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APG Material Safety Data Sheet
Analytical Products Group, Inc. Date prepared on: 6/6/96
2730 Washington Blvd., Belpre, OH 45714 Last revised on: 1/20/08
740-423-4200 800-272-4442 Fax 740-423-5588
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Section I: Product Identification
CATALOG NUMBER: PRODUCT NAME: Turbidity
4680/4682/5190/5192/4890/4892/224890/6220/6222/226220
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Chemical Name CAS Reg. No. OSHA PEL (TWA) % Composition*
Hydrazine Sulfate 10034-93-2 NA <0.5
Hexamethylene Tetramine 100-97-0 NA <5
Formaldehyde 37% 50-00-0 0.75 ppm 0.05
Non-Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Chemical Name CAS Reg. No. OSHA PEL (TWA) % Composition*
Water 7732-18-5 NA >94%
* Components are calculated on a weight/weight basis.
Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics of Hazardous Ingredients
Hydrazine Sulfate
BOILING POINT: Decomposes SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.4
VAPOR PRESSURE: NA SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 3% APPEARANCE/ODOR: Crystals, glass-like plates or
prisms
Hexamethylene Tetramine
BOILING POINT: Sublimes SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.33
VAPOR PRESSURE: NA SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Soluble APPEARANCE/ODOR: Odorless white crystals
Formaldehyde 37%
BOILING POINT: 96C SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.08
VAPOR PRESSURE: 67-88 mmHg @ 20C SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Miscible APPEARANCE/ODOR: Colorless liquid with pungent
odor
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
FLASH POINT (Method used): NA AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: ND FLAMMABLE LIMITS LEL NA UEL NA
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: NA
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Firefighters should wear proper protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus with full face piece operated in
positive pressure mode. Move containers from fire area if it can be done without risk. Use water to keep fire exposed containers cool.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None reported
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Section V - Reactivity Data
Unstable Stable Conditions to Avoid: Extreme temperatures, light, oxidizers
STABILITY:
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to avoid):
Acetic Acid, Acetic Anhydride, Ammonium Nitrate, Acids (strong), Alkalies (strong), Ammonia, Aniline and Perchoric Acid, Bisufides, Iodine, Nitric Acid, metal Nitrates,
Oxidizens, Phenol, Sodium peroxide.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Fumes of formaldehyde, Ammonia, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides.
HAZARDOUS May Occur Will Not Occur Conditions to Avoid: Active organics such as phenol
POLYMERIZATION:
Section VI - Health Hazard Data
ROUTES OF Inhalation? Yes Skin? Yes Ingestion? Yes
ENTRY
HEALTH HAZARDS (Acute and Chronic): Acute: Irritation of mucous membranes dizziness, numbness, nausea, systemic poisoning convulsions, pulmonary edema,
liver and kidney damage. Chronic: Respiratory allergies, highly toxic convulsant neurotoxin, respiratory impairment, kidney injury, reproductive effects, respiratory
cancer.
COMPONENTS LISTED AS CARCINOGENS OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGENS: Formaldehyde, Hydrazine sulfate
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Irritation of mucous membranes, drowsiness, nausea
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Chronic respiratory disease
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Seek medical assistance for treatment. Observation and support if necessary. EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush
eyes with water for 15 minutes. Call physician. SKIN CONTACT: Flush skin with plenty of water. INGESTION: If conscious, give large amounts of water and induce
vomiting. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Dilute with water, pour down drain with excess water.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dark place.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS*
Section VIII - Control Measures
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (Please specify): Do not breath mist or vapor
VENTILATION: Adequate ventilation
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Latex gloves EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses or goggles
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
EMERGENCY WASH FACILITIES: Maintain eye wash and quick drench showers in work area.
The information stated in this Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is believed to be correct on the date of publication and must not
be considered all conclusive. The information has been obtained only by a search of available literature and is only a guide for
handling the chemicals. Persons not specifically and properly trained should not handle this chemical or its container. This
MSDS is provided without any warranty expressed or implied, including merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
This product is furnished for laboratory use ONLY! Our standards may not be used as drugs, cosmetics, agricultural or pesticidal
products, food additives or as house hold chemicals.
* Various Government agencies (i.e., Department of Transportation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration,
Environmental Protection Agency, and others) may have specific regulations concerning the transportation, handling, storage or
use of this product which may not be contained herein. The customer or user of this product should be familiar with these
regulations.
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