9.4.2.2 Material Safety Data Sheets - Dalhousie University
9.4.2.2.1 M A T E R I A L S A F E T Y D A T A S H E E T
SECTION 1. - - - - - - - - - CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION- - - - - - - - - -
CATALOG #: 270725
NAME: ACETONE, 99.9+%, HPLC GRADE
SECTION 2. - - - - - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS - - - - - -
CAS #: 67-64-1
MF: C3H6O
EC NO: 200-662-2
SYNONYMS
ACETON (GERMAN, DUTCH, POLISH) * ACETONE (ACGIH:OSHA) * CHEVRON
ACETONE * DIMETHYLFORMALDEHYDE * DIMETHYLKETAL * DIMETHYL KETONE *
KETONE, DIMETHYL * KETONE PROPANE * BETA-KETOPROPANE * METHYL KETONE *
PROPANONE * 2-PROPANONE * PYROACETIC ACID * PYROACETIC ETHER * RCRA
WASTE NUMBER U002 *
SECTION 3. - - - - - - - - - - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION - - - - - - - - -
LABEL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
FLAMMABLE (USA)
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE (EU)
IRRITANT
IRRITATING TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND SKIN.
RISK OF SERIOUS DAMAGE TO EYES.
TARGET ORGAN(S):
LIVER, KIDNEYS
KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION - NO SMOKING.
KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED IN A COOL PLACE.
IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
SECTION 4. - - - - - - - - - - FIRST-AID MEASURES- - - - - - - - - - -
IF SWALLOWED, WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING BECOMES DIFFICULT, CALL A PHYSICIAN.
IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER.
IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. ASSURE ADEQUATE FLUSHING BY SEPARATING THE EYELIDS WITH FINGERS. CALL A PHYSICIAN.
IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. FLUSH SKIN WITH WATER.
IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. ASSURE ADEQUATE FLUSHING OF THE EYES BY SEPARATING THE EYELIDS WITH FINGERS.
SECTION 5. - - - - - - - - - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES - - - - - - - - - -
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
WATER SPRAY.
CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRIATE FOAM.
WATER MAY BE EFFECTIVE FOR COOLING, BUT MAY NOT EFFECT EXTINGUISHMENT.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO
PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS HAZARDS
FLAMMABLE LIQUID.
EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
VAPOR MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO SOURCE OF IGNITION AND
FLASH BACK.
CONTAINER EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
SECTION 6. - - - - - - - - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES- - - - - - - - -
EVACUATE AREA.
SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION.
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY
RUBBER GLOVES.
COVER WITH AN ACTIVATED CARBON ADSORBENT, TAKE UP AND PLACE IN CLOSED
CONTAINERS. TRANSPORT OUTDOORS.
VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
SECTION 7. - - - - - - - - - - HANDLING AND STORAGE- - - - - - - - - - -
REFER TO SECTION 8.
SECTION 8. - - - - - - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION- - - - - -
MECHANICAL EXHAUST.
SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH.
REMOVE AND WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING PROMPTLY.
WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR.
DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING.
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
FACESHIELD (8-INCH MINIMUM).
KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED.
KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAME.
STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
THE MATERIAL MAY SLOWLY PENETRATE PROTECTIVE GLOVES; THEREFORE IN CASE
OF SPILLS, DISCARD GLOVES AFTER USE.
SECTION 9. - - - - - - - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES - - - - - - -
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT: 56 C
MELTING POINT: -94 C
FLASHPOINT 1 F
- 17C
EXPLOSION LIMITS IN AIR:
UPPER 13%
LOWER 2%
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 869 F 464C
VAPOR PRESSURE: 184MM 20 C 400MM 39.5 C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.791
VAPOR DENSITY: 2
SECTION 10. - - - - - - - - -STABILITY AND REACTIVITY - - - - - - - - -
STABILITY
STABLE.
INCOMPATIBILITIES
BASES
OXIDIZING AGENTS
REDUCING AGENTS
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION OR DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
WILL NOT OCCUR.
SECTION 11. - - - - - - - - - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION - - - - - - - -
ACUTE EFFECTS
CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION.
CAUSES SEVERE EYE IRRITATION.
MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT.
MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION, INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION.
CAUSES DERMATITIS.
CHRONIC EFFECTS
TARGET ORGAN(S):
LIVER, KIDNEYS
RTECS #: AL3150000
ACETONE
IRRITATION DATA
EYE-HMN 500 PPM JIHTAB 25,282,1943
SKN-RBT 395 MG OPEN MLD UCDS** 5/7/1970
SKN-RBT 500 MG/24H MLD 85JCAE -,280,1986
EYE-RBT 20 MG SEV AJOPAA 29,1363,1946
EYE-RBT 20 MG/24H MOD 85JCAE -,280,1986
TOXICITY DATA
UNR-MAN LDLO:1159 MG/KG 85DCAI 2,73,1970
ORL-RAT LD50:5800 MG/KG JTEHD6 15,609,1985
IHL-RAT LC50:50100 MG/M3/8H AIHAAP 20,364,1959
IVN-RAT LD50:5500 MG/KG NPIRI* 1,1,1974
ORL-MUS LD50:3 GM/KG PCJOAU 14,162,1980
IHL-MUS LC50:44 GM/M3/4H CUTOEX 1,47,1993
IPR-MUS LD50:1297 MG/KG SCCUR* -,1,1961
ORL-RBT LD50:5340 MG/KG FAONAU 48A,86,1970
SKN-GPG LD50:>9400 UL/KG TXAPA9 7,559,1965
TARGET ORGAN DATA
BRAIN AND COVERINGS (RECORDINGS FROM SPECIFIC AREAS OF CNS)
SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES (OTHER OLFACTION EFFECTS)
SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES (CONJUNCTIVA IRRITATION)
BEHAVIORAL (GENERAL ANESTHETIC)
BEHAVIORAL (MUSCLE WEAKNESS)
BEHAVIORAL (MUSCLE CONTRACTION OR SPASTICITY)
LUNGS, THORAX OR RESPIRATION (RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION)
LUNGS, THORAX OR RESPIRATION (OTHER CHANGES)
KIDNEY, URETER, BLADDER (RENAL FUNCTION TESTS DEPRESSED)
EFFECTS ON FERTILITY (POST-IMPLANTATION MORTALITY)
ONLY SELECTED REGISTRY OF TOXIC EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
(RTECS) DATA IS PRESENTED HERE. SEE ACTUAL ENTRY IN RTECS FOR
COMPLETE INFORMATION.
SECTION 12. - - - - - - - - - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION - - - - - - - - - -
DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE.
SECTION 13. - - - - - - - - - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS - - - - - - - - -
BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNER AND
SCRUBBER BUT EXERT EXTRA CARE IN IGNITING AS THIS MATERIAL IS HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE.
OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.
SECTION 14. - - - - - - - - - - TRANSPORT INFORMATION - - - - - - - - -
CONTACT ALDRICH CHEMICAL COMPANY FOR TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION.
SECTION 15. - - - - - - - - - REGULATORY INFORMATION - - - - - - - - - -
EUROPEAN INFORMATION
EC INDEX NO: 606-001-00-8
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
IRRITANT
R 11
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
S 9
KEEP CONTAINER IN A WELL-VENTILATED PLACE.
S 16
KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION - NO SMOKING.
S 23
DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR.
S 33
TAKE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES AGAINST STATIC DISCHARGES.
