Product ID:717 BICARBONATE
MSDS Date:11/10/1989
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F026922
MSDS Number: BQYSC

BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORP

9115 HAGUE RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
US

Emergency Phone: 317-845-2000/317-845-2684

Info Phone: 317-845-2000/317-845-2684

Cage: 32239

BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORPORATION

50414 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250-0100 US

Telephone: 317-845-2000

Cage: 32239

GLYCERINE, 1,2,3,-TRIHYDROXYPROPANE, GLYCEROL, ANHYDROUS

CAS: 56-81-5

RTECS: MA8050000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 (MIST) 9293

SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA, LYE

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: 25-30%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: IRRITATION. INGESTION: MILDLY
TOXIC, SYSTEMIC EFFECTS INCLUDE HEADACHE, NAUSEA & VOMITING. EYE:
IRRITATION. INHALATION: IRRITATION. POSION BY SUBCUTANEOUS ROUTE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE

First Aid:EYE: PROMPTLY FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. INGESTION:
KEEP VICTIM WARM & CALM. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY BEGIN FLUSHING AFFECTED
BODY AREA W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF FRESH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS.
INHALATIO N: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING BECOMES LABORED OR
STOPS, USE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION FOR THE RESPECTIVE
CONDITIONS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point:320F
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMICALS
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & THE
APPROPRIATE ENCAPSULATORY PROTECTIVE GARMENTS. IF POSSIBLE, ATTEMPT
TO MOVE THIS PRODUCT AWAY FROM FIRE SCENE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY BE COMBUSTIBLE WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT
OR FLAMES.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE & VENTILATE AREA. INITIATE CLEAN UP.
IF PRODUCT IS DRY, SWEEP UP, PLACE IN SUITABLE CONTAINER, SEAL,
LABEL, & HOLD FOR DISPOSAL. IF IN A SOLUTION USE ABSORBENT MATERIAL
TO CONTAIN/PICK UP SPI LLED SOLUTION. UPON COMPLETION WASH SITE
W/WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL DRY PLACE. STORE IN A
SEALED CONDITION. DON'T MOUTH PIPETTE. USE GOOD LABORATORY
PRACTICES WHEN HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.
Other Precautions:PEPC, A ENZYMATICALLY ACTIVE MATERIAL, SHOULD BE
HANDLED W/CARE. AS W/MOST MATERIALS OF THIS TYPE, INDIVIDUAL
SENSITIZATION IS POSSIBLE.

Respiratory Protection:AN ACID GAS RESPIRATOR W/A DUST/MIST PREFILTER
IS NEEDED. USE SCBA IF NEEDED.
Ventilation:CHEMICAL FUME HOOD
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:DELUGE SHOWERS & EYEWASH STATION, LAB COAT,
ENCAPSULATORY GARMENTS ARE NEEDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE & WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE
REUSE. DON'T EAT/DRINK/SMOKE WHEN HANDLING THIS PRODUCT. WASH
THOROUGHLY
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:554F
Vapor Pres:0.0025
Spec Gravity:1.26
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID GREENISH HUE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, CHLORINE, LEAD, CHROMIUM, FLUORIDE, POTASSIUM, SILVER
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME OR POWERFUL OXIDIZERS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACRID SMOKE & FUMES

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE &
LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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