World Headquarters
Hach Company
P.O.Box 389 MSDS No: M00008
Loveland, CO USA 80539
(970) 669-3050
Material Safety Data Sheet
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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Phenolphthalein Indicator Powder
Catalog Number: 94299
Hach Company Emergency Telephone Numbers:
P.O.Box 389 (Medical and Transportation)
Loveland, CO USA 80539 (303) 623-5716 24 Hour Service
(970) 669-3050 (515)232-2533 8am - 4pm CST
MSDS Number: M00008
Chemical Name: Not applicable
CAS No.: Not applicable
Chemical Formula: Not applicable
Chemical Family: Not applicable
Hazard: May cause eye irritation.
Date of MSDS Preparation:
Day: 3
Month: 05
Year: 2002
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2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Phenolphthalein
CAS No.: 77098
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TSCA CAS Number: 77-09-8
Percent Range: <2
Percent Range Units: weight / weight
LD50: None reported
LC50: None reported
TLV: Not established
PEL: Not established
Hazard: May cause allergic reaction. May cause irritation. Suspected carcinogen.
Other component
CAS No.: Not applicable
TSCA CAS Number: Not applicable
Percent Range: < 1.0
Percent Range Units: weight / weight
LD50: Not applicable
LC50: Not applicable
TLV: Not established
PEL: Not established
Hazard: Any ingredient(s) of this product listed as "Other component(s)" is not considered a health hazard to the user of
this product.
Sodium Chloride
CAS No.: 7647145
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TSCA CAS Number: 7647-14-5
Percent Range: >95.0
Percent Range Units: weight / weight
LD50: Oral rat LD50 = 3000 mg/kg
LC50: None reported
TLV: Not established
PEL: Not established
Hazard: Causes moderate eye irritation.
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:
Appearance: White or light pink powder
Odor: None
MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION
HMIS:
Health: 1
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
Protective Equipment: X - See protective equipment, Section 8.
NFPA:
Health: 1
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
Symbol: Not applicable
Potential Health Effects:
Eye Contact: Causes moderate irritation
Skin Contact: Causes mild irritation
Skin Absorption: No effects anticipated
Target Organs: Not applicable
Ingestion: May cause: dehydration vomiting blood pressure changes muscular twitching rigidity
Target Organs: None reported
Inhalation: No effects anticipated
Target Organs: Not applicable
Medical Conditions Aggravated: Pre-existing: Eye conditions
Chronic Effects: None reported
Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information:
This product does NOT contain any OSHA listed carcinogens.
This product does NOT contain any IARC listed chemicals.
This product does NOT contain any NTP listed chemicals.
Additional Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information: None reported
Toxicologically Synergistic Products: None reported
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4. FIRST AID
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water. Call physician if irritation develops.
Skin Contact (First Aid): Wash skin with plenty of water.
Ingestion (First Aid): Give large quantities of water. Call physician immediately.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties: During a fire, this product decomposes to form toxic gases.
Flash Point: Not applicable
Method: Not applicable
Flammability Limits:
Lower Explosion Limits: Not applicable
Upper Explosion Limits: Not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable
Hazardous Combustion Products: Toxic fumes of: chlorides sodium oxides
Fire / Explosion Hazards: May react violently with: bromine trifluoride
Static Discharge: None reported.
Mechanical Impact: None reported
Extinguishing Media: Use media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions
Fire Fighting Instruction: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand and full protective
gear.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spill Response Notice:
Only persons properly qualified to respond to an emergency involving hazardous substances may respond to a spill
according to federal regulations (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(a)(v)) and per your company's emergency response plan and
guidelines/procedures. See Section 13, Special Instructions for disposal assistance.
Containment Technique: Stop spilled material from being released to the environment.
Clean-up Technique: Scoop up spilled material into a large beaker and dissolve with water. Dilute with alarge excess of
water. Flush the spilled material to the drain with a large excess of water. Decontaminate the area of the spill with a soap
solution.
Evacuation Procedure: Evacuate as needed to perform spill clean-up. If conditions warrant, increase the size of the
evacuation.
Special Instructions (for accidental release): Not applicable
304 EHS RQ (40 CFR 355): Not applicable
D.O.T. Emergency Response Guide Number: None
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7. HANDLING / STORAGE
Handling: Avoid contact with eyes skin Wash thoroughly after handling. Maintain general industrial hygiene practices
when using this product.
Storage: Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
Flammability Class: Not applicable
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Engineering Controls: Maintain general industrial hygiene practices when using this product.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eye Protection: safety glasses with top and side shields
Skin Protection: disposable latex gloves lab coat
Inhalation Protection: adequate ventilation
Precautionary Measures: Avoid contact with: eyes skin Wash thoroughly after handling.
