MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I. CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION VIII. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
TRADE NAMES: MANGANESE Vacu-vials?and ACTIVATOR SOLUTION OSHA PEL & ACGIH TLV: None established
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Safety glasses
KIT CATALOG NO.: K-6503
IX. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
COMPONENT CATALOG NO.: A-6501
In the Vacu-vials?
DESCRIPTION: Reagent ampoules and accessory solution for the determi- STATE: Liquid APPEARANCE: Colorless ODOR: None
nation of manganese in water. Each Vacu-vialTM contains approximately 2 mL SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete pH: 4.3
of liquid reagent sealed under vacuum. Each bottle of activator solution BOILING POINT: 104EC MELTING POINT: 2EC
contains approximately 18 mL of accessory solution. VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.02
VAPOR DENSITY: N/A
In the Vacu-vials?
NFPA RATINGS: HEALTH: 1 FLAMMABILITY: 0 REACTIVITY: 0 In the Activator Solution:
STATE: Liquid APPEARANCE: Colorless ODOR: None
In the Activator Solution: SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Miscible pH: 5.6
NFPA RATINGS: HEALTH: 1 FLAMMABILITY: 0 REACTIVITY: 0 BOILING POINT: 107EC MELTING POINT: 5EC
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not determined SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.30
II. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS VAPOR DENSITY: Not determined
X. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
In the Vacu-vials?
COMPONENT: Sodium Periodate
CAS NO.: 7790-28-5 PERCENT: < 4.5 INCOMPATIBILITIES: strong oxidizing and reducing agents, strong bases,
metals
COMPONENT: Deionized Water HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: hydrogen iodide, iodine,
CAS NO.: 7732-18-5 PERCENT: > 95.5 oxides of sodium, carbon, sulfur, and phosphorous
Stable under normal conditions.
In the Activator Solution:
XI. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
COMPONENT: Citric Acid, Monohydrate
CAS NO.: 5949-29-1 PERCENT: < 7.5
CARCINOGENIC STATUS: None.
COMPONENT: Sodium Sulfate No other data available at this time.
CAS NO.: 7757-82-6 PERCENT: < 11.0
XII. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
COMPONENT: Sodium Phosphate Dibasic
CAS NO.: 7558-79-4 PERCENT: < 18.0 Citric acid can cause nitrification inhibition. Sodium sulfate may persist
indefinitely but diluted, it is not expected to have a significant impact on the
COMPONENT: Deionized Water environment.
CAS NO.: 7732-18-5 PERCENT: > 63.5 No other data available.
III. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION XIII. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
ACUTE TOXICITY: Irritation Dispose of in a manner consistent with Federal, State, and Local Regulations.
CHRONIC TOXICITY: Irritation, dermatitis
XIV. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: No data available.
IV. FIRST AID MEASURES Not regulated.
XV. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EYE AND SKIN CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes and skin with water for
15 minutes.
INGESTION: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. EUROPEAN INFORMATION:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek medical EU Symbols: None
advice. Risk Phrases: None
INHALATION: Remove individual to fresh air. Safety Phrases: Avoid contact with eyes.
V. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES CANADIAN INFORMATION:
WHMIS Classification: E
FLASH POINT: N/A AUTOIGNITION POINT: N/A All chemical components of this product are listed on Canada's DSL.
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS: UPPER: N/A LOWER: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry chemical or water spray U.S. INFORMATION:
OSHA: This product meets the criteria for a hazardous substance as defined
VI. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES in the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
All chemical components of this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
Take up with absorbent material. Place in small containers for disposal.
XVI. OTHER INFORMATION
VII. HANDLING AND STORAGE
THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE AND REPRESENTS THE BEST
Always wear eye protection when working with these ampoules. INFORMATION CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO US. ALL PRODUCTS ARE OFFERED IN
WARNING: Do not break the tip of the ampoule unless it is completely ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S CURRENT PRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
immersed in your sample. Breaking the tip in the air may cause the glass AND ARE INTENDED SOLELY FOR USE IN ANALYTICAL TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER
ampoule to shatter. SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM
If this product is used as directed, the user will not come in contact with or be THE HANDLING, USE OR MISUSE OF THESE PRODUCTS.
exposed to any of its chemical components.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes. Vacu-vials?is a registered trademark of CHEMetrics, Inc.
Fragile. Liquid in glass. Handle with care.
Exposure of this product to temperatures up to 120EF (49EC) or even below
32EF (0EC) will not create a safety hazard. For optimum analytical accuracy,
the product should be stored in the dark and at room temperature and, if
applicable, product components should not be used beyond expiration date.