REVIEWS, STANDARDS, AND REGULATIONS
OEL=MAK
ACGIH TLV-NOT CLASSIFIABLE AS A HUMAN CARCINOGEN DTLVS* TLV/BEI,1997
ACGIH TLV-STEL 1782 MG/M3 (750 PPM) DTLVS* TLV/BEI,1997
ACGIH TLV-TWA 1188 MG/M3 (500 PPM) DTLVS* TLV/BEI,1997
EPA FIFRA 1988 PESTICIDE SUBJECT TO REGISTRATION OR RE-REGISTRATION
FEREAC 54,7740,1989
MSHA STANDARD-AIR:TWA 1000 PPM (2400 MG/M3)
DTLVS* 3,3,1971
OSHA PEL (GEN INDU):8H TWA 1000 PPM (2400 MG/M3)
CFRGBR 29,1910.1000,1994
OSHA PEL (CONSTRUC):8H TWA 1000 PPM (2400 MG/M3)
CFRGBR 29,1926.55,1994
OSHA PEL (SHIPYARD):8H TWA 1000 PPM (2400 MG/M3)
CFRGBR 29,1915.1000,1993
OSHA PEL (FED CONT):8H TWA 1000 PPM (2400 MG/M3)
CFRGBR 41,50-204.50,1994
OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 500 PPM (1185 MG/M3);STEL 1000 PPM JAN 1993
OEL-AUSTRIA: MAK 750 PPM (1780 MG/M3) JAN1999
OEL-AUSTRIA:TWA 750 PPM (1780 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 750 PPM (1780 MG/M3);STEL 1000 PPM JAN 1993
OEL-DENMARK: TWA 250 PPM (600 MG/M3, JAN1999
OEL-FINLAND:TWA 500 PPM (1200 MG/M3);STEL 625 PPM (1500 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-JAPAN: OEL 200 PPM (470 MG/M3) JAN1999
OEL-GERMANY:TWA 1000 PPM (2400 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 600 MG/M3;STEL 1200 MG/M3 JAN 1993
OEL-POLAND: MAC(TWA) 600 MG/M3, MAC(STEL) 1800 MG/M3, JAN1999
OEL-INDIA:TWA 750 PPM (1780 MG/M3);STEL 1000 PPM (2375 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-JAPAN:TWA 200 PPM (470 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 750 PPM (1780 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 1000 PPM (2400 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-RUSSIA:TWA 200 PPM;STEL 200 MG/M3 JAN 1993
OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 250 PPM (600 MG/M3);STEL 500 PPM (1200 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 750 PPM (1780 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-TURKEY:TWA 1000 PPM (2400 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 1000 PPM (2400 MG/M3);STEL 1250 PPM JAN 1993
OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA CHECK ACGIH TLV
OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM CHECK ACGIH TLV
NIOSH REL TO ACETONE-AIR:10H TWA 250 PPM
NIOSH* DHHS #92-100,1992
NOHS 1974: HZD 02820; NIS 350; TNF 99713; NOS 188; TNE 1287794
NOES 1983: HZD 02820; NIS 358; TNF 97342; NOS 215; TNE 1740164; TFE
540313
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, NEGATIVE: SHE-CLONAL ASSAY; CELL
TRANSFORM.-MOUSE EMBRYO
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, NEGATIVE: CELL TRANSFORM.-RLV F344 RAT EMBRYO
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, NEGATIVE: IN VITRO CYTOGENETICS-NONHUMAN
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, NEGATIVE: HISTIDINE REVERSION-AMES TEST; IN
VITRO SCE-NONHUMAN
EPA TSCA SECTION 8(B) CHEMICAL INVENTORY
EPA TSCA SECTION 8(D) UNPUBLISHED HEALTH/SAFETY STUDIES
ON EPA IRIS DATABASE
EPA TSCA TEST SUBMISSION (TSCATS) DATA BASE, SEPTEMBER 1999
NIOSH ANALYTICAL METHOD, 1994: KETONES I, 1300
NIOSH ANALYTICAL METHOD, 1996: VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND, 2549
NTP TOXICITY STUDIES, RPT# TOX-03, SEPTEMBER 1999
OSHA ANALYTICAL METHOD #ID-69
SECTION 16. - - - - - - - - - - OTHER INFORMATION- - - - - - - - - - - -
THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT BUT DOES NOT PURPORT TO
BE ALL INCLUSIVE AND SHALL BE USED ONLY AS A GUIDE. SIGMA, ALDRICH,
FLUKA SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM HANDLING
OR FROM CONTACT WITH THE ABOVE PRODUCT. SEE REVERSE SIDE OF INVOICE OR
PACKING SLIP FOR ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.
COPYRIGHT 1999 SIGMA-ALDRICH CO.
LICENSE GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED PAPER COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY.
9.4.2.2 2 M A T E R I A L S A F E T Y D A T A S H E E T
SECTION 1. - - - - - - - - - CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION- - - - - - - - - -
CATALOG #: C6144
NAME: CHLOROPHYLL A FROM ANACYSTIS
NIDULANS ALGAE
SECTION 2. - - - - - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS - - - - - -
CAS #: 479-61-8
MF: C55H72MGN4O5
EC NO: 207-536-6
SYNONYMS
CHLOROFOLIN * CHLOROFYL (CZECH) * CHLOROPHYLLS * C.I. 1956 *
DEODOPHYLL * E 140 * L-GRUEN NO. 1 (GERMAN) *
SECTION 3. - - - - - - - - - - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION - - - - - - - - -
LABEL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
CAUTION:
AVOID CONTACT AND INHALATION.
SECTION 4. - - - - - - - - - - FIRST-AID MEASURES- - - - - - - - - - -
IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER.
IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
IF SWALLOWED, WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS.
CALL A PHYSICIAN.
WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
SECTION 5. - - - - - - - - - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES - - - - - - - - - -
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
WATER SPRAY.
CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRIATE FOAM.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO
PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS HAZARDS
EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
SECTION 6. - - - - - - - - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES- - - - - - - - -
WEAR RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY
RUBBER GLOVES.
SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
AVOID RAISING DUST.
VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
SECTION 7. - - - - - - - - - - HANDLING AND STORAGE- - - - - - - - - - -
REFER TO SECTION 8.
SECTION 8. - - - - - - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION- - - - - -
CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
AVOID BREATHING DUST.
AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING.
WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED.
LIGHT SENSITIVE
REFRIGERATE.
SECTION 9. - - - - - - - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES - - - - - - -
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
GREEN TO BLUE POWDER OR CRYSTALS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
MELTING POINT: 150 C TO 153 C (DEC)
SECTION 10. - - - - - - - - -STABILITY AND REACTIVITY - - - - - - - - -
INCOMPATIBILITIES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
MAY DISCOLOR ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION OR DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
TOXIC FUMES OF:
CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE
NITROGEN OXIDES
SECTION 11. - - - - - - - - - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION - - - - - - - -
ACUTE EFFECTS
MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION, INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION.
MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE, THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL, AND
TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.
RTECS #: FW6420000
CHLOROPHYLL
TOXICITY DATA
IPR-RAT LD50:>100 MG/KG NIIRDN -,380,1990
IVN-GPG LD50:85 MG/KG ARZNAD 7,357,1957
ONLY SELECTED REGISTRY OF TOXIC EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
(RTECS) DATA IS PRESENTED HERE. SEE ACTUAL ENTRY IN RTECS FOR
COMPLETE INFORMATION.
