BSCPP - MIF

Product Identification

Product ID:MIF
MSDS Date:07/08/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N045304
MSDS Number: BSCPP

Responsible Party
CURTIN MATHESON SCIENTIFIC INC
955 COBB PLACE BOULEVARD
KENNESAW, GA 30144
US

Emergency Phone: 513-271-3700;800-424-9300(CHEMTEC)

Cage: DO175

Contractor
MERIDIAN DIAGNOSTICS INC
44216 CINCINNATI, OH 45244-3023 US

Telephone: 800-543-1980/513-271-3700

Cage: 8X084

Ingredients

FORMALDEHYDE

CAS: 50-00-0

RTECS: LP8925000

Fraction By Weight: 2.17%

OSHA PEL 1 PPM;2 PPM STEL

ACGIH TLV: 0.3 PPM, C

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS


ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

Fraction By Weight: 19.50%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE/CHRONIC: CORROSIVE, IRRITANT,
COMBUSTIBLE, SENSITIZER, TOXIC. EYE: IRRITANT, TEARING, EYE DAMAGE,
BURNING, SKIN IRRITANT. INHAL: COUGHING, WHEEZING, LARYNGITIS,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE. IN GEST: NAUSEA, VOMITING, COLLAPSE
AND UNCON.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:FORMALDEHYDE: IARC MONOGRAPHS,
SUPPLEMENT, VOL 7, PG 211, 1987: GRP 2A. NTP 6TH ANNUAL REPORT ON
CARCINS, 1991: (SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE INDICATED.

First Aid

First Aid:OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST
15 MINUTES. SKIN: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. INHAL: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR, IF BREATHING STOPS GIVE ARTF RESP. INGEST: ADMINISTER 4
GLAS SES OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING BY TOUCHING BACK OF THROAT
W/FINGER.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB ON PAPER, VERMICULITE, ETC.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT EXCEED TLV CONTAINERS.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS WHEN EMPTY. DO NOT REUSE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF TLV
EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:GENERAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IS USUALLY ADEQUATE UNDER
NORMAL USE.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD BE WORN.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLAN OF CARCIN: ANTIC TO BE CARCIN. ANIMAL: NASAL TUMORS.

Chemical Properties

HCC:T6
Solubility in Water:UNLIMITED
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID, ALCOHOL ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:21.7

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE INDICATED.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
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.