Universal Indicator Solution PH 4-11 MSDS

Universal Indicator Solution PH 4-11 MSDS

 

Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification

Product Name: Universal Indicator Solution PH 4-11

Catalog Codes: SLU1051

CAS#: Mixture.

RTECS: Not applicable.

TSCA: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Isopropyl alcohol; Methyl

alcohol; Phenolphthalein; Bromothymol blue sodium salt;

Thymol blue, sodium salt; Methyl red, sodium salt; Water

CI#: Not applicable.

Synonym:

Chemical Name: Not applicable.

Chemical Formula: Not applicable.

 

Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients

Composition:

Name CAS # % by Weight

Isopropyl alcohol 67-63-0 37

Methyl alcohol 67-56-1 0.8

Phenolphthalein 77-09-8 0.03

Bromothymol blue sodium salt 34722-90-2 0.03

Thymol blue, sodium salt 81012-93-3 0.03

Methyl red, sodium salt 845-10-3 0.02

Water 7732-18-5 62.1

Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Isopropyl alcohol: ORAL (LD50): Acute: 5045 mg/kg [Rat]. 3600 mg/kg [Mouse].

DERMAL (LD50): Acute: 12800 mg/kg [Rabbit]. VAPOR (LC50): Acute: 22627.4 ppm 4 hour(s) [Rat]. Methyl alcohol: ORAL

(LD50): Acute: 5628 mg/kg [Rat.]. DERMAL (LD50): Acute: 15800 mg/kg [Rabbit.]. VAPOR (LC50): Acute: 64000 ppm 4

hour(s) [Rat.].

 

Section 3: Hazards Identification

Potential Acute Health Effects:

Very hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion. Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of

inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator). Non-corrosive for skin. Non-sensitizer for

skin. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching.

Potential Chronic Health Effects:

Non-corrosive for skin. Non-sensitizer for skin. Non-permeator by skin.

CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.

MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.

TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.

DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: PROVEN [Methyl alcohol]

The substance is toxic to kidneys, lungs, the nervous system, mucous membranes, the reproductive system.

Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.

 

Section 4: First Aid Measures

Eye Contact:

Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes,

keeping eyelids open. Cold water may be used. Do not use an eye ointment. Seek medical attention.

Skin Contact:

After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin

with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin.

Cold water may be used. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.

Wash contaminated clothing before reusing.

Serious Skin Contact:

Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical

attention.

Inhalation: Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.

Serious Inhalation:

Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or

waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth

resuscitation. Seek medical attention.

Ingestion:

Do not induce vomiting. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not

breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical attention.

Serious Ingestion: Not available.

 

Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data

Flammability of the Product: Flammable.

Auto-Ignition Temperature: The lowest known value is 399°C (750.2°F) (Isopropyl alcohol).

Flash Points:

The lowest known value is CLOSED CUP: 11.67°C (53°F). (TAG). OPEN CUP: 18.3°C (64.9°F). (Cleveland).

(Isopropyl alcohol)

Flammable Limits: The greatest known range is LOWER: 2% UPPER: 12% (Isopropyl alcohol)

Products of Combustion: These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2).

Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:

Flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of oxidizing materials.

Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of heat, of combustible materials.

Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:

Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.

Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.

Slightly explosive to explosive in presence of oxidizing materials.

Fire Fighting Media and Instructions:

Flammable liquid, soluble or dispersed in water.

SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.

LARGE FIRE: Use alcohol foam, water spray or fog.

Special Remarks on Fire Hazards:

Explosive in the form of vapor when exposed to heat or flame. May form explosive mixtures with air. Vapor may travel

considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back. CAUTION: MAY BURN WITH NEAR INVISIBLE FLAME

(Isopropyl alcohol)

Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not available.

 

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

Small Spill:

Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal

container.

Large Spill:

Flammable liquid.

Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Stop leak if without risk. Absorb with DRY earth,

sand or other non-combustible material. Do not touch spilled material. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or

confined areas; dike if needed. Eliminate all ignition sources. Be careful that the product is not present at a

concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities.

 

Section 7: Handling and Storage

Precautions:

Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not

ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapour/spray. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory

equipment If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with

skin and eyes

Storage:

Flammable materials should be stored in a separate safety storage cabinet or room. Keep away from heat. Keep

away from sources of ignition. Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place. Ground all

equipment containing material. A refrigerated room would be preferable for materials with a flash point lower than

37.8°C (100°F).

 

Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Engineering Controls:

Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their

respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the

work-station location.

Personal Protection:

Splash goggles. Lab coat. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.

Gloves.

Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill:

Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be

used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist

BEFORE handling this product.

