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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I. CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION VIII. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
OSHA PEL: 2 mg/m3 TWA Sodium Hydroxide
TRADE NAMES: ZINC Vacu-vials庐 and INDICATOR SOLUTION
ACGIH TLV: 2 mg/m3 C Sodium Hydroxide, 100 mg/m3 C Ethylene Glycol
KIT CATALOG NOS.: K-9903 and K-9923 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Safety glasses
IX. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
COMPONENT CATALOG NO.: A-9900
DESCRIPTION: Reagent ampoules and accessory solution for the determi- In the Vacu-vials庐:
nation of zinc in water. The K-9903 Vacu-vials庐 contain approximately 2 mL STATE: Liquid APPEARANCE: Colorless ODOR: None
of liquid reagent sealed under vacuum. The K-9923 Vacu-vials庐 contain SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete pH: 9
approximately 4.5 mL of liquid reagent sealed under vacuum. Each bottle of BOILING POINT: 110EC MELTING POINT: 3EC
indicator solution contains approximately 20 mL of accessory solution. VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.02
VAPOR DENSITY: N/A
In the Vacu-vials庐:
NFPA RATINGS: HEALTH: 1 FLAMMABILITY: 0 REACTIVITY: 0 In the Indicator Solution:
STATE: Liquid APPEARANCE: Deep Red/Purple ODOR: None
In the Indicator Solution: SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Miscible pH: 5.8
NFPA RATINGS: HEALTH: 1 FLAMMABILITY: 0 REACTIVITY: 0 BOILING POINT: 197EC MELTING POINT: -13EC
VAPOR PRESSURE: 0.05 mm Hg @ 20EC (Ethylene Gycol)
II. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.1 VAPOR DENSITY: 2.14 (Ethylene Glycol)
X. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
In the Vacu-vials庐:
COMPONENT: Sodium Hydroxide
CAS NO.: 1310-73-2 PERCENT: 1.0 INCOMPATIBILITIES: strong oxidants, strong bases
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: When heated to decomposi-
COMPONENT: Boric Acid tion, oxides of carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, and boron may be emitted.
CAS NO.: 10043-35-3 PERCENT: < 3.5 Stable under normal conditions.
XI. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
COMPONENT: Deionized Water
CAS NO.: 7732-18-5 PERCENT: > 95.5
CARCINOGENIC STATUS: Ethylene glycol: ACGIH - Group A4, not
In the Indicator Solution: classifiable as a human carcinogen
COMPONENT: Zincon, Monosodium Salt No other data available at this time.
CAS NO.: 62625-22-3 PERCENT: < 0.5
XII. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
COMPONENT: Ethylene Glycol
CAS NO.: 107-21-1 PERCENT: >99.5 Boric acid may be toxic to aquatic life. Ethylene glycol biodegrades rapidly,
may leach to ground water, and is not expected to bioconcentrate.
No other data available at this time.
III. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
XIII. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
ACUTE TOXICITY: Irritation, cough, headache, nausea, vomiting
CHRONIC TOXICITY: Irritation, dermatitis Dispose of in a manner consistent with Federal, State, and Local Regulations.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Eye, skin, and
XIV. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
respiratory disorders
IV. FIRST AID MEASURES Not regulated.
XV. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EYE AND SKIN CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes and skin with water for
15 minutes.
INGESTION: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. EUROPEAN INFORMATION:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Induce vomiting if EU Symbols: Xi - IRRITANT, Xn - HARMFUL
directed to do so by medical personnel. Seek medical attention. Risk Phrases: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. Harmful if
INHALATION: Remove individual to fresh air. If necessary, provide oxygen swallowed.
or artificial respiration and seek medical attention. Safety Phrases: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. In case of accident or if
you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where
V. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES possible).
FLASH POINT: N/A AUTOIGNITION POINT: N/A CANADIAN INFORMATION:
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS: UPPER: N/A LOWER: N/A WHMIS Classification: D2A, E
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or foam All chemical components of this product are listed on Canada鈥檚 DSL.
VI. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES U.S. INFORMATION:
OSHA: This product meets the criteria for a hazardous substance as defined
Take up with absorbent material. Place in small containers for disposal. in the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
SARA Section 313: This product contains ethylene glycol which is subject to
VII. HANDLING AND STORAGE the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III.
All chemical components of this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
Always wear eye protection when working with these ampoules.
XVI. OTHER INFORMATION
WARNING: Do not break the tip of the ampoule unless it is completely
immersed in your sample. Breaking the tip in the air may cause the glass
THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE AND REPRESENTS THE BEST
ampoule to shatter.
INFORMATION CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO US. ALL PRODUCTS ARE OFFERED IN
If this product is used as directed, the user will not come in contact with or be ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S CURRENT PRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
exposed to any of its chemical components. AND ARE INTENDED SOLELY FOR USE IN ANALYTICAL TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER
Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes. SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM
Fragile. Liquid in glass. Handle with care. THE HANDLING, USE OR MISUSE OF THESE PRODUCTS.
Exposure of this product to temperatures up to 120EF (49EC) or even below
Vacu-vials庐 is a registered trademark of CHEMetrics, Inc.
32EF (0EC) will not create a safety hazard. For optimum analytical accuracy,
the product should be stored in the dark and at room temperature.
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