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MSDS Safety Information 
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NAME: LIGHT GREEN FOR PAS

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SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
VENTANA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
1910 E. Innovation Park Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85755
U.S.A.
+1 (520) 887-2155
(800) 227-2155 (U.S.)
EC REP
Roche Diagnostics GmbH Roche Diagnostics Australia Pty. Ltd
Sandhofer Strasse 116 31 Victoria Avenue
D-68305 Mannheim Castle Hill, NSW, 2154
Germany Australia
Phone: 61-2-9860-2329
Fax: 61-2-9860-2133
Emergency Phone Number: 61-2-9759-4301
SDS NUMBER: 00232095
SUBSTANCE: Light Green for PAS
PRODUCT NUMBER(S): 860-010
PRODUCT USE: clinical/research
CREATION DATE: Aug 22 2006
REVISION DATE: Mar 05 2009
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
NFPA RATINGS (SCALE 0-4): HEALTH=1 FIRE=0 REACTIVITY=0
EC CLASSIFICATION:
No classification assigned.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
COLOUR: blue to green
PHYSICAL FORM: liquid
ODOUR: mild odour, vinegar odour
MAJOR HEALTH HAZARDS: No significant target effects reported.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
INHALATION:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation, cough, difficulty breathing, loss of voice, lung congestion,
changes in blood pressure
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: irritation, digestive disorders
SKIN CONTACT:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation, skin disorders
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: irritation, skin disorders
EYE CONTACT:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation, lachrymation, eye damage, blindness
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: irritation, lachrymation, eye damage, blindness
INGESTION:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, changes in body temperature,
irregular heartbeat, difficulty breathing, loss of voice, lung congestion, blood disorders, convulsions
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: irritation, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, changes in body temperature,
irregular heartbeat, difficulty breathing, loss of voice, lung congestion, blood disorders, convulsions
3. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT: Non-hazardous
CAS NUMBER: Not assigned.
EC NUMBER: Not assigned.
PERCENTAGE: 60-100
EC CLASSIFICATION: No classification assigned.
COMPONENT: Acetic acid
CAS NUMBER: 64-19-7
EC NUMBER (EINECS): 200-580-7
PERCENTAGE: 0.5-1.5
EC CLASSIFICATION: Flammable; C
RISK PHRASES: 10-35
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not
breathing. Get immediate medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash contaminated areas with soap and water. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated
clothing before reuse. Get medical attention, if needed.
EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical
attention.
INGESTION: If a large amount is swallowed, get medical attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Negligible fire hazard.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use extinguishing agents appropriate for surrounding fire.
FIRE FIGHTING: Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Avoid inhalation of
material or combustion by-products.
SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT: Not sensitive
SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE: Not sensitive
FLASH POINT: not flammable
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
Thermal decomposition or combustion products: oxides of carbon, oxides of nitrogen, oxides of sulphur
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
OCCUPATIONAL RELEASE:
Absorb with sand or other non-combustible material. Collect spilled material in appropriate container for
disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
STORAGE: Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Store between 15 C
and 30 C. See original container for storage recommendations. Keep separated from incompatible substances.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
Acetic acid:
10 ppm (25 mg/m3) OSHA TWA
10 ppm ACGIH TWA
15 ppm ACGIH STEL
10 ppm (25 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s)
15 ppm (37 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended STEL
25 mg/m3 (10 ml/m3) DFG MAK (peak limitation category - I, with excursion factor of 2)
VENTILATION: Provide adequate ventilation. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses or goggles are recommended when there is a potential for eye contact.
Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area.
CLOTHING: Lab coat or apron.
GLOVES: Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
PROTECTIVE MATERIAL TYPES: latex, nitrile, vinyl
RESPIRATOR: No respirator is required under normal conditions of use.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: liquid
APPEARANCE: clear
COLOUR: blue to green
ODOUR: mild odour, vinegar odour
BOILING POINT: Not available
FREEZING POINT: Not available
VAPOUR PRESSURE: Not available
VAPOUR DENSITY: Not available
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Not available
WATER SOLUBILITY: miscible
PH: acidic
VOLATILITY: Not available
ODOUR THRESHOLD: Not available
EVAPORATION RATE: Not available
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: Not available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
REACTIVITY: Stable at normal temperatures and pressure.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None reported.
INCOMPATIBILITIES: bases, acids, oxidising materials, carbonates, phosphates, hydroxides, oxides,
sulphur, acid anhydrides, peroxides, permanganates, amines, alcohols
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION:
Thermal decomposition or combustion products: oxides of carbon, oxides of nitrogen, oxides of sulphur
POLYMERISATION: Will not polymerise.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acetic acid:
IRRITATION DATA: 50 mg/24 hour(s) skin-human mild; 525 mg open skin-rabbit severe; 50 mg/24
hour(s) skin-rabbit mild; 5 mg/30 second(s) rinsed eyes-rabbit mild
TOXICITY DATA: 5620 ppm/1 hour(s) inhalation-mouse LC50; 1060 uL/kg skin-rabbit LD50; 3310
mg/kg oral-rat LD50
LOCAL EFFECTS:
Corrosive: inhalation, skin, eye, ingestion
ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL:
Moderately toxic: inhalation, dermal absorption, ingestion
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: eye disorders, respiratory disorders, skin
disorders and allergies
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not available
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: Not regulated.
CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS: Not regulated.
LAND TRANSPORT ADR: Not regulated.
LAND TRANSPORT RID: Not regulated.
AIR TRANSPORT IATA: Not regulated.
AIR TRANSPORT ICAO: Not regulated.
MARITIME TRANSPORT IMDG: Not regulated.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. REGULATIONS:
CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4):
Acetic acid: 5000 LBS RQ
SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355 Subpart
B): Not regulated.
SARA TITLE III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355 Subpart
C): Not regulated.
SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370 Subparts B
and C):
ACUTE: No
CHRONIC: No
FIRE: No
REACTIVE: No
SUDDEN RELEASE: No
SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40 CFR 372.65): Not regulated.
STATE REGULATIONS:
California Proposition 65: Not regulated.
CANADIAN REGULATIONS:
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: Not a Controlled Product under Canada's Workplace Hazardous Material
Information System.
EUROPEAN REGULATIONS:
EC CLASSIFICATION (CALCULATED):
No classification assigned.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
EC RISK PHRASES:
R 10 Flammable.
R 35 Causes severe burns.
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Limitations: The information and recommendations set forth in this SDS are believed to be correct as
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