Product ID:T B E BUFFER
MSDS Date:01/02/1998
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJYVS

CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY

2700 YORK RD
BURLINGTON, NC 27215-3387
US

Emergency Phone: 800-227-1150

Info Phone: 800-227-1150/800-424-9300

Cage: 59896

CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO

BURLINGTON, NC 27215-3387 US

Telephone: 800-227-1150/910-584-0381

Cage: 59896

BORIC ACID

CAS: 10043-35-3

RTECS: ED4550000

TRIS(HYDROXYMETHYL)AMINOMETHANE

CAS: 77-86-1

RTECS: TY2900000

SODIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID DISODIUM SALT

CAS: 139-33-3

RTECS: AH4375000

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: NO INFORMATION
AVAILABLE. EYES-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
INGESTION-MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT. INHALATION-MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED AS CAUSING CANCER BY NTP,
IARC, OR OSHA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINS, RAISING & LOWERING EYELIDS
OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL AID IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
SKIN-THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED AREA FOR 15 MIN. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHES. LAUNDER C ONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. GET MEDICAL
AID IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INGESTION-IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS,
GIVE PLENTY OF WATER. IMMEDIATELY CALL A PHYSICIAN OR POISON
CONTROL CENTER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
PERSON. INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT; GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED.
KEEP PERSON WARM, QUIET, & GET MEDICAL AID.

Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE OR APPROPIATE
FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL FIRE FIGHTER'S PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE EXPECTED.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE SPILL AREA. ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF
IGNITION. REMOVE ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL FROM AREA. CLEAN-UP
PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE GEAR. ABSORB
MATERIAL WITH SUITABLE ABS ORBANT AND CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE TIGHTLY CLOSED AT ROOM
TEMPERATURE.

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR
SHOULD BE WORN IF PEL OR TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: YES. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): YES.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES SHOULD BE WORN.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH, AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID WITH NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER REACTIVE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED WASTE
DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

Toxicological Information:BORIC ACID ORL-RAT LD50: 2660MG/KG. TRIS
ORL-RAT LD50: 5900MG/KG. SODIUM HYDROXIDE ORL-RBT LDLO: 500MG/KG.
EDTA ORL-RAT LD50: 2000MG/KG. BORIC ACID AND
ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID (EDTA) DISODISAL T 0.5M: MUTATION
AND REPRODUCTIVE DATA CITED. SODIUM HYDROXIDE, MUTATION DATA CITED.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:NONE

SARA Title III Information:HAZARD CATEGORY FOR SARA SECTION 311/312
REPORTING: ACUTE.
Federal Regulatory Information:ON TSCA INVENTORY. CERCLA SECTION 103:
YES RQ 1000 LBS (SODIUM HYDROXIDE)