Product ID:UNIVERSAL PH INDICATOR
MSDS Date:11/22/1996
FSC:6850
NIIN:00D003565
MSDS Number: BXHRY

WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT

5100 W HENRIETTA ROAD
ROCHESTER, NY 14692
US

Emergency Phone: 716-226-6177

Info Phone: 716-359-2502

Preparer: MICHAEL RASZEJA

Cage: 63759

WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC

92912 ROCHESTER, NY 14692-9012 US

Telephone: (716) 359-2502

Cage: 63759

ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9192

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

OSHA PEL S,200PPM/250STEL

ACGIH TLV: S,200PPM/250STEL; 92

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE (SARA III)

CAS: 108-10-1

RTECS: SA9275000

OSHA PEL 50 PPM/75 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM/75 STEL; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

ETHYL ACETATE (SARA III)

CAS: 141-78-6

RTECS: AH5425000

OSHA PEL 400 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 400 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

RUBBER HYDROCARBON SOLVENT

CAS: 64742-89-8

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN ABSORPTION: NO EVIDENCE OF
ADVERSE EFFECTS FROM AVAILABLE INFORMATION. SKIN CONTACT:
DEHYDRATION OF SKIN.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION: CAUSES DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS,
DECREASED REACTION, EUPHORIA, NAUSEA, VOMITING, STAGGERING GAIT AND
COMA. INHALATION: MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS, NAUSEA AND
VOMITING. EYE CONTACT: MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS.

First Aid:INGESTIION-DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
PERSON OR VERY DROWSEY PERSON. IF CONSCIOUS, HAVE VICTIM DRINK
SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER. CALL PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER
IMMEDIATELY. INDUCE VOMITING IF ADVISED BY PHYSICIAN OR POISON
CONTROL. SKIN-FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER, THEN WASH WITH MILD SOAP
& WATER. INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION IF NOT BREAT HING. OXYGEN MAY BE GIVEN BY QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT. OBTAIN MEDICAL AID. EYES-FLUSH
THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR 15 MINS, LIFTING UPPER & LOWER EYELIDS
OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL AI D.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:=21.1C, 70.F
Lower Limits:4.3 %
Upper Limits:19.0 %
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL (ABC),
ALCOHOL-TYPE OR UNIVERSAL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. USE FLOODING
AMOUNTS OF WATER IN EARLY STAGES OF FIRE. CAUTION: FLAME MAY NOT BE
VISIBLE IN DAYLIGHT. FIRE O R EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS; CAN REACT VIGOROUSLY WITH OXIDIZING
MATERIALS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS FORMED FROM THIS PRODUCT MAY
TRAVEL OR BE MOVED BY AIR CURRENTS & IGNITED BY PILOT LIGHTS, OTHER
FLAMES, SMOKING, SPARKS, HEATERS, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, STATIC
DISCHARGE, OR OTHER IGNITION SOUR CES AT LOCATION DISTANT FROM
HANDLING POINT.

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION, PROVIDE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION. ABSORB WITH AN INERT DRY MATERIAL. SWEEP UP
& PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. WASH SPILL AREA WITH
SOAP AND WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
PLACE AWAY FROM ANY FIRE HAZARD. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. DO
NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:READ LABEL ON CONTAINER BEFORE USING. DO NOT WEAR
CONTACT LENSES WHEN WORKING WITH CHEMICALS. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDLING. REMOVE & WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. FOR LABORATORY USE
ONLY. NOT FOR DRUG , FOOD OR HOUSEHOLD USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:FOR NORMAL LABORATORY USE AT ROOM TEMPERATURES,
NONE SHULD BE NEEDED WITH ADEQUATE ROOM VENTILATION. IF REQUIRED,
WORK IN FUME HOOD. DO NOT USE IN CONFINED AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: RECOMMENDED. MECHANICAL (GENERAL):
RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:SMOCK, APRON, EYE WASH STATION, GOGGLES,
FIRE EXTINGUISHER, PROPER GLOVES.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. REMOVE AND WASH
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=79.C, 174.2F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-56.C, -68.8F
Vapor Pres:29
Vapor Density:2.1
Spec Gravity:0.84134 AT 25C
Evaporation Rate & Reference:> 1 (ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:GREEN, WATER LIKE LIQUID: SWEET, HYDROCARBON ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:98 %

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONCENTRATED NITRIC OR SULFURIC ACID, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FIRE, IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION OR BURNING CAN
PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCHARGE, TREATMENT, OR DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJECT
TO FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS. THESE DISPOSAL GUIDE LINES ARE
INTENDED FOR CATALOG-SIZE QUANTITIES ONLY. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE
WITH FEDERAL, STATE , AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:METHANOL: STEL: 250 PPM; 328 MG/M3. METHYL
SIOBUTYL KETONES: STEL: 75 PPM; 307 MG/M3.

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.

Transport Information:D.O.T. DENATURED ALCOHOL, (SOLUTION) 3, NA 1987,
PG II.