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RICCA CHEMICAL
COMPANY
Material Safety
Data Sheet
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Catalog Numbers:
8378
Product Identity:
TCLP EXTRACTION FLUID 2
Emergency Contact(24 hr)
Manufacturer's Name:
CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY
CAGE Code: 0V553
Address: Telephone Number For Information:
PO BOX 13090 817-461 -5601
ARLINGTON, TX 76094
Date Prepared: Revision: 1
10/7/2000 Last revised: 9/24/2001
Print Date: 8/11/2003
Section 2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS Registry# Percent Concentration ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL
10 ppm 10 ppm
Acetic Acid 64-19-7 <1
25 mg/m 3 25 mg/m 3
Water, Deionized 7732-18-5 Balance Not Available Not Available
Section 3 : Hazard Identification
Non-flammable, non-toxic, mildly corrosive. May cause slight irritation. Wash areas of contact with
Emergency Overview:
water. Does not present any significant health hazards at these low concentrations.
Target Organs:eyes, skin, respiratory system, teeth.
Eye Contact:May cause irritation, redness, pain, and tearing.
Inhalation:May cause irritation.
Skin Contact:May cause slight irritation.
Ingestion:May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
None
Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity:
IARC - No.
NTP - No.
OSHA - No.
Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Acetic
Teratology (Birth Defect) Information:
Acid.
Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Acetic Acid.
Reproductive Information:
Section 4. First Aid Measures 鈥? In all cases, seek qualified evaluation.
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Eye Contact:Irrigate immediately with large quantity of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician if irritation develops.
Inhalation:Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if necessary. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Skin Contact:Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician if irritation develops.
Ingestion:Dilute with water or milk. Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician if necessary.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point:Not Available. Method Used:Not Available.
LFL: Not Available. UFL: Not Available.
Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
Extinguishing Media:
Not considered to be a fire or explosion hazard.
Fire & Explosion Hazards:
Fire Fighting Instructions: normal procedures/instructions.
Use
Use protective clothing and NIOSH-approved breathing equipment appropriate for the surrounding
Fire Fighting Equipment:
fire.
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Absorb with inert material (vermiculite, sand). Ventilate, if necessary, site of spillage well to evaporate remaining liquid
and dispel vapor. Do not flush to sewer. Always comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
As with all chemicals, wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Protect from freezing and
physical damage.
SAFETY STORAGE CODE: General
Section 8. Exposure Control/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: specific controls are needed. Normal room ventilation is adequate.
No
Normal room ventilation is adequate.
Respiratory Protection:
Chemical resistant gloves.
Skin Protection:
Eye Protection:Safety glasses or goggles.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:Clear, colorless liquid pH: 2.83 - 2.93
Odor:weak vinegar Boiling Point(C): Approximately 100
掳
Infinite Melting Point(C): Approximately 0
Solubility in Water: 掳
Approximately 1 Vapor Pressure:Not Applicable.
Specific Gravity:
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Stable under normal conditions of use and storage.
Chemical Stability:
Strong bases.
Incompatibility:
When heated to decomposition it emits irritating fumes.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Will not occur.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Section 11. Toxicological Information
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LD50, Oral, Rat (Acetic Acid): 3310 mg/kg; LD50, Dermal, Rabbit (Acetic Acid): 1.06 g/kg; LC50, Inhalation, Mouse
(Acetic Acid): 5620 ppm/1 hr.; Information obtained from RTECS ("Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances").
Section 12. Ecological Information
Acetic Acid has high biochemical oxygen demand, and a potential to cause oxygen depletion in
Ecotoxicological Information:
aqueous systems, low potential to affect aquatic organisms and a low potential to affect the growth of some plant
seedlings.
Acetic Acid has low potential to bioconcentrate. If released to water or soil, acetic acid will
Chemical Fate Information:
biodegrade readily.
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Neutralize with 5% Sodium Hydroxide or Sodium Carbonate solutions, and then pour into the drain while flushing with
water, if allowed. If not allowed, save for recovery or recycling in an approved waste disposal facility. Always dispose of in
accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
Section 14. Transport Information
Non-Hazardous
Section 15. Regulatory Information (Not meant to be all inclusive - selected regulation
represented)
OSHA Status:The above items either do not contain any specifically hazardous material or the potentially hazardous
material is present in such low concentration that the items do not present any immediate threat to health and safety.
These items do not meet the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) definition of a hazardous
material.
TSCA Status:All components of this solution are listed on the TSCA Inventory or are mixtures (hydrates) of items listed on
the TSCA Inventory.
Acetic Acid - 5,000 pounds.
CERCLA Reportable Quantity:
Sara Title III:
No.
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances:
No
Section 311/312 Hazardous Catagories:
No.
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals:
RCRA Status:No.
California: None reported.
Florida: None reported.
Pennsylvania: Acetic Acid is listed as an Environmental Hazard on the state's Hazardous Substances List.
WHMIS Information (Canada):
Not applicable.
Section 16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings: Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Special Notice Key: None
HMIS Ratings: Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Protective Equipment: B (Protective Eyewear, Gloves)
Rev 1, 10-09 -2001: Reformatted to electronic data format.
When handled properly by qualified personnel, the product described herein does not present a significant health or safety
hazard. Alteration of its characteristics by concentration, evaporation, addition of other substances, or other means may
present hazards not specifically addressed herein and which must be evaluated by the user. The information furnished
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herein is believed to be accurate and represents the best data currently available to us. No warranty, expressed or
implied, is made and RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY assumes no legal responsibility or liability whatsoever resulting from
its use.
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