FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV -- SB102500 BUFFER SOLUTION PH 5  -- 6810-00F007293
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SB102500 BUFFER SOLUTION PH 5
MSDS Date:04/03/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F007293
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LN
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:FORMALDEHYDE, FORMALIN (SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY IARC;
    ACGIH; SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN BY NTP; IARC - GROUP 2A) *94-4*
CAS:50-00-0
RTECS #:LP8925000
Fraction by Wt: 0.05%
ACGIH TLV:0.37 MG/CUM IC (2A)
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:METHANOL (METHYL ALCOHOL), COLUMBIAN SPIRITS    *94-4*
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 0.02%
Other REC Limits:200 PPM
OSHA PEL:260 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:262 MG/CUM (SKIN)
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 98.83%

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM ACID PHTHALATE	   *94-4*
CAS:877-24-7
Fraction by Wt: 1%

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA, LYE
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 0.1%
Other REC Limits:2MG/M3 CEILING NIOSH
OSHA PEL:2 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM CEILING
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:POTASSIUM HYDROGEN
    PHTHALATE-INHALATION: IRRITATION. SKIN: IRRITATION & DERMATITIS.
    EYES: IRRITATION & CONJUNCTIVITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS
Effects of Overexposure:POTASSIUM HYDROGEN PHTHALATE-IRRITATION,
    REDNESS, PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR IF NEEDED. KEEP
    WARM & AT REST. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY. SKIN: WASH
    W/SOAP/MILD DETERGENT & LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15-20 MINS. IN
    CASE OF CHE MICAL BURNS, COVER AREA W/STERILE/DRY DRESSING. BANDAGE
    SECURELY, BUT NOT TOO TIGHTLY. EYES: WASH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF
    WATER/NORMAL SALINE FOR 15-20 MINS. (SEE SUPP)

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:USE AGENT SUITABLE FOR TYPE OF SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA. AVOID BREATHING
    VAPORS/DUSTS. KEEP UPWIND. WEAR SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN
    PRESSURE DEMAND/POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SOAK UP W/VERMICULITE/OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL
    & PLACE INTO SUITABLE CONTAINERS FOR LATER DISPOSAL.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE
    RESPIRATOR W/ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE, GAS MASK W/ORGANIC VAPOR
    CANISTER, TYPE C SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR OPERATED IN PRESSURE
    DEMAND/POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE,  SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:GENERAL DILUTION.
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF SAFETY GOGGLES W/FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:DUST RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES W/FACESHIELD,
    IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING, EYE WASH FOUNTAIN, QUICK DRENCH SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
    BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID CONT'D: INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER
    & INDUCE VOMITING BY TOUCHING BACK OF THROAT W/FINGER. DON'T INDUCE
    VOMITING IF UNCONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASE S.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text: 212F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text: 32F
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC &/HAZARDOUS GASES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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