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Material Safety Data Sheet
Phenol Red, aqueous solutions
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name:
Phenol Red, aqueous solutions
Catalog Numbers:
Q05281, Q06281
Synonyms:
Phenol Red pH indicator
Company Identification:
Qorpak
1195 Washington Pike
Bridgeville, PA 15017
Company Phone Number:
(412) 257-3100
Emergency Phone Number:
(800) 424-9300
CHEMTREC Phone Number:
(800) 424-9300
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS# Chemical Name: Percent
7732-18-5 Water >99
Phenol red, sodium salt <1
34487-61-1
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: Red liquid
Caution! May cause irritation. This is expected to be a low hazard for usual industrial
handling.
Target Organs: None.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause mild eye irritation. Low hazard for normal industrial handling.
Skin:
May cause mild skin irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Ingestion:
Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
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Inhalation:
Inhalation of vapor may cause respiratory tract irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Chronic:
No information found.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes:
Gently lift eyelids and flush continuously with water. If irritation develops, get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water.
Ingestion:
Give conscious victim 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get
medical aid if irritation or symptoms occur.
Inhalation:
Move victim to fresh air immediately. Give artificial respiration if necessary. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General Information:
Negligible fire and explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame. Move container if possible, avoid breathing
vapors or dust.
Extinguishing Media:
For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam.
Autoignition Temperature:
Not applicable.
Flash Point:
Not applicable.
NFPA Rating:
CAS# 7732-18-5: Not published.
CAS# 34487-61-1: Not published.
Explosion Limits:
Lower: No information Upper: No information
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General Information:
Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spills with absorbent (vermiculite, sand, fuller's earth) and place in plastic bags for later disposal.
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Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion
and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry area. Keep containers tightly closed.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne levels.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name: ACGIH NIOSH OSHA
Water None of the components None of the components None of the components
are on this list. are on this list. are on this list.
Phenol,4,4'-(3h-2,1-benzoxathiol None of the components None of the components None of the components
-3-ylidene)bis-,s,s-dioxide, are on this list. are on this list. are on this list.
monosodium salt
OSHA Vacated PELs
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection
regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 搂1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements must be followed
whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Liquid
Color: Red
Odor: Odorless
pH: Neutral
Vapor Pressure: 17.5 mm Hg
Vapor Density: No information found.
Evaporation Rate: No information found.
Viscosity: No information found.
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Phenol Red, aqueous solutions
Boiling Point: 100掳C ( 212.00掳F)
Freezing/Melting Point: 0掳C ( 32.00掳F)
Decomposition Temperature: No information found.
Solubility in water: No information found.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1
Molecular Formula: Not applicable, mixture
Molecular Weight No information found.
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials
Strong oxidizing agents. Strong reducing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization
Will not occur.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS:
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000.
CAS# 34487-61-1 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7732-18-5:
Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
CAS# 34487-61-1:
No information found.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7732-18-5: Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, OSHA, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 34487-61-1: Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, OSHA, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology:
Teratogenicity:
Reproductive:
Mutagenicity:
Neurotoxicity:
Section 12 - Ecological Information
No information found.
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Phenol Red, aqueous solutions
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
US DOT
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
US Federal
TSCA
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
CAS# 34487-61-1 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
SARA Reportable Quantities (RQ)
None of the components are on this list.
CERCLA/SARA Section 313
None of the components are on this list.
OSHA - Highly Hazardous
None of the components are on this list.
US State
State Right to Know
California Regulations
European/International Regulations
Canadian DSL/NDSL
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 34487-61-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 34487-61-1 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Section 16 - Other Information
MSDS Creation Date: February 4, 1999
Revision Date: March 30, 2007
Material Safety Data Sheet
Phenol Red, aqueous solutions
Information in this MSDS is from available published sources and is believed to be accurate. No warranty,
express or implied, is made and Qorpak assumes no liability resulting from the use of this MSDS. The user
must determine suitability of this information for his application.
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