Material Safety Data Sheet **** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION **** MSDS Name: Electrode Storage Solution Catalog Numbers: BP2418-1, BP24181, S60039, SE40 1, SE401 Synonyms: None. Company Identification: Fisher Scientific 1 Reagent Lane Fairlawn, NJ 07410 For information, call: 201-796-7100 Emergency Number: 201-796-7100 For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300 For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887 **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS **** +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ | CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | 877-24-7 |Potassium hydrogen phthalate | 1 | 212-889-4 | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | 7447-40-7 |Potassium chloride | 0.6 | 231-211-8 | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | 7732-18-5 |Water | 98.4 | 231-791-2 | +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ Hazard Symbols: None Listed. Risk Phrases: None Listed. **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION **** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Not available. Potential Health Effects Eye: May cause eye irritation. Skin: May cause skin irritation. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Chronic: No information found. **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES **** Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. Skin: Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms occur. Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. Notes to Physician: **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES **** General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Material will not burn. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Extinguishing Media: Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish 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. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE **** Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. **** 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. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR :1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use. **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES **** Physical State: Liquid Appearance: clear, colorless Odor: odorless pH: Not available. Vapor Pressure: 14 mm Hg @20 deg C Vapor Density: 0.7 Evaporation Rate: >1 Viscosity: Not available. Boiling Point: 100 deg C Freezing/Melting Point: 0 deg C Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable. Flash Point: Not applicable. Explosion Limits, lower: Not available. Explosion Limits, upper: Not available. Decomposition Temperature: Not available. Solubility: Miscible with water. Specific Gravity/Density: 1 Molecular Formula: Mixture Molecular Weight: 0 **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY **** Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Conditions to Avoid: Excess heat. Incompatibilities with Other Materials: None reported. Hazardous Decomposition Products: None. Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** RTECS#: CAS# 877-24-7: CZ4326000 CAS# 7447-40-7: TS8050000 CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 LD50/LC50: CAS# 877-24-7: Dermal, guinea pig: LD50 = >1 gm/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = >3200 mg/kg. CAS# 7447-40-7: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1500 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 2600 mg/kg. CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg. Carcinogenicity: Potassium hydrogen phthalate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. Potassium chloride - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. Water - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. Epidemiology: No information available. Teratogenicity: No information available. Reproductive Effects: No information available. Neurotoxicity: No information available. Mutagenicity: No information available. Other Studies: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information. **** 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# 877-24-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory. CAS# 7447-40-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory. CAS# 7732-18-5 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 Potassium hydrogen phthalate is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ. Potassium chloride is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ. Water 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: WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 877-24-7: No information available. CAS# 7447-40-7: 1 CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available. United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits Canada CAS# 877-24-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 7447-40-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 877-24-7 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. CAS# 7447-40-7 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. Exposure Limits **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION **** MSDS Creation Date: 4/27/1999 Revision #1 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------