Para-Pak® LV-PVA/10% Formalin MSDS Sheet
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IDENTIFICATION
Manufactured for: Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
Name: Para-Pak® LV-PVA Fixative
(Low Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol
Fixative)
Catalog#: 900112, 300112, 300312, 380112,
338112, 330184, 330284, 400212
Formula: Mixture
CAS#: N/A
EPA Hazardous Waste
ID #:
Mercury 0009
EPA Hazardous Waste
Class:
Mercuric Chloride; EP Toxic waste
(E)
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
Component % CAS#
ACGIH
TLV
CLASSIFICATION
Isopropanol 28 67-63-
0
400ppm
TWA
Flammable
Acetic Acid 5 64-19-
7
10ppm
TWA
15ppm
STEL
Corrosive
Poly Vinyl
Alcohol
5 9002-
89-5
ND Irritant
Mercuric
Chloride
3.4 7487-
94-7
100mg/m
3 (skin)
TWA
Corrosive
Glycerol 1.8 56-81-
5
ND Irritant
Hydrochloric
Acid
1.4 7647-
01-0
250ml/in Corrosive
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA
APPEARANCE: Colorless liquid
pH: ND
ODOR: Alcohol
VAPOR PRESSURE: ND
VOLATILE
COMPONENTS:
ND
EVAPORATION
ND
Date of Preparation : 1/12/98
Revision Date : 7/12/05
Identification
Hazardous Components
Physical and Chemical Data
Fire and explosion data
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EVAPORATION
RATE:
ND
SOLUBILITY IN
WATER:
Unlimited
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: 66 ° F (19 ° C), Boiling point 183 ° F
(84 ° C)
EXTINGUISHING
MEDIA:
Media appropriate for surrounding fire
conditions.
FIRE FIGHTING
PROCEDURES:
Wear self-contained breathing
apparatus and protective clothing.
FIRE HAZARDS: May produce hazardous
decomposition products.
REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
HAZARDOUS
POLYMERIZATION:
None
HEALTH HAZARD
EXPOSURE LIMITS: ND
EXPOSURE EFFECTS:
EYE: Irritant, burning sensation
SKIN: Irritation
INHALATION: Coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of
breath, headache
INGESTION: Nausea, vomiting, pain, death
FIRST AID DATA
FIRST AID: Obtain medical attention.
EYE: Flush with water for 15 minutes.
SKIN: Flush with water for 15 minutes.
INHALATION:Remove to fresh air immediately. If breathing
stops, give artificial respiration.
INGESTION: Contact a physician immediately to obtain the
appropriate emergency treatment.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Wear chemical safety goggles, chemical resistant gloves and
protective clothing. Use OSHA approved respirator if TLV
exceeded. General mechanical ventilation is usually adequate
under normal use. Do not exceed TLV. Containers potentially
hazardous when empty. Do not reuse.
SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
SPILL: Absorb on paper, vermiculite, etc.
WASTE
DISPOSAL:
Consult federal, state, and local regulations.
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DISPOSAL:
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT Flammable Liquid, Corrosive, n.o.s.,
UN2924, Hazard Class 3, Pkg. Group II,
Technical Name: (Contains Isopropanol,
Acetic Acid).
IATA Flammable Liquid, Corrosive, n.o.s.,
UN2924, Hazard Class 3, Pkg. Group II,
Technical Name: (Contains Isopropanol,
Acetic Acid).
Note 1 – Per 49 CFR – when shipping 30ml or less per inner
packaging and the gross weight does not exceed 64lbs. use the
173.4 small quantity exception.
Note 2 – Per catalog #400212 – 5 liters is the maximum volume
that can be shipped per package on a cargo aircraft.
NA = Not Applicable
ND = Not Determined
The above information is believed to be correct but does not
purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide.
Meridian Bioscience, Inc. shall not be held liable for any
damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above
product.
© Copyright 2004 Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
Meridian Bioscience, Inc. 3471 River Hills Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45244 (513) 271-3700
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