MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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SECTION 1 - PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Company Information International Technidyne Corporation
Address 8 Olsen Avenue
Edison, New Jersey 08820
Contact Phone Number (732) 548-5700
Emergency Phone Number (800) 631-5945
Date Issued November 24, 2004
Product Name ACT-LR Jr. Cuvette (JACT-LR)
SECTION 2 鈥? COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Total Product Volume is < 10 milligrams
Hazardous Components CAS No.
Histamine Inhibitor Buffered Saline Not applicable
Celite
-Diatomaceous Earth 91053-39-3
-Cristobalite 14464-46-1
-Quartz 1808-60-7
Surfactant 9005-64-5
SECTION 3 鈥? HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
PRODUCT IS AN ODORLESS PASTE. IT IS NOT FLAMMABLE.
CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF PRODUCT IS UNLIKELY DURING INTENDED
USE. DIRECT CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, OR MUCOUS MEMBRANE MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION, POSSIBLY SEVERE. IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
As of the date of preparation of this document, the foregoing information is believed to
be accurate and is provided in good faith to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
It is intended to describe the product from a user safety viewpoint. However, no
warranty or representation with respect to such information is intended or given. ITC
reserves the right to update this document based on new information without prior notice
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WATER. USED PRODUCT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A BIOHAZARD.
FOLLOW UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS.
CUVETTE MAY LIBERATE IRRITATING AND TOXIC SMOKE DURING
COMBUSTION, ESPECIALLY AT TEMPERATURES IN EXCESS OF 260 CELSIUS.
IMMEDIATELY MOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESPONDERS SHOULD USE SCBA.
Potential Health Effects
Eye Direct contact of the contents of product with eyes may cause
irritation and possible corneal damage. Such contact is unlikely
with intended use. Eye contact with used product should be
considered a potential biohazard exposure.
Skin Skin contact with contents of product may cause irritation.
However, such contact is unlikely with intended use. Contact with
used product and non-intact skin should be considered a potential
biohazard exposure.
Ingestion Swallowing the contents of the product may cause gastrointestinal
track irritation and nausea. Ingestion of used product should be
considered a potential biohazard exposure. Ingestion is unlikely
with intended use.
Inhalation Inhalation of aerosol formed with the contents of the product may
result in respiratory tract irritation. Irritation may be severe if
exposure is prolonged. However, inhalation is unlikely with
intended use. Inhalation of used product should be considered a
potential biohazard exposure.
Chronic None expected with intended use. Repeated and prolonged
Effects exposures by breathing aerosols may cause respiratory issues
including silicosis and cancer. This product may contain
crystalline silica as a component of Celite.
Both Quartz and Cristobalite are listed by NTP as known human
carcinogens. IARC lists both Quartz and Cristobalite as human
As of the date of preparation of this document, the foregoing information is believed to
be accurate and is provided in good faith to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
It is intended to describe the product from a user safety viewpoint. However, no
warranty or representation with respect to such information is intended or given. ITC
reserves the right to update this document based on new information without prior notice
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carcinogens. The remaining components of this product are not
listed by IARC, NTP, or OSHA as carcinogens or potential
carcinogens.
Signs And Irritation to the eyes, mucous membrane, and/or skin.
Symptoms
Aggravation None Expected. As with any respiratory irritant, persons with
Of Pre- impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible to the
Existing effects of the product.
Conditions
Potential Environmental Effects
Significant releases of product into the environment are not expected with intended use.
Environmental effects of releases are not known.
SECTION 4 鈥? FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Immediately flush eye(s) with water for at least fifteen minutes
occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Should irritation of
the eye(s) persist, seek medical attention. Eye contact with used
product should be considered a biohazard exposure incident.
Skin In case of contact with the contents of the product with skin wash
the area with plenty of soap and water. Remove clothing and
shoes if in contact with contents of the product and wash clothing
and shoes before reuse. Should irritation of the skin persist, seek
medical attention. Non-intact skin contact with used product
should be considered a biohazard exposure incident.