SECTION 12. - - - - - - - - - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION - - - - - - - - - -
DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE.
SECTION 13. - - - - - - - - - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS - - - - - - - - -
DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL WITH A COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT AND BURN IN A
CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER.
OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.
SECTION 14. - - - - - - - - - - TRANSPORT INFORMATION - - - - - - - - -
CONTACT SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY FOR TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION.
SECTION 15. - - - - - - - - - REGULATORY INFORMATION - - - - - - - - - -
DATA NOT AVAILABLE
SECTION 16. - - - - - - - - - - OTHER INFORMATION- - - - - - - - - - - -
THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT BUT DOES NOT PURPORT TO
BE ALL INCLUSIVE AND SHALL BE USED ONLY AS A GUIDE. SIGMA, ALDRICH,
FLUKA SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM HANDLING
OR FROM CONTACT WITH THE ABOVE PRODUCT. SEE REVERSE SIDE OF INVOICE OR
PACKING SLIP FOR ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.
COPYRIGHT 1999 SIGMA-ALDRICH CO.
LICENSE GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED PAPER COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY
9.4.2.2.3 M A T E R I A L S A F E T Y D A T A S H E E T
SECTION 1. - - - - - - - - - CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION- - - - - - - - - -
CATALOG #: D8779
NAME: DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE ACS REAGENT
SECTION 2. - - - - - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS - - - - - -
CAS #: 67-68-5
MF: C2H6OS
EC NO: 200-664-3
SYNONYMS
A 10846 * DELTAN * DEMESO * DEMASORB * DEMAVET * DEMSODROX *
DERMASORB * DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE * DIMETHYL SULPHOXIDE * DIMEXIDE *
DIPIRARTRIL-TROPICO * DMS-70 * DMS-90 * DMSO * DOLICUR * DOMOSO *
DROMISOL * DURASORB * GAMASOL 90 * HYADUR * INFILTRINA * M 176 *
METHANE, SULFINYLBIS- * METHYLSULFINYLMETHANE * NSC-763 * RIMSO-50 *
SOMIPRONT * SQ 9453 * SULFINYLBIS(METHANE) * SYNTEXAN * TOPSYM *
SECTION 3. - - - - - - - - - - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION - - - - - - - - -
LABEL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
IRRITANT
IRRITATING TO EYES, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND SKIN.
COMBUSTIBLE.
READILY ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.
TARGET ORGAN(S):
EYES
SKIN
IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF
WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR.
SECTION 4. - - - - - - - - - - FIRST-AID MEASURES- - - - - - - - - - -
IF SWALLOWED, WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS.
CALL A PHYSICIAN.
IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER.
IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
SECTION 5. - - - - - - - - - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES - - - - - - - - - -
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
WATER SPRAY.
CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRIATE FOAM.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO
PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS HAZARDS
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID.
EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
METHYL SULFOXIDE (DMSO) UNDERGOES A VIOLENT EXOTHERMIC REACTION ON
MIXING WITH COPPER WOOL AND TRICHLOROACETIC ACID. ON MIXING WITH
POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE IT WILL FLASH INSTANTANEOUSLY. IT REACTS
VIOLENTLY WITH: ACID HALIDES, CYANURIC CHLORIDE, SILICON TETRACHLORIDE,
PHOSPHORUS TRICHLORIDE AND TRIOXIDE, THIONYL CHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM
PERCHLORATE, SILVER FLUORIDE, METHYL BROMIDE, IODINE PENTAFLUORIDE,
NITROGEN PERIODATE, DIBORANE, SODIUM HYDRIDE, PERCHLORIC AND PERIODIC
ACIDS. WHEN HEATED ABOVE ITS BOILING POINT METHYL SULFOXIDE DEGRADES
GIVING OFF FORMALDEHYDE, METHYL MERCAPTAN, AND SULFUR DIOXIDE.
SECTION 6. - - - - - - - - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES- - - - - - - - -
WEAR RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY
RUBBER GLOVES.
ABSORB ON SAND OR VERMICULITE AND PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS FOR
DISPOSAL.
VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
EVACUATE AREA.
SECTION 7. - - - - - - - - - - HANDLING AND STORAGE- - - - - - - - - - -
REFER TO SECTION 8.
SECTION 8. - - - - - - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION- - - - - -
MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH.
WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR.
AVOID CONTACT WITH DMSO SOLUTIONS CONTAINING TOXIC MATERIALS OR
MATERIALS WITH UNKNOWN TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES. DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE
IS READILY ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN AND MAY CARRY SUCH MATERIALS INTO
THE BODY.
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT AND OPEN FLAME.
KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
SECTION 9. - - - - - - - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES - - - - - - -
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT: 189 C
MELTING POINT: 18,4 C
FLASHPOINT 188,6 F
87 C
EXPLOSION LIMITS IN AIR:
LOWER 42 %
VAPOR PRESSURE: 0,42 MMHG
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1,1 G
VAPOR DENSITY: 2,7 G/L
SECTION 10. - - - - - - - - -STABILITY AND REACTIVITY - - - - - - - - -
STABILITY
STABLE.
INCOMPATIBILITIES
SENSITIVE TO MOISTURE
ACID CHLORIDES
PHOSPHORUS HALIDES
STRONG ACIDS
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
STRONG REDUCING AGENTS
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION OR DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE
SULFUR OXIDES
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
WILL NOT OCCUR.
SECTION 11. - - - - - - - - - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION - - - - - - - -
ACUTE EFFECTS
CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION.
READILY ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.
CAUSES EYE IRRITATION.
MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT.
MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION, INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION.
TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE, THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL, AND
TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.
AVOID CONTACT WITH DMSO SOLUTIONS CONTAINING TOXIC MATERIALS OR
MATERIALS WITH UNKNOWN TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES. DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE
IS READILY ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN AND MAY CARRY SUCH MATERIALS INTO
THE BODY.
CHRONIC EFFECTS
TARGET ORGAN(S):
EYES
SKIN
RTECS #: PV6210000
METHYL SULFOXIDE
IRRITATION DATA
SKN-RBT 10 MG/24H OPEN MLD AIHAAP 23,95,1962
SKN-RBT 500 MG/24H MLD 85JCAE -,1044,1986
EYE-RBT 100 MG TXAPA9 39,129,1977
EYE-RBT 500 MG/24H MLD 85JCAE -,1044,1986
TOXICITY DATA
ORL-RAT LD50:14500 MG/KG TXAPA9 15,74,1969
SKN-RAT LD50:40 GM/KG ANYAA9 141,96,1967
IPR-RAT LD50:8200 MG/KG FCTOD7 22,665,1984
SCU-RAT LD50:12 GM/KG ARZNAD 14,1050,1964
IVN-RAT LD50:5360 MG/KG TXAPA9 7,104,1965
UNR-RAT LD50:1300 MG/KG NTIS** AD-A159-418
ORL-MUS LD50:7920 MG/KG CHTPBA 3,10,1968
SKN-MUS LD50:50 GM/KG ANYAA9 141,96,1967
IPR-MUS LD50:2500 MG/KG RPTOAN 35,300,1972
SCU-MUS LD50:14 GM/KG ANYAA9 141,96,1967
IVN-MUS LD50:3100 MG/KG TXAPA9 15,74,1969
UNR-MUS LD50:12 GM/KG USXXAM #4767763
ORL-DOG LD50:>10 GM/KG ANYAA9 141,96,1967
IVN-DOG LD50:2500 MG/KG CNCRA6 31,7,1963
ORL-CKN LD50:12 GM/KG JPPMAB 15,688,1963
ORL-MAM LD50:21400 MG/KG GISAAA 39(4),86,1974
ORL-BWD LD50:100 MG/KG TXAPA9 21,315,1972
TARGET ORGAN DATA
BEHAVIORAL (ALTERED SLEEP TIME)
LUNGS, THORAX OR RESPIRATION (DYSPNAE)
LUNGS, THORAX OR RESPIRATION (CYANOSIS)
GASTROINTESTINAL (NAUSEA OR VOMITING)
LIVER (JAUNDICE, OTHER OR UNCLASSIFIED)
BLOOD (OTHER CHANGES)
EFFECTS ON FERTILITY (PRE-IMPLANTATION MORTALITY)
EFFECTS ON EMBRYO OR FETUS (FETOTOXICITY)
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTAL ABNORMALITIES (MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM)
ONLY SELECTED REGISTRY OF TOXIC EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
(RTECS) DATA IS PRESENTED HERE. SEE ACTUAL ENTRY IN RTECS FOR
COMPLETE INFORMATION.
