MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ERA A Waters Company
SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
MANUFACTURER: ERA (Environmental Resource Associates) BUSINESS PHONE: 303-431-8454
6000 W. 54th Avenue
ADDRESS: FAX: 303-421-0159 EMAIL: info@eraqc.com
Arvada, CO, 80002 U.S.A. CHEMICAL EMERGENCY PHONE: 352-323-3500 (INFOTRAC)
Waters AutoSpec Premier Test Sample Kit
Product Name(s):
700004021
Catalog / Part Number(s):
MSDS Creation Date: January 21, 2009 MSDS Reference Number: 700004021
Revision Date: April 15, 2010
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Flammable liquid. Harmful. Irritant. Toxic. Dangerous for the environment. Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed. Suspect cancer hazard. May cause cancer.
Risk of cancer depends on level and duration of exposure. The matrix of each standard is a solvent/water mixture listed below which is classified as dangerous by
Directive 199/45/EC. Use only as directed and in accordance with good laboratory practices.
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
EU
EXPOSURE LIMITS LABEL
%
CHEMICAL INGREDIENT NAME CAS EC BY HAZARD LABEL
NUMBER NUMBER WT. OSHA ACGIH
Hexane (Stds 1 ,2, 11) 110-54-3 203-777-6 50 ppm 50 ppm
99.9
Hexatriacontane (Std 3) 630-06-8 211-127-8 100 NA NA NA
50 ppm;
25 ppm; 15 ppm A3 suspected
Methylene chloride (dichloromethane) (Std 4) 75-09-2 200-838-9 STEL carcinogen
99.9
200 ppm; 1050
(n)-Nonane (Stds 5, 6) 111-84-2 203-913-4 100 mg/m3 200 ppm TLV
Hexadecane (Std 7) 544-76-3 208-878-9 100 NA NA
100 ppm; 150
m-Xylene (Std 8) 108-38-3 203-576-3 100 100 ppm ppm STEL
Perfluorokerosene (Std 9) NA NA 100 NA NA NA
Heptacosafluorotributylamine (Std 10) 311-89-7 206-223-1 100 NA NA
Notes: Standards 1, 2 & 11 are a mixture of organic chemicals which are present at levels <0.001% in a matrix of the hexane solvent % listed above; packaged in
small 1-2 mL ampoules. Standard 4 is a mixture of organic chemicals which are present at levels <0.00002% in a matrix of the dichloromethane solvent % listed
above; packaged in small 1-2 mL ampoules. Exposure Limits are 8-Hour TWA (Time Weighted Average) unless designated C (Ceiling) or STEL (Short Term
Exposure Limit). Other components considered Non-Hazardous under OSHA 1910.1200 (HazCom) as they are not present in concentrations exceeding 1% (or 0.1%
if considered a known or potential carcinogen). Material Use: Analytical reagent or certified reference material used in laboratories. Uses also include research and
development.
SECTION 4: FIRST-AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Skin Contact: Flush with water. Eye Contact: Immediately flush with water for a minimum of 15 minutes.
Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Seek immediate medical attention.
After following first aid measures, seek medical attention.
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties: Flammable Liquid. Vapor may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back.
Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide or appropriate foam.
Unique Aspects contributing To a Fire: Burns with a clear, almost invisible flame.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Same as for any flammable liquids. Note: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus, and full protective gear.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Shut off all sources of ignition. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Absorb with spill pillow or other absorbent and place
in closed container for later disposal.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Keep container tightly closed. Store in a flammable storage cabinet. Avoid sources of ignition. Handle in accordance with good laboratory practices. This product
is intended for use only by people trained in the safety and handling of chemicals and laboratory preparations.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Handle in accordance with good laboratory practices.
Respiratory Protection: Not normally needed. If exposure limits are exceeded, use approved/certified respirator.
Eye Protection: Splash goggles. Skin Protection: Neoprene or other chemical resistant gloves. Engineering Controls: Work in a fume hood or use general or other
local exhaust ventilation to meet Exposure Limits.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ERA A Waters Company
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Clear yellowish Specific Gravity: NA Melting Point: NA
Physical State: Liquid Flash Point: -26?-15?(Hexane)
C F Vapor Pressure: NA
Odor: Slight Explosion Limits: NA Vapor Density (air=1): NA
pH: NA Boiling Point: 69?156?(Hexane)
C F Solubility in Water: Not Soluble
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Hazardous Polymerization Will Not Occur __X__ May Occur____ Stability: Stable __X__ Unstable ____
Hazardous Decomposition/Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. Dichloromethane emits highly toxic fumes of phosgene when heated to
decomposition. Conditions and Materials to Avoid: Heat, flame, sources of ignition. Strong acids, bases or oxidizing agents or reducing agents.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Primary Route(s) of Exposure Under Normal Use: Inhalation, eye contact, absorbed through skin.
