` EMS CAT AL OG NO: 62589-10
EMS PR ODUCT : Cyt o-T ek Monosol
DAT E: 03/ 26/ 2003
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PR ODUCT I DENT I FI CAT I ON
T rade Name: C yto-T ek MonoSol HMI S HEALT H: 1
C hemical Family: Alcohol HMI S FLAMMABI LI T Y: 3
DOT C lassification: HMI S REAC I VI T Y:
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Proper Shipping Name: Alcohol n.o.s. Rating Scale: 0 - Minimal
Hazard C lass/Division: 3 1 - Slight
I dentification Number: UN 1987 2 - Moderate
Packing G roup: III 3 - High
Label: Flammable Liquid 4 鈥? Severe
HAZ AR DOUS I NGR EDI ENT S I NFOR MAT I ON
I NGR EDI ENT (S ) CAS # (S ) OS HA PEL
Methyl Alcohol 67-56-1 200ppm
I sopropanol 67-63-1 400ppm
Acetone 67-64-1 1000ppm
Methylene Blue 61-73-4 N.E.
Polyethylene G lycol 25322-68-3 N.E.
Formaldehyde 50-00-0 N.E.
PHYS I CAL DAT A
APPEARANC Light Blue Liquid
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ODOR: Mild Alcohol Odor
BOI LI NG POI NT : 184oF (84.4oC)
VAPOR DENSI T Y: Greater than 1
SPEC FI C G
I RAVI T Y: 0.95
SOLUBI LI T Y I N WAT ER: Complete
FI R E AND EXPL OS I ON HAZ AR DS
FLASHPOI NT : 88oF (31.1oC T .O.C
) .
FLAMMABLE LI MI T S: LEL N.E. UEL N.E.
EXT I NG SHI NG MEDI A: Alcohol Foam, C
UI arbon Dioxide or Dry Chemical
FLAMMABI LI T Y CALSSI FI C I ON: Flammable Material
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SPEC AL FI RE FI G I NG PROC
I HT EDURES: Remove flammable containers from fire area. C ool
fire exposed containers with water. For massive fires in a storage area, either use
unmanned hose holder or monitor nozzles, or withdraw from area and let fire burn.
Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from vented safety devise or any discoloration
of a storage tank due to heat.
UNUSUAL FI RE OR EXPLOSI ON HAZARD: Flammable. Vapors are heavier than air and may
travel to a source of ignition and flashback.
R EACT I VI T Y I NFOR MAT I ON
ST ABI LI T Y: Stable
CONDI T I ONS T O AVOI D: Excessive heat, I gnition sources, Fire
POLYMERI ZAT I ON HAZARD: None known
I NCOMPAT I BLE MAT ERI ALS: Oxidizers
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSI T I ON PRODUC S: C
T arbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide
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HEAL T H HAZ AR DS
I NHALAT I ON: I nhalation of concentrated fumes can cause headache, nausea and fatigue.
Remove victim to fresh air. I f not breathing, give artificial respiration. I f difficulty breathing
give oxygen. C onsult a physician.
EYES: I mmediately flush with running water for at least 15-20 minutes, separating eyelids
with fingers. I f irritation persists, consult a physician
SKI N: Flush affected area with water. Wash with soap and water, rinse with water.
Remove any contaminated clothing and clean before reuse. I f irritation persists, consult a
physician.
I NG I ON: Harmful if swallowed. I nduce vomiting. I f victim is conscious, rinse mouth
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with water. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. G immediate
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medical attention.
HANDL I NG AND US E
SPI LLS: Product is a flammable liquid. Keep all sources of ignition away. Ventilate area;
dilution with water will decrease the risk of a fire hazard. Use vermiculite or other absorbent
material to contain and collect. Dispose of as a hazardous waste. Observe all federal, state
and local laws.
WAST E DI SPOSAL: Comply with all applicable federal, state and local regulations.
ST ORAG AND HANDLI NG Keep container(s) tightly closed when not in use. G
E : round
containers when emptying. Store away from strong oxidizing agents in a cool, dry place
away from open flames or sparks and in temperatures < 120oF. Follow instructions on
product containers.
CONT R OL MEAS UR ES / PER S ONAL PR OT ECT I ON
RESPI RAT ORY PROT EC I ON: As necessary. Not normally required except when PELs are
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above the limit; then use a respirator with an organic vapor cartridge.
VENT I LAT I ON: General room ventilation.
PROT EC I VE G
T LOVES: Chemical resistant gloves.
EYE PROT EC I ON: C
T hemical splash proof goggles.
OT HER PROT EC I VE MEASURES: Avoid contact with eyes or skin, wash hands after
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handling. Avoid breathing fumes. Reseal container immediately after use. Empty containers
should be assumed to have the same hazards as when previously full unless cleaned and
purged of vapors. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose to
source of heat or sources of ignition; they may explode and cause injury or death.
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