SECTION 12. - - - - - - - - - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION - - - - - - - - - -
DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE.
SECTION 13. - - - - - - - - - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS - - - - - - - - -
THIS COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MAY BE BURNED IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR
EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER.
OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.
SECTION 14. - - - - - - - - - - TRANSPORT INFORMATION - - - - - - - - -
CONTACT SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY FOR TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION.
SECTION 15. - - - - - - - - - REGULATORY INFORMATION - - - - - - - - - -
EUROPEAN INFORMATION
IRRITANT
R 36/37/38
IRRITATING TO EYES, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND SKIN.
S 26
IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF
WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
S 36
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
S 23
DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR.
REVIEWS, STANDARDS, AND REGULATIONS
OEL=MAK
OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 20 MG/M3 JAN 1993
OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 50 PPM (160 MG/M3);SKIN JAN 1993
OEL-SWEDEN: TWA 50 PPM (150 MG/M3), KTV 150 PPM (500 MG/M3), SKIN,
JAN1999
NOHS 1974: HZD 80564; NIS 11; TNF 476; NOS 25; TNE 22461
NOES 1983: HZD 80564; NIS 29; TNF 3507; NOS 40; TNE 44947; TFE 16837
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, POSITIVE: ASPERGILLUS-ANEUPLOIDY; S
CEREVISIAE GENE CONVERSION
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, NEGATIVE: SHE-CLONAL ASSAY; CELL
TRANSFORM.-MOUSE EMBRYO
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, NEGATIVE: CELL TRANSFORM.-RLV F344 RAT EMBRYO
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, NEGATIVE: D MELANOGASTER-WHOLE SEX CHROM.
LOSS; HOST-MEDIATED ASSAY
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, NEGATIVE: N CRASSA-ANEUPLOIDY; E COLI POLA
WITH S9
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, NEGATIVE: HISTIDINE REVERSION-AMES TEST; IN
VITRO SCE-NONHUMAN
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, NEGATIVE: D MELANOGASTER SEX-LINKED LETHAL
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, INCONCLUSIVE: ASPERGILLUS-RECOMBINATION;
CARCINOGENICITY-MOUSE/RAT
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, INCONCLUSIVE: D MELANOGASTER-RECIPROCAL
TRANSLOCATION
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, INCONCLUSIVE: RODENT DOMINANT LETHAL; B
SUBTILIS REC ASSAY
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, INCONCLUSIVE: E COLI POLA WITHOUT S9
EPA TSCA SECTION 8(B) CHEMICAL INVENTORY
EPA TSCA SECTION 8(D) UNPUBLISHED HEALTH/SAFETY STUDIES
EPA TSCA TEST SUBMISSION (TSCATS) DATA BASE, SEPTEMBER 1999
SECTION 16. - - - - - - - - - - OTHER INFORMATION- - - - - - - - - - - -
THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT BUT DOES NOT PURPORT TO
BE ALL INCLUSIVE AND SHALL BE USED ONLY AS A GUIDE. SIGMA, ALDRICH,
FLUKA SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM HANDLING
OR FROM CONTACT WITH THE ABOVE PRODUCT. SEE REVERSE SIDE OF INVOICE OR
PACKING SLIP FOR ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.
COPYRIGHT 1999 SIGMA-ALDRICH CO.
LICENSE GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED PAPER COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY
9.4.2.2.4 M A T E R I A L S A F E T Y D A T A S H E E T
SECTION 1. - - - - - - - - - CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION- - - - - - - - - -
CATALOG #: G6403
NAME: GLUTARALDEHYDE 50% AQUEOUS SOLUTION
PHOTOGRAPHIC GRADE
SECTION 2. - - - - - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS - - - - - -
CAS #: 111-30-8
MF: C5H8O2
EC NO: 203-856-5
SYNONYMS
ALDEHYD GLUTAROWY (POLISH) * CIDEX * 1,3-DIFORMYLPROPANE * GLUTARAL *
GLUTARALDEHYD (CZECH) * GLUTARALDEHYDE (ACGIH) * GLUTARDIALDEHYDE *
GLUTARIC DIALDEHYDE * NCI-C55425 * 1,5-PENTANEDIAL * 1,5-PENTANEDIONE
* POTENTIATED ACID GLUTARALDEHYDE * SONACIDE *
SECTION 3. - - - - - - - - - - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION - - - - - - - - -
LABEL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
HIGHLY TOXIC (USA)
VERY TOXIC (EU)
VERY TOXIC BY INHALATION.
TOXIC IF SWALLOWED.
HARMFUL IN CONTACT WITH SKIN.
CAUSES BURNS.
MAY CAUSE SENSITIZATION BY SKIN CONTACT.
POSSIBLE RISK OF IRREVERSIBLE EFFECTS.
TARGET ORGAN(S):
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
HEART
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE
IMMEDIATELY (SHOW THE LABEL WHERE POSSIBLE).
IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF
WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, GLOVES AND EYE/FACE
PROTECTION.
DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR.
SECTION 4. - - - - - - - - - - FIRST-AID MEASURES- - - - - - - - - - -
IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING AND SHOES.
ASSURE ADEQUATE FLUSHING OF THE EYES BY SEPARATING THE EYELIDS
WITH FINGERS.
IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
IF SWALLOWED, WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS.
CALL A PHYSICIAN.
WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
SECTION 5. - - - - - - - - - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES - - - - - - - - - -
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
WATER SPRAY.
CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRIATE FOAM.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO
PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS HAZARDS
EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
SECTION 6. - - - - - - - - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES- - - - - - - - -
EVACUATE AREA.
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY
RUBBER GLOVES.
SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION.
COVER WITH DRY LIME OR SODA ASH, PICK UP, KEEP IN A CLOSED CONTAINER
AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
SECTION 7. - - - - - - - - - - HANDLING AND STORAGE- - - - - - - - - - -
REFER TO SECTION 8.
SECTION 8. - - - - - - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION- - - - - -
WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL-RESISTANT
GLOVES, SAFETY GOGGLES, OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH.
FACESHIELD (8-INCH MINIMUM).
DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR.
DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING.
