Strategic Diagnostics Inc. Part #: 9998160.1
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Trait眉 Sample Buffer
MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
Manufacturer/Distributor: Strategic Diagnostics Inc.
111 Pencader Drive
Newark, DE 19702
Phone Number: 1-(302) 456-6789
Trade Names and Synonyms: Trait眉 Sample Buffer (7000006)
NFPA Ratings Health: 1
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
OSHA HAZARD DETERMINATION
Hazardous Ingredients CAS Number Weight Percent
Potassium phosphate, dibasic 7758-11-4 < 8.0 %
Potassium phosphate, monobasic 7778-77-0 < 20.0 %
Tween 20 9005-64-5 < 0.5 %
PHYSICAL DATA
A one liter plastic bottle of an aqueous buffer solution (1000 ml).
HAZARDOUS REACTIVITY
None
FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Fire and Explosion Hazards Not a fire and explosion hazard.
Extinguishing Media Use media appropriate for surrounding material.
Special Fire Fighting Instructions Fire and explosion not expected to be a problem with the
product.
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Primary Route(s) of Exposure/Entry: Skin, Eyes, and Ingestion. Wash thoroughly after contact with
skin or eyes. Contact a physician if ingested.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure/Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure:
Buffer exposure to eyes or skin may cause mild irritation. Ingestion may nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Carcinogenicity: No components in this kit are listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA, or ACGIH as a carcinogen.
Applicable Exposure Limits: N/A
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FIRST AID
Inhalation N/A
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Skin Contact: The buffer material is not likely to be hazardous by skin contact, however, cleansing the
skin after use is advisable.
Eye Contact: In case of contact with buffer, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at
least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
Ingestion: Ingestion of small amounts of buffer should not be toxic, however, a physician should be
immediately contacted.
PROTECTION INFORMATION
General Control Measures and Precautions: Ventilation: Natural ventilation.
Personal Protective Equipment: Respiratory Protection: None necessary
Protective Gloves: Gloves are not required but may be
advisable.
Eye Protection: Normal laboratory safety glasses.
Other Protective Equipment: None
SPILL, LEAK AND DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Spill, Leak, or Release: Review FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS and SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
before proceeding with clean up.
Use appropriate PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT during clean up.
No special clean up practice is required.
Waste Disposal: Dispose of a liquid waste in accordance with any applicable federal, state, and
local requirements.
SHIPPING INFORMATION
DOT Proper Shipping Name Not DOT regulated.
IATA/IMO Proper Shipping Name Not restricted.
TITLE III HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
Acute No
Chronic No
Fire No
Reactivity No
Pressure No
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REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA HAZARD DETERMINATION: This material is not known to be hazardous as defined by OSHA鈥檚 Hazard
Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200
EPA DETERMINATIONS:
COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, & LIABILITY ACT
(CERCLA/SUPERFUND), 40 CFR 302 - This material is not known to contain hazardous substances in
sufficient quantity to make it subject to CERCLA regulations.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA), 40 CFR 710
The material is a mixture as defined by TSCA. The chemical ingredients in this material are in the Section 8(b)
Chemical Substance Inventory and/or are otherwise in compliance with TSCA. In the case of ingredients
obtained from other manufacturers, Strategic Diagnostics, Inc. relies on the assurance of responsible third
parties in providing this statement.
RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA), 40 CFR 261, SUBPARTS C AND D
The material, when discarded or disposed of, is not specifically listed as a hazardous waste in Federal
regulations; however, it could be considered hazardous if it meets criteria for being toxic, corrosive, ignitable or
reactive according to U.S. EPA definitions (40 CFR 261). This material could also become a hazardous waste if
it is mixed with or comes in contact with a listed hazardous waste. If it is a hazardous waste, regulations 40
CFR 262-266 and 268 may apply.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS, 49 CFR 171-178 - This material is not known
to contain hazardous substances in sufficient quantity to make it subject to the Regulations.
FOREIGN REGULATIONS: CANADIAN HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS ACT (WHMIS)
The material is not a WHMIS Controlled Product.
STATE REGULATIONS:
CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1986 (鈥淧ROPOSITION 65鈥?)
The material is not known to contain any ingredients (s) subject to the Act.
PENNSYLVANIA WORKER AND COMMUNITY RIGHT TO KNOW ACT
This material is not known to contain any ingredient(s) subject to the Act. Non-hazardous ingredient(s)
information is withheld as trade secret in accordance with Section 11 of the Pennsylvania Worker and
Community Right to Know Act.
The above data are based on tests, experience, and other information, which Strategic Diagnostics Inc. believes
reliable, and are supplied for informational purposes only. However, some ingredients may have been purchased or
obtained from third-party manufacturers. In these instances, Strategic Diagnostics, Inc., in good faith, relies on
information provided by those third parties. Since conditions of use are outside our control, STRATEGIC
DIAGNOSTICS INC. DISCLAIMS ANY LIABLITITY FOR DAMAGE OR INJURY, WHICH RESULTS FROM USE OF
THE ABOVE DATA. NOTHING CONTAINED HEREIN SHALL CONSTITUTE A GUARANTEE, WARRANTY
(INCLUDING WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY) OR REPRESENTATION (INCLUDING FREEDOM FROM
PATENT LIABILITY) BY STRATEGIC DIAGNOSTICS, INC. WITH RESPECT TO THE DATA, THE MATERIAL
DESCRIBED, OR ITS USE FOR ANY SPECIFIC PURPOSE, EVEN IF THAT PURPOSE IS KNOWN TO
STRATEGIC DIAGNOSTICS INC.
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Responsibility for MSDS: Strategic Diagnostics Inc.
111 Pencader Drive
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 456-6789
* End of MSDS *
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