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
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