Vector Laboratories, Inc. Vector Laboratories, Inc.
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Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010
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VECTOR
VECTOR LABORATORIES
LABORATORIES
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION: CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION (continued)
PRODUCT NAME VECTASHIELD庐 with DAPI PRODUCT NAME VECTASHIELD庐 with DAPI
CATALOG NO. H-1200 CATALOG NO. H-1200
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
MATERIAL Glycerol STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
% BY WEIGHT 99.2% STABILITY Stable
MATERIALS TO AVOID Strong oxidizers, Strong bases
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Will not occur
orl-rat LD50:12600mg/kg HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
orl-gpg LD50:7750mg/kg
scu-rat LD50:100mg/kg DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED Flush to
TRANSPORT INFORMATION: sewer if allowed or collect on absorbent and dispose in approved
RTECS #: MA8050000 land fill.
CAS #: 56-81-5 WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD Flush to sewer if allowed or mix with a
combustible solvent to be burned in a federal or state approved
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES waste disposal chemical incinerator.
APPEARANCE Colorless Liquid MELTING POINT 17.8 deg C
SOLUBILITY IN WATER Miscible BOILING POINT 290 deg C EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION:
SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1.26 EVAPORATION RATE n/a RESPIRATORY PROTECTION Approved organic vapor respirator.
VENTILATION Use only with adequate ventilation.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES: PROTECTIVE GLOVES NEEDED Yes
FLASH POINT 176 deg C FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR n/a EYE PROTECTION NEEDED Yes
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES WEar proper protective clothing HANDLING AND STORAGE:
and self contained breathing apparatus. PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE Store in a
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS Toxic fumes may be emitted cool dry place. hygroscopic.
under fire conditions.
CAUTIONS: CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS SUCH AS HYDRO-
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION: GEN/SODIUM PEROXIDE, CHLORINE, SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE, POTASSIUM
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE 10mg/m3 CHLORATE OR POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE MAY PRODUCE EXPLOSION.
ACUTE EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE Headache, nausea
OTHER INFORMATION:
FIRST AID MEASURES: The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES Wash affected area thoroughly believed to be accurate but it is the responsibility of the user
with water. Irrigate eyes for at least 15 minutes. If inhaled, to determine the applicability of these data to the formulation of
remove to fresh air. Call a physician immediately. necessary safety precautions. Vector Laboratories, Inc. shall not
be held responsible for any damage resulting from the use of the
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: above product or the information contained in this Material Safety
SKIN CONTACT May cause dermatitis Data Sheet.
EYE CONTACT May cause irritation
INHALATION May cause irritation ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
INGESTION Harmful if swallowed Data not yet available.
REGULATORY INFORMATION:
REVISION DATE 11/28/06
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