Product ID:770901 UNIMETER CALIBRATION KIT
MSDS Date:08/04/1992
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F029698
MSDS Number: BRWXG

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

Preparer: MICHAEL A FAZIO

Cage: 32239

BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORPORATION

50414 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250-0100 US

Telephone: 317-845-2000

Cage: 32239

MERCURY, QUICKSILVER, THIMEROSOL

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

Fraction By Weight: 0.01%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/CUM (SKIN)

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/CUM (SKIN)

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

FORMALDEHYDE, FORMALIN (2A CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC, OSHA)

CAS: 50-00-0

RTECS: LP8925000

Fraction By Weight: 1%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1048

ACGIH TLV: C 0.3 PPM; A2; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:WATER BLANK CONTAINS FORMALDEHYDE:
CAUSES EYE/SKIN/RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. SOME PEOPLE
EXPERIENCE ALLERGIC REACTIONS. STANDARDS #1 & #2 CONTAINS
THIMEROSOL (MERCURY): CAUSES IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS
Effects of Overexposure:WATER BLANK: COUGHING, CHEST PAIN, DIFFICULT
BREATHING. STANDARDS #1, #2: RINGING IN THE EARS, MUSCLE WEAKNESS,
DIARRHEA, HEADACHE, IRRITATION.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH CONTAMINATED W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINS. SKIN: FLUSH CONTAMINATED AREAS W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
15 AS CONTAMINATED CLOTHING IS REMOVED. DON'T WEAR CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING UNTIL IT HAS BEEN CLEANED. INGESTION: KEEP WARM & CALM.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING BECOMES
DIFFICULT. IF BREATHING STOPS, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. OBTAIN
MED ATTN.

Flash Point:>200C
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SPECIFIC FOR SITE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
PROTECTIVE GARMENTS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THE WATER REAGENT CONTAINS 1%
FORMALDEHYDE, THIS MAY INCREASE THE FLAMMABILITY SLIGHTLY.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE, USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. IF
PRODUCT IS DRY, MOP UP, PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER, SEAL, LABEL
& HOLD FOR DISPOSAL. IF MATERIAL IS IN SOLUTION, USE AN ABSORBENT
TO CONTAIN/PLACE IN SEALED CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. WASH SPILL
SITEW/WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE GOOD LABORATORY TECHNIQUES WHEN
HANDLING. DON'T MOUTH PIPETTE. OBSERVE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL
HYGIENE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED IF LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IS
ADEQUATE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATIONS, SAFETY SHOWERS, LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:DON'T EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE WHILE USING THIS
MATERIAL. WASH ANY EXPOSED BODY AREAS, UPON COMPLETION OF WORK
ACTIVITIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

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

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