MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ACT+ Jr. Cuvette (JACT+)
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+ Jr. Cuvette (JACT+)
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Total Product Volume is < 10 milligrams
Hazardous Components CAS No.
Histamine Inhibitor Buffered Saline Not applicable
Colloidal Silica 7631-86-9
10% Maltodextrin 9050-36-6
Colloidal Kaolin 1332-58-7
10 % Thimerosal 54-64-8
SECTION 3 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
PRODUCT IS AN ODORLESS POWDER CAKE. 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
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.
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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Potential Health Effects
Eye Direct contact 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 the contents of the 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 via skin contact, ingestion, and/or inhalation to the
contents of the tube/cuvette may result in mercury uptake as the
product contains a small amount (<0.002%) of Thimerosal, an
organic mercury compound. Although such exposures are unlikely
with the intended use of this product, exposure to mercury can
result in central nervous system damage, kidney damage, and
mutagenic effects.
Neither the product nor its components are listed by IARC, NTP,
or OSHA as carcinogens or potential carcinogens.
Signs And Irritation to the eyes, mucous membrane, and/or skin.
Symptoms
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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Aggravation None Expected. As with any respiratory irritant, persons with
Of Pre- impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible to the
effects of the product.
Existing
Conditions
Potential Environmental Effects
Although not expected within the intended shipping and use of the product, releases into
the environment of large quantities of the contents of the product may result in organic
mercury contamination of the resources impacted by the release (water, soil).
SECTION 4 - 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, wash the area
with plenty of soap and water for at least fifteen minutes. 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
irritation or other symptoms, seek medical attention. Inhalation of
used product should be considered a biohazard exposure incident.
Ingestion Wash out mouth with water. 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.
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 5 - 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.
SECTION 6 - 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 nitrile or neoprene
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 a floor
drain, sink, sewer, or storm drain. Place waste in an approved chemical waste container.
For releases involving larger quantities of the contents of the product containers, for
example a damaged pallet of product, use slightly moistened absorbent pads or rags to
clean-up released material. Wear heavy nitrile or neoprene gloves and goggles during
clean-up. Where foot or other body contact with product may occur, wear boots and an
apron or coverall made of nitrile or neoprene. Do not allow the material to enter a floor
drain, sink, sewer, or storm drain. Place waste in an approved chemical waste container.
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 7 - 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 contents of the
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.
Store material away from temperature extremes. Store away from strong oxidizing
agents, acids, and acid anhydrides.
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls
Engineering controls are not necessary with intended use.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/Face If product may be aerosolized, wear goggles and a face shield.
Protection
Skin Protection 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 large amounts of the contents of the product
must be handled (e.g. during a large clean-up of released material),
don nitrile or neoprene aprons or coveralls and boots. In addition,
use heavy duty gloves made of nitrile or neoprene.
Respiratory Respiratory protection is not necessary during the
Protection intended use of this product.
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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Exposure Guidelines:
INGREDIENT OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Histamine Inhibitor Buffered Saline NE NE
10 mg/m3
Colloidal Silica See Table Z-3
(amorphous)
15 mg/m3a 10 mg/m3a
10% Maltodextrin
5 mg/m3b 3 mg/m3b
15 mg/m3a 2 mg/m3a
Colloidal Kaolin
5 mg/m3b
0.1 mg/m3 0.1 mg/m3
Thimerosal
(Ceiling)
NE: Not established
a
As total particulate not otherwise specified
b
As respirable particulate not otherwise specified
SECTION 9 - 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
SECTION 10 - 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
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 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological data for the product is not currently available. Inhalation and/or ingestion
exposures to the product are unlikely with intended use.
The product contains a small amount (<0.002 percent) of Thimerosal, an organic mercury
compound. Prolonged or repeated dermal exposure to and inhalation and/or ingestion of
the product may result in mercury uptake. Exposure to mercury can result in central
nervous system damage, kidney damage, and mutagenic effects. Skin absorption of high
concentrations of mercury can be fatal.
The product also contains an extremely small quantity of histamine inhibitor. This
compound can be irritating in weak concentrations and can destroy tissue and mucous
membrane in stronger concentrations.
Thimerosal: LD50, Rat, Oral 75 mg/kg
LD50, Mouse, Oral 91 mg/kg
Histamine Inhibitor: LD50, Rat, Oral 817 mg/kg
LD50, Mouse, Oral 880 mg/kg
Neither the product nor its components are listed by IARC, NTP, or OSHA as
carcinogens or potential carcinogens.
SECTION 12 - 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 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General:
Released contents of the product should be recovered and may need to be handled as
hazardous waste depending on quantity released (the product contains a trace amount of
organic mercury). 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
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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state and local regulations may differ from federal regulations. Used material should be
considered a biohazard.
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT: Not Regulated
IATA: Not Regulated
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
Chemical Inventory Status:
Inventory: Status
United States (TSCA) All chemical ingredients are on the inventory.
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
Colloidal Silica No No Yes Yes Yes
Maltodextrin No No No No No
Thimerosal Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Colloidal Kaolin No No Yes Yes Yes
The status of the chemical ingredients relative to these international inventories is
presented below.
Canadian European Union
Ingredient: DSL EINECS
Histamine Inhibitor Yes Yes
Colloidal Silica Yes Yes
Maltodextrin Yes Yes
Thimerosal Yes Yes
Colloidal Kaolin Yes No
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 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
EC Safety Phrases: S20, 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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