Material Safety Data Sheet
Buffer Solution, pH7.00/YELLOW MSDS
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: Buffer Solution, pH7.00/YELLOW Contact Information:
Sciencelab.com, Inc.
Catalog Codes: SLB1633
14025 Smith Rd.
Houston, Texas 77396
CAS#: Mixture.
US Sales: 1-800-901-7247
RTECS: Not applicable.
International Sales: 1-281-441-4400
TSCA: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Propyl paraben; Methyl Order Online: ScienceLab.com
paraben; Brilliant Yellow; Potassium phosphate monobasic;
Sodium hydroxide; Water CHEMTREC (24HR Emergency Telephone), call:
1-800-424-9300
CI#: Not available.
International CHEMTREC, call: 1-703-527-3887
Synonym:
For non-emergency assistance, call: 1-281-441-4400
Chemical Name: Not applicable.
Chemical Formula: Not applicable.
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition:
Name CAS # % by Weight
Propyl paraben 94-13-3 0.00125
Methyl paraben 99-76-3 0.005
Brilliant Yellow 3051-11-4 0.0001
Potassium phosphate monobasic 7778-77-0 0.68
Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 0.115
Water 7732-18-5 99.2
Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Potassium phosphate monobasic LD50: Not available. LC50: Not available. Sodium
hydroxide LD50: Not available. LC50: Not available.
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects: Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive, irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of
ingestion, of inhalation.
Potential Chronic Health Effects:
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Non-corrosive for skin. Non-sensitizer for skin. Non-permeator by skin.
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
The substance is toxic to lungs, mucous membranes.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Cold water may be
used.
Skin Contact:
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin
with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin.
Cold water may be used. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Serious Skin Contact: Not available.
Inhalation: Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not
breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Ingestion: Not available.
Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product: Non-flammable.
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Points: Not applicable.
Flammable Limits: Not applicable.
Products of Combustion: Not available.
Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not applicable.
Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting Media and Instructions: Not applicable.
Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not available.
Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not available.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill:
Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal
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container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and
regional authority requirements.
Large Spill:
Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system. Be careful that
the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions:
Keep container dry. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapour/spray. Avoid contact with skin Never add water to this
product Wear suitable protective clothing If you feel unwell, seek medical attention and show the label when
possible.
Storage:
No specific storage is required. Use shelves or cabinets sturdy enough to bear the weight of the chemicals. Be
sure that it is not necessary to strain to reach materials, and that shelves are not overloaded.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their
respective threshold limit value.
Personal Protection: Safety glasses. Lab coat. Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill:
Splash goggles. Full suit. Boots. Gloves. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a
specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits:
Sodium hydroxide
CEIL: 2 (mg/m3) from ACGIH [1995]
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance: Liquid.
Odor: Odorless.
Taste: Not available.
Molecular Weight: Not applicable.
Color: Not available.
pH (1% soln/water): 7 [Neutral.]
Boiling Point: The lowest known value is 100癈 (212癋) (Water).
Melting Point: Not available.
Critical Temperature: Not available.
Specific Gravity: The only known value is 1 (Water = 1) (Water).
Vapor Pressure: The highest known value is 17.535 mm of Hg (@ 20癈) (Water).
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Vapor Density: The highest known value is 0.62 (Air = 1) (Water).
Volatility: Not available.
Odor Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.: Not available.
Ionicity (in Water): Not available.
Dispersion Properties: See solubility in water, methanol, diethyl ether, acetone.
Solubility:
Easily soluble in cold water, hot water, methanol.
Soluble in diethyl ether, acetone.
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability: The product is stable.
Instability Temperature: Not available.
Conditions of Instability: Not available.
Incompatibility with various substances: Not available.
Corrosivity: Non-corrosive in presence of glass, of steel, of stainless steel(304), of stainless steel(316).
Special Remarks on Reactivity: Not available.
Special Remarks on Corrosivity: Not available.
Polymerization: No.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry: Not available.
Toxicity to Animals:
LD50: Not available.
LC50: Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans: The substance is toxic to lungs, mucous membranes.
Other Toxic Effects on Humans: Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive, irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not available.
Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: Not available.
Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans: Not available.
Section 12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: Not available.
BOD5 and COD: Not available.
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Products of Biodegradation:
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
arise.
Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: Not available.
Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation:
Decomposes and burns to form smoke, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Fine dust dispersed in air in
sufficient concentrations, and in the presence of an ignition source ia s potential dust explosion hazard. (Methyl
paraben)
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal:
Section 14: Transport Information
DOT Classification: Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Identification: Not applicable.
Special Provisions for Transport: Not applicable.
Section 15: Other Regulatory Information
Federal and State Regulations:
Pennsylvania RTK: Sodium hydroxide
Massachusetts RTK: Sodium hydroxide
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Propyl paraben; Methyl paraben; Brilliant Yellow; Potassium phosphate monobasic; Sodium
hydroxide; Water
Other Regulations: Not available. or of its ingredients
Other Classifications:
WHMIS (Canada): Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
DSCL (EEC):
This product is not classified according
to the EU regulations.
HMIS (U.S.A.):
Health Hazard: 0
Fire Hazard: 0
Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection: b
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health: 0
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
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Specific hazard:
Protective Equipment:
Gloves.
Lab coat.
Not applicable.
Safety glasses.
Section 16: Other Information
References: Not available.
Other Special Considerations: Not available.
Created: 10/10/2005 12:55 AM
Last Updated: 11/06/2008 12:00 PM
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