MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet
PO Box 329 鈥? 802 Washington Avenue 鈥? Chestertown, MD 21620 鈥? USA
Telephone Number 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
5128 802 Washington Avenue
Product Code:
Formaldehyde Solution
Product Description: Chestertown, MD 21620
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Hazardous Name CAS # % OSHA ACGIH
PEL TLV
Yes Formaldehyde 50-00-0 37 1 ppm CL 1 ppm
Yes Methanol 67-56-1 10-15 260 200
mg/cubic m mg/cubic m
No Water to 100% 7732-18-5 48-53
3. Hazards Overview
Primary Route of Entry: Ingestion Inhalation Skin
Poison! Danger! Cancer hazard. Vapor and liquid harmful. May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed.
Harmful if inhaled or absorbed through skin. Causes irritation or burns to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
Strong sensitizer: May cause severe allergic reaction. Flammable liquid and vapor.
Skin, eye, liver, kidney, lung problems.
Possible allergic reaction. Causes severe burns to eyes, nose, mouth.
HMIS Hazard: (Scale: 4 = Extreme, 3 = High, 2 = Moderate, 1 = Slight, 0 = Least)
Health: 3 Flammability: 2 Reactivity: 2
Carcinogenicity: Yes. NTP OSHA IARC
IARC- 29,345,82 Confirmed carcinogen. Suspected of causing tumors, fetal damage; mutagen; respiratory allergen.
Other Health Related Comments:
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems, or impaired liver, kidney or respiratory function may be more
susceptible to the effects of this product.
4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact: Immediately flush with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact: Immediately flush with water for 15 minutes while removing affected clothing. Wash skin
with soap and water. Get medical attention immediately if contact is extensive.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious give milk or plenty of water to dilute the formaldehyde. If vomiting
occurs, keep head lower than hips to avoid aspirating material into the lungs. Get medical
attention immediately
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Call a doctor.
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Product Code: 5128 Product Description: Formaldehyde Solution
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: 60deg C (140 F) CC LEL: 7% UEL: 73%
Fire Rating
Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray, or alcohol-resistant foam
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters wear SCBA.
Hazardous Combustion and/or Decomposition Products: N/A
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard: Vapor may travel to source of ignition and flash back.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Ventilate area. Do not breathe vapors. Eliminate sources of ignition. Treat with Spill-X-FP formaldehyde polymerizer, or
cover with sand or organic absorbent. Container and recover liquid when possible, using non-sparking tools. Do not flush
to sewer. Hold for disposal as hazardous waste. A formaldehyde spill may also be treated with sodium bisulfite to
complex and destroy the formaldehyde as described in Section 13.
7. Handling & Storage
Store tightly closed in cool, dry, ventilated location, away from incompatibles. Protect from freezing.
Containers should be bonded and grounded for transfers to avoid static sparks.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Ventilation
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended.
Protection When Handling
Gloves Eye Protection Lab Coat Other: Respirator with a formaldehyde cartridge for spill clean-up.
Work/Hygienic Practices: Use in fume hood or with good ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, clothing.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke in area of use. Wash after use.
9. Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance: Colorless Clear Liquid Boiling Point: 96 deg C (205 F)
Melting Point: -15 deg C (5 F)
pH: 2-3 (30% solution)
Odor: Strong, pungent Vapor Density: 1.03, Air=1
Solubility in Water: Soluble Vapor Pressure: 1.3 mm@ 20 deg C
10. Stability & Reactivity
Yes
Stable:
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flame, sources of ignition
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizers, acids and bases
Hazardous Decomposition Products: COx and formaldehyde vapor (gas)
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Product Code: 5128 Product Description: Formaldehyde Solution
11. Toxicological Information
Formaldehyde solution: Oral rat LD50: 100 mg/kg.
Inhalation human TC Lo: 17 mg/cubic m/30 minutes
Formaldehyde is an OSHA regulated carcinogen. IARC category 2A. Investigated as a tumorigen, mutagen,
reproductive effector.
Methanol: Oral rat LD50: 5628 mg/kg. Investigated as a tumorigen, mutagen, reproductive effector.
