FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV -- BUFFER SOLUTIONS PH 9.0 SO-B-114  -- 6810-00F007253
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BUFFER SOLUTIONS PH 9.0 SO-B-114
MSDS Date:09/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F007253
MSDS Number: CFXTX
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LN
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM CHLORIDE		    *97-2*
CAS:7647-14-5
RTECS #:VZ4725000
Fraction by Wt: 0-3%

Ingred Name:SODIUM TETRABORATE DECAHYDRATE, SODIUM BORATE, BORAX,
    ANHYDROUS BORAX
CAS:1303-96-4
RTECS #:VZ2275000
Fraction by Wt: 0-5.8%
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:7447-40-7
RTECS #:TS8050000
Fraction by Wt: 0-3.8%

Ingred Name:GLYCINE, SODIUM SALTS   *97-2*
CAS:6000-44-8
RTECS #:MC1100000
Fraction by Wt: 0-6%

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: >81.4%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 3000 MG/KG (SEE SUPP)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SODIUM CHLORIDE-SKIN: MILD IRRITATION
    & DERMATITIS. EYES: IRRITATION & CONJUNCTIVITIS. INGESTION:
    INFLAMMATORY REACTION IN THE GI TRACT. PULMONARY EDEMA, RESPIRATORY
    FAILURE & DEATH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SODIUM CHLORIDE: IRRITATION, REDNESS, PAIN,
    STINGING, DRYNESS, INFLAMMATION, ULCERATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
    DIARRHEA, ANOREXIA, THIRST, FEVER, MUSCULAR TWITCHING, REGIDITY,
    CONVULSIONS, HYPERNEA, PROST ATION, DEHYDRATION, CONGESTION, CNS
    DISTURBANCES, CONFUSION, COMA, ELEVATED BLOOD PRESSURE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN: WASH W/SOAP/MILD DETERGENT & LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR
    15-20 MINS. EYES: WASH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER/NORMAL SALINE FOR
    15-20 MINS. INGESTION: TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY. IF
    CONSCIOU S, GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER/MILK TO DILUTE. IF VOMITING
    OCCURS, KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION.  NO SPECIFIC
    ANTIDOTE. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, HALON, WATER SPRAY/STANDARD
    FOAM. LARGE FIRES: WATER SPRAY, FOG/STANDARD FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE. USE
    SCBA W/A FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN PRESSURE DEMAND MODE/SUPPLIED
    AIR RESPIRATOR W/FULL FACEPIECE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS INDICATED.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF
    POSSIBLE.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS/DUSTS; KEEP UPWIND.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR W/AN ORGANIC
    VAPOR CARTRIDGE W/A FULL FACEPIECE/GAS MASK W/ORGANIC VAPOR
    CANISTER(CHIN-STYLE/FRONT/BACK MOUNTED CANISTER)W/A FULL
    FACEPIECE/TYPE C SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR ATOR W/A FULL
    FACEPIECE/HELMENT/HOOD.
Ventilation:GENERAL DILUTION.
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF/DUST RESISTANT SAFETY
Other Protective Equipment:GOGGLES & FACESHIELD, EYEWASH STATION, QUICK
    DRENCH SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
    BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE ORAL LD50 INFORMATION IS FOR SODIUM CHLORIDE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32F
Vapor Density:0.7
pH:9-11
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:(ETHER = 1): >1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID; ODERLESS

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, STEAM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL: HYDROCHLORIC ACID & SODIUM
    OXIDE, HYDROGEN & FLAMMABLE VAPORS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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