MAGIC RELEASING AGENT, 472355

MSDS Number

BXDYC

National Stock Number

6810-00N058178

Product Name

MAGIC RELEASING AGENT, 472355

Manufacturer

CIBA CORNING DIAGNOSTICS CORP

Product Identification

Product ID:MAGIC RELEASING AGENT, 472355
MSDS Date:03/13/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N058178
MSDS Number: BXDYC

Responsible Party

CIBA CORNING DIAGNOSTICS CORP

Emergency Phone: 800-255-2121

Info Phone: 800-255-3232

Cage: 51404

Contractor

CIBA CORNING DIAGNOSTICS CORP A JOINT VENTURE

508-359-7711/ 800-255-8769

Cage: 51404

Ingredients

SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SOLUTION) (CERCLA)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: 2%

OSHA PEL2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:40 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION OR BURNS. INGESTION MAY RESULT IN INTESTINAL IRRITATION
WITH BURNS TO MOUTH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF
RESP) . INGESTION:IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING.
EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. SKIN :FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:CAREFULLY NEUTRALIZE SPILL WITH DILUTE HCL.
FLUSH AREA WITH FLOODING AMOUNTS OF WATER. (USE CAUTION).
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE HCL.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN CORROSION-PROOF AREA.
Other Precautions:ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:REQUIRED IF TLV EXCEEDED. AT CONCENTRATION ABOVE
1 PPM, A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
ADVISED.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL:NOT APPLICABLE. LOCAL EXHAUST:USE GENERAL OR
LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENT.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH
MEET ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . STANDARD LABORATORY PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT:AND FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32.0F,0.0C
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:90-96

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, ORGANIC MATERIALS, MOST COMMON METALS, OXIDES OF
NITROGEN, ALUMINUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT APPLICABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT APPLICABLE.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS.

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