Target Organs: Lungs Respiratory System Eyes Liver
12. Ecological Information
Information not Available
13. Disposal Considerations
Untreated formaldehyde waste should be disposed of as hazardous waste, according to federal, state and local regulations.
To treat formaldehyde for disposal to drain or sewer: Avoid breathing formaldehyde vapor. Cover formaldehyde spill
with sodium bisulfite. Add water, to form a slurry. Scoop into a large beaker. After 1 hour flush liquid down drain with
excess water.
14. Transport Information
Domestic:
Proper Shipping Name: FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTIONS, FLAMMABLE (>25% FORMALDEHYDE)
Hazard Class/Div: 3
UN1198
Packing Group: III
International:
Proper Shipping Name: FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION, FLAMMABLE (>25% FORMALDEHYDE)
Hazard Class/Div: 3, 6.1
UN1198
Packing Group: III
15. Regulatory Information
Chemical Inventory Status
USA Europe ---Canada--- Australia Japan
Ingredient TSCA EC DSL NDSL
Formaldehyde (50-00-0) Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Methanol (67-56-1) Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Water to 100% Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Federal, State, & International Regulations
---SARA 302--- - -------- SARA 313 --------- RCRA TSCA
Ingredient RQ TPQ Listed Chemical Category CERCLA 261.33 8(D)
Formaldehyde (50-00-0) 100 500 Yes No 100 U122 No
Methanol (67-56-1) No No Yes No 5000 U154 No
Water to 100% No No No No No No No
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Product Code: 5128 Product Description: Formaldehyde Solution
----------- Australia -----------
------ SARA 311/312 ------ Hazchem Poison This MSDS is
Ingredient Hazard Categories Code Schedule WHMIS Compliant
Formaldehyde (50-00-0) Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: Yes 2SE S6
Pressure: No Reactivity: No
(Mixture/Liquid)
Methanol (67-56-1) Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: Yes 2SE S6
Pressure: No Reactivity: No
(Mixture/Liquid)
Water
Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: Yes 2SE S6 Yes
For product #5128 liquid
Pressure: No Reactivity: No
mixture, taken as a whole
(Mixture/Liquid)
16. Other Information
Warning: This product contains formaldehyde, a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer.
Prepared By: IP
Revised: 4/18/2005
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Material Safety Data Sheet
PO Box 329 鈥? 802 Washington Avenue 鈥? Chestertown, MD 21620 鈥? USA
Telephone Number 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
6315 802 Washington Avenue
Product Code:
Zinc Buffer Powder
Product Description: Chestertown, MD 21620
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Hazardous Name CAS # % OSHA ACGIH
PEL TLV
Yes Sodium Borate, 10-hydrate 1303-96-4 100 10 mg/cubic m 1 mg/cubic m
3. Hazards Overview
Primary Route of Entry: Ingestion Inhalation Skin
Warning! Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. May irritate eyes, skin, respiratory system.
Ingestion causes nausea, vomiting.
HMIS Hazard: (Scale: 4 = Extreme, 3 = High, 2 = Moderate, 1 = Slight, 0 = Least)
Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 1
Carcinogenicity: None
Other Health Related Comments:
4. First Aid Measures
Flush with water for 15 minutes. Get prompt medical attention.
Eye Contact:
Flush thoroughly with water. Wash with soap and water.
Skin Contact:
Induce vomiting immediately. Give plenty of water. Get prompt medical attention.
Ingestion:
Remove to fresh air.
Inhalation:
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: N/A LEL: N/A UEL: N/A
Fire Rating
Extinguishing Media: Not a fire hazard
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: N/A
Hazardous Combustion and/or Decomposition Products: N/A
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard: N/A
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Product Code: 6315 Product Description: Zinc Buffer Powder
6. Accidental Release Measures
Avoid breathing dust. Sweep up. Small amount: Dissolve in water and wash down drain. Large amount.: Hold for disposal
as hazardous waste.
7. Handling & Storage
Store tightly closed in cool, dry, ventilated area.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Ventilation
Use with adequate ventilation.
Protection When Handling
Gloves Eye Protection Lab Coat
Work/Hygienic Practices: Wash hands after handling.
9. Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance: White Crystalline powder Boiling Point: 320 deg C (Loses water)
Melting Point: 75 deg C
pH: 9 (0.1g/10mL water)
Odor: None Vapor Density: N/A
Solubility in Water: Slight Vapor Pressure: N/A
10. Stability & Reactivity
Yes
Stable:
Conditions to Avoid: N/A
Materials to Avoid: Acids, metal salts
Hazardous Decomposition Products: N/A
11. Toxicological Information
Sodium Borate 10-hydrate: Oral rat LD50: 2660 mg/kg. Estimated lethal dose (human) 15-20 grams.
Investigated as a mutagen, reproductive effector.
Sodium Borate anhydrous: Investigated as a reproductive effector.
Target Organs:
12. Ecological Information
When released into the soil this material may leach into ground water.
13. Disposal Considerations
Small amount: Dissolve and wash down drain with excess water. Large amount: Dispose of as hazardous waste
according to federal, state and local regulations.
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Product Code: 6315 Product Description: Zinc Buffer Powder
14. Transport Information
Not regulated for transport
15. Regulatory Information
Chemical Inventory Status
USA Europe ---Canada--- Australia Japan
Ingredient TSCA EC DSL NDSL
Borates,Tetra, Sodium Salts, Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Anhydrous (1330-43-4)
Federal, State, & International Regulations
---SARA 302--- - -------- SARA 313 --------- RCRA TSCA
Ingredient RQ TPQ Listed Chemical Category CERCLA 261.33 8(D)
Borates,Tetra, Sodium Salts, No No No No No No No
Anhydrous (1330-43-4)
----------- Australia -----------
------ SARA 311/312 ------ Hazchem Poison This MSDS is
Ingredient Hazard Categories Code Schedule WHMIS Compliant
Borates,Tetra, Sodium Salts, Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: No None S5 Yes
Anhydrous (1330-43-4) Pressure: No Reactivity: No allocated
16. Other Information
Prepared By: IP
Revised: 4/8/2005
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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: 6565 802 Washington Avenue
Product Description: Sodium Cyanide, 10% Chestertown, MD 21620
2. Composition/Information On Ingredients
Hazard CAS#/Name
TLV
% PEL
143-33-9 10 5 mg/cubic m, skin as CN 5 mg/cubic m, skin as CN
Yes
Sodium Cyanide
Yes 1310-73-2 0.2 C 2 mg/cubic m C 2 mg/cubic m
Sodium Hydroxide
No 7732-18-5 to 100%
Water
3. Hazards Overview
Primary Route Of Entry: Ingestion Inhalation
Poison! Danger! Can cause severe irritation to eyes, skin, lungs. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Poisoning can also occur by absorption
through the skin.
HMIS Hazard
Scale: 4 = Extreme, 3 = High, 2 = Moderate, 1= Slight, 0 = Least
Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 1
Carcinogenicity: None:
Other Health Related Comments:
Danger! May be rapidly fatal if swallowed. See Section 11.
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Product Code: 6565 Product Description: Sodium Cyanide, 10%
4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact: IMMEDIATELY flush with water for 15 minutes. Consult a physician.
Skin Contact: IMMEDIATELY flush with water for 15 minutes. Remove affected clothing and wash skin with soap and water..
Consult physician.
Ingestion: IMMEDIATELY induce vomiting and call a doctor. Prompt treatment is essential.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult give oxygen. Seek prompt medical attention.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point (Method Used): LEL: N/A UEL: N/A
N/A
Not a fire hazard
Extinguishing Media:
Firefighters wear SCBA.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Contact with acid liberates poisonous hydrogen cyanide gas
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard:
6. Accidental Release Measures
Absorb on inert material (vermiculite) or spill pads. Place in clean,dry plastic pail with lid and dispose of as hazardous
waste. Do not flush to sewer. OR: Scoop up into beaker. Follow procedure in Section 13 for decomposing the cyanide.
7. Handling & Storage
Store tightly closed in cool, dry ventilated "poison" area--away from incompatible materials like strong acids or oxidizers. Water or weak
alkaline solutions (pH<10) of cyanides can evolve dangerous amounts of hydrogen cyanide in confined areas.
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Product Code: 6565 Product Description: Sodium Cyanide, 10%
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Ventilation
Mechanical
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended.
