Material Safety Data Sheet

Product No. 19976 Neutralex™ Starter Pack                                                        

Issue Date (10-31-05)

Review Date (03-06-07)

Section 1: Product and Company Identification

Product Name: Neutralex™ Starter Pack

Synonym: Tissue-Tek® Neutralex™ Aldehyde Test Kit

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
Sodium hydroxide  (1310-73-2)	30	2	2	No	No	No*
Water (7732-18-5)	70	NE	NE	No	No	No

* Cited in registry of toxic effects of substances (RTECS).

Section 3: Hazard Identification
Emergency overview

Appearance: Colorless liquid

Immediate effects: ND

Potential health effects

Primary Routes of entry: ND
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure:
Eyes: ND

Skin: ND

Ingestion: ND

Inhalation: ND

Chronic Exposure: ND

Chemical Listed As Carcinogen Or Potential Carcinogen: None.

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: Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give water.

Note to physician

Treatment: ND

Medical Conditions generally Aggravated by Exposure: ND

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: Noncombustible
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: On contact with light metals (Al, Sn, Zn) hydrogen gas can be produced which is explosive

Hazardous combustion products: ND

DOT Class: Corrosive

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Evacuate the area of all unnecessary personnel. Wear suitable protective equipment listed under exposure/personal protection. Eliminate any ignition sources until the area is determined to be free from explosion or fire hazards. Contain the release and eliminate its source if this can be done without risk. Take up and containerize for proper disposal as described under disposal.

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: Do not breathe solution mist. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep container closed. Store in a cool, dry area.

Storage temperature: ND

Storage Pressure: ND

Section 8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Engineering Controls

Ventilation required: Adequate ventilation is required. Fume hood.

Personal Protection Equipment

Respiratory protection: Material should be handled or transferred in an approved fume hood or with adequate ventilation. If workplace exposure limit(s) of product or any component is exceeded (see TLV/PEL), a NIOSH/MSHA approved air supplied respirator is advised in absence of proper environmental control.

Protective gloves: Neoprene or equivalent protective gloves must be worn to prevent skin contact.

Skin protection: Impervious protective clothing should be worn to prevent skin contact.

Eye protection: Safety glasses with side shields must be worn at all times.

Additional clothing and/or equipment: ND

Exposure Guidelines

See Composition/Information on Ingredients (Section2)

Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance and Physical State: Colorless liquid

Odor (threshold): ND

Specific Gravity (H2O=1): ND

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: ND
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, aluminum, tin, zinc, and ammonium salts.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: ND
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur

Section 11: Toxicological Information

Results of component toxicity test performed: (For concentrated NaOH)(Oral, Rabbit) LD10: 500 mg/Kg Toxicological Findings: None. Cited in registry of toxic effects of substances (RTECS).

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: None

Chemical Fate Information: ND

Section 13 Disposal Considerations

RCRA 40 CFR 261 Classification: EPA waste numbers: D002 Treatment: Specified Technology - Neutralize to pH greater than 6. Contact your local permitted waste disposal site (Treatment, Storage and Disposal or TSD) for permissible treatment sites. Always contact a permitted waste disposal site (TSD) to assure compliance with all current local, state and federal regulations.

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: Sodium hydroxide solution

Hazard Class: 8

Packaging group: PG II

UN Number: UN1824

IATA: Proper shipping name: Sodium hydroxide solution

Hazard Class: 8

Packing group: PG II

UN Number: UN1824

IMO: Proper shipping name: Sodium hydroxide solution

Class: 8

UN Number: UN1824

Packing group: PG II

Marine Pollutant: No

Canadian TDG: Proper shipping name: Sodium hydroxide solution

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: Yes, under CERCLA.

SARA Title III: ND

RCRA: ND

TSCA: This product is a “mixture”, the CAS numbers of all components are listed on the TSCA inventory.

CERCLA: Sodium hydroxide (1310-73-2 ), RQ = 1000 lbs (454 Kg)

State Regulations

California Proposition 65: None

International Regulations

Canada WHMIS: All the chemicals in this product are listed in the WHMIS inventory.

Europe EINECS Numbers: Water (7732-18-5) EINECS# 231-791-2. Sodium hydroxide (1310-73-2) EINECS# 215-185-5

Section 16: Other Information

Label Information: ND

European Risk and Safety Phrases: ND

European symbols needed: ND

Canadian WHMIS Symbols: ND

Hazard Rating: Health: 3; 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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