Inhalation Remove exposed person to fresh air (away from aerosolized
product). If victim is not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
inhalation has resulted in labored breathing, respiratory tract
As of the date of preparation of this document, the foregoing information is believed to
be accurate and is provided in good faith to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
It is intended to describe the product from a user safety viewpoint. However, no
warranty or representation with respect to such information is intended or given. ITC
reserves the right to update this document based on new information without prior notice
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irritation or other symptoms, seek medical attention. Inhalation of
used product should be considered a biohazard exposure incident.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Give large amounts of water. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek medical
attention immediately. Ingestion of used product should be
considered a biohazard exposure incident.
SECTION 5 鈥? FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash point Not applicable
Autoignition Temperature Not applicable
Flammability Classification Not flammable
LEL Not applicable
UEL Not applicable
Explosion Not applicable. Product will not explode.
Fire Extinguishing Contents of cuvette will not burn. For fires with cuvette and other
Media packaging, use extinguishing media suitable for Class A and Class
B fires. Do not allow water or other extinguishing runoff to enter
sewers or waterways.
Special In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-
Information approved self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full
face piece operated in the pressure demand or other positive
pressure mode.
Hazardous Contents of cuvette will not burn. Cuvette and packaging
Decomposition materials may release carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide,
Products hydrocarbons and some styrene during thermal decomposition at
temperature in excess of 260 Celsius.
As of the date of preparation of this document, the foregoing information is believed to
be accurate and is provided in good faith to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
It is intended to describe the product from a user safety viewpoint. However, no
warranty or representation with respect to such information is intended or given. ITC
reserves the right to update this document based on new information without prior notice
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SECTION 6 鈥? ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
For Releases involving the contents of a small number of product containers, clean-up
With slightly moist absorbent pad, paper towel, or equivalent. Wear liquid impervious
gloves during clean-up. Lightweight gloves are sufficient. Goggles should be worn when
the potential for forming aerosol exists. Do not allow the material to enter the floor drain,
sink, sewer or storm drain. Place waste in an approval chemical waste container.
Fore release involving larger quantities of contents of the product, for example a
damaged pallet of product, use slightly moistened absorbent pads or rags to clean-up
released material. Wear liquid impervious gloves during clean-up. Where foot or other
body contact with product may occur, wear boots and an impervious apron or coverall.
Do not allow the material to enter the floor drain, sink, sewer or storm drain. Place waste
in an approval chemical waste container.
SECTION 7 鈥? HANDLING AND STORAGE
During use and with used product, the product should be handled as a potential
biohazard. Due to this, users should wear gloves during use. Where product may be
aerosolized, goggles should be used. Always wash hands thoroughly after use and before
consuming food or beverage, using tobacco products, applying cosmetics, or otherwise
engaging in hand to mouth activities. Used product should be handled as a potential
biohazard.
Store material away from temperature extremes. Store away from strong oxidizing ents,
acids, and acid anhydrides.
SECTION 8 鈥? EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls
Engineering controls are not necessary with intended use.
As of the date of preparation of this document, the foregoing information is believed to
be accurate and is provided in good faith to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
It is intended to describe the product from a user safety viewpoint. However, no
warranty or representation with respect to such information is intended or given. ITC
reserves the right to update this document based on new information without prior notice
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Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/Face If product may be aerosolized, wear goggles and a face shield.
Protection
Skin Protection Avoid skin contact by donning appropriate gloves when working
with this product. Where large amounts of the contents of the
product must be handled (e.g. during a large clean-up of released
material), don impervious aprons or coveralls and boots.
Respiratory Respiratory protection is not necessary during the
Protection intended use of this product.
