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24 Hour Emergency Numbers: Creation Date: Revision Date:

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

C-P# 00290-30,32,99568-18,38
I. TRADE NAMES: PHENOL CHEMets, VACUettes and Vacu-vials
CATALOG NOS.: R-8003, R-8012, R-8012A, R-8012B, R-8012C, R-8012D, R-8023 and R-8024 DESCRIPTION: Reagent ampoules for the determination of phenol in water. Each CHEMet and VACUette ampoule contains approximately 0.50 mL of liquid reagent sealed under vacuum. The R-8003 Vacu-vials ampoule contain approximately 2 mL of liquid reagent sealed under vacuum. The R-8023 Vacu-vials contain approximately 4.5 mL of liquid reagent sealed under vacuum. In Solution: NFPA RATINGS: HEALTH: 1 FLAMMABILITY: 0 REACTIVITY: 0 On Tip of Ampoule: NFPA RATINGS: HEALTH: 1 FLAMMABILITY: 0 REACTIVITY: 0

IV.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

In Solution: FLASH POINT: N/A AUTOIGNITION POINT: N/A FLAMMABILITY LIMITS: UPPER: N/A LOWER: N/A EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide or water spray On Tip of Ampoule: FLASH POINT: N/A AUTOIGNITION POINT: N/A FLAMMABILITY LIMITS: UPPER: N/A LOWER: N/A EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry chemical, water spray or foam

V.

REACTIVITY DATA

In Solution: HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None On Tip of Ampoule: HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: When heated to decomposition or on contact with acids or acid fumes; emits highly toxic fumes of cyanides.

II.

COMPONENTS

In Solution: COMPONENT: CAS NO.: COMPONENT: CAS NO.: COMPONENT: CAS NO.: COMPONENT: CAS NO.: COMPONENT: CAS NO.: COMPONENT: CAS NO.: Sodium Borohydride 16940-66-2 PERCENT: < 0.1 4-Aminoantipyrine 83-07-8 PERCENT: 0.2

VI.

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

In Solution: OSHA & ACGIH THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE: None established ACUTE TOXICITY: None known CHRONIC TOXICITY: None known CARCINOGEN STATUS: None MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: May cause irritation to eyes and skin. On Tip of Ampoule: ACGIH THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE: 1 mg (Fe)/m3 ACUTE TOXICITY: Irritation CHRONIC TOXICITY: Irritation CARCINOGEN STATUS: None MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: May cause irritation to skin and mucous membranes. May cause dermatitis and conjunctivitis. May cause nausea, vomiting, sore throat and diarrhea.

Disodium Ethylenediamine Tetraacetate, dihydrate 6381-92-6 PERCENT: 0.2 Tham 77-86-1 PERCENT: 1.0 0.2

Sodium Carbonate 497-19-8 PERCENT:

Deionized Water 7732-18-5 PERCENT: >98.0

On Tip of Ampoule: COMPONENT: CAS NO.: Potassium Ferricyanide 13746-66-2 GRAMS: 0.02

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III.

PHYSICAL DATA

VII. FIRST AID

EYE AND SKIN CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes and skin with water for 15 minutes. INGESTION: Seek medical attention. INHALATION: Remove individual to fresh air. ***************************************************************************************

In Solution: STATE: Liquid APPEARANCE: Colorless ODOR: None SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete pH: 10.7 BOILING POINT: 100C MELTING POINT: 0C VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.0 VAPOR DENSITY: N/A On Tip of Ampoule: STATE: Granular solid APPEARANCE: Yellow or red crystalline ODOR: Mild saline SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 33% @ 39F BOILING POINT: N/A MELTING POINT: Decomposes SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.85

VIII. PRECAUTIONS
If this product is used as directed, the user will not come in contact with or be exposed to any of its chemical components. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Safety glasses

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24 Hour Emergency Numbers: Creation Date: Revision Date:

(703) 590-9204 (540) 439-3860 04/09/87 (1055-12) 04/29/99

IX.

SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

Take up with absorbent material. Place in small containers for disposal. Dispose of in accordance with all Federal, State and Local Regulations.

X.

STORAGE CONDITIONS

Product should be stored in the dark and at room temperature; however, temperatures up to 120F or even below freezing will not normally affect reagent performance.

THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE AND REPRESENTS THE BEST INFORMATION CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO US. ALL PRODUCTS ARE OFFERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S CURRENT PRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS AND ARE INTENDED SOLELY FOR USE IN ANALYTICAL TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE HANDLING, USE OR MISUSE OF THESE PRODUCTS.

CHEMets, VACUettes and Vacu-vials are registered trademarks of CHEMetrics, Inc.