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P.O.Box 389 MSDS No: M00038
Loveland, CO USA 80539
(970) 669-3050

SAFETY DATA SHEET

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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: PhosVer ® 3 Phosphate Reagent
Catalog Number: 220999

Hach Company Emergency Telephone Numbers:

P.O.Box 389 (Medical and Transportation)
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MSDS Number: M00038

Chemical Name: Not applicable
CAS Number: Not applicable
Additional CAS No. (for hydrated forms): Not applicable
Chemical Formula: Not applicable
Chemical Family: Mixture
Intended Use: Laboratory Reagent Phosphate determination
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2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS Classification:
Hazard categories: . Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation:Eye Irrit. 2
GHS Label Elements:
WARNING

Hazard statements: . Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary statements: . Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical
advice/attention.
HMIS:
Health: 3
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
Protective Equipment: X - See protective equipment, Section 8.
NFPA:
Health: 3
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
Symbol: Not applicable
WHMIS Hazard Classification: Class D, Division 2, Subdivision B - Toxic material (other toxic effects)
WHMIS Symbols: Other Toxic Effects
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3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous Components according to GHS:
Potassium Pyrosulfate
 CAS Number: 7790-62-7
Chemical Formula: K2S2O7
GHS Classification: Acute Tox. 5 -Orl, H303; Eye Irrit. 2A, H319;
Percent Range (Trade Secret): 70.0 - 80.0
Percent Range Units: weight / weight
PEL: 15 mg/m3 as inhalable dust; 5 mg/m3 as respirable dust
TLV: 10 mg/m3 as inhalable dust; 3 mg/m3 as respirable dust

WHMIS Symbols: Other Toxic Effects

Sodium Molybdate

CAS Number: 7631-95-0

Chemical Formula: Na2MoO4 · 2H2O
GHS Classification: Acute Tox. Inh. 4, H332; Acute Tox. Orl. 4, H302; Eye Irrit. 2, H319; Acute Tox. 5-Derm., H313
Percent Range (Trade Secret): 1-3
Percent Range Units: weight / weight
PEL: 5 mg/m³ (as Mo)
TLV: 5 mg/m³ (as Mo)

WHMIS Symbols: Acute PoisonOther Toxic Effects

Potassium Antimonyl Tartrate

CAS Number: 11071-15-1

Chemical Formula: C8H4K2O12Sb2 . 3H2O
GHS Classification: Acute Tox. 3-Orl, H301; Muta 2, H341; Carc. 2, H351; STOT SE 1, H370; STOT RE 1, H372; Aq.
Chron. 3, H412
Percent Range (Trade Secret): < 0.5
Percent Range Units: weight / weight
PEL: 0.5 mg/m³ (as Sb)
TLV: 0.5 mg/m³ (as Sb)

WHMIS Symbols: Acute Poison

EDTA Tetrasodium Salt

CAS Number: 64-02-8

Chemical Formula: C10H12N2Na4O8 2H2O
GHS Classification: Acute Tox. 4-Orl, H302; Eye Dam. 1, H318
Percent Range (Trade Secret): < 0.5
Percent Range Units: weight / weight
PEL: 15 mg/m3 as total dust; 5 mg/m3 as respirable dust
TLV: 10 mg/m3 as inhalable dust; 3 mg/m3 as respirable dust

WHMIS Symbols: Other Toxic Effects

Hazardous Components according to GHS: No
Ascorbic Acid

CAS Number: 50-81-7

Chemical Formula: C6H8O6
GHS Classification: Not applicable
Percent Range (Trade Secret): 15.0 - 25.0
Percent Range Units: weight / weight
PEL: 15 mg/m3 as total dust; 5 mg/m3 as respirable dust
TLV: 10 mg/m3 as inhalable dust; 3 mg/m3 as respirable dust

