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RICCA CHEMICAL
COMPANY
Material Safety
Data Sheet
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Catalog Numbers:
910
Product Identity:
BDI REAGENT
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
10/17/2000 Last revised: 9/24/2001
Print Date: 7/22/2003
Section 2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS Registry# Percent Concentration ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL
Triton庐 X-100 9002-93-1 2-4 Not Available Not Available
Water, Deionized 7732-18-5 Balance Not Available Not Available
Sodium Hexametaphosphate 10124-56-8 6-8 Not Available Not Available
Section 3 : Hazard Identification
Emergency Overview: Does not present any significant health hazards. May cause irritation. Wash areas of contact with
water.
Target Organs: eyes, skin.
Eye Contact: May cause irritation, redness, pain, and tearing.
Inhalation: May cause allergic respiratory reaction to those allergic to phosphates.
Skin Contact: May cause slight irritation to those allergic to phosphates.
Ingestion: Ingestion of large quantity may cause stomach upset.
Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity: None
IARC - No.
NTP - No.
OSHA - No.
Teratology (Birth Defect) Information: Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Triton庐 X-
100.
Reproductive Information: Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Triton庐 X-100.
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. Call a physician if necessary.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: Not Available. Method Used: Not Available.
LFL: Not Available. UFL: Not Available.
Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
Fire & Explosion Hazards: Not considered to be a fire or explosion hazard.
Fire Fighting Instructions: Use normal procedures/instructions.
Fire Fighting Equipment: Use protective clothing and breathing equipment appropriate for the surrounding fire.
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Absorb with suitable material (vermiculite, clay, etc.) and dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Check with local
agencies for the proper disposal of phosphate containing solutions.
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: No specific controls are needed. Normal room ventilation is adequate.
Respiratory Protection: Normal room ventilation is adequate.
Skin Protection: Chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Slightly hazy colorless liquid pH: Not Available.
Odor: Odorless Boiling Point(掳C): Approximately 100
Point(掳
Solubility in Water: Infinite Melting Point(掳C): Approximately 0
Point(掳
Specific Gravity: Approximately 1 Vapor Pressure: Not Applicable.
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use and storage.
Incompatibility: None identified.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Phosphorus oxides may form when heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11. Toxicological Information
LD50, Oral, Rat: (Sodium Hexametaphosphate) 6200 mg/kg, behavioral and peripheral nerve effects noted; LD50, Oral,
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Rat: (Triton庐 X-100) 1800 mg/kg; details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicological Information: No information found.
Chemical Fate Information: No information found.
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Dilute with water and flush to sewer if regulations allow for the flushing of phosphate containing solutions. 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: These items 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.
CERCLA Reportable Quantity: Sodium Hexametaphosphate - 5000 pounds.
Sara Title III:
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: No.
Section 311/312 Hazardous Catagories: No
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: No.
RCRA Status: No.
California: None reported.
Florida: None reported.
Pennsylvania: Sodium Hexametaphosphate 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
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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