DOD Hazardous Material Information (ANSI Format)
For Cornell University Convenience Only
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Section 9 - Physical & Chemical
Section 1 - Product and Company Identification
Properties
Section 2 - Compositon/Information on Ingredients Section 10 - Stability & Reactivity Data
Section 3 - Hazards Identification Including Emergency
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Overview
Section 4 - First Aid Measures Section 12 - Ecological Information
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Section 14 - MSDS Transport
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Information
Section 7 - Handling and Storage Section 15 - Regulatory Information
Section 8 - Exposure Controls & Personal Protection Section 16 - Other Information
The information in this document is compiled from information maintained by the United States
Department of Defense (DOD). Anyone using this information is solely reponsible for the accuracy and
applicability of this information to a particular use or situation.
Cornell University does not in any way warrant or imply the applicability, viability or use of this
information to any person or for use in any situation.
Section 1 - Product and Company Identification
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Product Identification: KOVAC'S REAGENT
Date of MSDS: 01/01/1987 Technical Review Date: 04/06/1988
FSC: 6810 NIIN: LIIN: 00F006266
Submitter: F BT
Status Code: C
MFN: 01
Article: N
Kit Part: N
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Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer's Name: AMERICAN MICROSCAN/SACRAMENTO, CA 95819
Manufacturer's Address1:
Manufacturer's Address2: N/P, NK 00000
Manufacturer's Country: NK
General Information Telephone:
Emergency Telephone: (916) 739-6033
Emergency Telephone: (916) 739-6033
MSDS Preparer's Name: N/P
Proprietary: N
Reviewed: Y
Published: Y
CAGE: OOO14
Special Project Code: N
Contractor Information
Contractor's Name: AMERICAN MICROSCAN
Post Office Box: N/K
Contractor's Address1: 855 57TH STREET
Contractor's Address2: SACRAMENTO, CA 95819
Contractor's Telephone: (916) 739-6033
Contractor's CAGE: OOO14
Section 2 - Compositon/Information on Ingredients
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Ingredient Name: HYDROCHLORIC ACID
Ingredient CAS Number: Ingredient CAS Code: X
RTECS Number: MN4025000 RTECS Code: M
=WT: =WT Code:
=Volume: =Volume Code:
>WT: >WT Code:
>Volume: >Volume Code:
% Low WT: % Low WT Code:
% High WT: % High WT Code:
% Low Volume: % Low Volume Code:
% High Volume: % High Volume Code:
% Text: 13%
% Enviromental Weight:
Other REC Limits: N/P
OSHA PEL: N/P OSHA PEL Code:
OSHA STEL: OSHA STEL Code:
ACGIH TLV: 5 PPM ACGIH TLV Code: M
ACGIH STEL: N/P ACGIH STEL Code:
EPA Reporting Quantity:
DOT Reporting Quantity:
Ozone Depleting Chemical:
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Ingredient Name: ISOAMYL ALCOHOL (PRIMARY & SECONDARY)
Ingredient CAS Number: 123-51-3 Ingredient CAS Code: M
RTECS Number: EL5425000 RTECS Code: M
=WT: =WT Code:
=Volume: =Volume Code:
>WT: >WT Code:
>Volume: >Volume Code:
% Low WT: % Low WT Code:
% High WT: % High WT Code:
% Low Volume: % Low Volume Code:
% High Volume: % High Volume Code:
% Text: 60%
% Enviromental Weight:
Other REC Limits: N/P
OSHA PEL: 100 PPM/125 STEL OSHA PEL Code: M
OSHA STEL: OSHA STEL Code:
ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM/125 STEL 94 ACGIH TLV Code: M
ACGIH STEL: N/P ACGIH STEL Code:
EPA Reporting Quantity:
DOT Reporting Quantity:
Ozone Depleting Chemical: N
Ingredient Name: P-(DIMETHYLAMINO)BENZALDEHYDE
Ingredient CAS Number: 100-10-7 Ingredient CAS Code: M
RTECS Number: CU5775000 RTECS Code: M
=WT: =WT Code:
=Volume: =Volume Code:
>WT: >WT Code:
>Volume: >Volume Code:
% Low WT: % Low WT Code:
% High WT: % High WT Code:
% Low Volume: % Low Volume Code:
% High Volume: % High Volume Code:
% Text: 10%
% Enviromental Weight:
Other REC Limits: N/P
OSHA PEL: N/P OSHA PEL Code:
OSHA STEL: OSHA STEL Code:
ACGIH TLV: N/K ACGIH TLV Code: M
ACGIH STEL: N/P ACGIH STEL Code:
EPA Reporting Quantity:
DOT Reporting Quantity:
Ozone Depleting Chemical: N
Ingredient Name: WATER
Ingredient CAS Number: 7732-18-5 Ingredient CAS Code: M
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RTECS Number: ZC0110000 RTECS Code: M
=WT: =WT Code:
=Volume: =Volume Code:
>WT: >WT Code:
>Volume: >Volume Code:
% Low WT: % Low WT Code:
% High WT: % High WT Code:
% Low Volume: % Low Volume Code:
% High Volume: % High Volume Code:
% Text: 17%
% Enviromental Weight:
Other REC Limits: N/P
OSHA PEL: N/P OSHA PEL Code:
OSHA STEL: OSHA STEL Code:
ACGIH TLV: N/K ACGIH TLV Code: M
ACGIH STEL: N/P ACGIH STEL Code:
EPA Reporting Quantity:
DOT Reporting Quantity:
Ozone Depleting Chemical: N
Section 3 - Hazards Identification, Including Emergency Overview
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Health Hazards Acute & Chronic: N/P
Signs & Symptoms of Overexposure:
LIQUID OR VAPOR MAY IRRITATING TO EYES/SKIN/MUCOUS MEMBRANES &
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure:
N/P
LD50 LC50 Mixture: N/P
Route of Entry Indicators:
Inhalation: N/P
Skin: N/P
Ingestion: N/P
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First Aid:
EYES/SKIN: WASH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS & GET MED ATTN.
