=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:AMMONIA CHEMETS, VACUETTES AND VACU-VIALS, R-1523
NIIN:00N078858
MSDS Number: CGGQT
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:CHEMETRICS INC
Address:ROUTE 28
City:CALVERTON
State:VA
ZIP:20138
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-356-3072
Emergency Phone Num:703-590-9204; 540-439-3860
CAGE:7K791
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CHEMETRICS INC
Address:ROUTE 28
Box:City:CALVERTON
State:VA
ZIP:22016
Country:US
Phone:800-356-3072; 540-788-9026
CAGE:7K791

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:POTASSIUM IODIDE
CAS:7681-11-0
RTECS #:TT2975000
Fraction by Wt: <1.5%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:MERCURIC IODIDE; (MERCURIC (II) IODIDE)
CAS:7774-29-0
RTECS #:OW5250000
Fraction by Wt: <2.5%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:SODIUM TETRABORATE, DECAHYDRATE; (SODIUM BORATE,
    DECAHYDRATE)
CAS:1303-96-4
RTECS #:VZ2275000
Fraction by Wt: <2.5%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3

Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: <3.5%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3, C
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:WATER; (DEIONIZED WATER)
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: >90%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:SKIN BURNS AND SEVERE MUCOUS
    MEMBRANE IRRITATION. CHRONIC:IRRITATION AND SENSITIZATION
    DERMATITIS. NOTE:MERCURY COMPOUNDS APPEAR ON THE NAVY LISTING OF
    OCCUPATIONAL CHEMICAL REPRODUCTIVE HAZARDS . SEEK CONSULTATION FROM
    APPROPRIATE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS CONCERNING LATEST HAZARD LIST
    INFORMATION & (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:SAFE HANDLING & EXPOSURE INFORMATION .
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN AND MUCOUS
    MEMBRANE IRRITATION.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

Eyes:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
    SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. INGEST:SEEK MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. INHAL:REMOVE INDIVIDUAL TO FRESH AIR.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:TAKE UP W/ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PLACE IN SMALL
    CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:IF THIS PRODUCT IS USED AS DIRECTED,
    THE USER WILL NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH/BE EXPOSED TO ANY OF ITS
    CHEMICAL COMPONENTS. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES.
Other Precautions:FRAGILE:LIQUID IN GLASS. HANDLE W/CARE. THIS PRODUCT
    HAS A LIMITED SHELF LIFE & SHOULD NOT BE USED AFTER DATE SPECIFIED
    ON REFILL. HOWEVER, THE SHELF LIFE CAN BE EXTENDED BY 18 MONTHS IF
    THE AMPOULES  ARE REFRIGERATED WHEN NOT IN USE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32.0F,0.0C
Spec Gravity:1
pH:13.5
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:PALE YELLOW LIQUID; NO ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION, TOXIC
    FUMES OF MERCURY & IODIDE ARE EMITTED.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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