Product ID:S0B98 BUFFER SOLUTION (PH 3.0)
MSDS Date:05/27/1991
FSC:6550
NIIN:00-973-9005
MSDS Number: BPFGH

FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.

1 REAGENT LANE
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410
US

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

POTASSIUM HYDROGEN PHTHALATE

CAS: 77-24-7

Fraction By Weight: 1.0%

HYDROGEN CHLORIDE (HYDROCHLORIC ACID) (SARA III)

CAS: 7647-01-0

RTECS: MW4025000

Fraction By Weight: 0.07%

OSHA PEL C 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 5 PPM; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 0.02%

OSHA PEL S,200PPM/250STEL

ACGIH TLV: S,200PPM/250STEL; 93

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 98.86%

FORMALDEHYDE (SARA III)

CAS: 50-00-0

RTECS: LP8925000

Fraction By Weight: 0.05%

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:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: CONTACT WITH EYE AND SKIN MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION. INHALATION MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
INGESTION MAY CAUSE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM DISTURBANCES. CHRONIC:
CONJUNCTIVITIS, DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT
IS LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: REDNESS AND PAIN. SKIN: IRRITATION.
INHALATION: IRRITATION. INGESTION: NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE NOTED.

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.IF
IRRITATION PERSISTS,SEE DOCTOR. SKIN:WASH WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER
WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. INHALATION:REMOVE
VICTIM T O FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.SEE DOCTOR.
INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.SEE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.IF VOMITING
OCCURS,KEEP HEAD LOWER THAN HIPS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION.

Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
HEAT OR FLAME. THERMAL DECOMPOSITON MAY RELEASE TOXIC AND/OR
HAZARDOUS GASES.

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB IN INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN
APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER AND COVER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES AND
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED
RESPIRATOR OR SCBA AS APPROPIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE
EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT. EYE BATH AND SAFETY
SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

HCC:C3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32.0F,0.0C
Vapor Pres:23
Vapor Density:0.6
Spec Gravity:1.0
pH:3.0
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.0 (WATER = 1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NEGL.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BUFFER SOLUTION PH 10.0
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY RELEASE
TOXIC AND/OR HAZARDOUS GASES.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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