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CAS #  SODIUM THIOGLYCOLLATE for BACTERIOLOGY

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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
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Product Name: Sodium Thioglycollate
Synonyms: Mercaptoacetic Acid Sodium Salt
Chemical Family: Organic
Formula: C2H3NaO2S
Molecular Weight.: 114.10

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
 


Component                                          CAS #                                   Appr %
Sodium Thioglycollate                                         367-51-1                                100%       
 
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
IRRITATING TO SKIN, EYES AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.

Appearance:
Solid

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS (ACUTE AND CHRONIC)

Symptoms of Exposure: Irritating on contact with skin, eyes or mucous membranes. May be harmful if swallowed.

Medical Cond. Aggravated by Exposure: None indicated

Routes of Entry: Inhalation, ingestion

Carcinogenicity: The material is not listed (IARC, NTP, OSHA) as cancer causing agent.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES
 


Emergency First Aid:

GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE.
Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Eyes: Immediately flush thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air; give artificial respiration if breathing has stopped.
Ingestion: If conscious, drink water and induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything
by mouth to an unconscious person.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
 


Flash Point (F): N/A
Flammable Limits LEL (%): N/A
Flammable Limits UEL (%): N/A
Extinguishing Media:

Use any suitable for adjacent material.

Fire Fighting Procedures:

Thermal decomposition produces toxic fumes.

Fire & Explosion Hazards:
Thermal decomposition produces toxic fumes.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
 



Spill Response:
Evacuate the area of all unnecessary personnel. Wear suitable protective equipment listed under Exposure / Personal Protection. Eliminate any ignition sources until the area is determined to be free from explosion or fire hazards. Contain the release and eliminate its source, if this can be done without risk. Take up and containerize for proper disposal as described under Disposal. Comply with Federal, State, and local regulations on reporting releases. Refer to Regulatory Information for reportable quantity and other regulatory data.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
 



Handling & Storage:
Store dry and tightly closed. Keep container closed. Do not breathe dust or vapor. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
 



ENGINEERING CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Ventilation, Respiratory Protection, Protective Clothing, Eye Protection:
Material should be handled or transferred in an approved fume hood or with adequate ventilation. Protective gloves should be worn to prevent skin contact (Neoprene or equivalent) Safety glasses with side shields should be worn at all times.

Work/Hygenic Practices:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not take internally. Eye wash and safety equipment should be readily available.

EXPOSURE GUIDELINES

OSHA - PEL:
 

                TWA           STEL             CL
Component   PPM    MG/M3   PPM    MG/M3   PPM    MG/M3  Skin
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Sodium Thioglycollate
                                                            
ACGIH - TLV:
                TWA           STEL             CL
Component   PPM    MG/M3   PPM    MG/M3   PPM    MG/M3  Skin
____________________________________________________________
Sodium Thioglycollate
                                    
 
If there are no exposure limit numbers listed in the Exposure Guidelines chart, this indicates that no OSHA or ACGIH exposure limts have been established.
 
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling Point (C 760 mmHg) : N/A
Melting Point (C) : N/A
Specific Gravity (H20 = 1) : N/A
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) : N/A
Percent Volatile by vol (%): N/A
Vapor Density (Air = 1) : N/A
Evaporation Rate (BuAc = 1): N/A
Solubility in Water (%) : Soluble
Appearance :
Solid

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
 



Stability: Yes

Hazardous Polymerization: Does not occur

Hazardous Decomposition: SOx

Conditions to Avoid: None indicated

Materials To Avoid:  

    ( ) Water
     ( ) Acids
     ( ) Bases
     ( ) Corrosives
     ( ) Oxidizers
     (X) Other: none indicated
 


11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
 



Toxicity Data
orl-mus LD50: 504 mg/kg

Toxicological Findings:
None
Cited in Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS)

12. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
 


EPA Waste Numbers:        
 
Treatment:
Material does not have an EPA Waste number and is not a listed waste, however consultation with a permitted waste disposal site (TSD) should be accomplished.
ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL CURRENT LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
 
13. TRANSPORT INFORMATION


DOT Proper Shipping Name: non-regulated

DOT ID Number : none

14. REGULATORY INFORMATION
 



TSCA Statement: Exempt from TSCA listing requirements.
                    SARA            SARA         CERCLA
 Component          EHS            EHS TPQ         RQ
                   (302)            (lbs)        (lbs)
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Sodium Thioglycollate
                    OSHA            SARA        DeMinimis
 Component       Floor List         313        for SARA 313
                                                   (%)
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Sodium Thioglycollate
If there is no information listed on the regulatory information chart, this indicates that the chemical is not covered by the specific regulation listed.

15. OTHER INFORMATION
 



Comments: none

NFPA Hazard Ratings:

Health          : 2
Flammability    : 0
Reactivity      : 0
Special Hazards : 
Revision History:  3/31/97
    |  = Revised Section
 
   N/A = Not Available
 
   N/E = None Established

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