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MSDS Safety Information 
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NAME: ACETET FOR ANALYSIS

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In USA: In Europe:
Thermo Fisher Scientific Perbio Science
P.O. Box 117 Industriezone III
Rockford, IL 61105 Industrielaan 27
USA 9320 Erembodegem-Aalst
815.968.0747 or Belgium
1.800.874.3723 Tel:+32 53 83 44 04
Fax:+32 53 83 76 38
Conforms to 93/112/EC and ISO 11014-1
Material Safety Data Sheet
Antibodies/Proteins in Potassium Acetate
R20001 1900729
Product Name
Supplier Manufacturer
Product no.
In case of emergency
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Responsible Name MSDS Administrator
Use of the
substance/preparation
Refer to the instruction booklet for proper and intended use. Otherwise, contact supplier for specific applications.
Eng
CHEMTREC:
800.424.9300
OUTSIDE US:
703.527.3887
Print date 8/24/2007
Validation date 8/24/2007
MSDS# 6412
Pierce
3747 N. Meridian Road
P.O. Box 117
Rockford, IL 61105
USA
815.968.0747 or
1.800.874.3723
(815)968-7316 fax
www.thermo.com
Substance/preparation : Preparation
Section 2. Composition, Information on Ingredients
No hazardous ingredient according to 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication Standard (USA) and Directives 1999/45/EC-2001/59/EC (EU)
Physical/chemical hazards
Human health hazards
Environmental hazards Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Emergency overview
Medical conditions aggravated
by overexposure
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
Over-exposure signs/symptoms Not available.
Section 3. Hazards identification
Routes of entry
Carcinogenic effects
See toxicological Information (section 11)
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified None. by OSHA, None. by NIOSH [Potassium Acetate].
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Review the most current and approved institutional guideline, protocol, standard operating procedure(s) and MSDS(s)
for the proper handling of institutional materials/equipment associated with the use of this product.
No specific hazard.
Classification Not classified.
United States
Europe
Potential acute health effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Eyes
Skin
Inhalation
Ingestion
Potential chronic health effects
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Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.
Skin contact
Ingestion
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation
occurs.
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing
before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.
Not available.
Not available.
Skin contact Irritation of the product in case of skin contact: Not available. Sensitization of the product: Not available.
Eye contact Not available.
Inhalation
Aggravating conditions Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
First-Aid measures
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical
attention.
Notes to physician Not available.
Protection of first-aiders Not available.
Ingestion
Effects and symptoms
Inhalation
Eye contact
Section 4. First aid measures
Hazardous thermal decomposition
products
Not applicable.
Non-flammable.
Not applicable.
Use an extinguishing agent suitable for surrounding fires.
Not applicable.
Section 5. Fire fighting measures
Flammability of the product
Flash Points
Fire hazards in presence of various
substances
Fire fighting media and instructions
Protective clothing (fire) Not applicable.
Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Neutralize the residue with
a dilute solution of acetic acid. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate
through the sanitary system.
Section 6. Accidental release measures
Small spill and leak Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container.
If necessary: Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of acetic acid. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the
contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
Environmental precautions and
clean-up methods
Personal precautions Safety glasses. Lab coat.
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Section 7. Handling and storage
Handling
Storage
Suitable / Not suitable
Packaging materials
Use original container.
Intended Use Refer to the instruction booklet for proper and intended use. Otherwise, contact supplier for specific applications.
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United States
Ingredient Name Occupational Exposure Limits
Engineering Controls Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their
respective occupational exposure limits.
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Exposure Limit Values
Personal Protection
Eyes
Body
Protective Clothing
(Pictograms)
Safety glasses.
Lab coat.
The lowest known value is 100°C (212°F) (water).
Liquid.
Basic.
May start to solidify at 0°C (32°F) based on data for: water.
The only known value is 1 (Water = 1) (water).
The highest known value is 0.62 (Air = 1) (water).
The highest known value is 2.3 kPa (17.5 mm Hg) (at 20°C) (water).
