MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
LaMOTTE COMPANY
PO BOX 329 - CHESTERTOWN - MARYLAND - 21620
TELEPHONE # FOR INFORMATION 410-778-3100
24 Hour Emergency Number (CHEM-TEL) 800-255-3924
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Code Nr. 5151
Nitrite-Nitrogen Test Reagent
#1
2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS # TSCA # % PEL TLV
^ Phenol 108-95-2 1.4 19 mg/cubic m 19 mg/cubic m
(skin) (skin)
Ammonium Chloride 12125-02-9 28 20 mg/cubic m 10 mg/cubic m
(fume) (fume)
^ Hydrochloric Acid 7647-01-0 <1 C 5ppm C 7.5mg/cubic m
3. NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS EXCEPT WATER (7732-18-5)
NAME CAS # %
All other ingredients are proprietary, NJTSRN #80100291-5041p
4. PHYSICAL DATA
Appearance: Clear Colorless Liquid
Solubility in Water: Soluble Odor: Glue Boiling Point: Unknown Melt. Point: N/A
Vapor Pressure: Unknown Vapor Density: Unknown pH: <1
5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flash Point (method used) N/A Flammable Limit: LEL: N/A UEL: N/A
Extinguishing Media: Not a fire hazard
HMIS Hazard:Health - 1 Flammability - 0 0
Reactivity - Scale: 4 = Extreme, 3 = High, 2 = Moderate, 1 = Slight, 0 = Least
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
N/A
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard:
N/A
6. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Conditions to avoid: Heat
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid):
Stable
Strong oxidizers, bases, silver compounds, metals
Unstable
Hazardous Decomposition Products: HCl gas, ammonia
7. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Toxicity: orl rat LD50: 317 mg/kg for phenol; 1650 mg/kg for ammonium chloride solid
Primary Route of Entry: Skin Carcinogenicity:
Inhalation None NTP
Ingestion N/ A OSHA IARC
Other Health Related Comments:
Target Organs: N/A
Signs and symptoms of exposure:
Harmful if swallowed. May irritate eyes, nose, skin.
Medical Condition Aggravated by Exposure: N/A
8. EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Eye Contact: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Contact a physician.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Rinse out mouth. Drink plenty of water. Contact a physician.
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air.
Skin Contact:
Flush skin with water while removing affected clothing. Wash skin with soap and water.
9. SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
Spill and Leak:
Cover spill with sodium bicarbonate. Small spill: Flush neutralized slurry down drain with excess water. Large spill: Collect slurry, containerize, and hold for
disposal as hazardous waste.
Disposal:
Add to solution of soda ash and slaked lime. Small spill: Add neutralized solution to running water & wash down drain. Large spill: Containerize and hold for
disposal as hazardous waste, according to federal, state and local regulations.
10. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
In Handling: Gloves Eye Protection N/A Other: Lab Coat
Ventilation Normal Mechanical Respiratory Protection
Work/Hygienic Practices: Avoid contact with skin or clothing.
11. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
N/A
2/14/97 The above information is believed to be correct but does not claim to be all inclusive and should be used only as a guide.
DATE:
^ This is a toxic chemical subject to reporting requirements of section 313 of EPCRA and 40CFR372.
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