Protection When Handling
Eye Protection Gloves Lab Coat
Keep #6565 from skin & clothing. Do not eat or smoke when using. Wash thoroughlyafter handling.
Work/Hygenic Practices:
9. Physical & Chemical Properties
Clear Colorless Liquid Unknown
Appearance: Vapor Density:
Soluble Unknown
Solubility In Water: Vapor Pressure:
slight (almond) odor >100 deg C
Odor: Boiling Point:
12 N/A
pH: Melting Point:
10. Stability & Reactivity
Yes
Stable:
Heat
Conditions To Avoid:
Strong acids, strong oxidizers
Incompatibility (Materials To Avoid):
Hydrogen Cyanide Gas (highly toxic!)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
11. Toxicological Information
Oral human LDLo: 2.9 mg/kg for solid sodium cyanide (highly toxic). Sodium cyanide investigated as a tumorigen.
Blood Lung Respiratory System
Target Organs:
3
Product Code: 6565 Product Description: Sodium Cyanide, 10%
12. Ecological Information
This material is expected to be very toxic to aquatic life and very toxic to terrestrial life, as well.
13. Disposal Considerations
In fume hood, cool beaker of waste cyanide in ice water.Decompose by adding a strong alkaline soln. of calcium
hypochlorite (or commercial bleach) 'til bubbling ceases & there is a detectable excess of chlorine.Let stand for 24 hours.
Flush to drain.
14. Transportation Information
Proper Shipping Name:
DOT: CYANIDE SOLUTIONS, N.O.S. (10% SODIUM CYANIDE)
IATA: CYANIDE SOLUTION, N.O.S.
(10% SODIUM CYANIDE)
Hazard Class/Div:
DOT: 6.1
IATA: 6.1
UN: 1935
Packing Group: I
15. Regulatory Information
Chemical Inventory Status
USA Europe --- Canada ---
TSCA EC
Hazard Ingredient DSL NDSL Australia Japan
Yes 143-33-9 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Sodium Cyanide
Yes 1310-73-2 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Sodium Hydroxide
No 7732-18-5 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Distilled Water
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Product Code: 6565 Product Description: Sodium Cyanide, 10%
Federal, State, & International Regulations
--- SARA 302 --- --------- SARA 313 ---------
RCRA TSCA
Listed
Ingredient RQ TPQ Chemical Category CERCLA 261.33 8(D)
143-33-9 10 100 No Cyanide comp. 10 P106 No
Sodium Cyanide
1310-73-2 No No No No 1000 No No
Sodium Hydroxide
7732-18-5 No No No No No No No
Distilled Water
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Product Code: 6565 Product Description: Sodium Cyanide, 10%
--- SARA 311/312 --- -------- Australia -------
Hazchem Poison This MSDS Is
Hazard Categories
WHMIS Compliant
Acute Chronic Fire Pressure Reactivity Code Schedule
Ingredient
143-33-9 Yes Yes No No No 4X S7
Sodium Cyanide
1310-73-2 Yes No No No Yes 2R S6
Sodium Hydroxide
7732-18-5 No No No No No None Allocated None Allocated
Distilled Water
Yes Yes No No No 4X S7 Yes
product
6565
as a whole
16. Other Information
Keep cyanide solution out of reach of children.
Prepared By: IP, Regulatory Affairs Department
Revised: 6/1/2006
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Material Safety Data Sheet
PO Box 329 鈥? 802 Washington Avenue 鈥? Chestertown, MD 21620 鈥? USA
Telephone Number 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
6319 802 Washington Avenue
Product Code:
Methyl Alcohol
Product Description: Chestertown, MD 21620
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Hazardous Name CAS # % OSHA ACGIH
PEL TLV
Yes Methanol 67-56-1 100 200 ppm 200 ppm
3. Hazards Overview
Primary Route of Entry: Ingestion Inhalation Skin
Poison! Danger! Vapor and liquid harmful. May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Irritating to skin, eyes
and respiratory tract. Inhalation can cause headache, dizziness, nausea. Affects central nervous system and liver.
Flammable liquid and vapor.