TLV: Not established
PEL: Not established
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9. PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: White or light pink powder
Physical State: Solid
Molecular Weight: Not applicable
Odor: None
pH: of 5% solution = 6.2
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Vapor Density (air = 1): Not applicable
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Melting Point: 258掳-262掳C (496掳-504掳F)
Specific Gravity (water = 1): 2.10
Evaporation Rate (water = 1): Not applicable
Volatile Organic Compounds Content: Not applicable
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol / water): Not determined
Solubility:
Water: Soluble
Acid: Soluble
Other: Not determined
Metal Corrosivity:
Steel: Not determined
Aluminum: Not determined
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10. STABILITY / REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable when stored under proper conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Heating to decomposition. Excess moisture
Reactivity / Incompatibility: Incompatible with: bromine trifluoride lithium
Hazardous Decomposition: Toxic fumes of: chlorides sodium oxides
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Product Toxicological Data:
LD50: None reported
LC50: None reported
Dermal Toxicity Data: None reported
Skin and Eye Irritation Data: None reported
Mutation Data: None reported
Reproductive Effects Data: In a laboratory test, single subcutaneous injection of sodium chloride into pregnant mice at
the level of 2500 mg/kg caused fetal deaths and malformations.
Ingredient Toxicological Data: Sodium Chloride: Oral rat LD50 = 3000 mg/kg
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Product Ecological Information: --
No ecological data available for this product.
Ingredient Ecological Information: --
No ecological data available for the ingredients of this product.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
EPA Waste ID Number: None
Special Instructions (Disposal): Dilute material with excess water making a weaker than 5% solution. Open cold water
tap completely, slowly pour the material to the drain. Flush system with plenty of water
.
Empty Containers: Rinse three times with an appropriate solvent. Dispose of empty container as normal trash.
NOTICE (Disposal): These disposal guidelines are based on federal regulations and may be superseded by more stringent
state or local requirements. Please consult your local environmental regulators for more information.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
D.O.T.:
D.O.T. Proper Shipping Name: Not Currently Regulated
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DOT Hazard Class: NA
DOT Subsidiary Risk: NA
DOT ID Number: NA
DOT Packing Group: NA
I.C.A.O.:
I.C.A.O. Proper Shipping Name: Not Currently Regulated
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ICAO Hazard Class: NA
ICAO Subsidiary Risk: NA
ICAO ID Number: NA
ICAO Packing Group: NA
I.M.O.:
I.M.O. Proper Shipping Name: Not Currently Regulated
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I.M.O. Hazard Class: NA
I.M.O. Subsidiary Risk: NA
I.M.O. ID Number: NA
I.M.O. Packing Group: NA
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. Federal Regulations:
O.S.H.A.: This product meets the criteria for a hazardous substance as defined in the Hazard Communication Standard.
(29 CFR 1910.1200)
E.P.A.:
S.A.R.A. Title III Section 311/312 Categorization (40 CFR 370): Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard
S.A.R.A. Title III Section 313 (40 CFR 372): This product does NOT contain any chemical subject to the reporting
requirements of Section 313 of Title III of SARA.
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302 (EHS) TPQ (40 CFR 355): Not applicable
304 CERCLA RQ (40 CFR 302.4): Not applicable
304 EHS RQ (40 CFR 355): Not applicable
Clean Water Act (40 CFR 116.4): Not applicable
RCRA: Contains no RCRA regulated substances.
C.P.S.C.: Not applicable
State Regulations:
California Prop. 65: WARNING - This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
Identification of Prop. 65 Ingredient(s): Phenolphthalein
Trade Secret Registry: Not applicable
National Inventories:
U.S. Inventory Status: All ingredients in this product are listed on the TSCA 8(b) Inventory (40 CFR 710).
TSCA CAS Number: Not applicable
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
Intended Use: Indicator for pH
References: 29 CFR 1900 - 1910 (Code of Federal Regulations - Labor). Air Contaminants, Federal Register, Vol. 54,
No. 12. Thursday, January 19, 1989. pp. 2332-2983. TLV's Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices for
1992-1993. American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 1992. Technical Judgment. Journal of Clinical
Investigations 41: 710-714 (1962). Acta Anat. 74: 121-124 (1969). Fire Protection Guide on Hazardous Materials, 10th
Ed. Quincy, MA: National Fire Protection Fire Protection Guide on Hazardous Materials, 10th Ed. Quincy, MA: National
Fire Protection Association, 1991. In-house information.
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Legend:
NA - Not Applicable w/w - weight/weight
ND - Not Determined w/v - weight/volume
NV - Not Available v/v - volume/volume
USER RESPONSIBILITY: Each user should read and understand this information and incorporate itin individual site safety
programs in accordance with applicable hazard communication standards and regulations.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS BASED ON DATA CONSIDERED TO BE ACCURATE.
HOWEVER, NO WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED REGARDING THE ACCUR OF THESE DATA
ACY
OR THE RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE THEREOF.
HACH COMPANY 漏2002
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