BACHARACH, INC.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
This Material Safety Data Sheet has been prepared to comply with the EC Directive, Canadian WHMIS and
OSHA Hazard Communication Regulations.
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION
AND THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Bacharach, Inc. Emergency Phone: (800) 424-9300 (Chemtrec)
621 Hunt Valley Circle Information Phone: (724) 334-5760
New Kensington, PA 15068 Fax: (724) 334-5763
Product Name: Fluid, Fyrite, O2
Product Number: 11-0169 MSDS Number: 99-0004 Revision Number: 10
Product Use: Instrument Fluid
MSDS Date of Preparation/Revision: 3/10/06
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS# / EINECS# % EU Classification (67/548/EEC)
Water and Chloride Proprietary >78.5% Not Applicable
Hydrochloric Acid 7647-01-0 / 231-595-7 3% C R34, R37
Isooctyl Alcohols (C7-9) 68526-83-0 / 271-231-4 <0.8% Not Applicable
Zinc Chloride (as Zn) 7646-85-7 / 231-592-0 11.4% C, N R34, R37, R50/53
Chromium (II) Chloride (as Cr) 10049-05-5 / 233-163-3 6.3% Xn R22, R43
See Section 16 for further information on EU Classification.
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Blue liquid with an unpleasant chlorine odor.
Emergency Overview: Corrosive material. Liquid causes burns to the eyes and skin. Vapors are irritating and may
be harmful. May cause narcosis and other nervous system effects. May cause allergic skin reaction. Toxic to
aquatic organisms, may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment.
EU Preparation Classification (1999/45/EC): Corrosive (C), Irritant (Xi) Dangerous for Environment (N) R34,
R43, R51/53
SECTION 4: FIRST AID
Eye Contact: Immediately flush with copious amounts of water for at least 20 minutes, lifting the upper and lower
lids. Get immediate medical attention.
Skin Contact: Immediately flush with water while removing any contaminated clothing. Continue flushing for 20
minutes. Get medical attention if pain or irritation persists.
Inhalation: If acute overexposure occurs, remove victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if needed. Get
immediate medical attention.
Ingestion: DO NOT induce vomiting. Do not give anything by mouth to a person who is unconscious or
convulsing. Immediately rinse mouth out with a small amount of water. Get immediate medical attention.
SECTION 5: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Extinguishing Media: Use any media appropriate for surrounding fire.
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Fluid, Fyrite, O2 MSDS NO: 99-0004
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear NIOSH approved positive pressure self contained
breathing apparatus and full protective clothing for all fires involving chemicals.
Unusual Fire And Explosion Hazards: Isooctyl alcohol has a flash point of >141掳F and is insoluble in water.
Only a small amount is present (<1%) so only a very slight fire hazard exists. The balance is not combustible.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Oxides of carbon, hydrogen chloride, chlorine and possibly zinc and chromium
compounds.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Wear recommended protective equipment (see Section 8). Contain spill. Dilute spill with water and neutralize with
baking soda or soda ash. Absorb neutralized material and place in container for disposal. Do not release to the
environment. Refer to Section 13 for disposal information.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Work Practices: Prevent contact with the eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapors. Use in a well ventilated
area. When the fluid is used in an instrument (Fyrite), do not vent in inverted position or before the fluid has
drained from the top well of the Fyrite. Hold the Fyrite away from the face when venting the instrument.
Special Precautions: Always change Fyrite fluid in the immediate vicinity of a sink with running water available in
case of contact because of the corrosive effect of Fyrite fluid. DO NOT dispose of fluid down drain.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, separate from caustic storage. Avoid crushing containers. When opening refill
containers internal pressure may eject plastic plug after the cap has been removed. Always open containers slowly,
holding away from face.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Chemical Name Exposure Limits
Water and Chloride None Established
Hydrochloric Acid (Hydrogen Chloride) 5 ppm OSHA PEL-Ceiling
2 ppm ACGIH TLV-Ceiling
2 ppm TWA DFG-MAK
1 ppm TWA, 5 ppm STEL UK WEL
Isooctyl Alcohols (C7-9) 50 ppm TLV-TWA skin
50 ppm TWA UK WEL
1 mg/m3 OSHA PEL-TWA
Zinc Chloride (as fume)
1 mg/m3 TWA, 2 mg/m3 STEL ACGIH TLV
1 mg/m3 TWA, 2 mg/m3 STEL UK WEL
0.5 mg/m3 OSHA PEL-TWA
Chromium (II) Chloride (as Cr)
0.5 mg/m3 TWA UK WEL
Ventilation: General ventilation should be adequate for normal use.
Respiratory Protection: None required for normal use. Do not inhale vapors.
Gloves: Rubber or other impervious gloves required when filling Fyrite or performing gas analysis.
Eye Protection: Wear chemical safety goggles and face shield when filling Fyrite or performing gas analysis.
Other Protective Equipment: An available source of running water for eye and skin flushing is recommended.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance And Odor: Blue liquid, unpleasant chlorine odor. The odor threshold for hydrochloric acid is
reported to be 1-5 ppm.
pH: <1 Specific Gravity: >1
Vapor Pressure: Not available
Boiling Point: >100掳C
Vapor Density: Not available
Melting Point: <0掳C
Solubility In Water: Isooctyl alcohol: insoluble Percent Volatile: >50%
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Fluid, Fyrite, O2 MSDS NO: 99-0004
Octanol/Water Coefficient: Not determined
Flash Point: Not Combustible Test Method: N/A
Autoignition Temperature: N/A Flammable Limits: LEL: N/A UEL: N/A
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable
Conditions To Avoid: Extremely high temperatures.
