MSDS
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
P.O. Box 329 - 802 Washington Avenue Chestertown, MD 21620 - USA
TELEPHONE # FOR INFORMATION 410 778-3100
24 HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBER (CHEM-TEL): USA, Canada, Puerto Rico 800-255-3924;
Outside North American Continent 813-248-0585 (call Collect)
1. Product Identification Manufactured By: LaMotte Company
Product Code: 2218 802 Washington Avenue
Product Description: Wide Range Indicator Chestertown, MD 21620
2. Composition/Information On Ingredients
Hazard CAS#/Name
TLV
% PEL
64-17-5 52 1900 mg/cubic m 1000 ppm
Yes
Ethyl Alcohol
Yes 67-56-1 2 260 mg/cubic m 200 ppm
Methyl Alcohol
Yes 51-28-5 0.05 N/E N/E
2,4 Dinitrophenol
Yes 1310-73-2 0.5 C 2 mg/cubic m C 2 mg/cubic m
Sodium Hydroxide
Yes 77-09-8 <0.1 N/E N/E
Phenolphthalein
Yes 76-59-5 <0.1 N/E N/E
Bromthymol Blue
Yes 76-61-9 <0.1 N/E N/E
Thymol Blue
No 493-52-7 <0.1
Methyl Red
No 7732-18-5 to 100%
Water
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Product Code: 2218 Product Description: Wide Range Indicator
3. Hazards Overview
Primary Route Of Entry: Skin Ingestion Inhalation
Poison! Danger! Flammable liquid & vapor! Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Ingestion may be fatal or cause
blindness. Inhalation can cause headache, nausea. Affects central nervous system. May cause irritation to eyes and skin.
HMIS Hazard
Scale: 4 = Extreme, 3 = High, 2 = Moderate, 1= Slight, 0 = Least
Health: 2 Flammability: 3 Reactivity: 2
Carcinogenicity: Yes: NTP
Other Health Related Comments:
Warning! This product contains phenolphthalein, a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer. Phenolphthalein listed
in NTP 9th Report on Carcinogens (2000) as "reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen".
4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact: Flush thoroughly with water. Consult a physician.
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water.
Ingestion: Give plenty of water. Call a physician immediately.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Consult physician.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point (Method Used): LEL: 3.3% UEL: 19%
23 deg C(closed cup)
Dry chemical, CO2, or water spray
Extinguishing Media:
N/A
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Vapors may travel distance to ignition source and flash back.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard:
6. Accidental Release Measures
Ventilate area. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Absorb on paper or spill pads. Allow to evaporate on iron pan (or other
non-combustible container) in fume hood.
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Product Code: 2218 Product Description: Wide Range Indicator
7. Handling & Storage
Store in cool, dry, storage area away from incompatible materials. Do not use near heat or flame.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Ventilation
Mechanical
Protection When Handling
Eye Protection Gloves Lab Coat
Use with adequate ventilation and avoid contact with skin. Wash after handling.
Work/Hygenic Practices:
9. Physical & Chemical Properties
Dark Green Liquid 1.6 (Air=1)
Appearance: Vapor Density:
Soluble ca. 40 mm Hg @ 20 deg
Solubility In Water: Vapor Pressure:
Alcohol <80 deg C
Odor: Boiling Point:
N/A N/A
pH: Melting Point:
10. Stability & Reactivity
Yes
Stable:
Heat, sources of ignition
Conditions To Avoid:
Contact with nitric acid or other strong oxidizers
Incompatibility (Materials To Avoid):
COx
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
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Product Code: 2218 Product Description: Wide Range Indicator
11. Toxicological Information
Oral human LDLo: 1400 mg/kg, ethanol; 143 mg/kg, methanol; for 2,4-dinitrophenol: 36 mg/kg (toxic). Phenolphthalein investigated as a
tumorigen, mutagen.
Central Nervous System Skin
Target Organs:
12. Ecological Information
Information Not Yet Available
13. Disposal Considerations
Small quantity: Flush down drain with excess water. Large quantity: Atomize into an incinerator. Dispose according to
federal, state and local regulations.
14. Transportation Information
Proper Shipping Name:
DOT: ETHANOL
IATA: ETHANOL
Hazard Class/Div:
DOT: 3
IATA: 3
UN: 1170
Packing Group: II
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Product Code: 2218 Product Description: Wide Range Indicator
15. Regulatory Information
Chemical Inventory Status
USA Europe --- Canada ---
TSCA EC
Hazard Ingredient DSL NDSL Australia Japan
Yes 64-17-5 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Ethanol
Yes 67-56-1 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Methyl Alcohol
Yes 51-28-5 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
2,4 Dinitrophenol
Yes 1310-73-2 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Sodium Hydroxide
Yes 77-09-8 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Phenolphthalein
Yes 76-59-5 Yes Yes Yes No Yes No
Bromthymol Blue
Yes 76-61-9 Yes Yes Yes No Yes No
Thymolsulfonphthalein
No 493-52-7 Yes Yes Yes No Yes No
Methyl Red
No 7732-18-5 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Distilled Water
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Product Code: 2218 Product Description: Wide Range Indicator
Federal, State, & International Regulations
--- SARA 302 --- --------- SARA 313 ---------
RCRA TSCA
Listed
Ingredient RQ TPQ Chemical Category CERCLA 261.33 8(D)
64-17-5 No No No No No No No
Ethanol
67-56-1 No No Yes No 5000 U154 No
Methyl Alcohol
51-28-5 10 Yes Yes 10 P048 Yes
2,4 Dinitrophenol
1310-73-2 No No No No 1000 No No
Sodium Hydroxide
77-09-8 No No No No No No No
Phenolphthalein
76-59-5 No No No No No No No
Bromthymol Blue
76-61-9 No No No No No No No
Thymolsulfonphthalein
493-52-7 No No No No No No No
Methyl Red
7732-18-5 No No No No No No No
Distilled Water
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Product Code: 2218 Product Description: Wide Range Indicator
--- SARA 311/312 --- -------- Australia -------
Hazchem Poison This MSDS Is
Hazard Categories
WHMIS Compliant
Acute Chronic Fire Pressure Reactivity Code Schedule
Ingredient
64-17-5 Yes Yes Yes No No None Allocated None Allocated
Ethanol
67-56-1 Yes Yes Yes No No 2PE S6
Methyl Alcohol
51-28-5 Yes Yes Yes No Yes
2,4 Dinitrophenol
1310-73-2 Yes No No No Yes 2R S6
Sodium Hydroxide
77-09-8 Yes Yes No No No None Allocated None Allocated
Phenolphthalein
76-59-5 Yes No No No No None Allocated None Allocated
Bromthymol Blue
76-61-9 Yes No No No No None Allocated None Allocated
Thymolsulfonphthalein
493-52-7 No No No No No None Allocated None Allocated
Methyl Red
7732-18-5 No No No No No None Allocated None Allocated
Distilled Water
Yes Yes Yes No No 2[S]E S5 Yes
product 2218
as a whole
16. Other Information
Prepared By: IP, Regulatory Affairs Department
Revised: 12/8/2005
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