Exposure Limits:

Isopropyl alcohol

TWA: 400 STEL: 500 (ppm) from ACGIH (TLV) [1995]

TWA: 980 STEL: 1230 (mg/m3) from ACGIH [1995]

Methyl alcohol

TWA: 200 STEL: 250 (ppm) from ACGIH (TLV) [1995]

TWA: 262 STEL: 328 (mg/m3) from ACGIH [1995]

Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.

 

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical state and appearance: Liquid.

Odor: Not available.

Taste: Not available.

Molecular Weight: Not applicable.

Color: Not available.

pH (1% soln/water): Neutral.

Boiling Point: The lowest known value is 82.22°C (180°F) (Isopropyl alcohol). Weighted average: 93.36°C (200°F)

Melting Point: May start to solidify at -89.5°C (-129.1°F) based on data for: Isopropyl alcohol.

Critical Temperature: Not available.

Specific Gravity: Weighted average: 0.91 (Water = 1)

Vapor Pressure:

The highest known value is 33 mm of Hg (@ 20°C) (Isopropyl alcohol). Weighted average: 23.31 mm of Hg (@

20°C)

Vapor Density: The highest known value is 2.07 (Air = 1) (Isopropyl alcohol). Weighted average: 1.16 (Air = 1)

Volatility: Not available.

Odor Threshold: The highest known value is 50 ppm (Isopropyl alcohol)

Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.: The product is equally soluble in oil and water.

Ionicity (in Water): Not available.

Dispersion Properties:

Is not dispersed in methanol, diethyl ether.

See solubility in water, methanol, diethyl ether, n-octanol, acetone.

Solubility: Easily soluble in cold water, hot water, methanol, diethyl ether, n-octanol, acetone.

 

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data

Stability: The product is stable.

Instability Temperature: Not available.

Conditions of Instability: Not available.

Incompatibility with various substances: Slightly reactive to reactive with oxidizing agents.

Corrosivity: Non-corrosive in presence of glass.

Special Remarks on Reactivity: Not available.

Special Remarks on Corrosivity: Not available.

Polymerization: No.

 

Section 11: Toxicological Information

Routes of Entry: Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Toxicity to Animals:

WARNING: THE LC50 VALUES HEREUNDER ARE ESTIMATED ON THE BASIS OF A 4-HOUR EXPOSURE.

Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 9730 mg/kg (Mouse) (Calculated value for the mixture).

Acute dermal toxicity (LD50): 34595 mg/kg (Rabbit) (Calculated value for the mixture).

Acute toxicity of the vapor (LC50): 61155 ppm 4 hour(s) (Rat) (Calculated value for the mixture).

Chronic Effects on Humans:

DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: PROVEN [Methyl alcohol]

The substance is toxic to kidneys, lungs, the nervous system, mucous membranes, the reproductive system.

Other Toxic Effects on Humans:

Very hazardous in case of ingestion.

Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of inhalation.

Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator).

Non-corrosive for skin. Non-sensitizer for skin.

Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not available.

Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: Detected in maternal milk in human. (Isopropyl alcohol)

Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans: Narcotic. (Methyl alcohol)

 

Section 12: Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: Not available.

BOD5 and COD: Not available.

Products of Biodegradation:

Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may

arise.

Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: The products of degradation are more toxic.

Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not available.

 

Section 13: Disposal Considerations

Waste Disposal:

 

Section 14: Transport Information

DOT Classification: Class 3: Flammable liquid.

Identification: : Isopropanol solution (Isopropyl alcohol) : UN1219 PG: II

Special Provisions for Transport: Not available.

 

Section 15: Other Regulatory Information

Federal and State Regulations:

Pennsylvania RTK: Isopropyl alcohol; Methyl alcohol

Massachusetts RTK: Isopropyl alcohol; Methyl alcohol

TSCA 8(b) inventory: Isopropyl alcohol; Methyl alcohol; Phenolphthalein; Bromothymol blue sodium salt; Thymol

blue, sodium salt; Methyl red, sodium salt; Water

SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting: Isopropyl alcohol; Methyl alcohol

CERCLA: Hazardous substances.: Methyl alcohol;

Other Regulations: OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

Other Classifications:

WHMIS (Canada):

CLASS B-2: Flammable liquid with a flash point lower than 37.8°C (100°F).

CLASS D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).

DSCL (EEC):

R11- Highly flammable.

R38- Irritating to skin.

R41- Risk of serious damage to eyes.

HMIS (U.S.A.):

Health Hazard: 1

Fire Hazard: 3

Reactivity: 0

Personal Protection: h

National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):

Health: 1

Flammability: 3

Reactivity: 0

Specific hazard:

Protective Equipment:

Gloves.

Lab coat.

Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an

approved/certified respirator or

equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator

when ventilation is inadequate.

Splash goggles.

 

Section 16: Other Information

References: Not available.

Other Special Considerations: Not available.

Created: 10/10/2005 12:26 PM

Last Updated: 11/06/2008 12:00 PM