Target Organ(s): Respiratory system, eyes, liver, kidney, blood, central nervous system, testes. May cause cancer.
Acute Effects: Headache, nausea, dizziness, blurred vision, central nervous system depression, respiratory depression.
Hexane: Oral, rat: LD50 =25,000 mg/kg; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 48,000 ppm/4H
Methylene Chloride: Oral, rat: LD50 =1600 mg/kg; Inhalation, rat: LC50 =52 g/m3 mg/kg; investigated as a tumorigen, mutagen, reproductive effector.
Reproductive toxicity: methylene chloride has been linked to spontaneous abortions in humans.
Nonane: Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 3,200 ppm/4H
m-Xylene: Oral, rat: LD50 =5,000 mg/kg; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 8,000 ppm/4H
Heptacosafluorotributylamine: Oral, rat: LD50 =>10,000 mg/kg; Intravenous, mouse: LD50 =12 g/kg
Chronic Effects: Effect on the nervous system. Impaired vision, dermatitis. May be toxic to reproductive system male/female. Liver and kidney injury.
Other Information: WARNING: Chemical ingredient methylene chloride CAS# 75-09-2 is classified as carcinogen by OSHA (classified 2B) possible for human, IARC
(2B), NTP (anticipated), ACGIH, and California prop. 65. Methylene chloride CAS# 75-09-2 is a chemical known in the state of California to cause cancer and is listed
as a RTK component in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Hexane, Nonane & Hexadecane are listed as RTK in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania & New
Jersey. Hexatriacontane is listed as a RTK component in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Other chemical Ingredient(s) are not classified as carcinogen(s) by OSHA,
IARC, NTP, ACGIH, or California.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Hexane: Toxicity to fish: LC50 (Fathead minnow) ?2.5 mg/L ?96h; Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: EC 50 Daphnia magna (water flea) ?3,878
mg/L ?48 h. Toxicity to algae: EC50 (fresh water algae) ?12,840 mg/L ?3h; EX50- SKELETOMA ?0.30 mg/L ?8 h. Methylene chloride: The LC50/96 hour values for
fish are over 100 mg/L. This material is not expected to be toxic to aquatic life. Material may leach into groundwater; when released into water it may biodegrade to
a moderate extent. Hexadecane: Bioaccumulation in Atlantic salmon ?7d; Bioconcentration factor: 5.6.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
To determine proper disposal, consult applicable federal, state and local environmental control regulations.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Shipping Name: Flammable liquids, N.O.S. (Hexanes mixture)
UN Number: 1993 Shipping/Hazardous Class: 3 Packing Group: II
Shipping regulations are based on combinations of criteria such as quantity, class and packaging according to DOT, IATA and (49) CFR. Overpack may be required.
Additional information: This product may be shipped as part of chemical kit composed of various compatible dangerous goods for analytical testing purposes.
Then this kit would have the following classification: Shipment Name: Chemical Kit Hazard Class 9 UN Number 3316
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
EU Symbol of Danger: Flammable (F); Harmful (Xn); Dangerous for Environment (N); Irritant (Xi)
EU Risk Phrases: Highly Flammable [R 11]; Irritating to eyes and skin [R 36/37/38]; Harmful; danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through
inhalation [R48/20]; Possible risk of impaired fertility [R62]; Harmful, may cause lung damage if swallowed [R65]; Vapors may cause drowsiness & dizziness [R67];
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term effects in environment [R50/51/53]. Carcinogen; Cat 3 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect [R40].
U.S. TSCA: All constitutes listed.
Canada: This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the CPR and this MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
United States EPA Regulatory Information: NFPA Rating: Health: 2 Flammability: 3 Reactivity: 1
SARA 313: Hexane, Methylene chloride Ratings for Hexane and Methylene chloride
CERCLA RQ: Hexane 5000 lbs HMIS Rating: Health: 2 Flammability: 3 Physical Hazard: 1
Methylene chloride & m-xylene 1000 lbs
NOTE: NA = Data not available, not established, determined or not pertinent. DISCLAIMER: The information contained herein has been compiled from data presented in various
technical sources believed to be accurate. This information is intended to be used only as a guide and does not purport to be complete. ERA makes no warranties and assumes no liability
in connection with the use of this information. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information and to assure the adoption of necessary precautions.
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