FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC.
"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies"
MSDS #: 430.00
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Revision Date: November 25, 2002
Section 1 鈥? Chemical Product and Company Identification
Latex
Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219 Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261
CHEMTREC Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9300
Section 2 鈥? Composition, Information on Ingredients
Latex
CAS#: None Established
Section 3 鈥? Hazards Identification
FLINN AT-A-GLANCE
White, tacky, aqueous suspension. Slight ammonia odor.
Health-0
Substance not considered hazardous. However, not all health aspects of this substance have been
Flammability-0
thoroughly investigated.
Reactivity-0
Exposure-0
Storage-0
0 is low hazard, 3 is high hazard
Section 4 鈥? First Aid Measures
Call a physician, seek medical attention for further treatment, observation and support after first aid.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration immediately.
Eye: Immediately flush with fresh water for 15 minutes.
External: Wash continuously with fresh water for 15 minutes.
Internal: Give large quantities of water. Call a physician or poison control at once.
Section 5 鈥? Fire Fighting Measures
Non-flammable solid. NFPA CODE
Thermal decomposition may produce toxic fumes. None Established
Fire Fighting Instructions: Use triclass, dry chemical fire extinguisher. Firefighters should wear PPE
and SCBA with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode.
Section 6 鈥? Accidental Release Measures
Place in school trash.
Section 7 鈥? Handling and Storage
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #3. Store with hydrocarbons, esters and aldehydes.
Section 8 鈥? Exposure Controls , Personal Protection
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and chemical-resistant apron.
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FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. Latex
"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies"
MSDS #: 430.00
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Revision Date: November 25, 2002
Section 9 鈥? Physical and Chemical Properties
White, tacky, aqueous suspension. Slight ammonia odor.
Solubility: Soluble in water. Soluble in most common
organic solvents.
Section 10 鈥? Stability and Reactivity
Shelf life: Fair; will turn pink if exposed to light. Neutralization of the latex by an acid will cause it to solidify.
Section 11 鈥? Toxicological Information
ORL-RAT LD50: N.A.
Acute effects: N.A.
IHL-RAT LC50: N.A.
Chronic effects: N.A.
SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Target organs: N.A.
N.A. = Not available, not all health aspects of this substance have been fully investigated.
Section 12 鈥? Ecological Information
Data not yet available.
Section 13 鈥? Disposal Considerations
Please consult with state and local regulations.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #26b is one option.
Section 14 鈥? Transport Information
Shipping Name: Not regulated
Hazard Class: N/A
UN Number: N/A
N/A = Not applicable
Section 15 鈥? Regulatory Information
Not listed.
Section 16 鈥? Other Information
Consult your copy of the Flinn Scientific Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals.
This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn
Scientific Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating
thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. Flinn Scientific Inc. assumes no legal
responsibility for use or reliance upon this data.
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