SERAPREP

                                             TM



                                                                                                       Cat. No. SP100

Products:



                   Section I - General



                   [5965-83-3]

CAS#:

                   C7H6SO6

FORMULA:

                   Aqueous Solution of Sulfosalicylic acid, 5% wt/v

CHEMICAL NAME:

                   3-Carboxy-4-hydrobenzenesulfonic acid; 2-hydroxybenzoic acid-5-sulfonic acid;

SYNONYMS:

                   5-sulfosalicylic acid

                   Aqueous solution

CHEMICAL FAMILY:







                   Section II - Hazardous Ingredients



1:                 Not hazardous; contains 5% wt sulfosalicylic acid in water





                   Section III - Physical Data

                    o

                   0 C (approx)

MELTING POINT:

                   100° C (approx)

BOILING POINT:

                   < 17 mm Hg @ 20° C

VAPOR PRESSURE:

                   Clear, colorless solution with a characteristic odor of cough drop

APPEARANCE:

                   Aqueous solution

SOLUBILITY:







                   Section IV - Toxicity Data



                   VO6500000

RTECS #:

                   Sulfosalicylic acid

RTECS NAME:

                   Toxicity data are for crystalline sulfosalicylic acid (99+%). SERAPREP is 5% wt/v sulfosalicylic acid. Oral-rat

TOXICITY:

                   LD50: 2450 mg/kg.

                   Carcinogen status: none.

                   Only selected Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) data for crystalline sulfosalicylic acid

REVIEWS:

                   (99+%) are presented here. Refer to actual entry in RTECS for complete information.







                   Section V - Health Hazard and First Aid



                   Low concentrations may cause severe mucous membrane irritation, coughing dypsnea, headache, and

ACUTE EFFECTS:

                   weakness. Higher concentrations or more prolonged exposures may cause delayed pulmonary edema,

                   tightness in the chest, and hypotension.



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CHRONIC EFFECTS:Repeated exposures may cause dental erosion, jaw necrosis, nasal ulceration, bronchial irritation, chronic cough, and

                         gastrointestinal disturbances.

                         Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes; assure adequate flushing by separating

EYE CONTACT:

                         eyelids with fingers. Get medical assistance.

                         Immediately wash with copious amounts of water and soap. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash

SKIN CONTACT:

                         contaminated clothing before reuse. Get medical assistance.

                         Not applicable.

INHALATION:

                         Wash out mouth with water insuring rinse is not swallowed. Drink 2 glasses of water to dilute and induce

INGESTION:

                         vomiting by touching finger to back of victim’s throat. Get medical assistance.





                         Section VI - Fire and Explosion Hazards



                         Not flammable.

FLASHPOINT:

EXTINGUISHING

                         Water spray; dry chemical; carbon dioxide; alcohol or polymer foam.

MEDIA:

FIREFIGHTING

                         Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to protect contact with skin and eyes.

PROCEDURE:

UNUSUAL

                         Emits toxic fumes (see below) under fire conditions.

HAZARDS:

EXPLOSIVE

                         Non-explosive.

PROPERTIES:







                         Section VII - Reactivity



                         Stable.

GENERAL:

INCOMPATIBILITIES:Primary and secondary amines will cause non-hazardous contamination of SERAPREP.

HAZARDOUS

COMBUSTION OR

DECOMPOSTION

                         Will not occur.

PRODUCTS:







                         Section VIII - Spill or Leak Procedures



                         Wear safety goggles and gloves. Soak up spill with rags, paper towels, sponge; rinse away or discard. Wash

SPILL PROCEDURE:

                         spill-site with soap and water.

                         This product may be mixed or dissolved in a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped

WASTE DISPOSAL:

                         with an afterburner and scrubber. Observe all federal, state, and local regulations.









                         Section IX - Precautions for Handling and Storage



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                  SAFETY

                                            Chemical safety goggles, laboratory coat, rubber / latex / vinyl gloves, safety-shower with eye-wash.

                  EQUIPMENT:

                  HANDLING

                                            Avoid eye and skin contact and inhalation. Do not ingest. Wear safety glasses and gloves. Wash thoroughly

                  PROCEDURES:

                                            after handling.

                  STORAGE

                                            Keep tightly closed. Store in cool place.

                  PROCEDURES:



This information is believed to accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. IT is offered only for

your consideration, investigation, and verification. Pickering Laboratories disclaims any liability incurred from the use of

this product and shall not in any event be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from such

use. The information provided herein relates only to the specific product designated and may not be valid where such

product may be subject to federal, state, or local laws or regulations.



“SERAPREP� is a trademark of Pickering Laboratories, Inc.









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