鈥? Material Safety Data Sheet
Sherwood Scientific Ltd
CP# 02655-71-72-73
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY:
The products described in the table below are covered by this Material Safety Data Sheet.
PRODUCT PART REAGENT PART
PRODUCT NAME(S) NUMBER(S) REAGENT NAME(S) NUMBER(S)
1000ppm sodium standard 00156120 1000ppm sodium standard 00156120
1000ppm potassium standard 00156121 1000ppm potassium standard 00156121
1000ppm lithium standard 00156122 1000ppm lithium standard 00156122
1000ppm calcium standard 00156123 1000ppm calcium standard 00156123
Diluent Concentrate 00156181 Diluent Concentrate 00156181
Chloride Standard 100 mmol/l 00156202 Chloride Standard 100 mmol/l 00156202
200 mg/L chloride std. 00156203 200 mg/L chloride std. 00156203
Multical 5 47852400 Multical 5 47852400
Multical 6 47852500 Multical 6 47852500
MANUFACTURER NAME, ADDRESS CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER:
AND TELEPHONE NUMBER:
Sherwood Scientific Ltd
1 The Paddocks 44 (0)1223 243444
Cherry Hinton Road
Cambridge CB1 4DH
England
(C-P# 02655-70-73,02655-83)
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
The chemical ingredients are not disclosed for this product since the chemical ingredients are present in
concentrations below applicable percentage cut-offs. The concentration cut-offs are 1% for most
chemical ingredients and 0.1% for carcinogens and reproductive toxins
Chemical Ingredient(s) not classified as carcinogen(s) by OSHA, IARC, NTP,
X
ACGIH, California, UK, or Germany.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: Clear liquid
Odour: Odourless
Physical State: Liquid
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
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Since this mixture has not been tested as a whole, the health effects reported are for the individual
chemical ingredients.
ROUTES OF ENTRY:
INHALATION OF POWDER OR AEROSOLISED PRODUCT
X
INGESTION
X
ABSORPTION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS -- ACUTE: Target organs: Not established
EYE: Irritation
SKIN CONTACT: Irritation
SKIN ABSORPTION:
INGESTION:
INHALATION:
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS -- CHRONIC: Not established
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Not established
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:
4. FIRST AID MEASURES:
EYES:
SKIN:
INHALATION:
INGESTION:
After following first aid measures, seek professional medical attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
FLASH POINT:
FLASH POINT METHOD:
FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
UNIQUE ASPECTS CONTRIBUTING TO A FIRE:
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
VAPOURS OF SPILLED MATERIAL: Flammable Non-flammable
X
VAPOUR DENSITY RELATIVE TO AIR: Heavier Lighter Similar
Does not give off significant amounts of vapour.
X
IF MATERIAL RELEASED OR SPILLED:
CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES:
Spills must be handled by trained personnel. For appropriate personal protective equipment for
responding to a spill or release, see Section 8.
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS:
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
STORAGE TEMPERATURE (MIN./MAX.):
Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Wash thoroughly after
handling. Keep container closed when not in use.
OTHER HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS:
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION:
This product should be handled in accordance with good laboratory practices. Standard personal
protective equipment for laboratory work includes safety glasses and lab coat. Additional
recommendations are provided below:
EYE PROTECTION:
SKIN PROTECTION:
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Handle in an area with good general room ventilation.
X
Handle in a chemical fume hood or under local exhaust
ventilation.
Other:
In the event of a spill or release, appropriate personal protective equipment includes: eye goggles (face
shield also, if large volume), chemical resistant gloves and lab coat (chemical resistant apron or suit, if
large volume). Respiratory protection may be required if exposure to hazardous ingredients may
exceed recognised safe limits. Refer to Sections 2 and 10 for additional information.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
APPEARANCE: Clear Liquid
ODOUR: Odourless
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
BOILING POINT: Not established
VAPOUR PRESSURE:
VAPOUR DENSITY:
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Soluble
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Approx. 1.01
MELTING/FREEZING POINT:
pH: Not established
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
STABILITY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE: STABLE UNSTABLE
X
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Freezing or boiling the product
INCOMPATIBILITY (specific materials to avoid): water reactive materials such as elemental sodium
and potassium.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Not established
HAZARDOUS POLYMERISATION:
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Since this mixture has not been tested as a whole, the toxicological information reported is for the
individual chemical ingredients. Information is reported only for those ingredients which cause the
product to be classified as hazardous according to European regulations.
According to applicable regulations, this product does not contain chemical ingredients classified as
hazardous or in sufficient concentrations to classify the product as hazardous.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Since this mixture has not been tested as a whole, the ecological information reported is for the
individual chemical ingredients. Information is reported only for those ingredients which cause the
product to be classified as hazardous according to European regulations.
According to applicable regulations, this product does not contain chemical ingredients classified as
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hazardous or in sufficient concentrations to classify the product as hazardous.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Dispose of in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING DISPOSAL:
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
ACCORDING TO DOT AND IATA, THE PRODUCT IS CLASSIFIED AS:
NON-HAZARDOUS
X
HAZARDOUS
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
U.S. TSCA STATUS: This product, which is a medical device, is not a 鈥渃hemical substance鈥? under
TSCA.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: The following statement is made in order to comply with the
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986:
This product contains a chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer.
This product contains a chemical known to the State
of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
This product does not contain a listed California Proposition
x
65 carcinogen or reproductive toxin.
EUROPE:
PREPARATION CLASSIFICATION:
NON-HAZARDOUS
x
INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO CLASSIFY
HAZARDOUS
16. OTHER INFORMATION:
Notes: (1) The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet is based on the data available as of
the revision date.
(2) Not Established (NE) means that there is insufficient or no information available.
(3) The latest revisions are marked by shading.
The information contained herein has been compiled from data presented in various technical sources believed to
be accurate. Sherwood Scientific makes no warranties and assumes no liability in connection with the use of this
information. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to determine the suitability of this information and to assure the adoption
of necessary precautions.
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