Buffer pH 10.0 Solution (Colorless)
Material Safety Data Sheet
Section 1. Product and Company Identification
Product Name Buffer pH 10.0 Solution (Colorless) Product 34170-142
Code
Manufacturer EMD Chemicals Inc. Effective 3/4/2003
P.O. Box 70 Date
480 Democrat Road
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
Prior to January 1, 2003 EMD Chemicals Inc. was
EM Industries, Inc. or EM Science, Division of
EM Industries, Inc.
For More Information Call In Case of Emergency Call
856-423-6300 Technical Service 800-424-9300 CHEMTREC
Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (USA)
613-996-6666 CANUTEC
(Canada)
24 Hours/Day: 7 Days/Week
Synonym None.
Material Uses Laboratory Reagent
Chemical Solution.
Family
Section 2. Composition and Information on Ingredients
Component CAS # % by
Weight
SODIUM BICARBONATE 144-55-8 0-1
SODIUM CARBONATE, ANHYDROUS 497-19-8 0-1
Dowicide 75 4080-31-3 0.05
Water 7732-18-5 97-100
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Physical State and Liquid. (Colorless.)
Appearance
Emergency CAUTION !
Overview MAY CAUSE EYE BURNS.
MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED.
MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION.
Routes of Entry Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential Acute Health
Effects
Eyes Hazardous in case of eye contact (corrosive). May cause burns.
Skin May be hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Skin inflammation is
characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.
Inhalation May be hazardous in case of inhalation.
Ingestion May be hazardous in case of ingestion.
Potential Chronic Health Effects
Carcinogenic This material is not known to cause cancer in animals or humans.
Effects
Additional information See Toxicological Information (section 11)
Medical Conditions Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical
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Aggravated by condition.
Overexposure:
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately
flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be
used. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the
irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Cold water may be used. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean
shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large
quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flammability of the Non-flammable.
Product
Auto-ignition Not applicable.
Temperature
Flash Points Not applicable.
Flammable Limits Not applicable.
Products of Not applicable.
Combustion
Fire Hazards in Not applicable.
Presence of Various
Substances
Explosion Hazards Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: No.
in Presence of
Various Substances Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact:
No.
Fire Fighting Media Not applicable.
and Instructions
Protective Clothing Not applicable.
(Fire)
Special Remarks on Not available.
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Not available.
Explosion Hazards
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill and Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and
Leak place in an appropriate waste disposal container. If necessary: Neutralize
the residue with a dilute solution of acetic acid.
Large Spill and Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate
Leak waste disposal. Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of acetic
acid.
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Spill Kit No specific spill kit required for this product.
Information
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Handling Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not ingest. Avoid
breathing vapors or spray mists. Do not get in eyes. Keep container
closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after
handling.
Storage Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated
area.
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the
Controls airborne concentrations of vapors below their respective occupational
exposure limits. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are
proximal to the work-station location.
Personal Protection
Eyes Splash goggles.
Body Lab coat.
Respiratory Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate.
Hands Gloves.
Feet Not applicable.
Protective Clothing
(Pictograms)
Personal Protection Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A
in Case of a Large self-contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of
Spill the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult
a specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Product Name Exposure Limits
SODIUM BICARBONATE Not available.
SODIUM CARBONATE, Not available.
ANHYDROUS
Dowicide 75 Not available.
Water Not available.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Odor Odorless.
Color Clear.
Physical State and Liquid. (Colorless.)
Appearance
Molecular Weight Not applicable.
Molecular Formula Not applicable.
pH 10 [Basic.]
Boiling/Condensation The lowest known value is 99.9癈 (211.8癋) (Water).
Point
Melting/Freezing May start to solidify at -0.1癈 (31.8癋) based on data for: Water.
Point
Specific Gravity Not available.
Vapor Pressure Not available.
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Vapor Density Not available.
Odor Threshold Not available.
Evaporation Rate 0.36 (Water) compared to (n-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
LogKow Not available.
Solubility Easily soluble in water.
