MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date Printed: 02/23/2006
Date Updated: 01/26/2006
Version 1.8
Section 1 - Product and Company Information
Product Name 3x BUFFER, 99%
Product Number G7126
Company World Precision Instruments, Inc.
Street Address 175 Sarasota Center Blvd.
City, State, Zip, Country Sarasota FL 34240 US
Technical Phone: 941-371-1003
Emergency Phone: 941-371-1003
Fax: 941-377-5428
Section 2 - Composition/Information on Ingredient
Substance Name CAS # SARA 313
3x BUFFER 56-40-6 No
Formula C2H5NO2
Synonyms Aciport * Aminoacetic acid * 2-Aminoacetic acid *
Aminoethanoic acid * Glicoamin * Glycocoll *
Glycolixir * Glycosthene * Hampshire glycine *
Padil
RTECS Number: MB7600000
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Caution: Avoid contact and inhalation.
HMIS RATING
HEALTH: 1
FLAMMABILITY: 0
REACTIVITY: 0
NFPA RATING
HEALTH: 1
FLAMMABILITY: 0
REACTIVITY: 0
For additional information on toxicity, please refer to Section 11.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
ORAL EXPOSURE
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is
conscious. Call a physician.
INHALATION EXPOSURE
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult,
call a physician.
DERMAL EXPOSURE
In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious
amounts of water.
EYE EXPOSURE
In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of
water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by
separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
EXPLOSION DATA
Dust Potential: This material, like most materials in powder
form, is capable of creating a dust explosion.
FLASH POINT
N/A
AUTOIGNITION TEMP
N/A
FLAMMABILITY
N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Suitable: Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or
appropriate foam.
FIREFIGHTING
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus
and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Specific Hazard(s): Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S)
Exercise appropriate precautions to minimize direct contact with
skin or eyes and prevent inhalation of dust.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP
Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid
raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material
pickup is complete.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
HANDLING
User Exposure: Avoid inhalation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin,
and clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure.
STORAGE
Suitable: Keep tightly closed.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls / PPE
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Safety shower and eye bath. Mechanical exhaust required.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory: Use respirators and components tested and approved
under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN
(EU). Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection
from nuisance levels of dusts are desired, use type N95 (US) or
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type P1 (EN 143) dust masks.
Hand: Protective gloves.
Eye: Chemical safety goggles.
GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Section 9 - Physical/Chemical Properties
Appearance Physical State: Solid
Color: White
Form: Fine crystals
Property Value At Temperature or Pressure
Molecular Weight 75.07 AMU
pH N/A
BP/BP Range N/A
MP/MP Range 240 掳C
Freezing Point N/A
Vapor Pressure N/A
Vapor Density N/A
Saturated Vapor Conc. N/A
SG/Density N/A
Bulk Density 1,000 kg/l
Odor Threshold N/A
Volatile% N/A
VOC Content N/A
Water Content N/A
Solvent Content N/A
Evaporation Rate N/A
Viscosity N/A
Surface Tension N/A
Partition Coefficient N/A
Decomposition Temp. 250 掳C
Flash Point N/A
Explosion Limits N/A
Flammability N/A
Autoignition Temp N/A
Refractive Index N/A
Optical Rotation N/A
Miscellaneous Data N/A
Solubility Solvent: 1 M in HCl 1 M, 20掳C complete,
colorless
N/A = not available
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
STABILITY
Stable: Stable.
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide,
Nitrogen oxides, Ammonia.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation.
Skin Absorption: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation.
Inhalation: Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and
upper respiratory tract. May be harmful if inhaled.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and
toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
TOXICITY DATA
Oral
Rat
7930 mg/kg
LD50
Subcutaneous
Rat
5200 MG/KG
LD50
Intravenous
Rat
2600 MG/KG
LD50
Oral
Mouse
4920 mg/kg
LD50
Intraperitoneal
Mouse
4450 MG/KG
LD50
Subcutaneous
Mouse
5060 MG/KG
LD50
Intravenous
Mouse
2370 MG/KG
LD50
CHRONIC EXPOSURE - MUTAGEN
Species: Human
Dose: 100 MG/L
Cell Type: lymphocyte
Mutation test: Sister chromatid exchange
Section 12 - Ecological Information
No data available.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
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APPROPRIATE METHOD OF DISPOSAL OF SUBSTANCE OR PREPARATION
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose
of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible
solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an
afterburner and scrubber. Observe all federal, state, and local
environmental regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
DOT
Proper Shipping Name: None
Non-Hazardous for Transport: This substance is
considered to be non-hazardous for transport.
IATA
Non-Hazardous for Air Transport: Non-hazardous for air
transport.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
EU ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION
S: 22-24/25
Safety Statements: Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with skin
and eyes.
US CLASSIFICATION AND LABEL TEXT
US Statements: Caution: Avoid contact and inhalation.
UNITED STATES REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA LISTED: No
TSCA INVENTORY ITEM: Yes
CANADA REGULATORY INFORMATION
WHMIS Classification: This product has been classified in
accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR, and the MSDS
contains all the information required by the CPR.
DSL: Yes
NDSL: No
Section 16 - Other Information
DISCLAIMER
For R&D use only. Not for drug, household or other uses.
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