INGESTION: GIVE PLENTY OF WATER TO DRINK, IF CONSCIOUS. CALL PHYSICIAN.
INHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRA TION IF
BREATHING HAS STOPPED/CALL PHYSICIAN.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
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Fire Fighting Procedures:
WEAR SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazard:
IRRITATING/CORROSIVE HCI GAS/POTENTIALLY CARCINOGENIC FUMES RELEASED
WHEN HEATED.
Extinguishing Media:
CO2, DRY CHEMICAL
Flash Point: Flash Point Text: UNTESTED
Spill Release Procedures:
WEARING SUITABLE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING, ABSORB SUBSTANCE
ONTO ABSORBANT MARIAL SUCH AS VERMICULITE. NEUTRALIZE. WASH SPILL AREA
WELL WITH SOAP & WER.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
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Handling and Storage Precautions:
Other Precautions:
Section 8 - Exposure Controls & Personal Protection
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Repiratory Protection:
APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR CANISTER MASK OR SCBA.
Ventilation:
PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP Protective Gloves:
IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection: SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment: CLOTHES AS NECESSARY TO PREVENT SKIN EXPOSURE.
EYEWASH.
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Work Hygenic Practices: N/P
Supplemental Health & Safety Information: MSDS DATE: 10/84
Section 9 - Physical & Chemical Properties
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HCC:
NRC/State License Number:
Net Property Weight for Ammo:
Boiling Point: Boiling Point Text: 180F
Melting/Freezing Point: Melting/Freezing Text: N/A
Decomposition Point: Decomposition Text: N/A
Vapor Pressure: 27 Vapor Density: 2.5
Percent Volatile Organic Content:
Specific Gravity: 1.1
Volatile Organic Content Pounds per Gallon:
pH: N/P
Volatile Organic Content Grams per Liter:
Viscosity: N/P
Evaporation Weight and Reference: NOT TESTED
Solubility in Water: COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor: COLORLESS TO LIGHT YELLOW LIQUID; PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume: 90%
Corrosion Rate: N/P
Section 10 - Stability & Reactivity Data
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Stability Indicator: YES
Materials to Avoid:
STRONG OXIDIZERS AND STRONG CAUSTICS
Stability Condition to Avoid:
EXCESSIVE HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
HCI GAS. TOXIC POX GAS, AMYL ALCOHOL VAPOR-CARCINOGEN.
Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:
N/K
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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Toxicological Information:
N/P
Section 12 - Ecological Information
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Ecological Information:
N/P
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
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Waste Disposal Methods:
CONTRACT FOR REMOVAL TO LANDFILL W/EPA-APPROVED VENDOR. ALTERNATIVELY,
MIX W/FLAMMABLE SOLVENT & INCINERATE. FOLLOW FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
Section 14 - MSDS Transport Information
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Transport Information:
N/P
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
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SARA Title III Information:
N/P
Federal Regulatory Information:
N/P
State Regulatory Information:
N/P
Section 16 - Other Information
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Other Information:
N/P
HAZCOM Label Information
Product Identification: KOVAC'S REAGENT
CAGE: OOO14
Assigned Individual: Y
Company Name: AMERICAN MICROSCAN
Company PO Box: N/K
Company Street Address1: 855 57TH STREET
Company Street Address2: SACRAMENTO, CA 95819 NK
Health Emergency Telephone: 916) 739-6033
Label Required Indicator: Y
Date Label Reviewed: 12/16/1998
Status Code: C
Manufacturer's Label Number:
Date of Label: 12/16/1998
Year Procured: N/K
Organization Code: G
Chronic Hazard Indicator: N/P
Eye Protection Indicator: N/P
Skin Protection Indicator: N/P
Respiratory Protection Indicator: N/P
Signal Word: N/P
Health Hazard:
Contact Hazard:
Fire Hazard:
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