Material Safety Data Sheet
NFPA HMIS PPE Transport Symbol
Not regulated
Issuing Date: October 10, 2007 Revision Date: October 10, 2007 Revision Number: 01
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name TMB BlueSTOPTM Solution
Product Code(s) 50-85-30, 50-85-31, 50-85-41
Recommended Use Stop color development in ELISA.
Manufacturer Address Supplier Address
KPL Inc. KPL Inc.
910 Clopper Road 910 Clopper Road
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878 Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
Phone: 301-948-7755 (800-638-3167) Phone: 301-948-7755 (800-638-3167)
Company Emergency Phone Number 301-948-7755 (800-638-3167)
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
CAUTION!
Emergency Overview
May cause skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation
Appearance: Colorless, Liquid Physical State: Liquid Odor: Odorless
Potential Health Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure Inhalation, Skin contact, Eye contact.
Acute Toxicity
Eyes May cause irritation.
Skin May cause irritation.
Inhalation Inhalation of vapors in high concentration may cause irritation of respiratory system.
Ingestion Ingestion may cause irritation to mucous membranes. Do not taste or swallow.
Chronic Effects None known.
Aggravated Medical Conditions None known.
Environmental Hazard See Section 12 for additional Ecological information
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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS-No Weight %
Citric acid 77-92-9 1.35
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice.
Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If skin irritation persists, call
a physician.
Inhalation Move victim to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If breathing is irregular or stopped,
administer artificial respiration.
Ingestion Clean mouth with water and afterwards drink plenty of water. Get medical attention.
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties Not flammable
Flash Point Not applicable.
Suitable Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding
environment.
Explosion Data
Sensitivity to mechanical impact None
Sensitivity to static discharge None
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective
gear.
NFPA Health Hazard 1 Flammability 0 Stability 0 Physical and Chemical
Hazards -
HMIS Health Hazard 1 Flammability 0 Stability 0 Personal Precautions -
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions Use personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Methods for Containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for Cleaning Up Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder,
sawdust). Keep in suitable and closed containers for disposal.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid contact with skin,
eyes and clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not breathe vapors/dust. Do not eat, drink
or smoke when using this product.
Storage Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limits
established by the region specific regulatory bodies.
Engineering Measures Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/Face Protection Safety glasses with side-shields.
Skin and Body Protection Impervious clothing. Impervious gloves.
Respiratory Protection No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions. If exposure limits are
exceeded or irritation is experienced, ventilation and evacuation may be required.
Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Odor
Colorless. Liquid. Odorless.
Odor Threshold Physical State
No information available. Liquid.
pH 3.5
Flash Point Autoignition Temperature
Not applicable. Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature Boiling Point/Range
No information available. 100癈 / 212癋
Melting Point/Range 0癈 / 32癋
Flammability Limits in Air Explosion Limits
No information available. No information available.
Specific Gravity Solubility
No information available. No information available.
Evaporation Rate Vapor Pressure
No information available. No information available.
Vapor Density VOC Content
No information available. Not applicable.
Partition Coefficient (n- No information available.
octanol/water)
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Incompatible Products Acids. Bases. Strong oxidizing agents.
Conditions to Avoid None known based on information supplied.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors.
Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
Product Information .
Irritation Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Chemical Name LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Citric acid 3000 mg/kg ( Rat )
Chronic Toxicity
Chronic Toxicity None known.
Carcinogenicity Contains no ingredients above reportable quantities listed as a carcinogen.
Mutagenic Effects None known.
Reproductive Toxicity None known.
No information available.
Developmental Toxicity
Target Organ Effects None known.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
The environmental impact of this product has not been fully investigated.
Chemical Name Toxicity to Algae Toxicity to Fish Microtox Daphnia Magna (Water Flea)
Citric acid LC50= 1516 mg/L Lepomis EC50 = 14 mg/L 15 min EC50 = 120 mg/L 72 h
macrochirus 96 h
LC50= 440 mg/L Leuciscus
idus 96 h
Chemical Name Log Pow
Citric acid -1.72
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method This material, as supplied, is not a hazardous waste according to Federal regulations (40 CFR
261). This material could become a hazardous waste if it is mixed with or otherwise comes in
contact with a hazardous waste, if chemical additions are made to this material, or if the
material is processed or otherwise altered. Consult 40 CFR 261 to determine whether the
altered material is a hazardous waste. Consult the appropriate state, regional, or local
regulations for additional requirements.
Contaminated Packaging Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Not regulated
TDG Not regulated
MEX Not regulated
ICAO Not regulated
IATA Not regulated
IMDG/IMO Not regulated
RID Not regulated
ADR Not regulated
ADN Not regulated
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
International Inventories
TSCA Not listed on inventory. For purposes of 40 CFR 720.36, this product is for Research and
Development (R&D) Use Only.
DSL Does not Comply
EINECS/ELINCS Does not Comply
ENCS Does not Comply
CHINA Complies
KECL Does not Comply
PICCS Complies
AICS Complies
U.S. Federal Regulations
SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product does not contain any
chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372.
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories
Acute Health Hazard Yes
Chronic Health Hazard No
Fire Hazard No
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard No
Reactive Hazard No
Clean Water Act
This product does not contain any substances regulated as pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21 and 40 CFR
122.42).
U.S. State Regulations
California Proposition 65
This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.
U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations
No information available.
International Regulations
Canada
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the
MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
WHMIS Hazard Class
D2B Toxic materials
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
Prepared By KPL Inc.
910 Clopper Road
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
Phone: 301-948-7755 (800-638-3167)
Revision Date October 10, 2007
Revision Note Not applicable
Disclaimer
The information provided on this MSDS is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The
information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to
be considered as a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for
such material used in combination with any other material or in any process, unless specified in the text.
End of MSDS
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