MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
LaMOTTE COMPANY
PO BOX 329 - CHESTERTOWN - MARYLAND - 21620
TELEPHONE # FOR INFORMATION 410-778-3100
24 Hour Emergency Number (CHEM-TEL) 800-255-3924
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Dissolved Oxygen Tablets Code Nr. 3976
2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS # TSCA # % PEL TLV
2,4 Diaminophenol Dihydrochloride 137-09-7 0.1 N/E N/E
All other ingredients are proprietary, NJSTRN 80100291-5036p
3. NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS EXCEPT WATER (7732-18-5)
NAME CAS # %
Sodium Citrate 6132-04-3 25
All other ingredients are proprietary, NJSTRN 80100291-5036p
4. PHYSICAL DATA
Appearance: Gray Tablet
Solubility in Water: Soluble Odor: None Boiling Point: Melt. Point:
N/A Unknown
Vapor Pressure: N/A Vapor Density: pH:
N/A 8 (2 tablets in 4.8mL water)
5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flash Point (method used) N/A Flammable Limit: LEL: UEL:
N/A N/A
Extinguishing Media: Not a fire hazard
HMIS Hazard: Health - 1 Flammability - Reactivity - Scale: 4 = Extreme, 3 = High, 2 = Moderate, 1 = Slight, 0 = Least
0 0
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
N/A
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard:
N/A
6. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Conditions to avoid: Heat, moisture
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid):
Stable
N/A
Unstable
Hazardous Decomposition Products: N/A
7. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Toxicity: oral rat LD50: 240 mg/kg for 2,4 Diaminophenol Dihydrochloride
Primary Route of Entry: Skin Carcinogenicity:
Inhalation None NTP
Ingestion N/ A OSHA IARC
Other Health Related Comments:
NTP - 2,4 Diaminophenol Dihydrochloride is suspected of causing cancer in humans.
Target Organs: N/A
Signs and symptoms of exposure:
May stain skin. Harmful if swallowed.
Medical Condition Aggravated by Exposure: N/A
8. EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Eye Contact: Wash with water for 15 minutes. Consult physician.
Ingestion: Induce vomiting. Drink water. Consult physician.
Inhalation:
N/A
Skin Contact:
Flush thoroughly with water. Wash with soap and water.
9. SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
Spill and Leak:
Dissolve in a beaker of water. Wash down drain with excess water.
Disposal:
Dispose according to federal, state, and local regulations.
10. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
In Handling: Gloves Eye Protection N/A Other: Lab Coat
Ventilation Normal Mechanical Respiratory Protection
Work/Hygienic Practices: Avoid handling tablets. Wash after handling.
11. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Store cool, dry, away from heat & moisture
DATE: 8/20/01 The above information is believed to be correct but does not claim to be all inclusive and should be used only as a guide.
^ This is a toxic chemical subject to reporting requirements of section 313 of EPCRA and 40CFR372.