Nova-Tech pH 4.01 Buffer User Manual

P.O. Box 5136
Vernon Hills IL 60061, USA
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]

Oakton 00654-00, 05942-21, 05942-22,

05942-24, 05942-25, 35653-01

pH 4.01 Buffer

Material Safety Data Sheet

I. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:

CATALOG NUMBERS: 00654-00, 05942-21, 05942-22, 05942-24, 05942-25, 35653-01
PRODUCT NAME: pH 4.01 Buffer
PRODUCT USE: Buffer
NFPA RATINGS: HEALTH: 1 FLAMMABILITY: 0 REACTIVITY: 0
MANUFACTURER’S NAME: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc
ADDRESS: 166 Cummings Center, Beverly MA 01915, USA
PHONE NUMBER FOR INFORMATION: 978-232-6000
CHEMTREC® 24 hr Emergency: US 800-424-9300; International 703-527-3887

II. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

% LD50 mg/kg
COMPONENT Potassium Hydrogen Phthalate (C8H5O4K)

CAS NO. 877-24-7 1 > 3,200 (ORL-RAT)
COMPONENT Amaranth Red Dye (C

CAS NO. 915-67-3 <0.01 1000 (IRP-MUS)

20H11N2O10S3Na3

)

COMPONENT Deionized Water (H
CAS NO. 7732-18-5 99 190,000 (IPR-MUS)

III. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Low hazard for normal use.

O)

2

Maybe harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation to eyes and skin.
TARGET ORGANS: Eyes, skin.
ACUTE TOXICITY: Low hazards.
CHRONIC TOXICITY: May cause irritation to skin after prolonged exposure.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Disease of the skin.

IV. FIRST AID MEASURES

EYE AND SKIN CONTACT: Wash off with large amounts of water.
INGESTION: Give large amounts of water. Consult physician.
INHALATION: Not hazardous.

V. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FLASH POINT: NA AUTOIGNITION POINT: NA
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS: UPPER: NA LOWER: NA
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, CO

VI. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Take up with absorbent materials. Place in small containers for disposal. Wash spill site
after material pick up is complete.

VII. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Always wear eye protection and gloves when working with this product.

, dry chemical or foam.

2

Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Do not ingest.
Store at room temperature. Keep away from heat and keep container closed.

VIII. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION

OSHA & ACGIH THRESHOLD LIMIT: None listed.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Safety glasses, lab coat and gloves.

IX. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

STATE: Light red liquid ODOR THRESHOLD: None
SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT: None
SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE: None
COEFFICIENT OF OIL/WATER DISTRIBUTION: None
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Soluble pH: 4.01
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.0
BOILING POINT: 100ºC MELTING POINT: Not determined
VAPOR DENSITY: Not determined

X. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Product is stable. Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Incompatibles: Strong oxidizing agents, nitric acid.
Hazardous decomposition product: None known.

XI. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Route of Exposure: Eyes, skin.
Teratogen Status: None
Mutagen Status: None
Reproductive Toxicity: None.
Carcinogen Status: None.

XII. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

None available.

XIII. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Dispose of in a manner consistent with Federal, State and Local Regulations.

XIV. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Product is not hazardous for transport.

XV. REGULATORY INFORMATION

EUROPEAN INFORMATION:
RISK PHRASES: None

SAFETY PHRASES: S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
US/CANADA INFORMATION
SARA/Title III: Ingredients not listed.

Cal. Proposition 65: Ingredients not listed.
US TSCA Inventory: Ingredients are listed
CPR Class: None.
TDG Class: None.
MSDS discloses elements required by the CPR.

XVI. OTHER INFORMATION

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.

MSDS prepared by Environmental, Health and Safety group.

Document Number 264586-001 Rev. A Effective Date: 2/17/2010