WHMIS Symbols: Not applicable

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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General Information: In the event of exposure, show this Material Safety Data Sheet and label (where possible) to a
doctor.
Advice to doctor: Treat symptomatically.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Call physician.
 Skin Contact (First Aid): Wash skin with plenty of water.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if necessary. Call physician.
Ingestion (First Aid): Do not induce vomiting. Give 1-2 glasses of water. Call physician immediately. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties: Material is not classified as flammable according to GHS criteria. Can burn in fire, releasing toxic
vapors.
Fire Fighting Instruction: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand and full protective
gear.
Extinguishing Media: Use media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions
Extinguishing Media NOT To Be Used: Not applicable
Fire / Explosion Hazards: None reported
Hazardous Combustion Products: Toxic fumes of: sulfur oxides. carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. sodium monoxide
potassium oxides nitrogen oxides.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spill Response Notice:
Only persons properly qualified to respond to an emergency involving hazardous substances may respond to a spill
according to federal regulations (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(a)(v)) and per your company's emergency response plan and
guidelines/procedures. See Section 13, Special Instructions for disposal assistance. Outside of the US, only persons
properly qualified according to state or local regulations should respond to a spill involving chemicals.
Containment Technique: Stop spilled material from being released to the environment.
Clean-up Technique: Scoop up spilled material into a large beaker and dissolve with water. Adjust to a pH between 6 and
9 with an alkali, such as soda ash or sodium bicarbonate. Decontaminate the area of the spill with a soap solution. If
permitted by regulation, Flush reacted material to the drain with a large excess of water. Otherwise, Dispose of in
accordance with local, state and federal regulations or laws.
Evacuation Procedure: Evacuate local area (15 foot radius or as directed by your facility's emergency response plan)
when: any quantity is spilled.
DOT Emergency Response Guide Number: Not applicable
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid contact with eyes clothing Do not breathe dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Maintain general
industrial hygiene practices when using this product.
Storage: Store between 10° and 25°C.
Flammability Class: Not applicable
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls: Maintain general industrial hygiene practices when using this product.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eye Protection: safety glasses with top and side shields
Skin Protection: nitrile gloves In the EU, the selected gloves must satisfy the specifications of EU Directive
89/686/EEC and standard EN 374 derived from it. lab coat
Inhalation Protection: adequate ventilation
Precautionary Measures: Avoid contact with: eyes Do not breathe: dust Wash thoroughly after handling. Protect from:
heat
TLV: 10 mg/m3 as inhalable dust
PEL: 15 mg/m3 as inhalable dust; 5 mg/m3 as respirable dust
For Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) for ingredients, see section 3 - Composition/Information on Ingredients.:
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: White to off-white powder
Physical State: Solid
Molecular Weight: Not applicable
Odor: Odorless
 Odor Threshold: Not applicable
pH: 1.1 (5% solution)
Metal Corrosivity:
Corrosivity Classification: Not classified as corrosive to metals according to GHS criteria.
Steel: Not Applicable
Aluminum: Not Applicable
Specific Gravity/ Relative Density (water = 1; air =1): 2.17
Viscosity: Not applicable
Solubility:
Water: Soluble
Acid: Soluble
Other: Not determined
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol / water): Not applicable
Coefficient of Water / Oil: Not applicable
Melting Point: 190 °C (374 °F)
Decomposition Temperature: Not determined
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Vapor Density (air = 1): Not applicable
Evaporation Rate (water = 1): Not applicable
Volatile Organic Compounds Content: Not applicable
Flammable Properties: Material is not classified as flammable according to GHS criteria. Can burn in fire, releasing toxic
vapors.
Flash Point: Not applicable
Method: Not applicable
Flammability Limits:
Lower Explosion Limits: Not applicable
Upper Explosion Limits: Not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: Not determined
Explosive Properties:
Not classified according to GHS criteria.
Oxidizing Properties:
Not classified according to GHS criteria.
Reactivity Properties:
Not classifed as self-reactive, pyrophoric, self-heating or emitting flammable gases in contact with water according to
