MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1.0 CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product: Grafco庐 AEROCELL General Use: Cytology Fixative Spray
Generic Name: Aerosol Dispenser Chemical Name: Mixture
Manufacturers Name: GF Health Products, Inc. Emergency Telephone Number:
800-347-5678 (Normal business hours)
Address: 2935 Northeast Parkway Telephone Number for Information:
Atlanta, GA 30360 800-347-5678 (Normal business hours)
Date Issued: 08/13/03 Date Revised: 08/13/03
CHEMTREC CHEMICAL TRANSPORTATION 24- HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
DOMESTIC/NORTH AMERICA 800-424-9300
INTERNATIONAL 703-527-3887 (CALL COLLECT)
2.0 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
OSHA Airborne Particulate ACGIH Airborne
Permissible Exposure Limit Particulate Threshold
(PEL, TWA1) Limit Value (TLV1 TWA1)
Ingredient CAS
Propane 74-98-6 Not Established Not Established
Isobutane 75-28-5 Not Established Not Established
Benzyl Alcohol 100-51-6 Not Established Not Established
Isopropyl Alcohol 67-63-0 Not Established Not Established
PVP 9003-39-8 Not Established Not Established
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3.0 HEALTH HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Eye Effects: Irritant
Skin Effects: None
Systemic Effects: None
4.0 FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: Flush with water. If irritation persists, get medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wipe off. Will not damage skin.
Inhalation: Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling contents can be
harmful or fatal. If breathing is affected by vapor inhalation, remove patient to fresh
air, get emergency medical attention, administer artificial respiration and/or oxygen.
5.0 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability Classification: Flammable Aerosol Level II
Water, CO2, Dry chemical, Foam
Extinguishing Media:
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Aerosol exposed to high temperatures will rupture, rocket and may cause
secondary explosion.
Fire Fighting Procedures: Copious amounts of water must be applied to reduce temperatures of any inventory
not directly involved in the fire.
6.0 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released of Spilled: Large spills or punctures should be well-ventilated.
Air movement to dilute leaking gases is essential. Avoid ignition sources. Turn off electric power to area.
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7.0 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage Temperature and Pressure: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Store as a flammable aerosol
Level 2
Other Precautions: Warehousing should be in compliance with local, state and federal codes.
8.0 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Protective Gloves: None.
Eye Protection: None.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: None.
9.0 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Point: 170掳F Freezing Point: N/A
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): @70掳F Specific Gravity (H20 = 1): Product 0.797
Vapor Density (AIR = 1): 1.9188 Evaporation Rate: >1
Melting Point: N/A Solubility in water: Soluble
Appearance and Odor: Clear Spray
10.0 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable
Conditions to avoid: Applications to hot surfaces. Storage above 120 F. Exposure to open flame.
Hazardous Decomposition: Open flames can cause thermal degradation with the evolution of hydrogen chloride.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur.
11.0 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data was available.
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12.0 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data was available.
13.0 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method: Dispose of in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
14.0 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Consumer commodity. ORM-D
15.0 REGULATORY INFORMATION
NON-HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CONTAINED IN THIS PRODUCT
16.0 OTHER INFORMATION
All information, recommendations, and suggestions appearing herein concerning the product are based upon data
believed to be reliable. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to determine the safety, toxicity, and suitability for their own
use of the product described herein, and to comply with all applicable regulations. Since the actual use by others is
beyond the MSDS developer鈥檚 control, no guarantee, expressed or implied is made by GF Health Products, Inc. as
to the effects of such use, the results to be obtained or the safety and toxicity of the product nor does GF Health
Products, Inc. assume any liability arising out of use by others of the product referred to herein. This MSDS is not
intended as al license to operate under, or recommendation to infringe on, any patents. Appropriate warnings and
safe handling procedures should be provided handlers and users.
Note: CHEMTREC and NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER emergency telephone numbers are to be used only in
the event of CHEMICAL EMERGENCIES involving a spill, leak, fire, exposure, or accident involving chemicals.
All non-emergency questions should be directed to GF Health Products, Inc. for assistance.
PREPARED BY: GF Health Products, Inc.
Revision No.: A Date: 08/13/03
SUPERSEDES MSDS DATED: N/A
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