HMIS Hazard: (Scale: 4 = Extreme, 3 = High, 2 = Moderate, 1 = Slight, 0 = Least)
Health: 3 Flammability: 3 Reactivity: 1
Carcinogenicity: None
Other Health Related Comments:
4. First Aid Measures
Immediately flush with water for 15 minutes. Consult physician.
Eye Contact:
Flush with water. Wash with soap and water. Consult physician.
Skin Contact:
Call a physician immediately.
Ingestion:
Remove to fresh air. If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration, then oxygen.
Inhalation:
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: 52 deg F-closed cup LEL: 6% UEL: 36%
Flammable liquid: Do not use near heat, sparks, flame, static electricity or other sources of ignition.
Fire Rating
Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, CO2, or water spray
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters wear self-contained breathing apparatus
Hazardous Combustion and/or Decomposition Products: COx, formaldehyde
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard: Vapors may travel along surfaces to ignition source and flash back.
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Product Code: 6319 Product Description: Methyl Alcohol
6. Accidental Release Measures
Eliminate all sources of ignition. Absorb on paper. Evaporate on iron pan in fume hood.
7. Handling & Storage
Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated location, away from any area where fire hazard exists. Large containers
should be bonded and grounded for transfers to avoid static sparks. Do not use near heat or flame.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Ventilation
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended.
Protection When Handling
Gloves Eye Protection Lab Coat
Work/Hygienic Practices: Use with adequate ventilation and avoid contact with skin.
9. Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance: Clear Colorless Liquid Boiling Point: 148 deg F (64 C)
Melting Point: N/A
pH: N/A
Odor: Alcohol Vapor Density: 1.1(Air=1)
Solubility in Water: Soluble Vapor Pressure: 97mm @ 68 deg F
10. Stability & Reactivity
Yes
Stable:
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flame, sources of ignition
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizers such as nitrates, perchlorates, or sulfuric acid. May react
with metallic aluminum to generate flammable hydrogen gas.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: COx, formaldehyde
11. Toxicological Information
Oral human LDLo: 143 mg/kg; Usual fatal dose: 100-125 milliliters.
Oral rat LD50: 5628 mg/kg. Methanol investigated as a mutagen, reproductive effector.
Target Organs: Eyes, Liver, Central Nervous System
12. Ecological Information
When released into the soil, water, or air methanol is expected to readily biodegrade; it is expected to be slightly
toxic to aquatic life.
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.
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Product Code: 6319 Product Description: Methyl Alcohol
14. Transport Information
Domestic:
Proper Shipping Name: METHANOL
Hazard Class/Div: 3
UN/NA: UN1230
Packing Group: II
International:
Proper Shipping Name: METHANOL
Hazard Class/Div: 3, 6.1
UN/NA: UN1230
Packing Group: II
15. Regulatory Information
Chemical Inventory Status
USA Europe ---Canada--- Australia Japan
Ingredient TSCA EC DSL NDSL
Methanol (67-56-1) Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Federal, State, & International Regulations
---SARA 302--- - -------- SARA 313 --------- RCRA TSCA
Ingredient RQ TPQ Listed Chemical Category CERCLA 261.33 8(D)
Methanol (67-56-1) No No Yes No 5000 U154 No
----------- Australia -----------
------ SARA 311/312 ------ Hazchem Poison This MSDS is
Ingredient Hazard Categories Code Schedule WHMIS Compliant
Methanol (67-56-1) Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: Yes 2PE S6
Pressure: No Reactivity: No
(Pure/Liquid)
Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: Yes 2PE S6 Yes
For product #6319 liquid,
Pressure: No Reactivity: No
taken as a whole
16. Other Information
Do not use near heat or flame.
Prepared By: IP
Revised: 4/11/2005
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Material Safety Data Sheet
PO Box 329 鈥? 802 Washington Avenue 鈥? Chestertown, MD 21620 鈥? USA
Telephone Number 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
6314 802 Washington Avenue
Product Code:
Zinc Indicator Solution
Product Description: Chestertown, MD 21620
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Hazardous Name CAS # % OSHA ACGIH
PEL TLV
Yes Methanol 67-56-1 >99 200 ppm 200 ppm
Yes Zincon monosodium salt, monohydrate 62625-22-3 0.13 N/E N/E
3. Hazards Overview
Primary Route of Entry: Ingestion Inhalation Skin
Poison! Danger! Vapor and liquid harmful. May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Irritating to skin, eyes
and respiratory tract. Inhalation can cause headache, dizziness, nausea. Affects central nervous system and liver.
Flammable liquid and vapor.
HMIS Hazard: (Scale: 4 = Extreme, 3 = High, 2 = Moderate, 1 = Slight, 0 = Least)
Health: 3 Flammability: 3 Reactivity: 1
Carcinogenicity: None
Other Health Related Comments:
4. First Aid Measures
Immediately flush with water for 15 minutes. Consult physician.
Eye Contact:
Flush with water. Wash with soap and water.
Skin Contact:
Call a physician immediately.
Ingestion:
Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. If breathing is
Inhalation:
difficult give oxygen.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: 52 deg F CC LEL: 6.7% UEL: 36.5%
Fire Rating
Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, CO2, or water spray
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters wear self-contained breathing apparatus
Hazardous Combustion and/or Decomposition Products: COx and formaldehyde
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard: Vapors may travel to ignition source and flash back.
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Product Code: 6314 Product Description: Zinc Indicator Solution
6. Accidental Release Measures
Eliminate all sources of ignition. Absorb on paper. Evaporate on iron pan in hood.
7. Handling & Storage
Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated location, away from any area where fire hazard exists. Large containers
should be bonded and grounded for transfers to avoid static sparks. Do not use near heat or flame.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Ventilation
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended.
Protection When Handling
Gloves Eye Protection Lab Coat
Work/Hygienic Practices: Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin.
9. Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance: Deep Red Liquid Boiling Point: 64 deg C (148 F)
Melting Point: N/A
pH: N/A
Odor: Alcohol Vapor Density: 1.1(Air=1)
Solubility in Water: Soluble Vapor Pressure: 97mm @ 20 deg C
10. Stability & Reactivity
Yes
Stable:
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flame, sources of ignition
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizers such as nitrates, perchlorates, or sulfuric acid. May react
with metallic aluminum to generate flammable hydrogen gas.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: COx and formaldehyde
11. Toxicological Information
Oral human LDLo: 143 mg/kg for methanol; Usual fatal dose: 100-125 milliliters.
Oral rat LD50: 5628 mg/kg. Methanol investigated as a mutagen, reproductive effector.
Target Organs: Eyes, Liver, Central Nervous System
12. Ecological Information
When released into the soil, water, or air methanol is expected to readily biodegrade; it is expected to be slightly
toxic to aquatic life.
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.
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Product Code: 6314 Product Description: Zinc Indicator Solution
14. Transport Information
Domestic:
Proper Shipping Name: METHANOL
Hazard Class/Div: 3
UN/NA: UN1230
Packing Group: II
International:
Proper Shipping Name: METHANOL
Hazard Class/Div: 3, 6.1
UN/NA: UN1230
Packing Group: II
15. Regulatory Information
Chemical Inventory Status
USA Europe ---Canada--- Australia Japan
Ingredient TSCA EC DSL NDSL
Methanol (67-56-1) Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Zincon monosodium salt, Yes Yes Yes No Yes ?
monohydrate (62625-22-3)
Federal, State, & International Regulations
---SARA 302--- - -------- SARA 313 --------- RCRA TSCA
Ingredient RQ TPQ Listed Chemical Category CERCLA 261.33 8(D)
Methanol (67-56-1) No No Yes No 5000 U154 No
Zincon monosodium salt, No No No NO No No No
monohydrate (62625-22-3)
----------- Australia -----------
------ SARA 311/312 ------ Hazchem Poison This MSDS is
Ingredient Hazard Categories Code Schedule WHMIS Compliant
Methanol (67-56-1) Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: Yes 2PE S6
Pressure: No Reactivity: No
(Pure/Liquid)
Zincon monosodium salt, Acute: Yes Chronic: No Fire: No None None allocated
monohydrate (62625-22-3) Pressure: No Reactivity: No allocated
Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: Yes 2PE S6 Yes
For product #6314 liquid,
Pressure: No Reactivity: No
taken as a whole
16. Other Information
Do not use near heat or flame.
Prepared By: IP
Revised: 4/12/2005
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