Analytical Scientific, Ltd.
11049 Bandera Rd.
San Antonio, Texas 78250
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Phone (281) 479-2569
Chemtrec 800-424-9300
24 Hour Emergency Assistance
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

Product Name: Buffer Solution, pH 4 (Red)
Trade/ Chemical Synonyns  
Formula: N/A
RTECS: None
C.A.S See below
Section 2 Component Mixture
Sara 313 Component CAS Number % Dim Exposure Limits:
Water, Deionized  ASTM Type II CAS# 7732-18-5 Balance V/V NONE ESTABLISHED
Methyl Red Sodium Salt CAS# 845-10-3 <0.01% W/V NONE ESTABLISHED
Potassium Hydrogen  Phthalate CAS# 877-24-7 1.02% W/V TXDS:orl-rat
LD•: 3200 mg/Kg
Thymol Crystal CAS# 89-83-8 0.01% W/V  
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.
Section 6 Accidental Release Measures:
Absorb spill with inert material. Flush excess down drain.
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
Ventilation: Mechanical: Protective gloves: Gloves to prevent skin exposure as latex or vinyl
Local Exhaust: Eye Protection: Safety Glasses w/Side Shields

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:
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
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
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

 

The Information here in is believed to be accurate and is offered in good faith for the user's consideration and investigation. No warranty either expressed or implied is made for the completeness or accuracy of the information whether orginating from the above mentioned company or not. Users of this material should satify themselves by independent and investigation of current scientific and medical knowledge that the material can be used safely.