MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Kovac's
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Date of Issue: 18 Sept. 06
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia
COMPANY DETAILS
ProSciTech
Company:
Address: PO Box 111, Thuringowa Central Qld. 4817 Australia
Street Address: 1/11 Carlton Street, Kirwan, Qld. 4817 Australia
Telephone Number: (07) 4773 9444
Fax Number: (07) 4773 2244
IDENTIFICATION SECTION
Kovac's reagent
Product Name
Indole reagent
Other Names
AKOVC-20
Product Code
2924
U.N. Number
3
Dangerous Goods Class
8
and Subsidiary Risk
3WE
Hazchem Code
None allocated
Poison Schedule
For invitro diagnostic use in Pathology and Hospital laboratories
Use
only
Physical Description and Properties
Viscous straw coloured liquid
Appearance
131oC / -117oC
Boiling Point/Melting Point
3 hPa @ 20oC
Vapour Pressure
Specific Gravity
42oC
Flash Point
Not determined
Flammability Limits
30.6g/L
Solubility in water
Other Properties mild pleasant odour
Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion
p- 100-10-7 5%
DIMETHYLAMINOBENZALDEHY
DE (Below Cutoff)
iso-AMYL ALCOHOL 123-51-3 72.5%
HYDROCHLORIC ACID ... % 7647-01-0 22.5%
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects:
Acute
Harmful if swallowed.
Swallowed:
May cause irritation to mouth, throat and stomach with effects including
mucous build up, irritation to the tongue and lips and pains in the stomach.
Will cause irritation to the eyes, with effects including: tearing, pain, stinging
Eye:
and blurred vision. Depending upon duration of exposure, eye damage may
occur.
Will cause irritation to the skin, with effects including; Redness, itchiness, and
Skin:
possible dermatitis.
Harmful if inhaled.
Inhaled:
Will cause irritation to the nose, throat and respiratory system with effects
including: Dizziness, headache, incoordination, chest pains and coughing.
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may lead to dermatitis.
Chronic:
This product may cause severe eye irritation and depending upon duration of
exposure, some form of permanent eye damage may occur.
Prolonged or repeated exposure may lead to irreversible damage to health.
Prolonged or repeated exposure or deliberately concentrating and inhaling the
vapour(s) may result in lung function incapacity or death.
First Aid:
If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek urgent medical assistance.
Swallowed:
If material is splashed into eyes, flush with plenty of water for at least 15
Eye:
minutes, ensuring eye lids are held open. Immediately transport to hospital or
doctor.
If material is splashed onto the skin, remove any contaminated clothing and
Skin:
wash skin thoroughly with water and soap if available.
Remove victim to fresh air. Apply resuscitation if victim is not breathing - DO
Inhaled:
NOT USE DIRECT MOUTH - TO - MOUTH METHOD if victim ingested or
inhaled substance; use alternative respiratory method or respiratory device
Eye wash fountain, safety shower and normal wash room facilities.
First Aid Facilities:
Treat symptomatically.
Advice to Doctor
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
ISO AMYL ALCOHOL
Exposure Standards:
(Worksafe Australia)
[TWA]100 ppm 361 mg/m?br>
[STEL]125 ppm 452 mg/m?br>
Notices: H
(ACGIH)
[TWA]100 ppm 361 mg/m?br>
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Use only in a well ventilated area
Engineering Controls:
CLOTHING: PVC, Nitrile, Neoprene, Natural rubber or any other type of
Personal Protection:
apron or splash suit as recommended by the manufacturer.
GLOVES: PVC, Nitrile, Neoprene, Natural rubber or any other type of glove as
recommended by the manufacturer.
EYES: Chemical goggles or faceshield to protect eyes.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Avoid breathing of gases. Select and use
respirators in accordance with AS/NZS 1715/1716. When the concentration of
airborne contaminants reach the exposure standards then the use of a half-face
respirator with acid vapour cartridge is recommended. For high concentration
use an atmosphere-supplied, positive pressure demand self-contained or airline
breathing apparatus supplied air respirator complying with the requirements of
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AS/NZS 1715 is recommended. Filter capacity and respirator type depends on
exposure levels.
If entering spaces where the airborne concentration of a contaminant is
unknown then the use of a Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with
positive pressure air supply complying with AS/NZS 1715 / 1716, or any other
acceptable International Standard is recommended. The use of fully-
encapsulating, gas-tight suits is also recommended.
Highly flammable liquid. Avoid all sources of ignition, heat and naked flames.
Flammability:
Vapours may travel a considerable distance to source of ignition and ignite.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Store in a cool place and out of direct sunlight. Store away from sources of
Storage and Transport:
heat or ignition, strong alkalis, acids, combustibles and oxidizing agents. All
equipment must be earthed. Store in original packages as approved by
manufacturer. Check all fittings, valves, reticulation (piping) and any ancillary
equipment for leaks. A supplied air respirator or a Self-Contained Breathing
Apparatus (SCBA) for emergencies should be available and checked regularly.
For further information please refer to the Engineering Controls of this MSDS.
EMERGENCY ACTION: Keep unnecessary people away; Isolate hazard area
Spills and Disposal:
and deny entry. Stay upwind; Keep out of low areas. Isolate for 800 m in all
directions if tank, rail car or tanker truck is involved in fire. SPILL OR LEAK
PROCEDURE: Shut off ignition sources, no flares, smoking or flames in
hazard area. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Water spray may reduce
vapour; but it may not prevent ignition in closed spaces. SMALL SPILLS:
Take up with sand, dirt or vermiculite. DO NOT use sawdust. Use non-sparking
tools. Place into labelled drum(s) for later disposal. LARGE SPILLS: Notify
Emergency Services (Police or Fire Brigade). Tell them location, nature and
any information that would be helpful. Contain spill. Remove all ignition
sources and safely stop flow of spill. Bund area. Trained personnel should wear
Personal Protective equipment as highlighted in this MSDS. Blanket the spill
with foam or use water fog to disperse vapour clouds. Consult an expert
regarding disposal of this product.
CAUTION: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be ineffecient.
Fire/Explosion Hazard:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water
fog. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) required for fire-fighting personnel. If possible to do so
safely, shut off fuel to fire. Use water spray to spray to cool fire-exposed
surfaces and to protect personnel. Avoid spreading burning liquid with water
used for cooling fire exposed containers when using water spray, boil-over may
occur when the product temperature reaches the boiling point of water.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Vapours from this product
may travel or be moved by air currents and be ignited by pilot lights, other
flames, smoking, sparks, heaters, electrical equipment, static discharge or other
ignition sources at locations distant from the point of handling.
OTHER INFORMATION
Strong alkalis and oxidizing agents.
Incompatibilities
(Materials to avoid)
Animal Toxicity Data:
The information published in this Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from data in various technical
publications. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary
safety precautions. We reserve the right to revise Material Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available.
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