19975 Neutra-Form(TM) MSDS - Ted Pella, Inc.

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Material Safety Data Sheet

Product No. 19975 Neutra-Form™

Issue Date (10-31-05)

Review Date (03-14-07)

Section 1: Product and Company Identification

Product Name: Neutra-Form™

Synonym: Tissue-Tek® NEUTRA-FORM™

Manufactured For: Sakura Finetek U.S.A., Inc.

Company Name

Ted Pella, Inc. and PELCO International, P.O. Box 492477, Redding, CA 96049-2477
Domestic Phone (800) 237-3526 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)

International Phone (01) (530) 243-2200 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)

Chemtrec Emergency Number 1-800-424-9300 24 hrs a day.

Section 2: Composition / Information on Ingredients

Principle Hazardous Component(s)
(chemical and common name(s)) (Cas. No)

OSHA
PEL

mg/m3

ACGIH
TLV mg/m3

NTP

IARC

OSHA
regulated

Trade secret-chemical

identity withheld

Trade secret

Section 3: Hazard Identification
Emergency overview

Appearance: Whitish powder

Immediate effects: Irritation

Target organs: Respiratory tract, eyes.

Potential health effects

Primary Routes of entry: Inhalation and eye contact.

Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure:
Eyes: Depending on the quantity that comes in contact with an eye, the injuries sustained may range from mild irritation to redness and burning.

Skin: Exposure causes skin irritation, redness, and burning. Pre-existing skin conditions could be aggravated. Absorption through skin is unlikely.

Ingestion: Single dose oral toxicity is moderate. Symptoms may include stomach irritation, nausea, and diarrhea.

Inhalation: Dust can cause irritation of nasal and respiratory passages.

Chronic Exposure: ND

Chemical Listed As Carcinogen Or Potential Carcinogen: IARC, NTP, and OSHA do not list chemical ingredients as a carcinogen.

See Toxicological Information (Section11)

Potential environmental effects

See Ecological Information (Section 12)

Section 4: First Aid Measures
If accidental overexposure is suspected

Eye(s) Contact: Flush eyes immediately with water for 10 - 15 minutes. If burning persists, seek medical care.

Skin Contact: Contaminated clothing should be removed immediately. The affected body areas should be flushed with water for a period of approximately 15 minutes. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.

Inhalation: The patient should be transported away from exposure and brought to fresh air. If necessary administer CPR, keep warm and quiet. Seek immediate medical attention.

Ingestion: Induce vomiting to conscious victims and seek medical attention. Unconscious victims should be placed on their left side with their head down. Do not induce vomiting.

Note to physician

Treatment: ND

Medical Conditions generally Aggravated by Exposure: ND

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: > 200 °F

Flammable Limits: ND

Auto-ignition point: ND

Fire Extinguishing Media: Water fog, regular foam, dry chemicals or carbon dioxide.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus with full body protection.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: ND

Hazardous combustion products: None

DOT Class: Not regulated

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Small and Large Spills: With clean dry shovel, carefully place material into clean, dry container and cover; remove from area. Flush spill area with water.

Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of waste according to Federal, State and Local Regulations.

Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage: Suitable for any general chemical storage area. All electrical equipment in storage and/or handling areas should be installed in accordance with applicable requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

Storage temperature: ND

Storage Pressure: ND

Section 8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Engineering Controls

Ventilation required: General mechanical or local exhaust should be used to maintain low exposure levels.

Personal Protection Equipment

Respiratory protection: Avoid prolonged periods of directly breathing vapors. In absence of proper environmental controls, the use of a NIOSH/OSHA respirator is recommended. Respirator use should comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134.

Protective gloves: Appropriate resistant gloves.
Skin protection: Laboratory work clothing.
Eye protection: Chemical splash goggles.
Additional clothing and/or equipment: ND

Exposure Guidelines

See Composition/Information on Ingredients (Section2)

Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties

Engineering Controls

Ventilation required: General mechanical or local exhaust should be used to maintain low exposure levels.

Personal Protection Equipment

Protective gloves: Appropriate resistant gloves.
Skin protection: Laboratory work clothing.
Eye protection: Chemical splash goggles.
Additional clothing and/or equipment: ND

Exposure Guidelines

See Composition/Information on Ingredients (Section2)

Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance and Physical State: Whitish powder

Odor (threshold): ND

Specific Gravity (H2O=1): >1

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): ND

Vapor Density (air=1): ND

Percent Volatile by volume: ND

Evaporation Rate (butyl acetate=1): ND

Boiling Point: ND

Freezing point / melting point: ND
pH: >6 after neutralization
Solubility in Water: ND
Molecular Weight: ND

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: ND

Materials to Avoid (Incompatibility): Avoid contact with strong mineral acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: None
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur

Section 11: Toxicological Information

Results of component toxicity test performed: ND

Human experience: ND

This product does not contain any compounds listed by NTP or IARC or regulated by OSHA as a carcinogen.

Section 12: Ecological Information

Ecological Information: Aquatic Bioassay was conducted using guidelines prescribed in “Static Acute Bioassay Procedure for Hazardous Waste for Samples,” result status = pass, 96 hour LC50 > 750 mg/l. Neutra-Form™ is within the allowable limits specified in 40 CFR 261 and 433.11, California Soluble Threshold Limit Concentrations (STLCs) and Total Threshold Limit Concentration (TTLCs) and is considered a non-hazardous material.

Chemical Fate Information: ND

Section 13 Disposal Considerations

RCRA 40 CFR 261 Classification: ND

Federal, State and local laws governing disposal of materials can differ. Ensure proper disposal compliance with proper authorities before disposal.

Section 14: Transportation Information

US DOT Information: Proper shipping name: Not regulated

IATA: Proper shipping name: Not regulated

Domestic shipments only:

IMO: Proper shipping name: Not regulated

Marine Pollutant: No

Canadian TDG: ND

IMDG Page: ND

Limitations: ND

Section 15: Regulatory Information

United States Federal Regulations

MSDS complies with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Rule 29, CFR 1910.1200.

SARA: Not listed

SARA Title III: Not listed

RCRA: Not listed

TSCA: Not listed

CERCLA: Not listed

State Regulations

California Proposition 65: None

International Regulations

Canada WHMIS: ND

Europe EINECS Numbers: ND

Section 16: Other Information

Label Information: ND

European Risk and Safety Phrases: ND

European symbols needed: ND

Canadian WHMIS Symbols: ND

Hazard Rating: Health: 1; Fire: 0; Reactivity: 0
(0=least, 1=Slight, 2=Moderate, 3=High, 4=Extreme)

Abbreviations used in this document

NE= Not established

NA= Not applicable

NIF= No Information Found

ND= No Data

Disclaimer
Ted Pella, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind regarding the information furnished herein. Users should independently determine the suitability and completeness of information from all sources. While this data is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, it should be considered only as a supplement to other information gathered by the user. It is the User's responsibility to assure the proper use and disposal of these materials as well as the safety and health of all personnel who may work with or otherwise come in contact with these materials.

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