Material Safety Data Sheet Buffer Solution, pH 4.00 (Red) (BSI) ACC# 88101 Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification MSDS Name: Buffer Solution, pH 4.00 (Red) (BSI) Catalog Numbers: 23061614, 23265626, 23356113, 75005C Synonyms: None. Company Identification: Fisher Diagnostics Fisher Scientific Company, LLC 8365 Valley Pike Middletown, VA 22645-0307 For information, call: 800-524-0294 Emergency Number: 800-524-0294 For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300 For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887 Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients CAS#Chemical NamePercentEINECS/ELINCS 7732-18-5Water>98 231-791-2 493-52-7Methyl red<1.0 207-776-1 877-24-7Potassium hydrogen phthalate1 212-889-4 99-76-3InhibitorTrace 202-785-7 Hazard Symbols: None listed. Risk Phrases: None listed. Section 3 - Hazards Identification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: red liquid. Caution! This is expected to be a low hazard for usual industrial handling. May cause eye irritation. Target Organs: None. Potential Health Effects Eye: May cause eye irritation. Skin: Non-irritating to the skin. Ingestion: No hazard expected in normal industrial use. Inhalation: No hazard expected in normal industrial use. Chronic: No information found. Section 4 - First Aid Measures Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. If irritation develops, get medical aid. Skin: Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms occur. Inhalation: Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively. Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Extinguishing Media: Substance is nonflammable; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire. Flash Point: Not applicable. Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable. Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available. Upper: Not available. NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 1; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0 Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Section 7 - Handling and Storage Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Avoid contact with eyes. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection Engineering Controls: There are no special ventilation requirements. Exposure Limits Chemical NameACGIHNIOSHOSHA - Final PELs Waternone listednone listednone listed Methyl rednone listednone listednone listed Potassium hydrogen phthalatenone listednone listednone listed Inhibitornone listednone listednone listed OSHA Vacated PELs: Water: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Methyl red: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Potassium hydrogen phthalate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Inhibitor: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Protective garments not normally required. Clothing: Protective garments not normally required. Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties Physical State: Liquid Appearance: red Odor: Odorless. pH: 4.0 Vapor Pressure: 24 mm Hg Vapor Density: Not available. Evaporation Rate:Not available. Viscosity: Not available. Boiling Point: 100 deg C Freezing/Melting Point:Not available. Decomposition Temperature:Not available. Solubility: Not available. Specific Gravity/Density:1 (water=1) Molecular Formula:Not applicable. Molecular Weight:Not available. Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity Chemical Stability: Stable. Conditions to Avoid: None reported. Incompatibilities with Other Materials: None. Hazardous Decomposition Products: None. Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. Section 11 - Toxicological Information RTECS#: CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 CAS# 493-52-7: DG8960000 CAS# 877-24-7: CZ4326000 CAS# 99-76-3: DH2450000 LD50/LC50: CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg; CAS# 493-52-7: CAS# 877-24-7: Dermal, guinea pig: LD50 = >1 gm/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = >3200 mg/kg; CAS# 99-76-3: Oral, mouse: LD50 = >8 gm/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 6 gm/kg; Carcinogenicity: CAS# 7732-18-5: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. CAS# 493-52-7: IARC: IARC Group 3 - not classifiable CAS# 877-24-7: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. CAS# 99-76-3: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. Epidemiology: No data available. Teratogenicity: No data available. Reproductive Effects: No data available. Neurotoxicity: No data available. Mutagenicity: No data available. Other Studies: No data available. Section 12 - Ecological Information No information available. Section 13 - Disposal Considerations Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification. RCRA P-Series: None listed. RCRA U-Series: None listed. Section 14 - Transport Information US DOTIATARID/ADRIMOCanada TDG Shipping Name:No information available.No information available. Hazard Class: UN Number: Packing Group: Section 15 - Regulatory Information US FEDERAL TSCA CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory. CAS# 493-52-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory. CAS# 877-24-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory. CAS# 99-76-3 is listed on the TSCA inventory. Health & Safety Reporting List None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List. Chemical Test Rules None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule. Section 12b None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b. TSCA Significant New Use Rule None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA. SARA CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ. SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ. SARA Codes CAS # 877-24-7: acute. CAS # 99-76-3: acute. Section 313 No chemicals are reportable under Section 313. Clean Air Act: This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors. Clean Water Act: None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA. OSHA: None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA. STATE CAS# 7732-18-5 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ. CAS# 493-52-7 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ. CAS# 877-24-7 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ. CAS# 99-76-3 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ. California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed. European/International Regulations European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives Hazard Symbols: Not available. Risk Phrases: Safety Phrases: WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available. CAS# 493-52-7: 2 CAS# 877-24-7: No information available. CAS# 99-76-3: 2 Canada - DSL/NDSL CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 493-52-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 877-24-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 99-76-3 is listed on Canada's DSL List. Canada - WHMIS This product has a WHMIS classification of Not controlled.. Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List Exposure Limits Section 16 - Additional Information MSDS Creation Date: 6/29/1998 Revision #2 Date: 7/29/2002 The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall Fisher be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Fisher has been advised of the possibility of such damages.