FLUSHED TO DRAIN AFTER
    EXCESS SOLID IS REMOVED

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED,LOW
    FIRE RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.KEEP CONTAINERS
    CLOSED. MAINTAIN STANDARD HYGIENE FOR CHEM HANDLING

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST/MIST RESPIR
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN <TLV
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH
Work Hygienic Practices:STANDARD CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICES
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:238F/114C
Spec Gravity:1.073
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE SOLID,FAINT VINEGAR ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYPOCHLORITE, OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NH3,NO**,CO,CO*2

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SM & LG SPL: DEPOSIT IN A TOXIC SUBT  LANDFILL
    IAW LOCAL, STATE & FED REGS.ELIM IGN SOURC OR INCIN ALONE OR AFTER
    DISSOLV IT IN FLAMM SOLVENTS UNDER CONTRO CONDS  USING A SCRUBBER &
    AFTERBURNER IAW LO CAL,STATE & FED. REGS.

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