Product ID:120A-A CYTO-PREP
MSDS Date:08/15/1988
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F019812
MSDS Number: BLRBM

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO

585 ALPHA DR
PITTSBURGH, PA 15238-2911

Emergency Phone: (404) 525-8752

Info Phone: (404) 525-8752

Cage: 1B464

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

METHYL CHLOROFORM (1,1,1-TRICHLOROEHANE) (SARA III)

CAS: 71-55-6

RTECS: KJ2975000

Fraction By Weight: 25%

OSHA PEL 350 PPM/450 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 350 PPM/450STEL;9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (SARA III)

CAS: 67-63-0

RTECS: NT8050000

Fraction By Weight: 40%

OSHA PEL 400 PPM/500 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 400 PPM/500STEL;9192

ISOBUTANE, 2-METHYLPROPANE

CAS: 75-28-5

RTECS: TZ4300000

Fraction By Weight: <35%

OSHA PEL 1800 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM

PROPANE

CAS: 74-98-6

RTECS: TX2275000

Fraction By Weight: <35%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: HARMFUL, HEADACHE,
DIZZINESS, ASPHYXIA, ANESTHETIC EFFECTS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, CARDIAC
OR LIVER ABNORMALITIES, LUNG & KIDNEY DAMAGE. EYES/SKIN;
IRRITATION. INGESTION: CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS IF ASPIRATED INTO
LUNGS & NAUSA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: HARMFUL, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS,
ASPHYXIA, ANESTHETIC EFFECTS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, CARDIAC OR LIVER
ABNORMALITIES, LUNG & KIDNEY DAMAGE. EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION.
INGESTION: CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS IF ASPIRATED INTO LUNGS, & NAUSEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING EYE, SKIN OR UPPER
RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NECESSARY.
INGESTION: TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, & CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DON'T EXPOSED AEROSOL TO TEMPERATURES
>130F, CONTAINER MAY RUPTURE.

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB W/SUITABLE MEDIUM. PREVENT FROM
ENTERING DRAIN OR SEWER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T STORE AT TEMPERATURES >130F.
DON'T PUNCTURE OR INCINERATE CONTAINER. AVOID FOOD CONTAMINATION.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS.

Respiratory Protection:USE US BUREAU OF MINES APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR
ORGANIC VAPOR
Ventilation:ADEQUATE TO KEEP Protective Gloves:LATEX
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH BEFORE HANDLING FOOD.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Vapor Pres:MAX 60
Spec Gravity:0.94
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS SPRAY W/ALCOHOL ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, REACTIVE METALS, ALUMINUM, & MAGNESIUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:OPEN FLAME, WELDING ARCS, HEAT, SPARKS, &
OTHER IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, & SMALL
AMOUNTS OF PHOSGENE & CHLORINE

Waste Disposal Methods:AEROSOL CANS WHEN VENTED TO ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE
THROUGH NORMAL USE, POSE NO DISOSAL HAZARD. INCINERATE OR LANDFILL
ACCORDING TO FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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