Product ID:BUFFER SOLUTIONS PH 4.0-4.5/PH 4.36/PH 4.0
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F006738
MSDS Number: BBWJZ

FISHER SCIENTIFIC/FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410

Emergency Phone: (201) 796-7100

Cage: 1B464

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

WATER (34-98.8%)

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 98.8%

FORMALDEHYDE (SARA III)

CAS: 50-00-0

RTECS: LP8925000

Fraction By Weight: <0.1%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1048

ACGIH TLV: C 0.3 PPM; A2; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

ACETIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 64-19-7

RTECS: AF1225000

Fraction By Weight: 44.0%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM/15 STEL; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

SODIUM ACETATE TRIHYDRATE (0.8-24.0%)

Fraction By Weight: 24.0%

Effects of Overexposure:EYE, MUCOUS MEMBRANE IRRITATION, HEADACHE,
DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, COUGHING, DYSPNEA, DEATH.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING/SHOES. WASH W/SOAP & WATER OR MILD DETERGENT & WATER.
EYES: WASH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 20 MINS. INGESTION: DRINK WATER OR
MILK. DON' T USE GASTRIC LAVAGE OR EMESIS. GET MEDATTN.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER SPRAY OR ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PH 4.0. VAPORS ARE >AIR/MAY TRAVEL A
CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO SOURCE OF IGNITION & FLASH BACK.

Spill Release Procedures:NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS INDICATED.

Handling and Storage Precautions:HIGH VAPOR CONCENTRATION OF GLACIAL
ACETIC ACID IN PH 4.0 BUFFER IS COMBUSTIBLE, AVOID FLAMES OTHER
SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Other Precautions:THE EMPLOYER SHALL PROVIDE AN EYE-WASH FOUNTAIN
WITHIN THE IMMEDIATE WORK AREA FOR EMERGENCY USE.

Respiratory Protection:SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN
PRESSURE-DEMAND IF >TLV.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT
SKIN CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 11/9/85. PH: 4.0-4.5, (SO-B-103), PH: 4.36. (SO-B-100); PH:
4.0, (SO-B-85); OHS03485

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:21F
Vapor Pres:14
Vapor Density:0.7
Spec Gravity:1.2
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(ETHER = 1) >1
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETIC ACID, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PHOSPHOROUS ISOCYANATE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:REACTS EXOTHERMICALLY WITH WATER
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON/FUMES OF SODIUM
OXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:REACT W/STEAM TO PRODUCT HEAT,
HYDROGEN & FLAMMABLE VAPORS.

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