Product ID:C & S MEDIUM, 2805
MSDS Date:12/03/1998
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:N EN
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKSTY

MEDICAL CHEMICAL CORP.

19430 VAN NESS AVENUE
TORRANCE, CA 90501
US

Emergency Phone: (800) 424-9300

Info Phone: 310-787-6800;310-829-4304

Preparer: L. S.

Cage: TO715

MEDICAL CHEMICAL CORP.

TORRANCE, CA 90501 US

Telephone: 310-787-6800;310-829-4304

Cage: TO715

AGAR

CAS: 9002-18-0

RTECS: AW7950000

DISODIUM PHOSPHATE

CAS: 7558-79-4

RTECS: WC4500000

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

CALCIUM CHLORIDE

CAS: 10043-52-4

RTECS: EV9800000

Fraction By Weight: 0.009%

PHENOL RED

CAS: 143-74-8

RTECS: SJ7490000

Fraction By Weight: 0.0024%

SODIUM THIOGLYCOLATE

CAS: 367-51-1

RTECS: AI7700000

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SODIUM THIOGLYCOLATE IS MODERATELY
TOXIC BY INGESTION AND A SKIN IRRITANT. A DEATH HAS BEEN ATTRIBUTED
TO THE ABSORPTION OF TOXIC DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.
Effects of Overexposure:THE MANUFACTURER IS UNAWARE OF ANY UNUSUAL
HEALTH EFFECTS FROM THIS PRODUCT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:THE MANUFACTURER IS UNAWARE OF ANY.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. & GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING & FLUSH WITH WATER; GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS. INGESTI ON: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING IF PATIENT UNCONCIOUS
OR EXTREMELY DROWSY. OTHERWISE, ADMINISTER 2 GLASSES OF WATER &
INDUCE VOMITING. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION EVEN IF SYMPTOMS
IMPROVE. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING.
CONTACT PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY .

Lower Limits:NOT APPLIC
Upper Limits:NOT APPLICAB
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . NOT APPLICABLE (MFR).
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PYROLYSIS WILL RELEASE TOXIC OXIDES OF
SULFUR AND MERCAPTANS.

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB WITH SUITABLE ABSORBENT (SUCH AS PAPER
TOWELS) AND DISPOSE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR THE
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:ORDINARY GENERAL VENTILATION IS USUALLY SUFFICIENT.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES . (SEE SUPP DATA)
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI DESIGN
CRITERIA . NOT REQUIRED (MFR).
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH WELL AFTER HANDLING, ESPECIALLY BEFORE
EATING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROTECTION: NOT REQUIRED BUT LABORATORY SAFETY GOGGLES OR SIMILAR
PRODUCTS ARE RECOMMENDED AS PART OF GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE (MFR).

Boiling Pt:=100.C, 212.F
Vapor Pres:(MM HG) 18 @20C
Vapor Density:(AIR=1)0.6
Spec Gravity:1.00
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(WATER=1) 1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:A RED SOLUTION. CHARACTERISTIC ODOR OF SODIUM
THIOGLYCOLATE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOTHING UNUSUAL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.

Waste Disposal Methods:USUALLY NOT RESTRICTED BUT LOCAL ORDINANCES
VARY. INSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
REGULATIONS.

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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Transport Information:D.O.T. SHIPPING NAME: NOT REGULATED. D.O.T.
HAZARD CLASS: NOT REGULATED. D.O.T. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: NOT
APPLICABLE.