| Section 1: Identification |
| Product Number: |
1460 |
| Health: |
1 |
| Flammability |
0 |
| Reactivity |
0 |
Hazard Rating:
| Least |
Slight |
Moderate |
High |
Extreme |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
NA = Not Applicable NE = Not Established |
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| Product Name: |
Buffer Solution, pH 4 (Red) |
| Trade/ Chemical Synonyns |
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| Formula: |
N/A |
| RTECS: |
None |
| C.A.S |
See below |
| Section 2 Component Mixture |
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| Section 3 Hazard Identification (See
Also section 11) |
| Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation. Avoid
breathing vapors, or dusts. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin,
and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed. |
| Section 4 First Aid Measures |
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation. Avoid
breathing vapors, or dusts. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin,
and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed.
FIRST AID: SKIN: Wash exposed area with soap and water. If irritation persists, seek
medical attention.
EYES: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting eyelids
occasionally. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION! INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing,
give artificial respiration.
INGESTION: Give several glasses of milk or water. Vomiting may occur spontaneously, but it
is not necessary to induce. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. |
| Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures |
| Fire Extinguisher Type: |
Any means suitable for extinguishing
surrounding fire |
| Fire/Explosion Hazzards: |
None |
| Fire Fighting Procedure: |
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and
protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and clothing. |
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| Section 6 Accidental Release Measures: |
Absorb spill with inert material. Flush excess down drain.
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| Section 7 Handling and Storage: |
| Store in a cool dry place. This Material is not considered
hazardous. Handle using safe laboratory practices. |
| Section 8 Exposure Controls/Personal
Protection |
| Respirtory Protection:None required
Other
Protective Equipment: Use safe laboratory handling procedures. |
| Section 9 Physical and Chemical
Properties |
| Melting Point: |
~0° C |
Specific Gravity |
~1 |
| Boiling Point: |
~100° C |
Percent Volatile by Volume: |
> 99% |
| Vapor Pressure: |
not available |
Evaporation Rate: |
Information not available |
| Vapor Density: |
not available |
Evaporation Standard: |
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| Solubility in Water: |
Soluble |
Autoignition Temperature: |
Not applicable |
| Appearance and Odors: |
Clear red solution/Slight benzoic acid odor |
Lower Flamm. Limit in Air: |
Not applicable |
| Flash Point: |
not flammable |
Upper Flamm. Limit in Air: |
Not applicable |
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| Section 10 Stability and Reactivity
Information |
| Stability: Stable |
Conditions to Avoid: High temperature, air |
Materials to Avoid:
Strong acids and bases |
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Not known to occur |
| Hazardous Polymerization:Will Not Occur |
| Condition to Avoid:None known |
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| Section 11 Additional Information: |
| Overexposure symptoms. Acute: Essentially non-hazardous.
Possible irritation of eyes/stomach. Chronic: None known. Conditions aggravated/Target
organs: none known. |
| DOT Classification: Not Regulated. |
DOT regulations may change from time to time. Please
Consult the most recent D.O.T. regulations
| Revision No:0 |
Date Entered: 3/8/99 |
Approved by: RMC |
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