Material Safety Data Sheet
HMIS
NFPA Personal Protective Equipment
Health Hazard
1
0 Fire Hazard
0
1 0
Reactivity
0 See Section 15.
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification Page Number: 1
Catalog
Buffer Solution, pH 7.40 BUF21, B-301
Common Name/
Number(s).
Trade Name
Mixture.
CAS#
Manufacturer Not applicable.
RTECS
SPECTRUM QUALITY PRODUCTS INC.
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET TSCA 8(b) inventory:
TSCA
Potassium phosphate
GARDENA, CA 90248
monobasic; Sodium
hydroxide; Propyl paraben;
Methyl paraben; Water
Not available.
Commercial Name(s) Not available.
CI#
Not available.
Synonym
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Not applicable.
Chemical Name CHEMTREC (24hr) 800-424-9300
Not available. CALL (310) 516-8000
Chemical Family
Not applicable.
Chemical Formula
SPECTRUM QUALITY PRODUCTS INC.
Supplier
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248
Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients
Exposure Limits
TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3) CEIL (mg/m3)
Name CAS # % by Weight
1) Potassium phosphate monobasic 7778-77-0 0.68
2) Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 2 0.156
0.025
94-13-3
3) Propyl paraben
4) Methyl paraben 99-76-3 0.1
5) Water 7732-18-5 99
Potassium phosphate monobasic
Toxicological Data
LD50: Not available.
on Ingredients
LC50: Not available.
Sodium hydroxide
LD50: Not available.
LC50: Not available.
Methyl paraben:
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 501 mg/kg [Rat]. 8001 mg/kg [Mouse].
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Section 3. Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive, irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Non-corrosive for skin. Non-sensitizer for skin. Non-permeator by skin.
Potential Chronic Health
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Effects
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
The substance is toxic to lungs, mucous membranes.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Skin Contact Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
Cold water may be used.
Serious Skin Contact Not available.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention.
Serious Inhalation Not available.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight
clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Serious Ingestion Not available.
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Non-flammable.
Flammability of the Product
Not applicable.
Auto-Ignition Temperature
Not applicable.
Flash Points
Not applicable.
Flammable Limits
Not available.
Products of Combustion
Not applicable.
Fire Hazards in Presence of
Various Substances
Explosion Hazards in Presence Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
of Various Substances
Not applicable.
Fire Fighting Media
and Instructions
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Not available.
Hazards
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Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal
container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and
regional authority requirements.
Large Spill Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system. Be careful that
the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Keep container dry. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray. Avoid contact with skin. Never add water to this
Precautions
product. Wear suitable protective clothing. If you feel unwell, seek medical attention and show the label when
possible.
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Storage
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their
respective threshold limit value.
Personal Protection Safety glasses. Lab coat. Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Boots. Gloves. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a
a Large Spill specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits Sodium hydroxide
CEIL: 2 from ACGIH (TLV) [United States] [1995]
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance Liquid. Odorless.
Odor
Not available.
Taste
Not applicable.
Molecular Weight
Not available.
Color
7 [Neutral.]
pH (1% soln/water)
The lowest known value is 100掳C (212掳F) (Water).
Boiling Point
Not available.
Melting Point
Not available.
Critical Temperature
The only known value is 1 (Water = 1) (Water).
Specific Gravity
The highest known value is 2.3 kPa (@ 20掳C) (Water).
Vapor Pressure
The highest known value is 0.62 (Air = 1) (Water).
Vapor Density
Not available.
Volatility
Not available.
Odor Threshold
Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.
Not available.
Ionicity (in Water)
See solubility in water, methanol, diethyl ether, acetone.
Dispersion Properties
Easily soluble in cold water, hot water, methanol.
Solubility
Soluble in diethyl ether, acetone.
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Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Not available.
Instability Temperature
Not available.
Conditions of Instability
Not available.
Incompatibility with various
substances
Non-corrosive in presence of glass, of steel, of stainless steel(304), of stainless steel(316).
Corrosivity
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Reactivity
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Corrosivity
Will not occur.
Polymerization
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry Not available.
Toxicity to Animals LD50: Not available.
LC50: Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans Not available.
Other Toxic Effects on Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Humans
Special Remarks on Not available.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on other Not available.
Toxic Effects on Humans
Section 12. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
BOD5 and COD
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
Products of Biodegradation
arise.
The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
Toxicity of the Products
of Biodegradation
Decomposes and burns to form smoke, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Fine dust dispersed in air in
Special Remarks on the
sufficient concentrations, and in the presence of an ignition source ia s potential dust explosion hazard. (Methyl
Products of Biodegradation
paraben)
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Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal
Section 14. Transport Information
DOT Classification Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Not applicable.
Identification
Not applicable.
Special Provisions for
Transport
DOT (Pictograms)
Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
Pennsylvania RTK: Sodium hydroxide
Federal and State
Massachusetts RTK: Sodium hydroxide
Regulations
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Potassium phosphate monobasic; Sodium hydroxide; Propyl paraben; Methyl paraben;
Water
California
Proposition 65
Warnings
Other Regulations Not available. or of its ingredients
Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
Other Classifications WHMIS (Canada)
DSCL (EEC) This product is not classified according
to the EU regulations.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 1 National Fire Protection Flammability
0
Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
0
0
1
Health Reactivity
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
b
WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)
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ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Protective Equipment Gloves.
Lab coat.
Not applicable.
Safety glasses.
Section 16. Other Information
BUF21
MSDS Code
Not available.
References
Other Special Not available.
Considerations
Validated by Sonia Owen on 8/11/2006. Verified by Sonia Owen.
Printed 9/11/2006.
CALL (310) 516-8000
Notice to Reader
All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packaged. If this product is
combined with other materials, deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned in this MSDS. It shall be the user's responsibility to develop proper
methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual conditions of use. While this MSDS is based on technical data judged to be reliable, Spectrum Quality Products,
Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.
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