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MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: Sulfides Test
MSDS No.: NARK ST
I. Basic Information:
Manufacturer: Sirchie Finger Print Labs
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Address: 100 Hunter Place
City, ST Zip: Youngsville, NC 27596
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Emergency Contact: CHEMTREC
Emergency Telephone Number: 800-424-9300
Contact: Tech Support
Information Telephone Number: 919-554-2244
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Last Update: 2-21-2008 Expiration Date:
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X Liquid Gas Solid
Chemical State:
H
Pure Mixture
Chemical Type: X
II. Ingredients:
Trade Secret (N/D = Not Disclosed)
EHS IARC SARA
313 OSHA ACGIH Other
% Range NTP SUB Z PEL TLV Limits
CAS No. Chemical Name
10326279 Barium chloride dihydrate 50 0.5 mg/m3
7732185 Water (Distilled) 50 None None 212 F
III. Hazardous Identification:
Hazard Category:
X Acute X Chronic Fire Pressure Reactive
Hazardous Identification Information:
SEE BELOW
IV. First Aid Measures:
Route(s) of Entry:
EYES, SKIN, INHALATION, INGESTION
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic):
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator). Severe
over-exposure can cause death.
Signs and Symptoms:
Skin: Causes skin irritation.
Eyes: Causes eye irritation with redness and pain. May cause blurred vision.
Inhalation: respiratory tract and mucous membrane ittitation.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting, colicky diarrhea, increased salivation and severe
abdominal pain.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:
N/A
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MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: Sulfides Test
MSDS No.: NARK ST
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eye Contact: Check for and remove contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at leat 15
minutes. Cold water may be used. get medical attention.
Skin contact: In case of contact, immediately flush with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoe. Cold water may be used. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get
medical attention.
Serious skin contact: Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek immediate medical
attention.
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give articicial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention.
Serious inhallation: Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband. If breathing is difficult administer oxygen. If victil is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. WARNING: It
may be hazardous to the person performing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation when inhaled material is toxic, infectious or
corrosive. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do not induce vomitting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention immediately.
Serious ingestion: N/A
Other Health Warnings:
Potential Chronic Health Effects:
Carcinogenic Effects: N/A
Mutagenic Effects: N/A
Teratogenic Effects: N/A
Developmental Toxicity: N/A
The subsyance is toxic to kidneys, the nervous system, peripheral nervous system,cardiovascular system, upper respiratory tract,
central nervous system (CNS). The substance may be toxic to the liver. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can
produce target organ damage. Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by
accumulation in one or many human organs.
V. Fire Fighting Measures:
Flash Point: N/A Lower Explosive Limit: N/A Upper Explosive Limit: N/A
F.P. Method:
Fire Extinguishing Media: Fight fire for surrounding materials.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
None known.
Unusual Fire and Explosion:
N/A
VI. Accidental Release Measures:
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
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MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: Sulfides Test
MSDS No.: NARK ST
VII. Handling and Storage:
Precautions to be Taken:
Do not ingest. Do not breathe gas.fumes, vapor, spray. Wear suitable clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable
respiratory equipment. If ingested seek medical advice immediately and show the container or label. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes.
Other Precautions:
Keep in tightly closed container. Keep container in cool, well-ventilated area.
VIII. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection:
Ventilation Requirements:
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep airborne concentrations below their respective TLV. Ensure that
eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work station location.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Splash goggles, Lab coat. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves
In Case of Large Spill: Splash goggles, vapor respirator, boots, gloves. A self-contained breathing apparatus should be used to
avoid inhalation of this product. Suggested protective clothing may not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this
product.
IX. Physical and Chemical Properties:
Boiling Point: 212 F Melting Point: N/A
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): N/A Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.): 2.3 kPa
Specific Gravity (H20 = 1): 1.29000 Vapor Density (AIR = 1): 0.62
Solubility In Water: Soluble Appearance and Odor:
Other Information:
X. Stability and Reactivity:
Stability:
The product is stable
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid):
Slightly reactive to , reactive with oxidizing agents, acids.
Decomposition/By Products:
N/A
Hazardous Polymerization:
N/A
XI. Toxicological Information:
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Product Name: Sulfides Test
MSDS No.: NARK ST
Routes of entry: Absorbed through skin. Eye contact.
Toxicity to animals: LD50: N/A; LC50: N/A
Chronic effects on humans: May cause damage to the liver.
Hazardous in case of skin contact (Irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator).
Special Remarks: May cause adverse reproductive effects. May affect genetic material (mutagenic) (barium chloride dihydrate).
XII. Ecological Information:
Ecotoxicity: No information available.
XIII. Disposal Considerations:
Dispose of according to local, state, and federal regulations.
XIV. Transport Information:
Toxic liquid, inorganic, n.o.s. Barium chloride solution
XV. Regulatory Information:
Federal and State: TSCA 8(b) inventory
Other: OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Commication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200.
WHMIS: Class D-18: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (TOXIC)
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
XVI. Other Information:
Using this product under normal, properly instructed procedures should not be hazardous.
These chemicals, as used in our chemical field test reagents, are in diluted and minimal concentrations and should not be harmful to
users who adhere to good chemical handling hygiene.
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