Product ID:MICROSCAN KOVAC'S REAGENT,BDI-578-1
MSDS Date:01/27/1992
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-315-5298
MSDS Number: BVGSN

BAXTER DIAGNOSTICS INC,MICROSCAN

1584 ENTERPRISE BLVD
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95691
US

Emergency Phone: 800-677-7226,800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 916-374-3044

Preparer: NONE

Cage: 0WG31

BAXTER DIAGNOSTICS INC, MICROSCAN DIV/TRAVENOL LAB

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95691 US

Telephone: 916-374-3044

Cage: 0WG31

ISOAMYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 123-51-3

RTECS: EL5425000

Fraction By Weight: 68%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM/125 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM/125 STEL9394

PARA-DIMETHYLAMINOBENZALDEHYDE

CAS: 100-10-7

RTECS: CU5775000

Fraction By Weight: 10.0%

HYDROGEN CHLORIDE (HYDROCHLORIC ACID) (SARA III)

CAS: 7647-01-0

RTECS: MW4025000

Fraction By Weight: 22%

OSHA PEL C 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 5 PPM; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYES: CORROSIVE, IRRITANT.
SKIN: CORROSIVE, IRRITANT. INHALATION: CORROSIVE, IRRITANT.
INGESTION: IRRITATION OF DIGESTIVE SYSTEM. CHRONIC: MAY CAUSE
CHRONIC BRONCHITIS AND GASTRITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: IRRITATION. INHALATION:
IRRITATION, BRONCHITIS. INGESTION: GASTRITIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA AVAILABLE.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOLLOWED WITH NORMAL
SALINE SOLUTION. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING. WASH AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER. CALL MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INHALATI ON: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHINGAS NECESSARY. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE WATER OR MILK. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY, REGULAR
FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND
FULL FACE-PIECE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE
EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spill Release Procedures:TAKE UP WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND PLACE INTO
CLEAN GLASS CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL PLACE AWAY FROM
SOURCES OF IGNITION AND INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:AVOID SKIN CONTACT. DO NOT BREATH VAPORS.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NORMAL MECHANICAL (GENERAL) EXHAUST VENTILATION IS
ADEQUATE..
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS TO PREVENT SKIN EXPOSURE.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
EYE WASH STATION SHOULD BE AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

HCC:F6
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, YELLOW SOLUTION. ACRID ALCOHOL ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, ALKALI METALS, METALS, SILVER NITRATE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS GASES MAY BE FORMED
DURING COMBUSTION.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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