Incompatibility: Metals, bases, many organic materials including cyanides, sulfides, and aldehydes. Avoid
exposure to any chemical whose compatibility has not been established.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Reaction with metals can liberate flammable hydrogen gas. Heating to
decomposition will release hydrogen chloride, chlorine and possibly chromium and zinc compounds.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Potential Health Effects:
Eye Contact: May cause severe irritation with possible chemical burns and permanent damage.
Skin Contact: May cause irritation or chemical burns, severity depends on duration of contact. Repeated contact
may result in allergic reaction (sensitization).
Inhalation: May cause eye, mucous membrane and respiratory irritation. Severe overexposures may cause
pulmonary edema.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal corrosion, nausea, vomiting, intense thirst and shock followed by renal failure
and liver injury. May be fatal if swallowed.
Chronic Health Effects: Prolonged exposure to chromium salts may cause an allergic dermatitis, bronchial asthma
and perforation of the nasal septum. Divalent and trivalent chromium compounds are considered to have a low
order of systemic toxicity. Although hexavalent chromium is considered to be carcinogenic, trivalent and divalent
chromium compounds are not. Prolonged inhalation of hydrochloric acid vapors may cause lung changes and
dental erosion.
Carcinogen Status: None of the components is listed as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by IARC, NTP,
OSHA or the EU Directives.
Medical Conditions Aggravated By Exposure: Pre-existing skin and respiratory conditions may be aggravated by
exposure to this material.
Acute Toxicity Data: Chromium (II) chloride: LD50 oral rat: 1,870 mg/kg.
Hydrochloric Acid: LC50 inhalation rat: 3,124 ppm/1hr.
LD50 oral rabbit: 900 mg/kg
Zinc Chloride: LD50 oral rat: 350 mg/kg
Irritancy Data: This material is corrosive to tissues.
Sensitization: Chromium salts have been reported to cause skin and respiratory sensitization.
Reproductive Toxicity: This material has not been tested as a whole. Zinc chloride and chromium (II) chloride
have been reported to cause adverse reproductive effects in laboratory animals.
Teratogenicity: This material has not been tested as a whole. Zinc chloride, hydrochloric acid and chromium (II)
chloride have been reported to cause birth defects in laboratory animals.
Mutagenicity: This material has not been tested a whole. Hydrochloric acid, zinc chloride and chromium (II)
chloride have tested positive for mutagenicity in some test systems.
Synergistic Effects: There are no chemicals known to cause any additive adverse health effects.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The ecological effects of this product have not been evaluated.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL
Dispose in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
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Fluid, Fyrite, O2 MSDS NO: 99-0004
RCRA Hazardous Waste Codes: D002, D007
SECTION 14: TRANSPORTATION DATA
DOT Shipping Name: Corrosive Liquid, Acidic, Inorganic, n.o.s. (Hydrochloric Acid, Zinc Chloride)
DOT Hazard Class: 8, PG II
UN Number: UN3264
DOT Labels Required (49CFR172.101): Corrosive
Hazardous Substance (49CFR172.101): Zinc Chloride
Reportable Quantity: 8,772 lbs (Product)
Emergency Response Guide Number: 154
IATA Shipping Name: Corrosive Liquid, Acidic, Inorganic, n.o.s., (Hydrochloric Acid, Zinc Chloride)
IATA Hazard Class: 8, PG II
UN Number: UN3264
IATA Hazard Labels Required: Corrosive (Cargo Aircraft Only 1-30 Liters)
SECTION 15: OTHER REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
SARA 311/312: Hazard Categories for SARA Section 311/312 Reporting: Acute health, Chronic health.
SARA 313: This product contains the following chemicals subject to Annual Release Reporting Requirements
under SARA Section 313 (40 CFR 372): Chromium (II) Chloride 6.3% (as Cr)
Hydrochloric Acid 3%
Zinc Chloride 11.4% (as Zn)
CERCLA SECTION 103 Reportable Quantity: 8,772 lbs. (Zinc Chloride 1000 lbs.)
US Toxic Substances Control Act: All of the components of this product are listed on the EPA TSCA Inventory.
STATE REGULATIONS:
California Proposition 65: This product contains the following substances known to the State of California to
cause Cancer and/or Reproductive Harm: None
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS:
Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances: All of the components in this product are listed on the AICS
Inventory.
Canadian WHMIS Classification:
Class D-2-B (Toxic Material Causing Other Chronic
Effects)
Class E (Corrosive Material)
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria in the CPR and the MSDS contains all the
information required by the CPR.
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Fluid, Fyrite, O2 MSDS NO: 99-0004
European Inventory Of Commercial Chemical Substances: All of the components of this product are listed on
the EINECS Inventory.
European Community Labeling: Contains Contains Chromium(II) Chloride and Zinc Chloride
R34 Causes burns.
R37 Irritating to respiratory system.
R43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long term
adverse effects in the aquatic environment
S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and
eye/face protection.
Corrosive Dangerous for
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
the Environment
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special
instructions/ material safety data sheet
Korean Existing Chemical Inventory: All of the components in the product are listed on the KECL Inventory.
Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances: All of the components in this product are listed
on the PICCS Inventory.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA HAZARD RATING: HEALTH: 3 FIRE: 0 REACTIVITY: 0
EU Classes and Risk Phrases for Reference (See Sections 2 and 3):
C Corrosive
N Dangerous for the Environment
Xn Harmful
R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R34 Causes burns.
R37 Irritating to respiratory system
R43 May cause sensitization by skin contact/
R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
Date of Previous MSDS Revision: 7/16/03
Revision Summary: Revised Section 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 15
The preceding information is believed to be correct and current as of the date of preparation of this Material Safety
Data Sheet. Since the use of this information and the conditions of use of the product are not within the control of
Bacharach, Inc., it is the users obligation to assure safe use of this product.
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