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Laboratory Products Safety Products Services Contact Us Customer Service GJS Mass Measurement 1-877-627-7225 Instrument Service 1-800-267-6633 Mailing Addresses Corporate Profile Employment Global Links President's Message Quality Management Policy Certificates of Analysis Material Safety Data Sheets Site Search Product Search **** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION **** MSDS Name: Deuterium Oxide, 99.8 Atom % D Catalog Numbers: AC166300000, AC166301000 Synonyms: Water-D2, Water, Heavy Company Identification (Europe): Acros Organics BVBA Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a 2440 Geel, Belgium Company Identification (USA): Acros Organics One Reagent Lane Fairlawn, NJ 07410 For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01 For information in Europe, call: 0032(0) 14575211 For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300 For emergencies in Europe, call: 0032(0) 14575299 **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS **** +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ | CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | 7789-20-0 |Deuterium Oxide | 98.8 % | 232-148-9 | +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ Hazard Symbols: None Listed. Risk Phrases: None Listed. **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION **** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Hygroscopic. Potential Health Effects Eye: Non-irritating to the eyes. Skin: Non-irritating to the skin. Ingestion: Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Inhalation: Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Chronic: No information found. **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES **** Eyes: If irritation develops, get medical aid. Skin: Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Ingestion: Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms occur. Inhalation: Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. Notes to Physician: **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES **** General Information: Material will not burn. Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire. **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES **** General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE **** Handling: Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep container tightly closed. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Store protected from moisture. **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION **** Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical goggles. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear a chemical apron. Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES **** Physical State: Liquid Appearance: clear, colorless Odor: odorless pH: Neutral Vapor Pressure: Not available. Vapor Density: 0.69 Evaporation Rate: Not available. Viscosity: Not available. Boiling Point: 101.3 deg C Freezing/Melting Point: 3 deg C Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable. Flash Point: Not applicable. Explosion Limits, lower: Not available. Explosion Limits, upper: Not available. Decomposition Temperature: Solubility: Soluble. Specific Gravity/Density: 1.1044 Molecular Formula: D2O Molecular Weight: 20.0274 **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY **** Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Conditions to Avoid: None reported, exposure to moist air or water. Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Moisture. Hazardous Decomposition Products: None. Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** RTECS#: CAS# 7789-20-0: ZC0230000 LD50/LC50: Not available. Carcinogenicity: Deuterium Oxide - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. Epidemiology: No information available. Teratogenicity: No information available. Reproductive Effects: orl-mus TDL0:840 gm/kg (14D male) orl-mus TDL0:3360 gm/kg (56D pre) orl-mus TDL0:2940 gm/kg (49D male) orl-mus TDL0:1680 gm/kg (28D male) Neurotoxicity: No information available. Mutagenicity: No information available. Other Studies: No data available. **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS **** Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations. **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION **** US DOT No information available Canadian TDG No information available. **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION **** US FEDERAL TSCA CAS# 7789-20-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors. Clean Water Act: None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA. OSHA: None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA. STATE Deuterium Oxide is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ. California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed. European/International Regulations European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives Hazard Symbols: Not available. Risk Phrases: Safety Phrases: S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes. WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 7789-20-0: No information available. United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits Canada CAS# 7789-20-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 7789-20-0 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. Exposure Limits **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION **** MSDS Creation Date: 9/02/1997 Revision #4 Date: 8/02/2000 The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of the possibility of such damages. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------