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MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: Iodine Fixative Remover
MSDS No.: SPU60
I. Basic Information:
Manufacturer: Sirchie Finger Print Laboratories
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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: 2-27-2008 Expiration Date:
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X Liquid Gas Solid
Chemical State:
H
Pure Mixture
Chemical Type: X
II. Ingredients:
Trade Secret
EHS IARC SARA
313 OSHA ACGIH Other
% Range NTP SUB Z PEL TLV Limits
CAS No. Chemical Name
10102177 Sodium thiosulfate, pentahydrate 0.6-22.9 NE NE
7732185 Water 76-99.4 None None 212 F
III. Hazardous Identification:
Hazard Category:
X Acute Chronic Fire Pressure Reactive
Hazardous Identification Information:
May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation. May cause skin and eye irritation.
IV. First Aid Measures:
Route(s) of Entry:
Inhalation, ingestion, skin, eyes
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic):
Signs and Symptoms:
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:
Skin, eye, respiratory diseases
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
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MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: Iodine Fixative Remover
MSDS No.: SPU60
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen (To be
administered by qualified medical personnel only!) Get medical attention.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cups of milk or water. (Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person!) Get medical attention immediately.
Skin: Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing. Seek medical attention if
condition warrants.
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Do not allow victim to
rub or keep eyes closed. Get medical aid immediately.
Other Health Warnings:
V. Fire Fighting Measures:
Flash Point: NE Lower Explosive Limit: NE Upper Explosive Limit: NE
F.P. Method:
Fire Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, chemical foam
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
Unusual Fire and Explosion:
VI. Accidental Release Measures:
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Wear vapor respirator, safety goggles, and rubber gloves. Soak up with inert absorbent material (dry sand or earth recommended;
do not use flammable substances such as sawdust). Dispose according to local, state, and federal regulations.
VII. Handling and Storage:
Precautions to be Taken:
Keep in tightly closed container. Keep cool and dry. Avoid incompatible materials. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Avoid
inhalation and ingestion. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Other Precautions:
VIII. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection:
Ventilation Requirements:
Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Safety goggles, gloves, vapor respirator, protective clothing
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MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: Iodine Fixative Remover
MSDS No.: SPU60
IX. Physical and Chemical Properties:
Boiling Point: 212 F Melting Point: 32 F
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): >1 Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.): 14
Specific Gravity (H20 = 1): Vapor Density (AIR = 1): NE
Solubility In Water: Completely Appearance and Odor:
Other Information:
X. Stability and Reactivity:
Stability:
Stable
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid):
Acids, strong oxidants, sodium nitrite
Decomposition/By Products:
Hydrogen sulfide, sodium oxide
Hazardous Polymerization:
Has not been reported.
XI. Toxicological Information:
XII. Ecological Information:
Prevent from entering sewers or waterways. May be toxic to some aquatic life.
XIII. Disposal Considerations:
Dispose according to local, state, and federal regulations.
XIV. Transport Information:
Keep in tightly closed container. Keep cool and dry. Avoid incompatible materials. Avoid inhalation and ingestion. Avoid prolonged
or repeated contact with skin. Wash thoroughly after handling.
XV. Regulatory Information:
Water is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Sodium thiosulfate, pentahydrate is not listed on the TSCA inventory. It is a hydrate and exempt from TSCA Inventory requirements
(40 CFR 720.3 (u) (2)).
XVI. Other Information:
Using this product under normal, properly instructed procedures should not be hazardous.
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MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: Iodine Fixative Remover
MSDS No.: SPU60
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make
no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no
liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigation to determine the suitability of the information for their
particular purposes.
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