GHS criteria.
Gas under Pressure:
Not classified according to GHS criteria.
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable when stored under proper conditions.
Mechanical Impact: None reported
Static Discharge: None reported.
Reactivity / Incompatibility: Incompatible with: oxidizers dyes alkalies iron copper
Hazardous Decomposition: Heating to decomposition releases: carbon dioxide carbon monoxide sulfur oxides nitrogen
oxides potassium oxide sodium oxides
Conditions to Avoid: Extreme temperatures
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicokinetics, Metabolism and Distribution: No information available for mixture.
Toxicologically Synergistic Products: None reported
Acute Toxicity: Acute Toxicity Estimate (ATE) - Calculated from Ingredient Toxicity Data Route Data Given Below
Based on classification principles, the classification criteria are not met.
Oral Rat LD50 = 2350 mg/kg
Inhalation Rat LC50 = 90.5 mg/L
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure (STOT-SE): Based on classification principles, the classification
criteria are not met.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeat Exposure (STOT-RE): Based on classification principles, the classification
criteria are not met.
 Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Based on classification principles, the classification criteria are not met.
Eye Damage: Irritating to eyes.
Sensitization: Based on classification principles, the classification criteria are not met.
CMR Effects/Properties (carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction): Based on classification principles, the
classification criteria are not met.
This product does NOT contain any IARC listed chemicals.
This product does NOT contain any NTP listed chemicals.
This product does NOT contain any OSHA listed carcinogens.
Symptoms/Effects:
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed May cause: copper deficiency anemia gout loss of coordination loss of
appetite listlessness diarrhea liver damage May effect enzyme activity.
Inhalation: May cause: Effects similar to those of ingestion.
Skin Absorption: None Reported
Chronic Effects: Chronic overexposure may cause copper deficiency enzyme activity effects liver damage
Molybdenum poisoning signs include loss of appetite, listlessness and reduced growth rate. Excessive exposure to
molybdenum compounds may cause gout and anemia.
Medical Conditions Aggravated: Pre-existing: Eye conditions Respiratory conditions Gout
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Product Ecological Information: --
No ecological data available for this product. Based on classification principles, not classified as hazardous to the
environment.
Method Used for Estimation of Aquatic Toxicity of Mixture Summation Method M-factor (Multiplier) for highly toxic
ingredients: 1
Ingredient Ecological Information: Potassium antimonyl tartrate: 96 hr Fish LC50 = 12.5 mg/L; 48 hr Daphnia magna
EC50 = 5 mg/L
CEPA Statement: Potassium Pyrosulfate and Sodium Molybdate: Persistent, not bioaccumulative or inherently toxic to
aquatic organisms; Ascorbic Acid: Not persistent, not bioaccumulative or inherently toxic to aquatic organisms.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
EPA Waste ID Number: Not applicable
Special Instructions (Disposal): Work in an approved fume hood. Dilute material with excess water making a weaker
than 5% solution. Adjust to a pH between 6 and 9 with an alkali, such as soda ash or sodium bicarbonate. If permitted by
regulation, Open cold water tap completely, slowly pour the reacted material to the drain. Allow cold water to run for 5
minutes to completely flush the system. Otherwise, Check with national, local municipal and state authorities and waste
contractors for pertinent local information on the disposal of this article.
Empty Containers: Rinse three times with an appropriate solvent. Collect rinsate and dispose of according to local, state
or federal regulations. In the US, rinsate from empty containers is classified as hazardous waste and should be disposed of
at an E.P. A. approved facility. Rinsate from empty containers may contain sufficient product to require disposal as
hazardous waste. Dispose of empty container as normal trash.
NOTICE (Disposal): These disposal guidelines are based on federal regulations and may be superseded by more stringent
state or local requirements. Please consult your local environmental regulators for more information. In Europe: Chemical
and analysis solutions must be disposed of in compliance with the respective national regulations. Product packaging must
be disposed of in compliance with the country-specific regulations or must be passed to a packaging return system.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
D.O.T.:
D.O.T. Proper Shipping Name: Not Currently Regulated
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Hazard Class: NA
Subsidiary Risk: NA
ID Number: NA
Packing Group: NA
T.D.G.:
Proper Shipping Name: Not Currently Regulated
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Hazard Class: NA
