Section I : Product Identification
Product Name : pH 4 BUFFER SOLUTION
Model Number : PH04-04, PH04-16, PH04-GAL
Chemical Family : Inorganic Salt
Section II : Hazardous Components
Chemical Components % CAS No. Nature of Hazard
Potassium Hydrogen <1.0% 877-24-7 N/A
Phthalate
Benzethonium <0.01% 121-54-0 N/A
Water 99+% 7732-18-5 N/A
Section III : Physical Data
State : Liquid
Appearance : Pink-Orange Oderless Liquid
Boiling Point (at 760 mm Hg) : 100 C
Melting Point : NA
Specific Gravity : 1.005
Solubility in Water : Miscible
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) : NA
Vapor Density (air = 1) : NA
Evaporation Rate : NA
Storage Precautions : None
Section IV : Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point : NA
NFPA Codes : Health 0, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0
Toxic Gases Produced : None
Extinguishing Media : Water, Carbon Dioxide, or dry chemical
Section V : Health Hazard Data
Threshold Limit Value (TLV/TWA) : NA
Toxicity : LD50 (Oral-Rat) : NA
Potassium Hydrogen Phthalate = NA
Benzethonium Chloride = 420 mg/kg
Effects of Exposure : May irritate eyes, skin, and respiratory tract
Precautionary Steps : Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing
Emergency and First Aid Procedures : If skin contact, wash exposed area with soap and water.
Get medical help if irritation persists. If eye contact, flush the eye thoroughly with running water.
Get medical help if irritation persists.
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Section VI : Reactivity Data
Stability : Stable
Hazardous Polymerization : NA
Conditions to Avoid : None
Incompatibles : None
Decomposition Products : -COX, K20 small quantities of each
Section VII : Spill and Disposal Procedures
In case of Spill or Discharge : Take up on absorbing paper / cloth and put in a container. Flush
spill area with water.
Disposal Procedure : Dispose in accordance with all applicable federal, state, local
environmental regulations.
Section VIII : Transportation Data
Proper Shipping Name : NA
Hazard Class : NA
UN Number : NA
**NA = Not applicable or not defined.
**NOTE:
The information in this document is based on data considered accurate. However, Pulse
Instruments is not responsible for the implied accuracy of the data or the results obtained from
its use. The information contained herein is furnished without warranty of any kind. The
provided information should be considered only as a supplement.
Modification Date: April 20, 2006
Version: 1.1
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