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
SECTION 9. - - - - - - - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES - - - - - - -
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
LIQUID.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
VAPOR PRESSURE: 15MM 20 C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.106
VAPOR DENSITY: 1.05
SECTION 10. - - - - - - - - -STABILITY AND REACTIVITY - - - - - - - - -
STABILITY
STABLE.
INCOMPATIBILITIES
STRONG ACIDS
STRONG BASES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
MAY DISCOLOR ON EXPOSURE TO AIR.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION OR DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
TOXIC FUMES OF:
CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
NONHAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION MAY OCCUR. AVOID INITIATORS, ACCELERATORS,
HEAT, PRESSURE, CONTAMINATION.
SECTION 11. - - - - - - - - - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION - - - - - - - -
ACUTE EFFECTS
MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED.
TOXIC IF SWALLOWED.
HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.
MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUE OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES
AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYES AND SKIN.
INHALATION MAY RESULT IN SPASM, INFLAMMATION AND EDEMA OF THE
LARYNX AND BRONCHI, CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS AND PULMONARY EDEMA.
SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE MAY INCLUDE BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING,
WHEEZING, LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND
VOMITING.
MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION.
CHRONIC EFFECTS
LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS HAVE SHOWN MUTAGENIC EFFECTS.
TARGET ORGAN(S):
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
HEART
THE TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY
INVESTIGATED.
RTECS #: MA2450000
GLUTARALDEHYDE
IRRITATION DATA
SKN-HMN 6 MG/3D-I SEV 85DKA8 -,127,1977
SKN-RBT 13 MG OPEN MLD UCDS** 1/30/1970
SKN-RBT 2 MG/24H SEV 85JCAE -,272,1986
EYE-RBT 1 MG SEV UCDS** 1/30/1970
EYE-RBT 250 UG/24H SEV 85JCAE -,272,1986
TOXICITY DATA
ORL-RAT LD50:134 MG/KG OYYAA2 19,503,1980
IHL-RAT LC50:480 MG/M3/4H EPASR* 8EHQ-1290-1008
SKN-RAT LD50:>2500 MG/KG OYYAA2 12,11,1976
IPR-RAT LD50:17900 UG/KG IYKEDH 10,232,1979
SCU-RAT LD50:>750 MG/KG NIIRDN -,395,1995
IVN-RAT LD50:9800 UG/KG EPASR* 8EHQ-1290-1008
ORL-MUS LD50:100 MG/KG OYYAA2 19,503,1980
SKN-MUS LD50:>5840 MG/KG OYYAA2 12,11,1976
IPR-MUS LD50:13900 UG/KG IYKEDH 10,232,1979
SCU-MUS LD50:>590 MG/KG NIIRDN -,395,1995
IVN-MUS LD50:15400 UG/KG OYYAA2 19,503,1980
SKN-RBT LD50:560 UL/KG UCDS** 11/4/1971
ORL-GPG LD50:50 MG/KG GISAAA 52(3),77,1987
ORL-DCK LD50:820 MG/KG NTIS** OTS0526410-1
TARGET ORGAN DATA
BEHAVIORAL (ALTERED SLEEP TIME)
BEHAVIORAL (SOMNOLENCE)
BEHAVIORAL (EXCITEMENT)
BEHAVIORAL (FOOD INTAKE)
PATERNAL EFFECTS (TESTES, EPIDIDYMIS, SPERM DUCT)
PATERNAL EFFECTS (PROSTATE, SEMINAL VESICLE, COWPER'S, ACCESSORY GLANDS
EFFECTS ON EMBRYO OR FETUS (FETOTOXICITY)
ONLY SELECTED REGISTRY OF TOXIC EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
(RTECS) DATA IS PRESENTED HERE. SEE ACTUAL ENTRY IN RTECS FOR
COMPLETE INFORMATION.
SECTION 12. - - - - - - - - - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION - - - - - - - - - -
DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE.
SECTION 13. - - - - - - - - - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS - - - - - - - - -
DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL WITH A COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT AND BURN IN A
CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER.
OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.
SECTION 14. - - - - - - - - - - TRANSPORT INFORMATION - - - - - - - - -
CONTACT SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY FOR TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION.
SECTION 15. - - - - - - - - - REGULATORY INFORMATION - - - - - - - - - -
EUROPEAN INFORMATION
VERY TOXIC
R 23/25
TOXIC BY INHALATION AND IF SWALLOWED.
R 34
CAUSES BURNS.
R 42/43
MAY CAUSE SENSITIZATION BY INHALATION AND SKIN CONTACT.
R 50
VERY TOXIC TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS.
S 26
IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF
WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
S 36/37/39
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, GLOVES AND EYE/FACE
PROTECTION.
S 45
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE
IMMEDIATELY (SHOW THE LABEL WHERE POSSIBLE).
S 61
AVOID RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT. REFER TO SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS/
SAFETY DATA SHEETS.
REVIEWS, STANDARDS, AND REGULATIONS
OEL=MAK
ACGIH TLV-CL 0.2 MG/M3 (0.05 PPM) DTLVS* TLV/BEI,1997
EPA FIFRA 1988 PESTICIDE SUBJECT TO REGISTRATION OR RE-REGISTRATION
FEREAC 54,7740,1989
OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 0.2 PPM (0.7 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 0.2 MG/M3;STEL 0.82 MG/M3 JAN 1993
OEL-FINLAND:STEL 0.2 PPM (0.8 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-GERMANY:TWA 0.2 PPM (0.8 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 0.25 MG/M3 JAN 1993
OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 5 MG/M3 JAN 1993
OEL-SWEDEN:STEL 0.2 PPM (0.8 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 0.2 PPM (0.8 MG/M3);STEL 0.4 PPM (1.6 MG/M3) JAN
1993
OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 0.2 PPM (0.7 MG/M3);STEL 0.2 PPM JAN 1993
OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA CHECK ACGIH TLV
OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM CHECK ACGIH TLV
NIOSH REL TO GLUTARALDEHYDE-AIR:CL 0.2 PPM
NIOSH* DHHS #92-100,1992
NOHS 1974: HZD 84349; NIS 11; TNF 2069; NOS 25; TNE 12954
NOES 1983: HZD 84349; NIS 35; TNF 9475; NOS 63; TNE 367330; TFE 265564
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, NEGATIVE: CHO GENE MUTATION
EPA TSCA SECTION 8(B) CHEMICAL INVENTORY
EPA TSCA SECTION 8(D) UNPUBLISHED HEALTH/SAFETY STUDIES
EPA TSCA TEST SUBMISSION (TSCATS) DATA BASE, SEPTEMBER 1999
NIOSH CURRENT INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN #55, SEPTEMBER 1991
NIOSH ANALYTICAL METHOD, 1994: GLUTARALDEHYDE, 2532
NTP TOXICITY STUDIES, RPT# TOX-25, SEPTEMBER 1999
NTP CARCINOGENESIS STUDIES; TEST COMPLETED (CAMERA COPY IN PROGRESS),
SEPTEMBER 1999
OSHA ANALYTICAL METHOD #ID-64
SECTION 16. - - - - - - - - - - OTHER INFORMATION- - - - - - - - - - - -
THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT BUT DOES NOT PURPORT TO
BE ALL INCLUSIVE AND SHALL BE USED ONLY AS A GUIDE. SIGMA, ALDRICH,
FLUKA SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM HANDLING
OR FROM CONTACT WITH THE ABOVE PRODUCT. SEE REVERSE SIDE OF INVOICE OR
PACKING SLIP FOR ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.
COPYRIGHT 1999 SIGMA-ALDRICH CO.
