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Material Safety Data Sheet
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Catalog Number:
8820, 8825, 8830, R8807000, R8829000, ST106300, T106300
Product Identity:
TURBIDITY STANDARDS, FORMAZIN SUSPENSIONS, (100 - 4000 NTU)
Manufacturer's Name: Emergency Contact(24 hr) -- CHEMTREC?br>
RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC Domestic: 800-424-9300
International: 703-527-3887
CAGE Code: 4TCW6, 0V553, 4XZQ2
Address:
Telephone Number For Information:
448 West Fork Dr
817-461-5601
Arlington, TX 76012
Date Prepared:
Revision: 5
1/17/00
Last Revised: 06/27/2005
Date Printed: 10/08/2008 7:56:27 am
Section 2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS Registry # Concentration ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL
0.1 - 10 Not Available Not Available
Hexamethylenetetramine (Hexamine) 100-97-0
Not Available Not Available
0.01 - 1.0 Not Available Not Available
Hydrazine Sulfate 10034-93-2
Not Available Not Available
Balance Not Available Not Available
Water, Deionized 7732-18-5
Not Available Not Available
Section 3: Hazard Identification
Emergency Overview: Formazin suspensions can contain residual Hydrazine Sulfate, which is a carcinogen. May affect kidneys and liver. Wash areas of
contact with water. If ingested, dilute with water, induce vomiting and call a physician.
Target Organs: eyes, skin, liver, kidneys.
Eye Contact: May cause irritation, redness, pain, and tearing.
Inhalation: Not likely to be hazardous by inhalation.
Skin Contact: May cause irritation, redness, and pain.
Ingestion: Large doses may cause stomach upset, headache and convulsions.
Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity: None
IARC - No.
NTP - Hydrazine Sulfate - - Substances or groups of substances, and medical treatments which may reasonably be anticipated to be carcinogens.
OSHA - No.
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Reproductive Information: Not Applicable.
Teratology (Birth Defect) Information: Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Hydrazine Sulfate. Mutation data
cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Hexamethylenetetramine (Hexamine).
Section 4: First Aid Measures - In all cases, seek qualified evaluation.
Eye Contact: Irrigate immediately with large quantity of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician if irritation develops.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if necessary. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Skin Contact: Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician if irritation develops.
Ingestion: Dilute immediately with water or milk. Induce vomiting. Call a physician.
Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: Not Available. Method Used: Not Available.
LFL: Not Available. UFL: Not Available.
Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
Fire & Explosion Hazards: Not considered to be a fire or explosion hazard.
Fire Fighting Instructions: Use normal procedures/instructions.
Fire Fighting Equipment: Use protective clothing and breathing equipment appropriate for the surrounding fire.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Absorb with suitable material and dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
As with all chemicals, wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Protect from freezing and physical damage. Store at room
temperature.
Safety Storage Code: Health
Section 8: Exposure Control/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: No specific controls are needed. Normal room ventilation is adequate.
Respiratory Protection: Normal room ventilation is adequate.
Skin Protection: Chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Hazy to milky white suspension pH: Not Available.
Odor: Odorless Boiling Point(癈): Approximately 100
Solubility in Water: Infinite Melting Point(癈): Approximately 0
Specific Gravity: Approximately 1.0 Vapor Pressure: Not Applicable.
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use and storage.
Incompatibility: Strong Oxidizing Agents, metals, metal oxides, acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, Sulfur Oxides, Nitrogen Oxides and Formaldehyde may form when heated to
decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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Section 11. Toxicological Information
LD50, Oral, Rat: 601 mg/kg (Hydrazine Sulfate), details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value. LD50, Oral, Rat: Not available for
Hexamethylenetetramine.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicological Information: No information found.
Chemical Fate Information: No information found.
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Dilute with water and flush to sewer if local regulations allow. If not allowed, save for recovery or recycling in an approved waste disposal facility. Always
dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
Section 14. Transport Information
Part Numbers:
This product is not regulated.
Section 15. Regulatory Information (Not meant to be all inclusive - selected regulation represented)
OSHA Status:These items meet the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) definition of a hazardous material.
TSCA Status:All components of this solution are listed on the TSCA Inventory or are mixtures (hydrates) of items listed on the TSCA Inventory.
Sara Title III:
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances:Not Applicable.
Section 311/312 Hazardous Catagories:Acute, Chronic: Yes Fire, Pressure, Reactivity: No
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals:Not Applicable.
California: Contains an ingredient (Hydrazine Sulfate) known to the state of California to cause cancer.
Pennsylvania: Hydrazine Sulfate is listed as both Special and Environmental Hazards on the state's Hazardous Substances List.
RCRA Status: Not Applicable.
CERCLA Reportable Quantity: None Reported.
WHMIS: D-2B: Poisonous and Infectious Material. Materials causing other toxic effects - Toxic Material.
Section 16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings:
Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Special Notice Key:None
HMIS Ratings:
Health: 1* Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Protective Equipment:B (Protective Eyewear, Gloves)
Rev 1, 10-09-2001: Reformatted to electronic data format.
Rev 2, 04-02-2002: (Section 1) added catalog number 8820; (Section 7) added 'Store at room temperature".
Rev 3, 02-10-2004: (Section 1) added Solutions Plus catalog number T106300.
Rev 4, 06-18-2004: (Section 1) revised title, added catalog number R8807000; (Section 2) revised concentration ranges.
Rev 5, 06-27-2005: (Section 1) added catalog number R8829000.
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When handled properly by qualified personnel, the product described herein does not present a significant health or safety hazard. Alteration of
its characteristics by concentration, evaporation, addition of other substances, or other means may present hazards not specifically addressed
herein and which must be evaluated by the user. The information furnished herein is believed to be accurate and represents the best data
currently available to us. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made and RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY assumes no legal responsibility or
liability whatsoever resulting from its use.
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