MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND USE
MANUFACTURER'S NAME: Diagnostic Chemicals Limited
16 McCarville St
West Royalty Industrial Park
Charlottetown, P.E.I.
Canada C1E-2A6
902-566-1396
CHEMICAL/PRODUCT NAME: Acetaminophen
CATALOGUE NUMBER: 503-10
Physical and health hazard information on reagent mixtures have not been determined. Any physical and health information
NOTE:
noted is based 1) on evaluation of data for the pure ingredients, and 2) concentration of ingredients as packaged.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: For the quantitative determination of acetaminophen.
II HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS (NE Not Established)
ACGIH TLV CAS
Enzyme Reagent: n.ap.
Enzyme Diluent: n.ap
Colour Reagent 1: n.ap.
Colour Reagent 2: n.ap
Acetaminophen Standard: n.ap
To the best of our knowledge, this product contains no hazardous ingredients as defined by OSHA, or WHMIS.
III TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES IV EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID MEASURES
ROUTE OF ENTRY/EXPOSURE SKIN: In case of contact, immediately flush area with plenty of water.
SKIN CONTACT: [x] EYE CONTACT: [x] INHALATION: [x] EYES: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
INGESTION: [x] SKIN ABSORPTION [ ] and get medical attention.
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE: ORAL: If ingested drink plenty of fluids and contact a physician.
SKIN CONTACT: May cause irritation INHALATION: If inhaled remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult give oxygen, and call a
EYE CONTACT: May cause irritation. physician.
INGESTION: May be harmful if ingested. V PHYSICAL DATA
INHALATION: May cause irritation to mucous membranes and upper PHYSICAL STATE: Enzyme Reagent: solid; Enzyme Diluent: liquid,
respiratory tract. Colour Reagent 1: liquid, Colour Reagent 2: liquid, Acetaminophen
Standard: liquid.
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE: Prolonged or repeated exposure APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: Enzyme Reagent is an off white
to the Enzyme Reagent may cause an allergic reaction in certain lyophilized powder; Enzyme Diluent: clear liquid, Colour Reagent 1: yellow
sensitive individuals. liquid, Colour Reagent 2: clear liquid, Acetaminophen Standard: clear liquid
ODOUR THRESHOLD: n.av.
EVIDENCE OF CARCINOGENICITY, TERATOGENICITY, VAPOUR PRESSURE: n.av.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY, MUTAGENICITY: VAPOUR DENSITY: n.av.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: n.av.
SENSITIZATION TO PRODUCT: Prolonged or repeated exposure to the EVAPORATION RATE: n.av.
Enzyme Reagent may cause an allergic reaction in certain sensitive MELTING POINT: n.av.
individuals. BOILING POINT: n.av.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Soluble
SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS: n.av. pH: Enzyme diluent = 7.4, Colour Reagent 1 = 3.3, Colour Reagent 2 =
LD50: n.av. 11.8, Acetaminophen Standard = 5.0, Enzyme Reagent = 7.8
COEFFICIENT OF OIL/WATER DISTRIBUTION: n.av.
VI FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLAMMABLE: No
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: As appropriate for fire in surrounding
materials.
FLASH POINT: n.ap.
UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT: n.ap.
LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT: n.ap.
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: n.ap.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: n.av.
EXPLOSION DATA:
SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT: n.ap.
SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE: n.ap.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Unknown
VII REACTIVITY DATA
STABLE: Yes
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES: n.av.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: n.av.
VIII PREVENTIVE MEASURES
LOCAL EXHAUST: Not required
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Lab coat
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Rubber
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Avoid contact and inhalation, do not get in
eyes, on skin or clothing. Do not pipet by mouth. Wash contaminated
clothing before reuse.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None normally required.
LEAK AND SPILL PROCEDURE: Absorb small leaks or spills with
sponge, mop up large spills with plenty of soap and water.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Dilute with a large volume of water and dispose of
into sewer system, in accordance with local regulations.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS: 2-8掳 C
SHIPPING INFORMATION: Not regulated
IX PREPARATION OF THE M.S.D.S.
Denise Bustard
PREPARED BY:
902-566-1396
PHONE NO:
DATE: July 5, 2001
* n.av. not available n.ap. not applicable
The information provided on this Material Safety Data Sheet is provided
in the interest of promoting safe handling of the material. While this
information is believed to be correct DCL makes no warranty in respect
to any of the information disclosed. Observe all federal, provincial, state
and local laws concerning health and pollution.
MSDS50310-4
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