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Material Safety Data Sheet

Prod. No. 27209 Tissue Freezing Medium
Issue Date (07-01-95)

Section 1: Product and Company Identification

Product Name: H-TFM Tissue Freezing Medium

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 Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Solubility in water: Totally miscible
Appearance and odor: Colorless liquid

Section 3 Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
This Product is not a flammable solid
Flash point: Non applicable
Extinguishing Media: Water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters must wear self-contained breathing apparatus and fully protective equipment.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Not established
PSI Hazard Code: A2g

Section 4 Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information:
This product contains no hazardous ingredients

Section 5 Health Hazard Data:
Threshold limit value: Not established
Effects of overexposure: This material is only harmful under unusual conditions or overwhelming dosage. Do not ingest or inhale.

Section 6 Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical treatment if discomfort persists.
Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water.

Section 7 Reactivity Data:
Stability: Stable
Incompatibility (materials to avoid): Acids
Conditions to Avoid: Not established
Hazardous Decomposition or By Products: Carbon Oxides
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur

Section 8 Spill or Leak Procedures
Steps to Be Taken if Material is Released or Spilled: Mop up spilled material; wash and ventilate the spill site.
Waste Disposal Method: Mix with combustible carrier and burn in suitable equipped incinerator.
Disposal must comply with Federal, State and local regulations.

Section 9 Special Protection Information
Respiratory Protection: None required
Ventilation: Normal room ventilation
Protective Gloves: Rubber
Eye Protection: None
Other Protective Equipment: Safety shower and eye bath

Section 10 Storage and Handling:
Keep material at room temperature and in tightly closed containers.


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.