Material Safety Data
Sheet
Litmus, indicator grade
ACC# 01991
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Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company
Identification |
MSDS Name: Litmus, indicator grade
Catalog Numbers:
AC190220000, AC190220250
Synonyms: None.
Company
Identification:
Acros
Organics N.V.
One Reagent
Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ
07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For
emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
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Section 2 -
Composition, Information on Ingredients |
| CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
| 1393-92-6 |
Litmus, indicator grade |
ca. 100 |
215-739-6 |
Hazard
Symbols: None listed.
Risk Phrases: None listed.
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Section 3 - Hazards
Identification |
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: dark blue. Caution! The toxicological
properties of this material have not been fully investigated. May cause eye and
skin irritation. May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation.
Target Organs: No data found.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The
toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. The
toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Chronic: No information found.
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Section 4 - First Aid
Measures |
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and
water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: Never give anything
by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If
conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately.
If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat
symptomatically and supportively.
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Section 5 - Fire
Fighting Measures |
General
Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus
in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective
gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by
thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. Use water spray, dry chemical,
carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam.
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Section 6 -
Accidental Release Measures |
General
Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in
Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Sweep up, then place into a
suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide
ventilation.
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Section 7 - Handling
and Storage |
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove
contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation.
Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and
clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a
cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
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Section 8 - Exposure
Controls, Personal Protection |
Engineering
Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be
equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation
to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
| Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA -
Final PELs |
| Litmus, indicator grade |
none listed |
none listed |
none
listed |
OSHA Vacated PELs: Litmus,
indicator grade: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described
by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to
prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate
protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: A
respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR §1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2
requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant a respirator's use.
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Section 9 - Physical
and Chemical Properties |
Physical State:
Powder
Appearance: dark blue
Odor: None reported.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not
available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not
available.
Freezing/Melting Point:Not available.
Autoignition
Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: 0; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 0
Explosion Limits,
Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
Solubility:
soluble
Specific Gravity/Density:Not available.
Molecular
Formula:Not applicable.
Molecular Weight:~3300
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Section 10 -
Stability and Reactivity |
Chemical
Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions
to Avoid: Incompatible materials, strong oxidants.
Incompatibilities
with Other Materials: Oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition
Products: Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and
gases, carbon dioxide, nitrogen.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not
been reported.
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Section 11 -
Toxicological Information |
RTECS#:
CAS# 1393-92-6 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not
available.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 1393-92-6: Not listed by
ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: No information
available.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Mutagenicity: No
information available.
Other Studies: No data available.
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Section 12 -
Ecological Information |
No information available.
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Section 13 - Disposal
Considerations |
Chemical waste generators
must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR
Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local
hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
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Section 14 -
Transport Information |
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DOT |
IATA |
RID/ADR |
IMO |
Canada
TDG |
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No information available. |
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Section 15 -
Regulatory Information |
US
FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 1393-92-6 is not listed on the
TSCA inventory. It is for research and development use only.
Health &
Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health &
Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals
in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None
of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New
Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
Section 302 (RQ)
None of the chemicals in this
material have an RQ.
Section 302 (TPQ)
None of the chemicals in
this product have a TPQ.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable
under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain
any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone
depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed
as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are
listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None
of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 1393-92-6 is not present on state lists from CA, PA,
MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the
chemicals in this product are listed. European/International
Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC
Directives
Hazard Symbols:
Not available.
Risk
Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin
and eyes.
S 37 Wear suitable gloves.
S 45 In case of accident or if you
feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of water.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS#
1393-92-6: No information available.
Canada
Canada
None of the chemicals in this product
are listed on the DSL or NDSL list. WHMIS: Not available.
CAS# 1393-92-6 is
not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure
Limits
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Section 16 -
Additional Information |
MSDS Creation Date:
9/02/1997
Revision #3 Date: 8/02/2000
The information above is
believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available
to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty,
express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability
resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine
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shall Fisher be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or
for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or
exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Fisher has been advised of the
possibility of such damages.