MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Section 1: Product Identification
Product Name: Temp-Chex Red Spirit
Product Type: Temperature monitor; Refrigerator (240043), Freezer (240046), and Incubator/Room
Temperature (240049)
Contains VARSOL Fluid, Regular.
Temperature monitor; Ultra-Low Freezer (240047) contains Toluene.
Section 2: Composition
Components Toluene (<2mL) OSHA PEL: 200 ppm (TWA ceiling) CAS: [108-88-3]
:
500 ppm (Max conc.)
(a)
VARSOL Fluid EXXON PEL: 66 ppm total hydrocarbon CAS: [8052-41-3]
(Proprietary)
(b)
Methanol OSHA PEL: 200 ppm (Max conc.) CAS [67-56-1]
Propylene Glycol (5mL) OSHA PEL: Not listed CAS [57-55-6]
NOTE: Propylene Glycol is listed as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) by the U.S. FDA.
(a)
EXXON Chemical Americas, identified as a Petroleum Hydrocarbon
(b)
Methanol present in vial at nominal concentration; Ultra-Low only. (Feb.03)
Section 3: Hazards Identification
? No hazards present under normal usage conditions. Methanol (in Ultra-Low ) and Toluene or VARSOL
fluid, which may be released from a broken thermometer, are the hazardous components of the Temp-
Chex product.
? Methanol and Toluene are flammable liquids.
? High vapor/aerosol concentrations cause respiratory irritation. Symptoms of over-exposure include
fatigue, confusion, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, other central nervous system effects,
unconsciousness, and death.
? Swallowing may cause abdominal spasms and other symptoms that parallel over-exposure from
inhalation. Aspiration of material into lungs can cause severe pulmonary injury which may be fatal.
? Eye and Skin Irritant
? Toluene Chronic exposure/poisoning can produce anemia, decreased blood cell count, bone marrow
hypoplasia, and liver and kidney damage. Repeated or prolonged skin contact has a defatting action,
causing drying, redness, dermatitis. Exposure may affect the developing fetus.
? Toluene may aggravate pre-existing conditions; skin disorders or impaired liver or kidney function may
be more susceptible to the effects of Toluene. Alcoholic beverage consumption can enhance the toxic
effects of Toluene.
? Methanol may be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May
cause kidney damage. May cause systemic toxicity with acidosis. May cause central nervous system
depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea.
Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory
failure.
SF10A6002-0 Page 1 of 4 Effective Date: 05/21/07
Level III, Class II
Printed On: 05/21/07
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician immediately.
Ingestion: Aspiration Hazard. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Keep victim at rest. Call for
medical attention immediately. If vomiting occurs, keep head below hips to prevent
aspiration into lungs. Give large amounts of water.
Skin Contact: Remove any contaminated clothing. Rinse the contacted area with water, then
wash with soap and water. Wash clothing before reuse. Seek medical attention
immediately.
Eye Contact: In case of contact, flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15-20
minutes. Raise eyelids to be sure material is rinsed out. Seek medical attention
immediately.
Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: Toluene: 45癋 VARSOL Fluid: 100癋 Methanol: 54癋
Autoignition: Toluene: 792癋 VARSOL Fluid: 490癋 (approximate) Methanol: 847癋
Extinguishing Flammable liquid and vapor. Sensitive to static discharge. Use foam or dry chemical
Media: to extinguish fire. If a leak or spill has not ignited, use water to disperse vapors and
cool storage containers.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill Procedure: Ventilate area. Remove all sources of ignition. Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment as specified in Section 8. Contain and recover liquid when possible. Use
non-sparking equipment. Collect liquid in an appropriate container or absorb with an
inert material (i.e. vermiculite, dry sand, earth) and place in a suitable chemical waste
container. Do not flush to sewer.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Store at temperature and conditions as indicated on the product label. Protect from breakage. As supplied,
Temp-Chex thermometers pose no hazard. When thermometer is broken, protect from hazardous contents
and broken glass. Ventilate area. Remove all sources of ignition.
Section 8: Exposure Control and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Ventilation: As supplied, use general room ventilation. If thermometer breakage occurs, local
or general exhaust is recommended to keep exposure below limits.
Respiratory If exposure limits are exceeded, utilize a NIOSH approved organic vapor respirator.
Protection:
Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles and/or face shield where splashing is possible.
Gloves: Wear impervious protective clothing, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Other: A laboratory coat or apron is recommended.