See solubility in water, methanol, acetone.
Easily soluble in cold water, hot water, methanol, acetone.
The lowest known value is 374.2°C (705.6°F) (water).
Not applicable.
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Boiling/condensation point
Melting/freezing point
0.36 (water) compared to (n-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Dynamic: The highest known value is 1 cP (water)
Physical State
Molecular weight
pH
Critical temperature
Specific Gravity
Vapor pressure
Vapor density
Evaporation rate
Viscosity
Dispersion properties
Solubility
Odor
Taste
Color
Section 9. Physical and chemical properties
The product is stable.
Not available.
Will not occur.
Not available.
Section 10. Stability and reactivity
Stability and Reactivity
Conditions to avoid
Materials to avoid
Hazardous polymerization
Hazardous Decomposition
Products
Not available.
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water:
ORAL (LD50): Acute: >90000 mg/kg [ Rat].
Potassium Acetate:
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 3250 mg/kg [Rat].
No specific information is available in our database regarding the other toxic effects of this material for humans.
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified None. by OSHA, None. by NIOSH [Potassium Acetate].
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Section 11. Toxicological information
Toxicity to Animals
Chronic Effects on Humans
Other Toxic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on Toxicity to
Animals
Special Remarks on Chronic
Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on Other Toxic
Effects on Humans
Skin
Ingestion
Inhalation No known significant effects or critical hazards.
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Over-exposure
signs/symptoms
Carcinogenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Mutagenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Reproductive toxicity No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Ecotoxicity Not available.
Mobility
Germany water class
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Persistence/degradability
Bioaccumulative potential
VCI WGK: No products were found.
Section 12. Ecological information
Mobility : Not available.
Species Period
Ecotoxicity data
Ingredient name
LogPow BCF
Persistence/degradability
Bioaccumulative potential
Other ecological information
Other adverse effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Ingredient name
Ingredient name BOD5 COD
Ingredient name Aquatic half-life Photolysis
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Waste Stream Not available.
Section 13. Disposal considerations
Denmark – Carcinogenic waste Not available.
Sweden - thermoset plastic Not available.
waste
European waste catalogue Not available.
(EWC)
To present knowledge of the supplier, this product is not regarded as hazardous waste as defined
by EU Directive 91/689/EC.
Hazardous waste
Austria - Waste catalogue Not available.
Denmark - Waste card number Not available.
Denmark - Waste group Not available.
Sweden - Waste group Not available.
Norway - Waste number Not available.
Switzerland - Waste code Not available.
The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Avoid dispersal of
spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Disposal of this
product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of
environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority
requirements.
Methods of disposal
Norway - Hazardous waste To present knowledge of the supplier, this product is not regarded as hazardous waste as defined
by SFT’s Directive on special waste.
Contact the supplier for all information regarding the proper transportation method for this material.
Section 14. Transport information
U.S. Federal Regulations
HCS Classification --
Section 15. Regulatory information
TSCA 8(b) inventory: water; Potassium Acetate
Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: No products were found.
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: No products were found.
This product is not classified according to the EU regulations.
Label Requirements
(Europe)
1
Pennsylvania RTK: Potassium Acetate
New Jersey: Potassium Acetate
State regulations
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Pennsylvania RTK: Potassium Acetate
New Jersey: Potassium Acetate
State Regulations
CEPA DSL: water; Potassium Acetate
Australia (NICNAS): water
China: water
Germany water class: Potassium Acetate
Japan (METI): water
Korea (TCCL): water
Philippines (RA6969): water
WHMIS (Canada) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
DSCL (EEC) This product is not classified according to the EU regulations.
International Regulations
EINECS Not available.
International Lists
Version 4.02
Date of previous issue 7/13/2007
Not available.
Section 16. Other information
References
Validated by MSDS Administrator on 8/24/2007. Verified by MSDS Administrator.
Printed 8/24/2007.
Notice to reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier nor any of its
subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and
should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that
exist.
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