Subsidiary Risk: NA
 UN Number/PIN: NA
Packing Group: NA
I.C.A.O.:
I.C.A.O. Proper Shipping Name: Not Currently Regulated
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Hazard Class: NA
Subsidiary Risk: NA
ID Number: NA
Packing Group: NA
I.M.O.:
Proper Shipping Name: Not Currently Regulated
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Hazard Class: NA
Subsidiary Risk: NA
ID Number: NA
Packing Group: NA
Additional Information: There is a possibility that this product could be contained in a reagent set or kit composed of
various compatible dangerous goods. If the item is NOT in a set or kit, the classification given above applies. If the item IS
part of a set or kit, the classification would change to the following: UN3316 Chemical Kit, Class 9, PG II or III. If the item
is not regulated, the Chemical Kit classification does not apply.
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. Federal Regulations:
O.S.H.A.: This product meets the criteria for a hazardous substance as defined in the Hazard Communication Standard.
(29 CFR 1910.1200)
E.P.A.:
S.A.R.A. Title III Section 311/312 Categorization (40 CFR 370): Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard Delayed
(Chronic) Health Hazard
S.A.R.A. Title III Section 313 (40 CFR 372): This product does NOT contain any chemical subject to the reporting
requirements of Section 313 of Title III of SARA.
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302 (EHS) TPQ (40 CFR 355): Not applicable
304 CERCLA RQ (40 CFR 302.4): Not applicable
304 EHS RQ (40 CFR 355): Not applicable
Clean Water Act (40 CFR 116.4): Not applicable
RCRA: Contains no RCRA regulated substances.
State Regulations:
California Prop. 65: No Prop. 65 listed chemicals are present in this product.
Identification of Prop. 65 Ingredient(s): Not applicable
California Perchlorate Rule CCR Title 22 Chap 33: Not applicable
Trade Secret Registry: Not applicable
National Inventories:
U.S. Inventory Status: All ingredients in this product are listed on the TSCA 8(b) Inventory (40 CFR 710).
CAS Number: Not applicable
Canadian Inventory Status: All ingredients of this product are DSL Listed.
EEC Inventory Status: All ingredients used to make this product are listed on EINECS / ELINCS.
Australian Inventory (AICS) Status: All ingredients are listed.
New Zealand Inventory (NZIoC) Status: All components either listed or exempt.
Korean Inventory (KECI) Status: All components of this product are either listed, listed as the anhydrous compound or
exempt.
Japan (ENCS) Inventory Status: All components either listed or exempt.
China (PRC) Inventory (MEP) Status: All components either listed or exempt.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
References: TLV's Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices for 1992-1993. American Conference of
Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 1992. Air Contaminants, Federal Register, Vol. 54, No. 12. Thursday, January 19,
1989. pp. 2332-2983. In-house information. Technical Judgment. Outside Testing. NIOSH/OSHA Occupational Health
Guidelines for Chemical Hazards. Cincinnati: Department of Health and Human Services, 1981. Sax, N. Irving.
Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, 7th Ed. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1989. Gosselin, R. E. et al.
 Clinical Toxicology of Commercial Products, 5th Ed. Baltimore: The Williams and Wilkins Co., 1984. Vendor
Information. Patty, Frank A. Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology, 3rd Revised Edition. Volume 2. New York: A Wiley-
Interscience Publication, 1981.
Complete Text of H phrases referred to in Section 3: H302 Harmful if swallowed. H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Revision Summary: . Substantial revision to comply with EU Reg 1272/2008, Reg 1907/2006 and UN GHS (
ST/SG/AC.10/36/Add.3).
Date of MSDS Preparation:
Day: 27
Month: June
Year: 2014
MSDS Prepared: MSDS prepared by Product Compliance Department extension 3350
CCOHS Evaluation Note: It is offered under exemption from WHMIS labeling as specified in the Controlled Products
Regulation (CPR) Section 17. It is offered under the interim policy that was established by Health Canada permitting use
of GHS-formatted safety data sheets in Canada prior to revision of CPR to GHS. This product has been classified and
labeled in accordance with the requirements of GHS (ST/SG/AC.10/36/Add.3). This SDS has been prepared in accordance
with the requirements of GHS (ST/SG/AC.10/36/Add.3).
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Legend:
NA - Not Applicable w/w - weight/weight
ND - Not Determined w/v - weight/volume
NV - Not Available v/v - volume/volume

USER RESPONSIBILITY: Each user should read and understand this information and incorporate it in individual site safety
programs in accordance with applicable hazard communication standards and regulations.

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS BASED ON DATA CONSIDERED TO BE ACCURATE.

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