MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Revised: 05/15/08
KOVAC SOLUTION Replaces: 07/10/07
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL Printed: 05/20/08
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Product Name: Kovac Solution
Product Code(s): 87-1391, 87-1393,87-1389
Size: 100 mL, 500 mL, 30mL
Chemical Name: Does not apply, product is a mixture.
CAS Number: None assigned
Formula: N/A
Synonyms: None Known
Distributor: Carolina Biological Supply Company
2700 York Road
Burlington, NC 27215
Chemical Information: 800-227-1150 (8am-5pm (ET) M-F)
Chemtrec (Transportation Spill Response 24 hours): 800-424-9300
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Principal Hazardous Components:
Hydrochloric acid (CAS# 7647-01-0) 24%
p-Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde (CAS# 100-10-7) 5%
tert-Butyl Alchol (CAS# 75-65-0) 71%
TLV and PEL units: Hydrochloric acid: ACGIH-TLV 2 ppn; Ceiling
OSHA-PEL 5 ppm; Ceiling
tert-Butyl Alcohol: ACGIH-TLV 100 ppm (TWA);
OSHA-PEL 100 ppm (TWA)
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: DO NOT INGEST ! Causes burns. Corrosive by liquid
or fume contact. Vapor is narcotic in action. Inhalation may cause
kidney and liver damage.
Potential Health Effects:
Eyes: May cause irritation.
Skin: May cause irritation.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
Inhalation: May cause irritation to respiratory tract.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eyes - Flush with water for at least 15 minutes, raising and lowering
eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin - Thoroughly wash exposed area for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contaminated clothing. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Get
medical attention if irritation persists.
Ingestion - Do not induce vomiting. If swallowed, if conscious, give
plenty of water immediately and call a physician or poison control
center. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation - Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen if breathing is
difficult; give artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Keep
person warm, quiet, and get medical attention.
5. FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
Flash Point(Method Used): 52F (cc) (tert-Butyl Alcohol)
NFPA Rating: Health: 2
Fire: 3
Reactivity: 0
Extinguisher Media:
Use dry chemical, CO2 or appropriate foam.
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Revised: 05/15/08
KOVAC SOLUTION Replaces: 07/10/07
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL Printed: 05/20/08
Flammable Limits in Air % by Volume: LEL: 2.4% UEL: 8% (tert-Butyl
Alcohol)
Autoignition Temperature: 892 F (tert-Butyl Alcohol)
Special Firefighting Procedures:
Firefighters should wear full protective equipment and NIOSH approved
self-contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Dangerous when exposed to heat or
flame; can react with oxidizing materials.
6. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Ventilate area of spill. Eliminate all sources of ignition.
Remove all non-essential personnel from area. Clean-up personnel should
wear proper protective equipment and clothing. Absorb material with
suitable absorbent and containerize for disposal.
7. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to be Taken in Handling or Storing: Store in an area
suitable for flammable materials. Bond and ground containers when
transferring liquid. Store away from ignition sources and oxidizers.
Retained residue may make empty containers hazardous: use caution ! Do
not breathe vapor. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Other Precautions: Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not take
internally.
8. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection(Specify Type):
A NIOSH/MSHA chemical cartridge respirator should be worn if PEL or
TLV is exceeded.
Ventilation:
Local Exhaust: Preferred
Mechanical(General): Acceptable
Special: No
Other: No
Protective Gloves:
Rubber, neoprene, PVC, or equivalent.
Eye Protection:
Splash proof chemical safety goggles should be worn at all times.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment:
Lab apron, eye wash, and safety shower.
9. PHYSICAL DATA
Molecular Weight: No data available
Melting Point: No data available
Boiling Point: No data available
Vapor Pressure: No data available
Vapor Density(Air=1): No data available
Specific Gravity(H2O=1): No data available
Percent Volatile by Volume: 95%
Evaporation Rate(H2O=1): No data available
Solubility in Water: Slight
Appearance and Odor: Clear liquid with alcoholic odor.
10. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, sparks, and open flames.
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Incompatibility(Materials to Avoid): Oxidizers, alkalis, metals, metal
oxides, amines, carbonates.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride gas
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
11. TOXICITY DATA
Toxicity Data: p-Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde: ipr-rat LD50: 620mg/kg;
orl-rat LDlo: 500 mg/kg.
Hydrochloric acid: ihl-rat LC50: 3124 ppm/1H;
orl-rbt LD50: 900 mg/kg.
tert-Butyl Alcohol: ivn-mus LD50: 1538 mg/kg;
orl-rat LD50: 3500 mg/kg
Effects of Overexposure:
Acute: See section 3
Chronic: p-Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde: No chronic effects data
found. Not listed as causing cancer by IARC, NTP, or OSHA.
Hydrochloric acid: Mutation data cited. Reproductive effects cited.
Not listed as causing cancer by IARC,NTP,or OSHA.
tert-Butyl Alcohol: Mutation data cited. Reproductive effects data
cited. Not listed as causing cancer by IARC, NTP, or OSHA.
Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: No data available.
Target Organs: No data available
Primary Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation
12. ECOLOGICAL DATA
EPA Waste Numbers: Hydrochloric acid D002
tert-Butyl Alcohol D001
13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose in accordance with all applicable
Federal, State and Local regulations.
Always contact a permitted waste disposer (TSD) to assure compliance.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Description: Flammable Liquids, corrosive, n.o.s. (tert-butyl alcohol,
Hydrochloric Acid), 3, UN2924, II.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EPA TSCA Status: On TSCA Inventory
Hazard Category for SARA Section 311/312 Reporting: Acute
SARA Sec. 313
SARA EHS Chemicals CERCLA RCRA
Product or Sec. 302 Name Chemical Sec. 103 Sec.
Components TPQ List Category RQ lbs. 261.33
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p-Dimethylamino-
benzaldehyde No No No No No
Hydrochloric acid 500 yes No 5000 No
tert-Butyl Alcohol No Yes No No No
16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet represents a
compilation of data drawn directly from various sources available to us.
Carolina Biological Supply makes no representation or guarantee as to
the suitability of this information to a particular application of the
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KOVAC SOLUTION Replaces: 07/10/07
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL Printed: 05/20/08
substance covered in the Material Safety Data Sheet. Any employer must
carefully assess the applicability of any information contained herein
in regards to the particular use to which the employer puts the
material.
Glossary
ACGIH.......American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CAS Number..Chemical Abstracts Service Number
CERCLA......Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act
DOT.........U.S. Department of Transportation
IARC........International Agency of Research on Cancer
mppcf......million particles per cubic foot
N/A.........Not Available
NTP.........National Toxicology Program
OSHA........Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL.........Permissible Exposure Limit
ppm.........parts per million
RCRA........Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
SARA........Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
TLV.........Threshold Limit Value
TSCA........Toxic Substances Control Act
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