MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Revised: 16/07/04
SELIWANOFF REAGENT Replaces: 09/05/00
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL Printed: 18/08/08
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Product Name: Seliwanoff Reagent
Product Code(s): 88-7363
Size: 500 mL
Chemical Name: Does not apply
CAS Number: See section 2
Formula: See section 2
Synonyms: None
Distributor: Carolina Biological Supply Company
2700 York Road
Burlington, NC 27215
Chemical Information: 800-227-1150 (8am-5pm (ET) M-F)
Chemtrec (Transportation Spill Response 24 hours): 800-424-9300
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Principle Hazardous Components: Hydrochloric Acid(CAS#7647-01-0) 12%
Resorcinol(CAS#108-46-3) 0.05%
TLV and PEL units:
Hydrochloric Acid: ACGIH-TLV: Ceiling 5 ppm (TWA)
OSHA-PEL: Ceiling 5 ppm (TWA)
Resorcinol: ACGIH-TLV: 10 ppm (TWA), STEL 20 ppm
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: Corrosive by liquid or fume contact. Chemical
burns,
corneal nelrosis, nasoseptic perforation, dental erosion, bronchitis,
pneumonia, palpitation.
Potential Health Effects:
Eyes: May cause irritation.
Skin: May cause irritation.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
Inhalation: May cause irritation to respiratory tract.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eyes - Flush with water for at least 15 minutes, raising and lowering
eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin - Thoroughly wash exposed area for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contaminated clothing. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Get
medical attention if irritation persists.
Ingestion - If swallowed, if conscious, give plenty of water.
Immediately call a physician or poison control center. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation - Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen if breathing is
difficult; give artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Keep
person warm and quiet, and get medical attention.
5. FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
Flash Point(Method Used): N/A
NFPA Rating: Health: 3
Fire: 0
Reactivity: 0
Extinguisher Media:
Flammable Limits in Air % by Volume: No data available
Autoignition Temperature: No data available
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Special Firefighting Procedures:
Firefighters should wear full protective equipment and NIOSH approved
self-contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Contact with metals can produce
hydrogen which may form explosive moisture with air.
6. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be Taken 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.
7. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to be Taken in Handling or Storing: Store in a cool, dry,
well-
ventilated area separated from incompatible materials.
8. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection(Specify Type):
A NIOSH/MSHA chemical cartridge respirator should be worn if PEL or
TLV is exceeded.
Ventilation:
Local Exhaust: Yes
Mechanical(General): Yes
Special: No
Other: No
Protective Gloves:
Rubber, neoprene, PVC, or equivalent.
Eye Protection:
Splash proof chemical safety goggles should be worn at all times.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment:
Lab apron, eye wash, and safety shower.
9. PHYSICAL DATA
Molecular Weight: Solution
Melting Point: N/A
Boiling Point: N/A
Vapor Pressure: N/A
Vapor Density(Air=1): 1.268 (hydrochloric acid)
Specific Gravity(H2O=1): N/A
Percent Volatile by Volume: 99%
Evaporation Rate(H2O=1): N/A
Solubility in Water: Miscible
Appearance and Odor: Clear liquid with pungent odor.
10. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability:
Conditions to Avoid: No data available
Incompatibility(Materials to Avoid): Metals, bases, metal oxides,
amines,
carbonates, alkalies.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride gas.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
11. TOXICITY DATA
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SELIWANOFF REAGENT Replaces: 09/05/00
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL Printed: 18/08/08
Toxicity Data: See individual components below:
Hydrochloric Acid: orl-rbt LD50: 900 mg/kg, ihl-rat LC50: 3,124
ppm/1H
Resorcinol: orl-hmn LDLo: 29 mg/kg; skin-rbt LD50: 3360 mg/kg
Effects of Overexposure:
Acute: See section 3
Chronic: Hydrochloric Acid: Mutation data cited. Reproductive
data cited. Material is not listed by (NTP, IARC, OSHA) as causing
cancer.
Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: Pre-existing conditions of the
skin, eyes, or nose.
Target Organs: No data available
Primary Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation, ingestion, eyes, skin
12. ECOLOGICAL DATA
EPA Waste Numbers: D002
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.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Description: Hydrochloric Acid, 8, UN1789, II
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EPA TSCA Status: On TSCA Inventory
Hazard Category for SARA Section 311/312 Reporting: Acute
SARA Sec. 313
SARA EHS Chemicals CERCLA RCRA
Product or Sec. 302 Name Chemical Sec. 103 Sec.
Components TPQ List Category RQ lbs.
261.33
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Hydrochloric Acid 500 Yes No 5000 No
Resorcinol No No No 5000 U201 Yes
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 Abstracts Service Number
CERCLA......Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act
DOT.........U.S. Department of Transportation
IARC........International Agency of Research on Cancer
mppcf......million particles per cubic foot
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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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