HAZARD
IDENTIFICATION
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Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES Skin: YES Ingestion: YES
Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO IARC: NO OSHA: NO
Health Hazards Acute And Chronic: ACUTE:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR
ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE BURNS TO SKIN & EYES. CHRONIC:LIVER/
KIDNEY CHANGES, DERMATITIS, CONJUNCTIVITIS, SORES IN MOUTH, SHOWN MUTAGENIC
EFFECTS IN ANIMALS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity: PER MSDS
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: IRRITATION AND BURNS, VOMITING AND DIARHEA,
COUGHING AND DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: LIVER,KIDNEY AND SKIN.
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FIRST AID
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INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED; GET MED HELP.
EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR ABOUT 15-20 MINUTES; SEEK MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY.
SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHINGS; WASH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER & CONSULT A
PHYSICIAN. ING ESTION:GIVE 2- 4 GLASSES OF WATER; INDUCE VOMITING AND GET
MEDICAL HELP AT ONCE.
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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Flash Point Text: NONE
Auto Ignition Temperature Text:
Lower Limits: N/R Upper Limits: N/R
Extinguishing Media: NON-FLAMMABLE. USE DRY CHEMICAL OR CO2. DO NOT USE WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures: FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusal Fire/Explosion Hazard: WATER LIBERATES ACIDIC GAS WHICH ON CONTACT WITH
METALS SURFACES CAN GENERATE FLAMMABLE & EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS.
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RELEASE MEASURES
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Spill Release Procedures: USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION; CONTAIN FREE MATERIAL
IF POSSIBLE; SHOVEL OR VACUUM UP FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. KEEP PEOPLE AWAY DURING
CLEAN UP OPERATION. CONSULT AN EXPERT IF NEEDED.
Neutralizing Agent: SLAKED LIME,SODIUM BICARBONATE.
Waste Disposal Methods: DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
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KEEP IN COOL,DRY AREA;KEEP AWAY FROM WATER, MOISTURE,BASES;KEEP CONTAINERS
TIGHTLY CLOSED.
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Respiratory Protection: USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST IF ABOVE PEL/TLV
OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation: LOCAL EXHAUST/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves: IMPERVIOUS.
Eye Protection: SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES,FACESHIELD.
Other Equipment: FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,EYE-WASH FACILITITES, SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygenic Practices: FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,EYE-WASH FACILITITES, SAFETY
SHOWER.
Supplemental Safety & Health: N/P
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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HCC: C1
Boiling Point: =222.8C, 433.F
Melting/Freezing Point: =73.3C, 164.F
Decomposition Temp:
N/A
Vapor Pressure: 1 MMHG Vapor Density: 7.9
Specific Gravity: 3.14
PH: N/K
Viscosity: N/P
Evaporation Rate & Reference: N/K
Solubility in Water: SOLUBLE/REACTS
Appearance and Odor: COLORLESS TO WHITE NEEDLE-LIKE CRYSTALS, ACIDIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume: N/K
Corrosion Rate: N/P
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Stability Indicator: YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid: WATER OR MOISTURE.
Materials to Avoid: ALUMINUM POWDER,AMMONIA,POTASSIUM,SODIUM,WATER OR MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: HYDROGEN CHLORIDE.
Hazardous Polymerization Products: NO
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization: N/R
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DISPOSAL
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DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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REGULATORY
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SARA Title III: N/P
Federal Regulatory: N/P
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OTHER
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
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Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES Skin: YES Ingestion: YES
Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO IARC: NO OSHA: NO
Health Hazards Acute And Chronic: ACUTE:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR
ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE BURNS TO SKIN & EYES. CHRONIC:LIVER/
KIDNEY CHANGES, DERMATITIS, CONJUNCTIVITIS, SORES IN MOUTH, SHOWN MUTAGENIC
EFFECTS IN ANIMALS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity: PER MSDS
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: IRRITATION AND BURNS, VOMITING AND DIARHEA,
COUGHING AND DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: LIVER,KIDNEY AND SKIN.
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FIRST AID
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INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED; GET MED HELP.
EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR ABOUT 15-20 MINUTES; SEEK MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY.
SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHINGS; WASH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER & CONSULT A
PHYSICIAN. ING ESTION:GIVE 2- 4 GLASSES OF WATER; INDUCE VOMITING AND GET
MEDICAL HELP AT ONCE.
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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Flash Point Text: NONE
Auto Ignition Temperature Text:
Lower Limits: N/R Upper Limits: N/R
Extinguishing Media: NON-FLAMMABLE. USE DRY CHEMICAL OR CO2. DO NOT USE WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures: FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusal Fire/Explosion Hazard: WATER LIBERATES ACIDIC GAS WHICH ON CONTACT WITH
METALS SURFACES CAN GENERATE FLAMMABLE & EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS.
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RELEASE MEASURES
==============================================================================
Spill Release Procedures: USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION; CONTAIN FREE MATERIAL
IF POSSIBLE; SHOVEL OR VACUUM UP FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. KEEP PEOPLE AWAY DURING
CLEAN UP OPERATION. CONSULT AN EXPERT IF NEEDED.
Neutralizing Agent: SLAKED LIME,SODIUM BICARBONATE.
Waste Disposal Methods: DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
==============================================================================
HANDLING AND STORAGE
==============================================================================
KEEP IN COOL,DRY AREA;KEEP AWAY FROM WATER, MOISTURE,BASES;KEEP CONTAINERS
TIGHTLY CLOSED.
==============================================================================
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
==============================================================================
Respiratory Protection: USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST IF ABOVE PEL/TLV
OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation: LOCAL EXHAUST/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves: IMPERVIOUS.
Eye Protection: SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES,FACESHIELD.
Other Equipment: FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,EYE-WASH FACILITITES, SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygenic Practices: FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,EYE-WASH FACILITITES, SAFETY
SHOWER.
Supplemental Safety & Health: N/P
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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HCC: C1
Boiling Point: =222.8C, 433.F
Melting/Freezing Point: =73.3C, 164.F
Decomposition Temp:
N/A
Vapor Pressure: 1 MMHG Vapor Density: 7.9
Specific Gravity: 3.14
PH: N/K
Viscosity: N/P
Evaporation Rate & Reference: N/K
Solubility in Water: SOLUBLE/REACTS
Appearance and Odor: COLORLESS TO WHITE NEEDLE-LIKE CRYSTALS, ACIDIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume: N/K
Corrosion Rate: N/P
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Stability Indicator: YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid: WATER OR MOISTURE.
Materials to Avoid: ALUMINUM POWDER,AMMONIA,POTASSIUM,SODIUM,WATER OR MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: HYDROGEN CHLORIDE.
Hazardous Polymerization Products: NO
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization: N/R
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DISPOSAL
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DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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REGULATORY
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SARA Title III: N/P
Federal Regulatory: N/P
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OTHER
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Mfgs. & Exporters: Laboratory Reagents, Fine Chemicals,
Analytical Reagents & Dehydrated Culture Media