Exposure Guidelines:
INGREDIENT OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Histamine Inhibitor Buffered Saline NE NE
3 3a
Diatomaceous Earth 80mg/m 10 mg/m
3b
%SiO2 3 mg/m
3
Cristobalite See Table Z-3 0.05 mg/m
3
Quartz See Table Z-3 0.05 mg/m
Surfactant NE NE
NE: Not established
a
Inhalable Fraction
b
Respirable Fraction
SECTION 9 鈥? PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Description: Paste Boiling Point: Not Determined
Appearance: Paste in Plastic Cuvette Melting Point: Not Determined
Odor: None Discernable Density: Not Determined
Solubility: Soluble in water Vapor Density: Not Determined
pH: Not Determined Vapor Pressure: Not Determined
As of the date of preparation of this document, the foregoing information is believed to
be accurate and is provided in good faith to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
It is intended to describe the product from a user safety viewpoint. However, no
warranty or representation with respect to such information is intended or given. ITC
reserves the right to update this document based on new information without prior notice
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SECTION 10 鈥? STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to avoid Avoid temperature extremes, and contact with acids, acid
anhydrides, and oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Polymerization
Incompatibilities: Do not use or store near acids, acid anhydrides, and oxidizing
agents
SECTION 11 鈥? TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological data for the product is not currently available. Inhalation and/or ingestion
exposures to the product are unlikely with intended use.
This product contains Celite, a material which may contain crystalline silica. Crystalline
silica has been found to cause respiratory disease including silicosis and cancer with
prolonged and/or repeated exposures to elevated airborne concentrations.
The product also contains a surfactant and an extremely small quantity of histamine
inhibitor. These compounds can be irritating in weak concentrations and can destroy
tissue and mucous membrane in stronger concentrations.
Histamine Inhibitor: LD50, Rat, Oral 817 mg/kg
LD50, Mouse, Oral 880 mg/kg
Quartz: Not Established
Cristobalite: Not Established
Surfactant: LD50, Rat, 35,000mg/kg
As of the date of preparation of this document, the foregoing information is believed to
be accurate and is provided in good faith to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
It is intended to describe the product from a user safety viewpoint. However, no
warranty or representation with respect to such information is intended or given. ITC
reserves the right to update this document based on new information without prior notice
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Both Quartz and Cristobalite are listed by NTP as known human carcinogens. IARC lists
both Quartz and Cristobalite as human carcinogens. The remaining components of this
product are not listed by IARC, NTP, or OSHA as carcinogens or potential carcinogens.
SECTION 12 鈥? ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecological testing has not been reported for this product. The contents of the cuvette will
generally mix with water and remain on solid surfaces following release.
Used material should be considered a biohazard.
SECTION 13 鈥? DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General:
Released contents of the product should be recovered and disposed. Typical releases will
most likely be quite small (10 microliters or less). Used product should be considered a
biohazard. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with applicable
federal, state and local regulations. Individual state and local regulations may differ from
federal regulations. Used material should be considered a biohazard.
SECTION 14 鈥? TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT: Not Regulated
IATA: Not Regulated
SECTION 15 鈥? REGULATORY INFORMATION
Chemical Inventory Status:
Inventory: Status
United States (TSCA) All chemical ingredients are on the inventory.
As of the date of preparation of this document, the foregoing information is believed to
be accurate and is provided in good faith to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
It is intended to describe the product from a user safety viewpoint. However, no
warranty or representation with respect to such information is intended or given. ITC
reserves the right to update this document based on new information without prior notice
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Individual states have their own Right-to Know Programs and chemical inventories. The
following list presents the ingredients and indicates their presence or absence selected
state hazardous chemical inventories. A 鈥測es鈥? indicates the material is listed on an
inventory.
Ingredient: NJ CA (Prop. 65) FL MA PA
Histamine Inhibitor No No No No No
Diatomaceous Earth No No Yes No No
Quartz No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cristobalite No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Surfactant No No Yes No No
The status of the chemical ingredients relative to these international inventories is
presented below.
Canadian European Union
Ingredient: DSL EINECS
Histamine Inhibitor Yes Yes
Diatomaceous Earth Yes Yes
Quartz Yes Yes
Cristobalite Yes Yes
Surfactant Yes No
SECTION 16 鈥? OTHER INFORMATION
EC Safety Phrases: S22, S24, S25, S26
EC Risk Phrases: R36, R37, R38
As of the date of preparation of this document, the foregoing information is believed to
be accurate and is provided in good faith to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
It is intended to describe the product from a user safety viewpoint. However, no
warranty or representation with respect to such information is intended or given. ITC
reserves the right to update this document based on new information without prior notice
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