FISHER SCIENTIFIC -- BUFFER SOLUTION PH 10.0 (COLOR-CODED BLUE), SB11520  -- 6550-00N085934
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BUFFER SOLUTION PH 10.0 (COLOR-CODED BLUE), SB11520
MSDS Date:02/20/1997
FSC:6550
NIIN:00N085934
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
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:BLUE FOOD COLOR
Fraction by Wt: 0.02%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM CARBONATE (2:1)
CAS:584-08-7
RTECS #:TS7750000
Fraction by Wt: 0.6%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 0.2%
OSHA PEL:C 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM BORATE
CAS:1332-77-0
Fraction by Wt: 0.4%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:ACETIC ACID, (ETHYLENEDINITRILO)TETRA-, DISODIUM SALT;
    (DISODIUM DIHYDROGEN ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETATEDIHYDRATE)
CAS:6381-92-6
RTECS #:AH4410000
Fraction by Wt: 1.0%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: BALANCE
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT): 273 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRIT. SKIN:
    MAY CAUSE MILD IRRIT. LOW HAZ FOR USUAL INDUSTRIAL HANDLING.
    INGEST: LOW HAZ FOR USUAL INDUSTRIAL HANDLING. MAY CAUSE GASTRIC
    DISTURBANCES & ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCE.  INHAL: MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY
    TRACT IRRIT. LOW HAZ FOR USUAL INDUSTRIAL HANDLING. CHRONIC: NONE
    SPECIFIED BY MFR.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: GET MED AID. GENTLY LIFT EYELIDS & FLUSH CONTINUOUSLY
    W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SKIN: GET MED AID IF IRRIT
    DEVELOPS/PERSISTS. FLUSH W/PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER. INGEST: IF
    CONSCIOUS & ALERT, GIV E 2-4 CUPFULS OF MILK/WATER. GET MED AID.
    INHAL: GET MED AID IMMED. REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF NOT BRTHG,
    GIVE ARTF RESP. NOTES TO MD: TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY.
    NO ANTIDOTE REPORTED.

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

Extinguishing Media:SUBSTANCE IS NON-COMBUSTIBLE; USE AGENT MOST
    APPROPRIATE TO EXTINGUISH SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AS
    INDICATED. ABSORB SPILL WITH INERT MATERIAL (E.G., DRY SAND OR
    EARTH), THEN PLACE INTO A CHEMICAL WASTE CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID
    CONTACT WITH EYES. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.

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

Respiratory Protection:FOLLOW THE OSHA RESPIRATOR REGULATIONS FOUND IN
    29 CFR 1910.134. ALWAYS USE A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN
    NECESSARY.
Ventilation:GOOD GENERAL VENTILATION SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT TO CONTROL
    AIRBORNE LEVELS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE
    SHOWER . WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO MINIMIZE SKIN
    CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32.0F,0.0C
pH:10.0
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:>1 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID WITH NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE REPORTED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL,
    STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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