YSI 6000UPG User Manual
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INGREDIENTS:
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Ammonium Chloride
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Lithium Acetate Dihydrate
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Sodium Azide (trace)
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Hydrochloric acid
CAUTION - AVOID INHALATION, SKIN CONTACT, EYE CONTACT OR INGESTION.
MAY AFFECT MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
May be harmful by ingestion or skin absorption. May cause eye and skin irritation. The chemical,
physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Ingestion of large quantities of lithium salts can affect the central nervous system producing
symptoms ranging from dizziness to collapse. It may also cause kidney damage, nausea, and
anorexia.
YSI Ammonium Standard Solutions: 3841, 3842, and 3843
FIRST AID:
INHALATION - Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
SKIN CONTACT - Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Wash affected area with soap or
mild detergent and large amounts of water (approx. 15-20 minutes).
EYE CONTACT - Wash eyes immediately with large amounts of water (approx. 15-20 minutes),
occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek medical attention immediately.
INGESTION - Immediately rinse out mouth with large quantities of water. If reagent was
swallowed, give 2 glasses of water and seek medical attention immediately.