LICENSE GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED PAPER COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY
9.4.2.2.5 M A T E R I A L S A F E T Y D A T A S H E E T
SECTION 1. - - - - - - - - - CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION- - - - - - - - - -
CATALOG #: H7020
NAME: HYDROCHLORIC ACID ACS REAGENT
SECTION 2. - - - - - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS - - - - - -
CAS #: 7647-01-0
MF: HCL
EC NO: 231-595-7
SYNONYMS
ACIDE CHLORHYDRIQUE (FRENCH) * ACIDO CLORIDRICO (ITALIAN) * ANHYDROUS
HYDROCHLORIC ACID * CHLOORWATERSTOF (DUTCH) * CHLOROHYDRIC ACID *
CHLOROWODOR (POLISH) * CHLORWASSERSTOFF (GERMAN) * HYDROCHLORIDE *
HYDROGEN CHLORIDE (ACGIH:OSHA) * MURIATIC ACID * SPIRITS OF SALT *
SECTION 3. - - - - - - - - - - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION - - - - - - - - -
LABEL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
CORROSIVE
CAUSES BURNS.
TOXIC BY INHALATION AND IF SWALLOWED.
REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH WATER.
IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF
WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
TAKE OFF IMMEDIATELY ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, GLOVES AND EYE/FACE
PROTECTION.
DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR.
SECTION 4. - - - - - - - - - - FIRST-AID MEASURES- - - - - - - - - - -
IF SWALLOWED, WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS.
CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING AND SHOES.
IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
ASSURE ADEQUATE FLUSHING OF THE EYES BY SEPARATING THE EYELIDS
WITH FINGERS.
SECTION 5. - - - - - - - - - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES - - - - - - - - - -
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
NONCOMBUSTIBLE.
USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO
PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS HAZARDS
EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
SECTION 6. - - - - - - - - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES- - - - - - - - -
EVACUATE AREA.
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY
RUBBER GLOVES.
COVER WITH DRY-LIME, SAND, OR SODA ASH. PLACE IN COVERED CONTAINERS
USING NON-SPARKING TOOLS AND TRANSPORT OUTDOORS.
SECTION 7. - - - - - - - - - - HANDLING AND STORAGE- - - - - - - - - - -
REFER TO SECTION 8.
SECTION 8. - - - - - - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION- - - - - -
FACESHIELD (8-INCH MINIMUM).
WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
DISCARD CONTAMINATED SHOES.
WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR IN NONVENTILATED AREAS AND/OR FOR
EXPOSURE ABOVE THE ACGIH TLV.
RUBBER GLOVES.
CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH.
AVOID BREATHING VAPOR.
DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING.
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH WATER.
MAY DEVELOP PRESSURE.
SECTION 9. - - - - - - - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES - - - - - - -
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
LIQUID.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
VAPOR PRESSURE: 409,981 MMHG
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1,19
VAPOR DENSITY: 1,3 G/L
SECTION 10. - - - - - - - - -STABILITY AND REACTIVITY - - - - - - - - -
INCOMPATIBILITIES
DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO ENTER CONTAINER BECAUSE OF VIOLENT REACTION.
AMINES
ALKALI METALS
COPPER, COPPER ALLOYS
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION OR DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS
SECTION 11. - - - - - - - - - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION - - - - - - - -
ACUTE EFFECTS
MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED, SWALLOWED, OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.
CAUSES BURNS.
MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUE OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES
AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYES AND SKIN.
INHALATION MAY RESULT IN SPASM, INFLAMMATION AND EDEMA OF THE
LARYNX AND BRONCHI, CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS AND PULMONARY EDEMA.
SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE MAY INCLUDE BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING,
WHEEZING, LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND
VOMITING.
RTECS #: MW4025000
HYDROCHLORIC ACID
IRRITATION DATA
EYE-RBT 5 MG/30S RINSE MLD TXCYAC 23,281,1982
TOXICITY DATA
ORL-MAN LDLO:2857 UG/KG MJAUAJ 158,28,1993
ORL-WMN LDLO:420 UL/KG JJTOEX 9,351,1996
IHL-HMN LCLO:1300 PPM/30M 29ZWAE -,207,1968
IHL-HMN LCLO:3000 PPM/5M TABIA2 3,231,1933
UNR-MAN LDLO:81 MG/KG 85DCAI 2,73,1970
IHL-RAT LC50:3124 PPM/1H AMRL** TR-74-78,1974
IHL-MUS LC50:1108 PPM/1H JCTODH 3,61,1976
IPR-MUS LD50:40142 UG/KG COREAF 256,1043,1963
ORL-RBT LD50:900 MG/KG BIZEA2 134,437,1923
TARGET ORGAN DATA
SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES (OTHER EYE EFFECTS)
VASCULAR (BP LOWERING NOT CHARACTERIZED IN AUTONOMIC SECTION)
LUNGS, THORAX OR RESPIRATION (RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION)
LUNGS, THORAX OR RESPIRATION (RESPIRATORY STIMULATION)
GASTROINTESTINAL (CHANGES IN STRUCTURE OR FUNCTION OF ESOPHAGUS)
SKIN AND APPENDAGES (AFTER SYSTEMIC EXPOSURE: DERMATITIS, OTHER)
ONLY SELECTED REGISTRY OF TOXIC EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
(RTECS) DATA IS PRESENTED HERE. SEE ACTUAL ENTRY IN RTECS FOR
COMPLETE INFORMATION.
SECTION 12. - - - - - - - - - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION - - - - - - - - - -
DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE.
SECTION 13. - - - - - - - - - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS - - - - - - - - -
CONTACT A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE TO DISPOSE OF
THIS MATERIAL.
OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.
SECTION 14. - - - - - - - - - - TRANSPORT INFORMATION - - - - - - - - -
CONTACT SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY FOR TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION.
SECTION 15. - - - - - - - - - REGULATORY INFORMATION - - - - - - - - - -
EUROPEAN INFORMATION
EC INDEX NO: 017-002-00-2
CORROSIVE
R 23
TOXIC BY INHALATION.
R 35
CAUSES SEVERE BURNS.
S 9
KEEP CONTAINER IN A WELL-VENTILATED PLACE.
S 26
IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF
WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
S 36/37/39
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, GLOVES AND EYE/FACE
PROTECTION.
S 45
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE
IMMEDIATELY (SHOW THE LABEL WHERE POSSIBLE).
