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APG Material Safety Data Sheet
Analytical Products Group, Inc. Date prepared on: 11/17/97
2730 Washington Blvd., Belpre, OH 45714 Last revised on: 6/3/03
740-423-4200 800-272-4442 Fax 740-423-5588
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Section I: Product Identification
CATALOG NUMBER: 183191,183192, 183007, 183190, PRODUCT NAME: pH Buffer 10
17-209-8310
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Chemical Name CAS Reg. No. OSHA PEL (TWA) % Composition*
3
Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2 2 mg/m <1%
Non-Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Chemical Name CAS Reg. No. OSHA PEL (TWA) % Composition*
Boric Acid 10043-35-3 <1%
Potassium Chloride 7447-40-7 <1%
Water 7732-18-5 99%
* components are calculated on a weight/weight basis.
Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics of Hazardous Ingredients
BOILING POINT: >1390掳 C SPECIFIC GRAVITY: (water=1) 2.12
VAPOR PRESSURE: 1 mm @ 739掳 C SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Soluble APPEARANCE/ODOR: White deliquescent pieces or
lumps.
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
FLASH POINT (Method used): Not available AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not available FLAMMABLE LIMITS LEL NA UEL NA
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Non-flammable, use extinguisher media appropriate for surrounding the fire.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: NA
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: NA
Section V - Reactivity Data
Unstable Stable Conditions to Avoid: None known
STABILITY:
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to avoid):
Water reactive materials
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None known
HAZARDOUS May Occur Will Not Occur Conditions to Avoid: NA
POLYMERIZATION:
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Section VI - Health Hazard Data
ROUTES OF Inhalation? Skin? Ingestion?
HEALTH HAZARDS (Acute and Chronic): ACUTE: None known CHRONIC: None known
COMPONENTS LISTED AS CARCINOGENS OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGENS: None listed
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: None Known
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None known
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Seek medical assistance for treatment, observation and support if necessary. EYE CONTACT: Flush with
water SKIN CONTACT: Flush with water. INHALATION: N/A INGESTION: Drink excess water to flush system and/or induce vomiting (salts may modify electrolyte
balance of some individuals).
Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Flush with water to sewer.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: May be flushed to sewer.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Treat as non-hazardous sample.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS* Analytical standards should never be heated or evaporated to dryness.
Section VIII - Control Measures
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (Please specify): None required
VENTILATION: Local exhaust
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: None required EYE PROTECTION: safety glasses
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: NA
EMERGENCY WASH FACILITIES: Maintain eye wash and quick drench showers in work area.
The information stated in this Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is believed to be correct on the date of publication and must not
be considered all conclusive. The information has been obtained only by a search of available literature and is only a guide for
handling the chemicals. Persons not specifically and properly trained should not handle this chemical or its container. This
MSDS is provided without any warranty expressed or implied, including merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
This product is furnished for laboratory use ONLY! Our standards may not be used as drugs, cosmetics, agricultural or pesticidal
products, food additives or as house hold chemicals.
* Various Government agencies (i.e., Department of Transportation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration,
Environmental Protection Agency, and others) may have specific regulations concerning the transportation, handling, storage or
use of this product which may not be contained herein. The customer or user of this product should be familiar with these
regulations.
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