FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC.
"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies"
MSDS #: 683.50
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Revision Date: November 5, 2001
Section 1 -- Chemical Product and Company Identification
Seliwanoff Reagent
Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219 Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261
CHEMTREC Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9300
Section 2 -- Composition, Information on Ingredients
Hydrochloric Acid (7647-01-0) 11%, Resorcinol (108-46-3), <1%, Water (7732-18-5) 89%
CAS#: None Established
Section 3 -- Hazards Identification
FLINN AT-A-GLANCE
Clear liquid; pungent odor.
Health-2
Toxic by inhalation and ingestion. Severe corrosive to all body tissues, especially skin and eyes.
Flammability-0
Avoid all body contact.
Reactivity-2
Exposure-2
Storage-3
0 is low hazard, 3 is high hazard
Section 4 -- First Aid Measures
Call a physician, seek medical attention for further treatment, observation and support after first aid.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration immediately.
Eye: Immediately flush with fresh water for 15 minutes.
External: Wash continuously with fresh water for 15 minutes.
Internal: Give 1 to 2 cups of water or milk, followed by a gastric antacid, such as milk of magnesia. Do not induce vomiting. Call a
physician or poison control at once.
Section 5 -- Fire Fighting Measures
Non flammable liquid. NFPA CODE
When heated to decomposition, emits toxic fumes of Cl. None Established
Fire Fighting Instructions: Use triclass, dry chemical fire extinguisher. Firefighters should wear PPE
and SCBA with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode.
Section 6 -- Accidental Release Measures
Restrict unprotected personnel from area. Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain spill with sand and absorbent
material, neutralize with sodium bicarbonate or calcium hydroxide and deposit in sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for
further information.
Section 7 -- Handling and Storage
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #9. Store with inorganic acids.
Store in a dedicated acid cabinet. Use and dispense in a hood.
Section 8 -- Exposure Controls , Personal Protection
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and chemical-resistant apron.
Use ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits. Always wear a NIOSH-approved respirator with proper
cartridges or a positive pressure, air-supplied respirator when handling this material in emergency situations (spill or fire).
Exposure guidelines: TWA 5 ppm (OSHA)
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FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. Seliwanoff Reagent
"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies"
MSDS #: 683.50
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Revision Date: November 5, 2001
Section 9 -- Physical and Chemical Properties
A reagent solution to detect fructose.
Ingredients: resorcinol, 0.1g/100 mL and 3M hydrochloric acid.
Section 10 -- Stability and Reactivity
Avoid contact with strong oxidizers, bases, amines, alkali metals, copper, copper alloys, aluminum. Corrodes steel.
Shelf Life: Good, if stored safely.
Section 11 -- Toxicological Information
ORL-RBT LD50: 900 mg/kg for HCl
Acute effects: Toxic, corrosive
IHL-RAT LC50: 3124 ppm/1H for HCl
Chronic effects: N.A.
SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Target organs: N.A.
N.A. = Not available, not all health aspects of this substance have been fully investigated.
Section 12 -- Ecological Information
Data not yet available.
Section 13 -- Disposal Considerations
Please consult with state and local regulations.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #24b is one option.
Section 14 -- Transport Information
Shipping Name: Not regulated
Hazard Class: N/A
UN Number: N/A
N/A = Not applicable
Section 15 -- Regulatory Information
Not listed.
Section 16 -- Other Information
Consult your copy of the Flinn Scientific Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals.
This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn
Scientific Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating
thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. Flinn Scientific Inc. assumes no legal
responsibility for use or reliance upon this data.
FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC.
"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies"
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