REVIEWS, STANDARDS, AND REGULATIONS
OEL=MAK
ACGIH TLV-CL 7.5 MG/M3 (5 PPM) DTLVS* TLV/BEI,1997
IARC CANCER REVIEW:HUMAN INADEQUATE EVIDENCE IMEMDT 54,189,1992
IARC CANCER REVIEW:ANIMAL INADEQUATE EVIDENCE IMEMDT 54,189,1992
IARC CANCER REVIEW:GROUP 3 IMEMDT 54,189,1992
EPA FIFRA 1988 PESTICIDE SUBJECT TO REGISTRATION OR RE-REGISTRATION
FEREAC 54,7740,1989
MSHA STANDARD:AIR-CL 5 PPM (7 MG/M3)
DTLVS* 3,129,1971
OSHA PEL (GEN INDU):CL 5 PPM (7 MG/M3)
CFRGBR 29,1910.1000,1994
OSHA PEL (CONSTRUC):CL 5 PPM (7 MG/M3)
CFRGBR 29,1926.55,1994
OSHA PEL (SHIPYARD):CL 5 PPM (7 MG/M3)
CFRGBR 29,1915.1000,1993
OSHA PEL (FED CONT):CL 5 PPM (7 MG/M3)
CFRGBR 41,50-204.50,1994
OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 5 PPM (7 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-AUSTRIA: MAK 5 PPM (7 MG/M3), JAN1999
OEL-AUSTRIA:TWA 5 PPM (7 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-BELGIUM:STEL 5 PPM (7.7 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-DENMARK: TWA 5 PPM (7 MG/M3), JAN1999
OEL-FINLAND:STEL 5 PPM (7 MG/M3);SKIN JAN 1993
OEL-JAPAN: STEL 5 PPM (7.5 MG/M3), JAN1999
OEL-GERMANY:TWA 5 PPM (7 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-HUNGARY:STEL 5 MG/M3 JAN 1993
OEL-JAPAN:STEL 5 PPM (7.5 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-POLAND: MAC(TWA) 5 MG/M3, MAC(C) 7 MG/M3, JAN1999
OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 5 PPM (7 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 5 PPM (7 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 5 PPM (5 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-SWEDEN:STEL 5 PPM (8 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 5 PPM (7.5 MG/M3);STEL 10 PPM (15 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-THAILAND:TWA 5 PPM (7 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-TURKEY:TWA 5 PPM (7 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 5 PPM (7 MG/M3);STEL 5 PPM (7 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA CHECK ACGIH TLV
OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM CHECK ACGIH TLV
NIOSH REL TO HYDROGEN CHLORIDE-AIR:CL 5 PPM
NIOSH* DHHS #92-100,1992
NOHS 1974: HZD 38580; NIS 360; TNF 87434; NOS 156; TNE 824985
NOES 1983: HZD 38580; NIS 321; TNF 60309; NOS 183; TNE 1238572; TFE
388130
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, NEGATIVE: CELL TRANSFORM.-SA7/SHE
EPA TSCA SECTION 8(B) CHEMICAL INVENTORY
EPA TSCA SECTION 8(D) UNPUBLISHED HEALTH/SAFETY STUDIES
EPA TSCA SECTION 8(E) RISK NOTIFICATION, 8EHQ-0892-9246
ON EPA IRIS DATABASE
EPA TSCA TEST SUBMISSION (TSCATS) DATA BASE, SEPTEMBER 1999
NIOSH ANALYTICAL METHOD, 1994: ACIDS, INORGANIC, 7903
U.S. INFORMATION
THIS PRODUCT IS SUBJECT TO SARA SECTION 313 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
SECTION 16. - - - - - - - - - - OTHER INFORMATION- - - - - - - - - - - -
THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT BUT DOES NOT PURPORT TO
BE ALL INCLUSIVE AND SHALL BE USED ONLY AS A GUIDE. SIGMA, ALDRICH,
FLUKA SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM HANDLING
OR FROM CONTACT WITH THE ABOVE PRODUCT. SEE REVERSE SIDE OF INVOICE OR
PACKING SLIP FOR ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.
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9.4.2.2.6 M A T E R I A L S A F E T Y D A T A S H E E T
SECTION 1. - - - - - - - - - CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION- - - - - - - - - -
CATALOG #: M3641
NAME: METHANOL SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC GRADE
SECTION 2. - - - - - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS - - - - - -
CAS #: 67-56-1
MF: CH4O
EC NO: 200-659-6
SYNONYMS
ALCOOL METHYLIQUE (FRENCH) * ALCOOL METILICO (ITALIAN) * BIELESKI'S
SOLUTION * CARBINOL * COLONIAL SPIRIT * COLUMBIAN SPIRIT * METANOLO
(ITALIAN) * METHANOL (ACGIH) * METHYL ALCOHOL (DOT:OSHA) * METHYLOL *
METHYLALKOHOL (GERMAN) * METHYL HYDRATE * METHYL HYDROXIDE * METYLOWY
ALKOHOL (POLISH) * MONOHYDROXYMETHANE * PYROXYLIC SPIRIT * RCRA WASTE
NUMBER U154 * WOOD ALCOHOL * WOOD NAPHTHA * WOOD SPIRIT *
SECTION 3. - - - - - - - - - - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION - - - - - - - - -
LABEL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
FLAMMABLE (USA)
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE (EU)
TOXIC
TOXIC BY INHALATION AND IF SWALLOWED.
IRRITATING TO EYES AND SKIN.
TARGET ORGAN(S):
EYES
KIDNEYS
KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION - NO SMOKING.
AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN.
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE
IMMEDIATELY (SHOW THE LABEL WHERE POSSIBLE).
TAKE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES AGAINST STATIC DISCHARGES.
SECTION 4. - - - - - - - - - - FIRST-AID MEASURES- - - - - - - - - - -
IF SWALLOWED, WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS.
CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT, FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER
FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND
SHOES. CALL A PHYSICIAN.
IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER
FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. ASSURE ADEQUATE FLUSHING BY SEPARATING
THE EYELIDS WITH FINGERS. CALL A PHYSICIAN.
SECTION 5. - - - - - - - - - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES - - - - - - - - - -
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
WATER SPRAY.
CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRIATE FOAM.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO
PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS HAZARDS
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID.
SECTION 6. - - - - - - - - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES- - - - - - - - -
WEAR RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY
RUBBER GLOVES.
COVER WITH DRY-LIME, SAND, OR SODA ASH. PLACE IN COVERED CONTAINERS
USING NON-SPARKING TOOLS AND TRANSPORT OUTDOORS.
VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
SECTION 7. - - - - - - - - - - HANDLING AND STORAGE- - - - - - - - - - -
REFER TO SECTION 8.
SECTION 8. - - - - - - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION- - - - - -
SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH.
MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR.
AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING.
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL-RESISTANT
GLOVES, SAFETY GOGGLES, OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED.
KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT AND OPEN FLAME.
STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
ACIDS
ACID CHLORIDES
ACID ANHYDRIDES
OXIDIZING AGENTS
ALKALI METALS
REDUCING AGENTS
SECTION 9. - - - - - - - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES - - - - - - -
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
LIQUID.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT: 64.6 - 64.7 C
MELTING POINT: -98 C
FLASHPOINT 52 F
11 C
EXPLOSION LIMITS IN AIR:
UPPER 36 %
LOWER 6 %
VAPOR PRESSURE: 410 MMHG
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.791
VAPOR DENSITY: 1.1 G/L
SECTION 10. - - - - - - - - -STABILITY AND REACTIVITY - - - - - - - - -
STABILITY
STABLE.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION OR DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE
NITROGEN OXIDES
HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
WILL NOT OCCUR.
SECTION 11. - - - - - - - - - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION - - - - - - - -
ACUTE EFFECTS
CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION.
MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN.
CAUSES EYE IRRITATION.
HARMFUL IF INHALED.
MATERIAL MAY BE IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT.
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES
MAY CAUSE CONVULSIONS.
TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE, THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL, AND
TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.
