Material Safety Data Sheet
KOVAC SOLUTION
Revised: 03/06/2010
Replaces: 11/23/2009
Printed: 03/06/2010
Section 1 - Product Description
Product Name: Kovac Solution
Product Code(s): 87-1391, 87-1393, 87-1389
Size: 100 mL, 500 mL, 30 mL
Chemical Name: N/A
CAS Number: N/A
Formula: N/A
Synonyms: N/A
Distributor: Carolina Biological Supply Company, 2700 York Road, Burlington, NC 27215
Chemical Information: 800-227-1150 (8am-5pm (ET) M-F) Chemtrec 800-424-9300 (Transportation Spill Response 24
hours)
Section 2 - Composition / Information on Ingredients
Principal Hazardous Components: tert-Butyl Alchol (CAS# 75-65-0) 71%; p-Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde (CAS# 100-10-7)
5%; Hydrochloric acid (CAS# 7647-01-0) 24%
TLV units: tert-Butyl Alcohol: ACGIH-TLV 100 ppm (TWA)
Hydrochloric acid: ACGIH-TLV 2 ppm; Ceiling
PEL units: tert-Butyl Alcohol: OSHA-PEL 100 ppm (TWA)
Hydrochloric acid: OSHA-PEL 5 ppm; Ceiling
Section 3 - Hazard Identification
Emergency Overview: May cause damage to kidneys, liver, & blood. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Causes
burns. Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
Potential Health Effects:
Eyes: May cause irritation. Skin: May cause irritation to skin.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Inhalation: May cause irritation to respiratory tract.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eyes - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Skin - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of ... (Water, unless specified as water-reactive).
Ingestion - If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious). If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek
medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
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Inhalation - In case of accident by inhalation: remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest.
Section 5 - Firefighting Procedures
Flash Point (Method Used): 10.9癈 (cc) (tert-Butyl Alcohol)
NFPA Rating:
Health: 3
Fire: 3
Reactivity: 2
Extinguisher Media: Use dry chemical, CO2 or appropriate foam.
Flammable Limits in Air % by Volume: LEL 2.4% (tert-Butyl Alcohol) UEL 8% (tert-Butyl Alcohol)
Autoignition Temperature: 479.9癈 (tert-Butyl Alcohol)
Special Firefighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear full protective equipment and NIOSH approved self-contained
breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Contact with strong oxidizers may cause fire or explosion.
Highly flammable.
Section 6 - Spill or Leak Procedures
Steps to Take in Case Material Is Released or Spilled: Ventilate area of spill. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Remove all
non-essential personnel from area. Clean-up personnel should wear proper protective equipment and clothing. Absorb
material with suitable absorbent and containerize for disposal.
Section 7 - Special Precautions
Precautions to Take in Handling or Storing: Keep away from oxidizing materials and strong acids.
Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
Harmful if swallowed.
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of ... (Water, unless specified as water-reactive).
Do not breathe dust/vapor. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Retained residue may make empty containers hazardous;
use caution.
Bond and ground containers when transferring liquid.
Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. This material should be kept in an area suitable for the storage of
flammable liquids.
Section 8 - Protection Information
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): None needed under normal conditions of use with adequate ventilation. A
NIOSH/MSHA chemical cartridge respirator should be worn if PEL or TLV is exceeded.
Ventilation:
Local Exhaust: Preferred
Mechanical(General): Acceptable
Special: No
Other: No
Protective Gloves: Natural rubber, Neoprene, PVC or equivalent.
Eye Protection: Splash proof chemical safety goggles should be worn.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: Lab coat, apron, eye wash, safety shower.
Section 9 - Physical Data
Molecular Weight: N/A Melting Point: N/A
Boiling Point: N/A Vapor Pressure: N/A
Vapor Density(Air=1): N/A Specific Gravity (H2O=1): N/A
Percent Volatile by Volume: 95% Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): N/A
Solubility in Water: Slightly Soluble Appearance and Odor: Clear, colorless liquid, Alcohol odor.
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Section 10 - Reactivity Data
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Heat and sources of ignition.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Carbonates, Amines, Metal Oxides, Metals, Alkalis, Oxidizers,
Hazardous Decomposition Products: HCl,
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Section 11 - Toxicity Data
Toxicity Data: tert-Butyl Alcohol: ivn-mus LD50 1500 mg/kg; orl-rat LD50 2743 mg/kg.
Hydrochloric acid: ihl-rat LC50 3124 ppm/1H; orl-rbt LD50 900 mg/kg.
p-Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde: ipr-rat LD50 620 mg/k; orl-rat LDlo 500 mg/kg.
Effects of Overexposure:
Acute: See section 3
Chronic: Not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP or OSHA. Reproductive data cited. Mutation data cited.
Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: N/A
Target Organs: N/A
Primary Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation.
Section 12 - Ecological Data
EPA Waste Numbers: Hydrochloric acid D002, tert-Butyl Alcohol D001
Section 13 - Disposal Information
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations. Always contact a
permitted waste disposer (TSD) to assure compliance.
Section 14 - Transport Information
DOT Proper Shipping Name: UN2924, Description: Flammable Liquids, corrosive, N.O.S. (tert-butyl alcohol, Hydrochloric
Acid), 3, II.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
EPA TSCA Status: On TSCA Inventory
Hazard Category for SARA Section 311/312 Reporting: Acute
Name List: Chemical Category:
tert-Butyl Alcohol - Yes tert-Butyl Alcohol - No
Hydrochloric acid - Yes Hydrochloric acid - No
p-Dimethylamino-benzaldehyde - No p-Dimethylamino-benzaldehyde - No
CERCLA Section 103 RQ(lb.): tert-Butyl Alcohol - No
Hydrochloric acid - 5000
p-Dimethylamino-benzaldehyde - No
RCRA Section 261.33: tert-Butyl Alcohol - No
Hydrochloric acid - No
p-Dimethylamino-benzaldehyde - No
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Section 16 - Additional Information
The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet represents a compilation of data drawn directly from various
sources available to us. Carolina Biological Supply makes no representation or guarantee as to the suitability of this information
to a particular application of the substance covered in the Material Safety Data Sheet. Any employer must carefully assess the
applicability of any information contained herein in regards to the particular use to which the employer puts the material.
Glossary
ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CAS Number Chemical Services Abstract Number
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
DOT U.S. Department of Transportation
IARC International Agency of Research on Cancer
N/A Not Available
NTP National Toxicology Program
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL Permissible Exposure Limit
ppm Parts per million
RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
TLV Threshold Limit Value
TSCA Toxic Substances Control Act
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