FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV -- SB85 BUFFER SOLUTIONS (PH 4)  -- 6630-00F007292
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SB85 BUFFER SOLUTIONS (PH 4)
MSDS Date:02/22/1994
FSC:6630
NIIN:00F007292
=== 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:ACETIC ACID (GLACIAL)
CAS:64-19-7
RTECS #:AF1225000
Fraction by Wt: 47.8%
OSHA PEL:10 PPM
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:SODIUM ACETATE, ANHYDROUS
CAS:126-96-5
RTECS #:AJ4375000
Fraction by Wt: 24.4%

Ingred Name:FORMALDEHYDE, FORMALIN (SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY IARC;
    ACGIH; SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN BY NTP; IARC - GROUP 2A) *95-1*
CAS:50-00-0
RTECS #:LP8925000
Fraction by Wt: 0.05%
OSHA PEL:0.75 PPM
ACGIH TLV:0.3 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:METHANOL (METHYL ALCOHOL), COLUMBIAN SPIRITS    *95-1*
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 0.2%
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: 28%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 3530 MG/KG ACETIC ACID
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACETIC ACID: CORROSIVE. MODERATELY
    TOXIC BY INHALATION, DERMAL ABSORPTION & INGESTION. POISONING MAY
    AFFECT THE LIVER, KIDNEYS & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS. FORMALDEHYDE IS AN OSHA
    CARCINOGEN PER FISHER SCIENTIFIC.
Effects of Overexposure:ACETIC ACID: CORROSIVE. MODERATELY TOXIC BY
    INHALATION, DERMAL ABSORPTION & INGESTION. POISONING MAY AFFECT THE
    LIVER, KIDNEYS & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ACETIC ACID-RESPIRATORY/SKIN/EYES
    DISEASE.

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

First Aid:OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point:>200F
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER SPRAY, REGULAR FOAM.
    LARGE: WATER SPRAY/FOG, REGULAR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:SAFELY MOVE CONTAINER. DON'T SCATTER MATERIAL
    W/HIGH-PRESSURE WATER STREAMS. DIKE FIRE-CONTROL FOR LATER
    DISPOSAL. KEEP UPWIND. (SEE SUPP)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY BURN BUT DOESN'T IGNITE READILY.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SAFELY STOP LEAK. SMALL: TAKE UP W/SAND/OTHER
    ABSORBENT MATERIAL & PLACE INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINERS FOR LATER
    DISPOSAL. EVACUATE & ISOLATE AREA.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
    SUBSTANCES.

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

Respiratory Protection:ANY CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR, NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED, W/AN ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE W/AN ACID GAS CARTRIDGE & A
    FULL FACEPIECE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET PELS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SPLASH-PROOF SAFETY GOGGLES & FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:DUST-RESISTANT GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD, EYE
    WASH FOUNTAIN, QUICK DRENCH SHOWER, IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
    BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPECIAL FIRE CONT'D: USE POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS W/FULL FACEPIECE. MSDS INFORMATION IS FOR PURE ACETIC
    ACID.

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

Vapor Density:0.7
Spec Gravity:1-1.2
pH:4
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME & OTHER
    IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION-TOXIC
    &/HAZARDOUS GASES.

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

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

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