CHRONIC EFFECTS
TARGET ORGAN(S):
EYES
KIDNEYS
LIVER
HEART
RTECS #: PC1400000
METHANOL
IRRITATION DATA
SKN-RBT 20 MG/24H MOD 85JCAE -,187,1986
EYE-RBT 40 MG MOD UCDS** 3/24/1970
EYE-RBT 100 MG/24H MOD 85JCAE -,187,1986
TOXICITY DATA
ORL-MAN LDLO:6422 MG/KG CMAJAX 128,14,1983
ORL-HMN LDLO:428 MG/KG NPIRI* 1,74,1974
ORL-HMN LDLO:143 MG/KG 34ZIAG -,382,1969
UNR-MAN LDLO:868 MG/KG 85DCAI 2,73,1970
ORL-RAT LD50:5628 MG/KG GTPZAB 19(11),27,1975
IHL-RAT LC50:64000 PPM/4H NPIRI* 1,74,1974
IPR-RAT LD50:7529 MG/KG EVHPAZ 61,321,1985
IVN-RAT LD50:2131 MG/KG EVHPAZ 61,321,1985
ORL-MUS LD50:7300 MG/KG TXCYAC 25,271,1982
IPR-MUS LD50:10765 MG/KG EVHPAZ 61,321,1985
SCU-MUS LD50:9800 MG/KG TXAPA9 18,185,1971
IVN-MUS LD50:4710 MG/KG EVHPAZ 61,321,1985
ORL-MKY LD50:7 GM/KG TXAPA9 3,202,1961
ORL-RBT LD50:14200 MG/KG FAONAU 48A,105,1970
SKN-RBT LD50:15800 MG/KG NPIRI* 1,74,1974
IPR-RBT LD50:1826 MG/KG EVHPAZ 61,321,1985
IVN-RBT LD50:8907 MG/KG EVHPAZ 61,321,1985
IPR-GPG LD50:3556 MG/KG EVHPAZ 61,321,1985
IPR-HAM LD50:8555 MG/KG EVHPAZ 61,321,1985
TARGET ORGAN DATA
SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES (OPTIC NERVE NEUROPATHY)
SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES (VISUAL FIELD CHANGES)
BEHAVIORAL (HEADACHE)
LUNGS, THORAX OR RESPIRATION (DYSPNAE)
LUNGS, THORAX OR RESPIRATION (OTHER CHANGES)
GASTROINTESTINAL (NAUSEA OR VOMITING)
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTAL ABNORMALITIES (CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM)
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTAL ABNORMALITIES (MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM)
ONLY SELECTED REGISTRY OF TOXIC EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
(RTECS) DATA IS PRESENTED HERE. SEE ACTUAL ENTRY IN RTECS FOR
COMPLETE INFORMATION.
SECTION 12. - - - - - - - - - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION - - - - - - - - - -
DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE.
SECTION 13. - - - - - - - - - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS - - - - - - - - -
BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNER AND
SCRUBBER BUT EXERT EXTRA CARE IN IGNITING AS THIS MATERIAL IS HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE.
OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.
SECTION 14. - - - - - - - - - - TRANSPORT INFORMATION - - - - - - - - -
CONTACT SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY FOR TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION.
SECTION 15. - - - - - - - - - REGULATORY INFORMATION - - - - - - - - - -
EUROPEAN INFORMATION
EC INDEX NO: 603-001-00-X
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
TOXIC
R 11
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
R 23/25
TOXIC BY INHALATION AND IF SWALLOWED.
S 7
KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
S 16
KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION - NO SMOKING.
S 24
AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN.
S 45
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE
IMMEDIATELY (SHOW THE LABEL WHERE POSSIBLE).
REVIEWS, STANDARDS, AND REGULATIONS
OEL=MAK
ACGIH TLV-STEL 328 MG/M3 (250 PPM) (SKIN) DTLVS* TLV/BEI,1997
ACGIH TLV-TWA 262 MG/M3 (200 PPM) DTLVS* TLV/BEI,1997
EPA FIFRA 1988 PESTICIDE SUBJECT TO REGISTRATION OR RE-REGISTRATION
FEREAC 54,7740,1989
MSHA STANDARD-AIR:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3) (SKIN)
DTLVS* 3,155,1971
OSHA PEL (GEN INDU):8H TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3)
CFRGBR 29,1910.1000,1994
OSHA PEL (CONSTRUC):8H TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3)
CFRGBR 29,1926.55,1994
OSHA PEL (SHIPYARD):8H TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3)
CFRGBR 29,1915.1000,1993
OSHA PEL (FED CONT):8H TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3)
CFRGBR 41,50-204.50,1994
OEL-ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3);SKIN JAN 1993
OEL-AUSTRIA: MAK 200 PPM (260 MG/M3), SKIN, JAN1999
OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3);STEL 250 PPM;SKIN JAN 1993
OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 200 PPM (262 MG/M3);STEL 250 PPM;SKIN JAN 1993
OEL-DENMARK: TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3), SKIN, JAN1999
OEL-FINLAND:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3);STEL 250 PPM;SKIN JAN 1993
OEL-JAPAN: OEL 200 PPM (260 MG/M3), SKIN, JAN1999
OEL-GERMANY:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3);SKIN JAN 1993
OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 50 MG/M3;STEL 100 MG/M3;SKIN JAN 1993
OEL-POLAND: MAC(TWA) 100 MG/M3, MAC(STEL) 300 MG/M3, JAN1999
OEL-JAPAN:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3);SKIN JAN 1993
OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3);SKIN JAN 1993
OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-RUSSIA:TWA 200 PPM;STEL 5 MG/M3;SKIN JAN 1993
OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 200 PPM (250 MG/M3);STEL 250 PPM (350 MG/M3);SKIN JAN
1993
OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3);STEL 400 PPM;SKIN JAN 1993
OEL-THAILAND:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-TURKEY:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3);STEL 250 PPM;SKIN JAN 1993
OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA CHECK ACGIH TLV
OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM CHECK ACGIH TLV
NIOSH REL TO METHANOL-AIR:10H TWA 200 PPM (SK);STEL 250 PPM (SK)
NIOSH* DHHS #92-100,1992
NOHS 1974: HZD 45930; NIS 344; TNF 78840; NOS 203; TNE 737242
NOES 1983: HZD 45930; NIS 373; TNF 101075; NOS 225; TNE 1620617; TFE
388352
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, NEGATIVE: SHE-CLONAL ASSAY; CELL
TRANSFORM.-SA7/SHE
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, NEGATIVE: N CRASSA-ANEUPLOIDY; IN VITRO
SCE-NONHUMAN
EPA TSCA SECTION 8(B) CHEMICAL INVENTORY
EPA TSCA SECTION 8(D) UNPUBLISHED HEALTH/SAFETY STUDIES
EPA TSCA SECTION 8(E) RISK NOTIFICATION, 8EHQ-0892-8989
ON EPA IRIS DATABASE
EPA TSCA TEST SUBMISSION (TSCATS) DATA BASE, SEPTEMBER 1999
NIOSH ANALYTICAL METHOD, 1994: METHANOL, 2000
NIOSH ANALYTICAL METHOD, 1996: VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND, 2549
U.S. INFORMATION
THIS PRODUCT IS SUBJECT TO SARA SECTION 313 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
SECTION 16. - - - - - - - - - - OTHER INFORMATION- - - - - - - - - - - -
THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT BUT DOES NOT PURPORT TO
BE ALL INCLUSIVE AND SHALL BE USED ONLY AS A GUIDE. SIGMA, ALDRICH,
FLUKA SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM HANDLING
OR FROM CONTACT WITH THE ABOVE PRODUCT. SEE REVERSE SIDE OF INVOICE OR
PACKING SLIP FOR ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.
COPYRIGHT 1999 SIGMA-ALDRICH CO.
LICENSE GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED PAPER COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY