Material Safety Data Sheet
Authorization date: 10/16/2006
Revision date:
Print Date: 12/13/2006
Version: 0
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product name: Cell Wash Solution II, Acid Wash
Product number: 04880307190
Business area: Centralized Diagnostics
Product line: Roche/Hitachi, Cobas 6000
Supplier: Emergency telephone number:
Roche Diagnostics Corporation CHEMTREC:
9115 Hague Road 1-800-424-9300 (U.S. or Canada)
Indianapolis, IN 46250 1-703-527-3887 (International)
Site Phone Number: 1-800-428-5074
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Description 1: Bottle 1
Components CAS Number Weight % OSHA PEL: OSHA STEL: ACGIH TLV: ACGIH STEL:
Formic Acid 64-18-6 0.01-<0.1 5 ppm NA 5 ppm 10 ppm
9 mg/m3
Citric acid, monohydrate 5949-29-1 5 - 10 NA NA NA NA
Nikkol BT-9 (Secondary alcohol 84133-50-6 1-5 NA NA NA NA
ethoxylate)
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
NFPA Ratings: Health= 1 Flammability= 0 Reactivity= 0 Special= I
Special Definitions: A=Allergen CA=Carcinogen CO=Corrosive F=Flammable H=Harmful I=Irritant Ox=Oxidizer PB=Potential Biohazard
R=Reproductive S=Sensitizer T=Toxic T+=Highly Toxic W=Water Reactive
Principle routes of exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, skin and/or eye contact.
Inhalation: Avoid breathing vapors or mists. May cause irritation of respiratory tract.
Ingestion: Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Skin contact: Substance may cause slight skin irritation.
Eye contact: Avoid contact with eyes. Contact with eyes may cause irritation.
Sensitization or Odor threshold: None.
Components ACGIH - Germany (DFG) - Switzerland - AIHA - Odor Threshold
Sensitizer Designation: Skin/Sensitizers: Sensitizers: Values:
Formic Acid no geometric mean air odor
threshold
Medical conditions aggravated by None known
exposure:
Additional information: None
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Consult a physician. Move to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen.
Skin contact: Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.
Ingestion: Call a physician immediately. Do not induce vomiting without medical advice.
Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Notes to physician: None determined
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media: Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray or "alcohol" foam.
Unusual hazards: None known.
Special protective equipment for In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
firefighters:
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Use personal protective equipment. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Remove all sources of ignition.
Environmental precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Prevent product from entering drains. Do not flush into
surface water or sanitary sewer system. Do not let product enter drains.
Methods for cleaning up: Never return spills in original containers for re-use. Soak up with oil absorbent material. Sweep up or
vacuum (if powder) or soak up with inert absorbent material (if liquid), then place into a suitable clean, dry,
closed container, and label for disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Protect from contamination. Wear personal protective equipment.
Storage: No special precautions required.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering measures: Ensure adequate ventilation.
Personal Protective Equipment
Respiratory protection: Respiratory protection is not required under normal use of this product. If respiratory protection is needed,
follow the OSHA regulation, 29CFR1910.134. Always use a NIOSH approved respirator when necessary.
Hand protection: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin contact. Replace torn or punctured gloves promptly.
Skin and body protection: Wear appropriate body protection to prevent skin contact.
Eye protection: Wear appropriate eye protection to prevent eye contact.
Hygiene measures: When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Keep away from food and drink. Wash hands before breaks and
at the end of workday.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
pH: 1.5
Physical state: Liquid.
Solubility in water: Soluble.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Polymerization: None under normal processing.
Hazardous decomposition products: Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapours. Carbon monoxide.
Materials to avoid: Incompatible with strong acids and bases. Oxidising agents (strong).
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Description 1: Bottle 1
Components NIOSH - NIOSH Pocket Guide -
Selected LD50s and LC50s: Target Organs:
Formic Acid =7.4 mg/L Inhalation LC50 Rat 4h respiratory system, skin, eyes
=730 mg/kg Oral LD50 Rat
Inhalation: No additional data available
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Skin: No additional data available
Oral: No additional data available
Mutagenic effects: No data is available on the product itself
Reproductive toxicity: No data is available on the product itself
Carcinogenic effects:
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Bioaccumulation: No data available
Aquatic toxicity: Not applicable
Ecotoxicity effects: No data is available on the product itself
Components Ecotoxicity - Ecotoxicity - Ecotoxicity - Ecotoxicity -
Fish Species Data Microtox Data Water Flea Data Freshwater Algae Data
Formic Acid 5000 mg/L LC50 bluegill 34 mg/L EC50 water flea 25 mg/L EC50 freshwater algae
24 h 48 h (Scenedesmus subspicatus) 96
h
Nikkol BT-9 (Secondary alcohol 3.2 mg/L LC50 fathead 3.2 mg/L EC50 water flea
ethoxylate) minnow 96 h 48 h
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste from residues / unused products: Waste disposal must be in accordance with appropriate Federal, State, and local regulations. This product,
if unaltered by use, may be disposed of by treatment at a permitted facility or as advised by your local
hazardous waste regulatory authority. Residue from fires extinguished with this material may be
hazardous.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Is product hazardous to ship? No
DOT
Proper shipping name: None
UN Number: Not applicable Hazard class: Not applicable Subsidiary risk: Not applicable Packing group: Not applicable
ICAO/IATA
Proper shipping name: None
UN Number: Not applicable Hazard class: Not applicable Subsidiary risk: Not applicable Packing group: Not applicable
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. Regulations:
U.S. CERCLA/SARA/TSCA Regulatory Information: The following chemicals are listed under the following TSCA/SARA/CERCLA lists. Refer to
TSCA regulation if you need a definition for acronyms that may be shown in the TSCA Inventory field in the table below
Components CERCLA/SARA 302 CERCLA/SARA 304 SARA 313 TSCA Inventory
RQ and TPQ RQ Emission reporting
(40 CFR 355, App.A) (40 CFR Table 302.4)
Formic Acid 2270 kg final RQ Listed Listed
5000 lb final RQ
Nikkol BT-9 (Secondary alcohol Listed
ethoxylate)
U.S. Clean Water Act (CWA)/ California The following chemicals are listed under the CWA and/or California Proposition 65:
Proposition 65:
Components Clean Water Act Clean Water Act California Proposition 65
Hazardous Substances Priority Pollutants
Formic Acid Present
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Canadian Regulations:
Canada DSL Inventory List - This product does not comply with DSL
Canada NDSL Inventory List - This product does not comply with NDSL
Components Canada - WHMIS: Classifications of Substances:
Formic Acid B3, E (including 85%, 90%); E (80%)
Citric acid, monohydrate E
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Reason for revision: Not applicable
References: None.
Additional advice: None
Prepared by: Roche Diagnostics, Health & Safety Department, MSDS Contact: 317-521-7425 or 317-521-7505
The information, data and recommendations contained herein are based upon information believed by Roche Diagnostics Corporation, after reasonable investigation and
research, to be accurate; however, Roche Diagnostics Corporation does not warrant the accuracy of this information. All materials and mixtures may present unknown
hazards and should be used with caution. When necessary or appropriate, independent opinions regarding the risk of handling or exposure should be obtained from trained
professionals. Roche Diagnostics Corporation disclaims any warranty against patent infringement and the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose. Customer's sole and exclusive remedy shall be replacement of the product or return of the product and refund of the purchase price, at Roche Diagnostics
Corporation's option. In no case shall Roche Diagnostics Corporation be liable for incidental or consequential damages, including lost profits.
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