BCYDZ - KARL FISCHER REAGENT

Product Identification

Product ID:KARL FISCHER REAGENT
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-084-9334
MSDS Number: BCYDZ

Responsible Party
SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORPORATION
14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248-2027
US

Emergency Phone: 213-516-8000

Info Phone: 213-516-8000

Cage: 63415

Contractor
SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
GARDENA, CA 90248-2027 US

Telephone: 310-516-9843

Cage: 63415

Ingredients

2-METHOXYETHANOL (EGME) (SARA III)

CAS: 109-86-4

RTECS: KL5775000

Fraction By Weight: 37%

OSHA PEL S, 25 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 5 PPM; 9192


PYRIDINE (SARA III)

CAS: 110-86-1

RTECS: UR8400000

Fraction By Weight: 37%

OSHA PEL 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


IODINE

CAS: 7553-56-2

RTECS: NN1575000

Fraction By Weight: 17%

OSHA PEL C 0.1 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 0.1 PPM; 9192


SULFUR DIOXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 7446-09-5

RTECS: WS4550000

Fraction By Weight: 9%

OSHA PEL 5 PPM/5 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/5 STEL; 9293

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATES EYES, SKIN, CENRAL NERVOUS SYS
DEPRESSANT ON LONG EXPOSURE.HEADACHE,DIZZINESS.NAUSEA.BURNS

First Aid

First Aid:SKIN; WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER; EYE: FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH
ATER; INH: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR; IN: GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=33.3C, 92.F
Extinguishing Media:CO*2, FOAM, DRY CHEM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC FUMES.VAPORS ARE HAVIER THAN AIR &
MAY TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES TO SOURCE OF IGNITION & FLASHBACK

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB ON CHARCOAL, CONTAINERIZE.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS, IN
A DARK, DRY AREA. STORE AWAY FROM FIRE OR SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN Protective Gloves:YES
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED NOVEMBER 1983.

Chemical Properties

HCC:F5
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Spec Gravity:1.14
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BROWN LIQUID. PUNGENT. SICKENING ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:80

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR, NITROGEN, AND IODINE
VAPORS.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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