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability and The product is stable.
Reactivity
Conditions of Not available.
Instability
Incompatibility with Slightly reactive to reactive with acids.
Various Substances
Rem/Incompatibility Not available.
Hazardous Not applicable.
Decomposition
Products
Hazardous Will not occur.
Polymerization
Section 11. Toxicological Information
RTECS Number:
Sodium Bicarbonate VZ0950000
Sodium Carbonate VZ4050000
Dowicil 75 XX8450000
Water ZC0110000
Toxicity LD50: Not available.
LC50: Not available.
Chronic Effects on Not available.
Humans
Acute Effects on Hazardous in case of eye contact (corrosive). May cause burns. May be
Humans hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Skin inflammation is
characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.
May be hazardous in case of inhalation. May be hazardous in case of
ingestion.
Synergetic Products Not available.
(Toxicologically)
Irritancy Draize Test: Not available.
Sensitization Not available.
Carcinogenic This material is not known to cause cancer in animals or humans.
Effects
Toxicity to Not available.
Reproductive
System
Teratogenic Effects Not available.
Mutagenic Effects Not available.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Not available.
BOD5 and COD Not available.
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Toxicity of the The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.
Products of
Biodegradation
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
EPA Waste Not available.
Number
Treatment Material does not have an EPA Waste number and is not a listed waste,
however consultation with a permitted waste disposal site (TSD) should
be accomplished.
ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSER (TSD) TO
ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL CURRENT LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Section 14. Transport Information
DOT Classification Not available.
TDG Classification Not available.
IMO/IMDG Not available.
Classification
ICAO/IATA Not available.
Classification
Section 15. Regulatory Information
U.S. Federal TSCA 8(b) inventory: SODIUM BICARBONATE ; SODIUM
Regulations CARBONATE, ANHYDROUS
; Dowicide 75; Water
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products
were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were
found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: SODIUM CARBONATE,
ANHYDROUS
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard
identification: SODIUM CARBONATE, ANHYDROUS
: Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard, Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard
Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were
found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products
were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were
found.
WHMIS (Canada) CLASS E: Corrosive liquid.
CEPA DSL: SODIUM BICARBONATE ; SODIUM CARBONATE,
ANHYDROUS
; Dowicide 75; Water
This product has been classiifed in accordance with the hazard criteria of
the Controlled Product Regulations and the MSDS contains all required
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information.
International
Regulations
EINECS SODIUM BICARBONATE 205-633-8
SODIUM CARBONATE, ANHYDROUS
207-838-8
Dowicide 75 223-805-0
Water 231-791-2
DSCL (EEC) This product is not classified according to the EU regulations.
International Australia (NICNAS): SODIUM BICARBONATE ; SODIUM
Lists CARBONATE, ANHYDROUS
; Dowicide 75; Water
Japan (MITI): SODIUM BICARBONATE ; SODIUM CARBONATE,
ANHYDROUS
; Dowicide 75; Water
Korea (TCCL): SODIUM BICARBONATE ; SODIUM CARBONATE,
ANHYDROUS
; Dowicide 75; Water
Philippines (RA6969): SODIUM BICARBONATE ; SODIUM
CARBONATE, ANHYDROUS
; Dowicide 75; Water
China: No products were found.
State Regulations New Jersey: Buffer pH 10.0 Solution (Colorless)
California prop. 65: No products were found.
Section 16. Other Information
National Fire 0 Fire
Protection 30 Hazard
Association Health
(U.S.A.) Reactivity
Specific
Hazard
Changed Since Last
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Notice to Reader
The statements contained herein are based upon technical data that EMD Chemicals Inc.
believes to be reliable, are offered for information purposes only and as a guide to the
appropriate precautionary and emergency handling of the material by a properly trained
person having the necessary technical skills. Users should consider these data only as a
supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent
determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure
proper use, storage and disposal of these materials and the safety and health of employees
and customers and the protection of the environment. EMD CHEMICALS INC. MAKES
NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, WITH
RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE
INFORMATION REFERS.
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