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MSDS Safety Information 
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NAME: PERIODIC ACID 0.5% AQUEOUS

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Material Safety Data Sheet
Stains / Special Stains
Periodic Acid 0.5% Aqueous
Section 1. Product and Preparation Information
Product Identifier
Periodic Acid 0.5% Aqueous
Product Use
Periodic Acid Schiff procedure
Date Prepared
August 2006
Synonym / Chemical Name
NA
Document #
129
Manufacturer/ Preparer
Surgipath Canada, Inc. Surgipath Medical Industries, Inc.
83 Terracon Place 5205 Route 12
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2J 4B3 Richmond, IL 60071
Emergency Contact
Chemtrec USA and Canada 800.424.9300
Chemtrec International 703.527.3887
Canadian Non-Transport Calls 800.665.7425
USA Non-Transport Calls 800.225.8867
Section 2. Preventive Measures
Personal Protection NFPA US DOT
Canadian WHMIS
D2B
Personal Protection
Eyes Goggles
Body Laboratory coat
Respiratory NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator
when ventilation is inadequate
Hands Latex or nitrile gloves
Emergency Overview
DANGER! SLIGHTLY CORROSIVE. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN BURNS. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS AND MIST. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. FOR LABORATORY USE ONLY
Engineering Controls
Ensure that eyewash stations and quick drench showers are proximal to the workstation or tissue processor.
Handling and Storage
Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep containers closed and out of reach of children. Store at room temperature.
Small Spill and Leak
Dilute with water and mop, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container.
Large Spill and Leak
Absorb with DRY earth, sand or other non-combustible material. Avoid skin and eye contact. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas: dike if needed.
Waste Disposal
Unused Product – Disposal not regulated. Spent product or spill clean up - Follow all provincial and federal rules.
Not Regulated
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2 0
Section 3. Hazardous Ingredients
Hazardous Ingredient
% wt.
CAS Number
LD50
LC50
Periodic acid
0.5
10450-60-9
NA
NA
Water
99
7732-18-5
NA
NA
TDG PIN
Not Regulated
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin Contact Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Wash the affected areas with soap or mild detergent and large amounts of water for at least
15 minutes.
Inhalation Move individual to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If breathing has stopped, administer artificial respiration.
Get medical attention.
Ingestion Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do not induce vomiting. Give no more than 2 glasses of water. Get medical
attention immediately.
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2 of 2 MSDS# 129 – PERIODIC ACID 0.5%
Section 5. Physical Data
Physical State
Liquid
Odor and Appearance
Slight odor, colorless
Odor Threshold (ppm)
NA
Solubility
Easily soluble in water
Auto-ignition Temp
NA
Vapor Pressure
17 mmHg @ 20C (MeOH)
Vapor Densty
i0.62 (air-1)
Evaporation Rate
NA
Boiling Point
212° F (100° C)
Flash Point CC
NA
pH
Neutral
Specific G
ravity1 Water=1
Coeff. Water/oil Dist.
N/A
Freezing Point
NA
Flammable Limits
NA
Section 6. Fire and Explosion
Flammability Conditions Fl. Pt - Auto Ignition - Flammable Limits
Nonflammable NA See Physical Data above
Explosivity
Not explosive under normal conditions of use.
Hazardous Combustion Products
CO, CO2, NO, NO2, SO2, SO3
Means of Extinction
Small Fire – Use DRY chemical powder. Large Fire – Use alcohol foam, water spray or fog
Section 7. Reactivity
Stability
Product is stable under normal conditions of use.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
CO from incomplete combustion
Conditions of Reactivity
NA
Hazardous Polymerization
No hazardous polymerization.
Incompatibility
Slightly reactive with oxidizing materials
Section 8. Toxicological Properties
Routes of Entry Absorbed through skin. Eye contact. Inhalation Target Organs NA
Effects of Acute Exposure
Eye Slightly hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant, corrosive)
Skin Slightly hazardous (irritant, corrosive). Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening or occasionally blistering.
Absorption NA
Inhalation Slightly hazardous in case of inhalation
Ingestion Slightly hazardous in case of ingestion
Effects of Chronic Exposure
Repeated contact may cause eye and skin irritation. Repeated skin exposure may cause defatting of the skin.
Carcinogenic Effects
NA
Reproductive Toxicity
NA
Teratogenic and Mutagenic Effects
NA
Exposure Limits
OSHA PEL TWA
ACGIH TLV TWA
STEL
TWAEV (Ont.)
STE V (Ont.)
CEV (Ont.)
Periodic acid
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Section 9. Regulatory Information
OSHA Hazardous
Yes Irritant
Cal. Prop. 65
Not Listed
Canadian WHMIS
D2B
RCRA Regulated
Not regulated
SARA 302/304
Not listed
SARA 313
Not listed
CERCLA 102A
Not listed
RQ
NA
CWA 307
Not listed
CWA 311
Not listed
CAA 112 Release Prevention
Not listed
CAA 112 Reg. Flam. Substance
Not listed
CAA 112 Reg. Toxic Substance
Not listed
TSCA Inventory
Listed
EEC Flammability
NA
CEPA DSL
All Ingredients Listed
Proper US DOT Shipping Name
Not regulated
TDG Classification
Not regulated
IATA Classification
Not regulated
Limited Quantity
NA
The information provided above is based upon unused product. Product characteristics may change after processing, requiring further classification.
This Material Safety Data Sheet has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian Controlled Products Regulations and 29CFR1910.1200. 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.