Product ID:BUFFA REFERENCE SOLUTION PH 9.00
MSDS Date:04/17/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N039969
MSDS Number: BRQVG

MALLINCKRODT INC

PARIS, KY 40361
US

Emergency Phone: 314-539-1600

Info Phone: 800-325-8888

Cage: 1BF21

MALLINCKRODT INC., SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV

M PARIS, KY 40361-0315 US

Telephone: 314-982-5000

Cage: 1BF21

SODIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: <0.1%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

BORIC ACID, DISODIUM SALT; (BORON SODIUM OXIDE)

CAS: 1330-43-4

RTECS: ED4588000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

BORIC ACID, DISODIUM SALT; (SODIUM TETRABORATE)

CAS: 1330-43-4

RTECS: ED4588000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

CAS: 7447-40-7

RTECS: TS8050000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 99%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHAL: NO ADVERSE EFFECTS
EXPECTED. INGEST: MAY CAUSE STOMACH UPSET. SKIN: MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION. EYE: SPLASHES MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BRTHG (GIVE O*2/ARTF
RESP) . INGEST: GIVE 3 GLASSES OF MILK/WAER TO DILUTE AND GET
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH EXPOSED AREA WITH SOAP AND
WATER. G ET MEDICAL ADVICE IF IRRITAITON DEVELOPS. EYE: WASH WITH
PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, LIFTING LIDS OCCASIONALLY.
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A FIRE AND EXPLOSION
HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:DILUTE WITH WATER AND FLUSH TO SEWER IF LOCAL
ORDINANCES ALLOW.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
STORED IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
DAMAGE, DIRECT SUNLIGHT, & FREEZING.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING.

Respiratory Protection:NOT EXPECTED TO REQUIRE PERSONAL RESPIRATOR
USAGE. USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE
OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:NOT EXPECTED TO REQUIRE ANY SPECIAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS SOLUTION, ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO INCOMPATABILITY DATA FOUND.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
EXPECTED.

Waste Disposal Methods:ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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