CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO -- 84-8265, BOGEN UNIVERSAL INDICATOR SOLUTION -- - 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:84-8265, BOGEN UNIVERSAL INDICATOR SOLUTION
MSDS Date:09/05/2000
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-227-1150
Emergency Phone Num:800-227-1150
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:59896
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
Contract Num:MDA414-00-P-4815
CAGE:59896
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
Contract Num:MDA414-01-P-0251
CAGE:59896
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
Contract Num:MDA414-98-A-0118-0104
CAGE:59896

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:HEXANE (DENATURANT)
CAS:110-54-3
RTECS #:MN9275000
= Wt:.5
OSHA PEL:1800 MG/M3;500 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:METHYL RED
CAS:493-52-7
RTECS #:DG8960000
= Wt:.02

Ingred Name:BROMTHYMOL BLUE
CAS:76-59-5
RTECS #:SJ7450000
= Wt:.06

Ingred Name:PHENOLPHTHALEIN
CAS:77-09-8
RTECS #:SM8380000
= Wt:.06

Ingred Name:ETHANOL
CAS:64-17-5
RTECS #:KQ6300000
= Wt:47.5
OSHA PEL:1900 MG/M3;1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1880 MG/M3;1000 PPM

Ingred Name:METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE (DENATURANT)
CAS:108-10-1
RTECS #:SA9275000
= Wt:2.
OSHA PEL:410 MG/M3;100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:205 MG/M3;50 PPM
ACGIH STEL:307 MG/M3;75 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: SKIN, EYES, NOSE,
    THROAT. EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN:  MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
    INGESTION: MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMMFORT. INHALATION: MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRA CT. CHRONIC: SEE TOXICOLOGICAL
    SECTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO LISTED AS CAUSING CANCER BY IARC, NTP
    OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN:  MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMMFORT.
    INHALATION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT. CHRONIC: SEE
    TOXICOLOGICAL SECTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS OF THE
    SKIN, EYES, THROAT, LIVER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINS, RAISING & LOWERING EYELIDS.
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. SKIN-THOROUGHLY WASH
    EXPOSED AREA FOR 15 MINS. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. GET
    MEDICALA AT TENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INGESTION-IF SWALLOWED,
    IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE PLENTY OF WATER & INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY AS
    DIRECTED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL. IMMEDIATELY CALL PHYSICIAN OR POISON
    CONTROL  CENTER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
    PERSON. INHALE-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF  BREATHING HAS STOPPED.
    KEEP PERSON WAR M, QUIET & GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=13.1C, 55.6F
ETHANOL
Autoignition Temp:=422.8C, 793.F
Autoignition Temp Text:ETHANO
Lower Limits:3.3
Upper Limits:19
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) OR
    APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE.VAPORS ARE HEAVIER
    THAN AIR AND CAN TRAVEL DISTANCES TO IGNITION SOURCE AND FLASH
    BACK.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES
    OF IGNITION. REMOVE ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL FROM AREA. CLEAN-UP
    PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING. ABSORB
    MATERIAL WITH SUITABL E ABSORBANT AND CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:THIS MATERIAL SHOULD BE KEPT IN AN
    AREA SUITABLE FOR THE STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS. BOND AND GROUND
    CONTAINERS WHEN TRANSFERRING LIQUID. DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR.	DO NOT
    GET IN EYES.AVOID PROLONGED OR  REPEATED SKIN CONTACT. RETAINED
    RESIDUE MAY MAKE EMPTY CONTAINERS HAZARDOUS; USE CAUTION!
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT TAKE
    INTERNALLY. KEEP OXIDIZING MATERIALS AND STRONG ACIDS AWAY. WEAR
    SPLASH-PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES AND RUBBER GLOVES AT ALL TIMES
    DURING CLEANIP PROCESS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR
    SHOULD BE WORN IF PEL OR TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL: PREFERRABLE. MECHANICAL: REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL, RUBBER, PVC OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES AT ALL TIMES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PRODUCT CODES: 84-8265,84-8263, 84-0546, 84-0522, 84-0548. SIZE: 120
    ML, 500 ML, 4 OZ, 15 ML.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NO DATA
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NO DATA
Vapor Pres:NO DATA
Vapor Density:NO DATA
Spec Gravity:<1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:DARK LIQUID; FRUITY ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:>99%

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS, CONCENTRATED NITRIC AND SULFURIC ACIDS, ALDENHYDES,
    HALOGENS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS AND OPEN FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:TOXICITY DATA: TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE,
    THE TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF THIS MIXTURE HAVE NOT BEEN
    THOROUGHLY EALUATED. DATA IS LISTED FOR THE INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS:
    METHYL RED-NO DATA AVAILABLE.  BROMOTHYMOL BLUE: NO DATA
    AVAILABLE..PHENOLPHTHALEIN: IPR-RAT LDLO=500 MG/KG. ETHANOL:
    ORL-RAT LD50=7060 MG/KG; INHL-RAT LC50=20000 PPM/10HR. METHYL
    ISOBUTYL KETONE: ORL-RAT LD50=5080 MG/KG; INHL-RAT	LC50=8000 PPM/4
    HR; SKIN-RABBIT LD50 >20 G/KG. HEXANE: ORAL-RAT LD50=28710 MG/KG;
    IHL-HMN TCLO=5000 PPM/10M.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:EPA WASTE NUMBERS: METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE: U161.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED
    WASTE DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:DESCRIPTION: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S. (ETHANOL),
    3, UN1993, II.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:HAZARD CATEGORY FOR SARA SECTION 311/312
    REPORTING: ACUTE, FIRE. PRODUCTS OR COMPONENTS LISTED UNDER SARA
    EHS SEC. 302 TPQ: NONE; PRODUCT OR COMPONENTS LISTED UNDER SARA
    SEC.313 CHEMICALS: NAME LIST:  NONE; CHEMICAL CATEGORY: NONE.
Federal Regulatory Information:PRODUCTS OR COMPONENTS LISTED UNDER
    CERCLA SEC.103 RQ LBS: METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE: 5000 LBS; HEXANE:
    5000 LBS. PRODUCTS OR COMPONENTS LISTED UNDER RCRA SEC.261.33:
    METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE: YES; HEXANE:  YES.EPA TSCA STATUS: ON TSCA
    INVENTORY.
State Regulatory Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER.

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