GFS CHEMICALS, INC.
P.O. Box 245 Powell, OH 43065
740-881-5501(Tel.) 740-881-5989(Fax)
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
5005
ORGANIC HALOGEN REAGENT
CHEMICAL NAME & SYNONYMS DOT CLASS SARA TITLE 313
Organic Halogen Reagent; OHR; 8/3/II Yes - DGDE
sodium biphenyl solution TSCA listed - no
FORMULA REPORTABLE QUANTITY F.W. CAS#
Sodium biphenyl 35% N/A 177.20 5137-46-2
Diethylene glycol diethyl ether 65% N/A 162.23 112-36-7
PHYSICAL DATA
Specific gravity 0.9 @ 20掳C. When mixed with water, sodium biphenyl separates and decomposes.
Boiling point about 188掳C.
APPEARANCE & ODOR
Dark blue-black solution. Ether like odor.
REACTIVITY & CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Slowly loses strength in storage. Incompatible with concentrated acids, strong oxidizers,
water. Benzene may cause separation of sodium.
FIRE HAZARDS
Will emit acrid smoke and irritating fumes in a fire. Firefighters wear SCBA.
EXTINGUISHER FLASHPOINT LEL UEL
Water should not be applied to this product. 46掳C Not known
HEALTH HAZARDS
May be irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Reported to be moderately toxic, LD 50
(oral-rat) 4970 mg/kg (diethylene glycol diethyl ether). Glycol ethers similar to diethylene
glycol diethyl ether have been shown to cause reproductive effects. No evidence of
carcinogenicity.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Protect reagent from cold as solids may form. To redissolve, heat in water bath (50-60掳C) for
30 minutes. Dry and shake bottle thoroughly before use. Avoid heat during storage which will
accelerate the loss of strength. Use with adequate ventilation to prevent breathing vapors.
Wear goggles, rubber gloves and chemical resistant clothing. Maintain eyewash and safety shower
in area. There have been some incidents reported of flash fires where water was used (in place
of isopropyl alcohol) to destroy the reagent.
FIRST AID
Wash contact area well with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention. If
swallowed, drink large volume of water or milk and get medical attention. Do NOT induce vomiting
unless directed by a physician.
SPILLS & LEAKS
Contain spill, absorb with organic absorbent. Excess reagent should be destroyed with isopropyl
alcohol prior to disposal. Disposal to hazardous waste (RCRA Characteristic Waste (D001) if
disposed of as received.)
CATALOG # PREPARED BY DATE
5005 MDM February 22, 2006
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