BSLQS - 0044479 CARBON DIOXIDE GAS GENERATING TABLET C
- MSDS: BSLQS
- Manufacturer: BECTON DICKINSON MICROBIOLOGY SYSTEMS
- Product Name: 0044479 CARBON DIOXIDE GAS GENERATING TABLET C
- National Stock Number: 6550-00F030717
Product Identification
Product ID:0044479 CARBON DIOXIDE GAS GENERATING TABLET C
MSDS Date:08/07/1992
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F030717
MSDS Number: BSLQS
Responsible Party
COCKEYSVILLE, MD 21030
US
Emergency Phone: 301-584-7169
Info Phone: 301-771-0100
Cage: 06531
Contractor
Telephone: 404-590-9016
Cage: 8C742
Ingredients
SODIUM BICARBONATE
CAS: 144-55-8
RTECS: VZ0950000
Fraction By Weight: 15%
SODIUM CHLORIDE
CAS: 7647-14-5
RTECS: VZ4725000
Fraction By Weight: 4%
POTASSIUM TETRAHYDROBORATE, POTASSIUM BOROHYDRIDE
CAS: 13762-51-1
RTECS: TS7525000
Fraction By Weight: 4%
ZINC
CAS: 7440-66-6
RTECS: ZG8600000
Fraction By Weight: 30-40%
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 160 MG/KG SEE SUPP
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATING. INGESTION:
POISONOUS. SKIN: ABSORPTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
First Aid
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: WASH TWICE W/SOAP &
WATER. EYES: RINSE W/0.05 MOLAR NA EDETATE SOLUTION. INGESTION:
DRINK LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER. CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATT NTION IN ALL CASES.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, ALCOHOL FOAM, WATER SPRAY, WATER
SHOULD BE USED TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS & TO DISPERSE
VAPORS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WILL GENERATE SMALL AMOUNTS OF FLAMMABLE
HYDROGEN GAS WHEN AMPULE IS BROKEN & THE TABLET CONTACTS THE
HYDROGEN CHLORIDE.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:USE OF THE PRODUCT CAUSES THE TABLET TO BE
CONSUMED COMPLETELY BY THE HYDROCHLORIC ACID SOLUTION.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. PROTECT FROM
FREEZING & EXCESSIVE HEAT. AVOID CONTACT W/MOISTURE & WATER.
Other Precautions:THIS PRODUCT WILL GENERATE SMALL AMOUNT OF FLAMMABLE
HYDROGEN GAS WHEN AMPULE IS BROKEN. PROTECT CONTAINER FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE PRIOR TO USE.
Exposure Controls
Supplemental Safety and Health
LD50 INFORMATION IS FOR INGREDIENT ZINC.
Chemical Properties
pH:N/L
Appearance and Odor:TABLET PACKAGE IN A GLASS AMPULE; ODORLESS
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MOISTURE, WATER
Stability Condition to Avoid:FREEZING & EXCESSIVE HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN GAS & FUMES OF ZINC CHLORIDE
WHEN TABLET CONTACTS THE HYDROCHLORIC ACID.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE &
LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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