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Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Toluene VARSOL Fluid Methanol
Appearance Red liquid Red liquid Clear
Odor: Aromatic benzene-like Petroleum Odor Pungent
Solubility: Insoluble (H2O) Complete (100%)
0.05 gm/100 gm water (68癋)
Specific Gravity: .79 (H2O=1)
0.86 @ 20癈/4癈 0.80 @ 60癈
pH: Not Available Not Available Not Available
Boiling Point: 232癋 315?- 394癋 (approximate) 149癋
Melting Point: Not Available
-139癋 -144癋
Vapor density: 3.14 Not Available 1.11 (air=1.0)
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 22 @ 68癋 1.6 @ 68癋 96 @ 20癈
Expiration Rate: 2.24 (BuAc=1) <0.1 (n-Bu Acetate=1) 4.6 (BuAc=1)
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Toluene VARSOL Fluid Methanol
Stability: Stable Stable Stable
Hazardous Decomposition Carbon Dioxide and Carbon None Carbon Monoxide,
Products: Monoxide may form when Carbon Dioxide
heated to decomposition. Formaldehyde
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur Will not occur Will not occur
Incompatibilities/Materials Heat, flame, strong oxidizers, Halogens, molten Heat, flame, strong
to Avoid: nitric and sulfuric acids, sulfur, strong oxidizing oxidizing agents,
chlorine, nitrogen tetroxide agents strong acids, zinc,
magnesium, aluminum
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, ignition sources Heat, flames, ignition Heat, flame, other
& incompatibles sources & sources of ignition.
incompatibles
Section 11: Toxicological Properties
Carcinogenicity: Toluene: IARC Category 3
VARSOL Fluid: This fluid contains ethylbenzene. The International Agency for
Research on Cancer (IARC) has evaluated ethylbenzene and
classified it as a possible human carcinogen (group 2B) based on
sufficient evidence for carcinogenicity in experimental animals,
but inadequate evidence for cancer in exposed humans.
Oral rat LD50: 636 mg/kg: skin rabbit LD50:14100 礚/kg;
Toxicity Toluene:
3
inhalation LC50: 49gm/m /4H
Irritation data; skin rabbit, 500mg, moderate; eye rabbit, 2
mg/24H, severe. Has shown some evidence of reproductive
effects in laboratory animals.
VARSOL Fluid: Oral rat LD50: 3500mg/kg, skin rabbit
LD50: 17,800mg/kg, ihl guinea pig
LCLD: 10,000ppm
Methanol Oral rat LD50: 5628 mg/kg (see Toxicity of Components,
Methanol MSDS)
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Section 12: Ecological Information
Toluene: Toxic to aquatic life. Prevent from entering sewers or environment.
VARSOL Fluid: Prevent Liquid from entering sewers or environment. If accidentally spilled, not
subject to any special reporting under requirements of CERCLA. Manufacturer
recommends contacting local authorities to determine if there may be local
reporting requirements.
Methanol: Toxic to aquatic life. Prevent from entering sewers or environment.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
To the best of our knowledge, this material does not require special disposal. However each facility must
determine proper disposal methods to comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
Section 14: Transport Information
Materials are regulated as Class 3, Flammable/Combustible Liquid by IATA and DOT. Quantities shipped
(excluding air) are under the volume required for hazardous material labeling and placarding per
49CFR173.4.
Toluene: DOT: Shipping name; Toluene, UN1294, packing group II
VARSOL Fluid: DOT: Shipping name: Petroleum Distillate, N.O.S., UN1268, packing group III
Methanol: DOT: Shipping name, Methyl Alcohol, UN1230, packing group II
Section 15: Regulatory Information
Toluene: TSCA listed
SARA 313 listed
CERCLA, identified 1000
RCRA 261.33, identified U220
SARA Title III, Sections 311/3312 classified in Acute Health, Chronic Health, and Fire
Hazard categories.
WARNING! Known by state of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
VARSOL Fluid: TSCA listed as UVCB (Unknown, variable comparison or biological)
SARA Title III, Sections, 311/312 classified in Delayed Health and Fire Hazard
categories
Methanol: Reference 49 CFR, 172.101, 172.102, 173.119, 173.6
Section 16: Other
NFPA Ratings: Toulene: H2, F4, R0
VARSOL Fluid: H1, F2, R0
Methanol: H3, F3, R1, C1
Streck provides no warranties, either expressed or implied. It assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or
completeness of this material safety data sheet.
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