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: CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN IN THE
LABORATORY. ALL CHEMICALS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS-AVOID DIRECT PHYSICAL
CONTACT! CAN BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED AND ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN.
CAN CAUSE EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. DUST AND /OR VAPS CAN CAUSE IRRIT TO RESP
TRACT. CAN BE IRRIT TO MUC MEMBS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity: NOT RELEVANT
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
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FIRST AID
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INGEST:CALL MD IMMED (FP N). AN ANTIDOTE IS SUBSTANCE INTENDED TO COUNTERACT
EFT OF POIS. IT SHOULD ADMIN ONLY BY MD/TRAINED EMER PERS. MED ADVICE CAN BE
OBTAINED FROM POIS CTL CTR. EYES:FLUSH CONTINUOUSLY W/WATER FOR AT LST 15 MIN.
SKIN:FL USH W/WATER FOR 15-20 MIN. IF NO BURNS HAVE OCCURRED-USE SOAP &
WATER TO CLEANSE SKIN. DO NOT WEAR SHOES/CLTHG UNTIL ABSOLUTELY FREE OF ALL
CHEM ODORS.(SUPDAT)
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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Flash Point Text: N/K
Auto Ignition Temperature Text:
Lower Limits: N/K Upper Limits: N/K
Extinguishing Media: CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures: WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT (FP N).
Unusal Fire/Explosion Hazard: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
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RELEASE MEASURES
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Spill Release Procedures: EVACUATE AREA. WEAR APPROPRIATE OSHA-REGULATED
EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE AREA. SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN APPROPRIATE CONTAINER. HOLD
FOR DISPOSAL. WASH CONTAMINATED SURFACES TO REMOVE ANY RESIDUES.
Neutralizing Agent: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Waste Disposal Methods: DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS (FP N). BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNER
AND SCRUBBER.
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
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AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES AND CLOTHING. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED AND STORE IN A
COOL, DRY PLACE. STORE ONLY WITH COMPATIBLE CHEMICALS.
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Respiratory Protection: USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN (FP N). USE APPROPRIATE OSHA/MSMA APPROVED SAFETY
EQUIPMENT.
Ventilation: THIS CHEMICAL SHOULD BE HANDLED ONLY IN A HOOD.
Protective Gloves: IMPERVIOUS GLOVES (FP N).
Eye Protection: ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS (FP N).
Other Equipment: ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE SHOWER (FP N).
Work Hygenic Practices: ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE SHOWER (FP
N).
Supplemental Safety & Health: FIRST AID PROC:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
ADMIN OXYG IF PATIENT IS HAVING DFCLTY BRTHG. IF PATIENT HAS STOPPED BRTHG
ADMIN ARTF RESP. IF PATIENT IS IN CARDIAC ARREST ADMIN CPR. CONTINUE LIFE
SUPPORTING MEASURES UNTIL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE HAS ARRIVED. GET MED ATTN IF NEC.
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Boiling Point:
545F,285C
Melting/Freezing Point:
208F,98C
Decomposition Temp:
N/K
Vapor Pressure: N/K Vapor Density: N/K
Specific Gravity: N/K
PH: N/K
Viscosity: N/P
Evaporation Rate & Reference: N/K
Solubility in Water: SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor: WHITE TO OFF-WHITE CRYSTALLINE SOLID.
Percent Volatiles by Volume: N/K
Corrosion Rate: N/K
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Stability Indicator: YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Materials to Avoid: INCOMPATIBLE WITH STRONG BASES AND STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: DECOMPOSITION LIBERATES TOXIC FUMES.
Hazardous Polymerization Products: NO
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization: NOT RELEVANT
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DISPOSAL
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DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS (FP N). BURN IN A
CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER.
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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