FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC.
"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies"
MSDS #: 310.60
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Revision Date: March 14, 2001
Section 1 -- Chemical Product and Company Identification
Disappearing Rainbow Indicator Solutions
Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219 Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261
CHEMTREC Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9300
Section 2 -- Composition, Information on Ingredients
Ethyl Alcohol (64-17-5) 90-95%, Phenolphthalein (77-09-8) >1%, Thymolphthalein (125-20-2) <1%,
p-Nitrophenol (100-02-7) <6%
CAS#: None established.
Section 3 -- Hazards Identification
FLINN AT-A-GLANCE
Colorless, clear liquid; strong alcohol odor.
Health-3
Contains ethyl alcohol. Moderately toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Body tissue irritant.
Flammability-3
Avoid all body tissue contact.
Reactivity-1
Flammable liquid.
Exposure-1
Storage-3
0 is low hazard, 3 is high hazard
Section 4 -- First Aid Measures
Call a physician, seek medical attention for further treatment, observation and support after first aid.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration immediately.
Eye: Immediately flush with fresh water for 15 minutes.
External: Wash continuously with fresh water for 15 minutes.
Internal: Give large quantities of water. Call a physician or poison control at once.
Section 5 -- Fire Fighting Measures
Class IB flammable liquid. NFPA CODE
Extremely flammable liquid. H-0
Flash Point: 48 F; Upper: 24.5%; Lower: 3.3%; Autoignition Temp: 683 F F-3
Fire Fighting Instructions: Use triclass, dry chemical fire extinguisher. Firefighters should wear PPE R-0
and SCBA with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode.
Section 6 -- Accidental Release Measures
Restrict unprotected personnel from area. Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain spill with sand and absorbent
material; deposit in sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Section 7 -- Handling and Storage
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #9. Store with indicators, stains and dyes. Store in a flammables cabinet.
Section 8 -- Exposure Controls , Personal Protection
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and chemical-resistant apron.
Use ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits. Always wear a NIOSH-approved respirator with proper
cartridges or a positive pressure, air-supplied respirator when handling this material in emergency situations (spill or fire).
Exposure guidelines: TWA 1000 ppm (OSHA)
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FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. Disappearing Rainbow Indicator Solutions
"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies"
MSDS #: 310.60
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Revision Date: March 14, 2001
Section 9 -- Physical and Chemical Properties
Alcohol solution of phenolphthalein, thymolphthalein
and/or p-nitrophenol
Solubility: Miscible with water and many organic solvents.
Section 10 -- Stability and Reactivity
Avoid contact with oxidizing agents, peroxides, acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, and alkali metals, ammonia, moisture, heat,
open flame or any source of ignition.
Shelf life: Excellent, if stored safely.
Section 11 -- Toxicological Information
ORL-RAT LD50: 7060 mg/kg as ethyl alcohol
Acute effects: Poison, irritant, nausea, dizziness and headache
IHL-RAT LC50: 20000 ppm/10H
Chronic effects: N.A.
SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Target organs: Eyes, liver, kidneys, nerves
N.A. = Not available, not all health aspects of this substance have been fully investigated.
Section 12 -- Ecological Information
Data not yet available.
Section 13 -- Disposal Considerations
Please consult with state and local regulations.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #26b is one option.
Section 14 -- Transport Information
Shipping Name: Ethyl alcohol
Hazard Class: 3, Flammable liquid
UN Number: UN1170
N/A = Not applicable
Section 15 -- Regulatory Information
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (200-578-6), RCRA code D001.
Section 16 -- Other Information
Consult your copy of the Flinn Scientific Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals.
This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn
Scientific Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating
thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. Flinn Scientific Inc. assumes no legal
responsibility for use or reliance upon this data.
FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC.
"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies"
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P.O. Box 219 Batavia IL 60510
(800) 452-1261 Fax (866) 452-1436
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