Safety Data Sheet Buffer, ph 12.45, Clear 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: Buffer, ph 12.45, Clear Synonyms/Generic Names: None Product Number: 1002 Product Use: Industrial, Manufacturing or Laboratory use Manufacturer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc. N4335 Temkin Rd. Columbus, WI. 53925 For More Information Call: 920-623-2140 (Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30) In Case of Emergency Call: CHEMTREC - 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887 (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week) 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION OSHA Hazards: Irritant Target Organs: None Signal Words: Danger Pictograms: GHS Classification: Eye irritation Category 2A irritation Category 2 GHS Label Elements, including precautionary statements: Hazard Statements: H315+H320 Causes skin and eye irritation. Precautionary Statements: P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Revised on 02/15/2016 Page 1 of 6
Potential Health Effects May cause eye irritation. Inhalation May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause skin irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. NFPA Ratings Health 1 Flammability 0 Reactivity 0 Specific hazard HMIS Ratings Health 1 Fire 0 Reactivity 0 Personal B 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Component Weight % CAS # EINECS# / ELINCS# Formula Molecular Weight Sodium Hydroxide <1 1310-73-2 215-185-5 NaOH 39.99 g/mol Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic Sodium Phosphate, Tribasic <1 10049-21-5 N/A NaH 2 PO 4 H 2 O 137.99 g/mol <10 10101-89-0 N/A Na 3 PO 4 12 H 2 O 380.12 g/mol Water Balance 7732-18-5 231-791-2 H 2 O 18.01 g/mol 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES Inhalation Ingestion Rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention if necessary. Move casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention if necessary. Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and wash using soap. Get medical attention if necessary. Do Not Induce Vomiting! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If conscious, wash out mouth with water. Get medical attention if necessary. 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters Specific hazards arising from the chemical Product is not flammable. Use appropriate media for adjacent fire. Use flooding quantities of water to cool unopened containers. Wear self-contained, approved breathing apparatus and full protective clothing including eye protection and boots. Emits toxic fumes (phosphorus oxides, sodium oxides) under fire conditions. (See also Stability and Reactivity section). 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Environmental precautions Methods and materials for See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapors, mist, or gas. Prevent spillage from entering drains. Any release to the environment may be subject to a federal/national or local reporting requirements. Neutralize spill. Absorb neutralized spill with vermiculite or other inert Revised on 02/15/2016 Page 2 of 6
containment and cleaning up absorbent material, then place in a suitable container for disposal. Clean surfaces thoroughly with water to remove residual contamination. Dispose of all waste or cleanup materials in accordance with local regulations. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after using. Keep container closed when not in use. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store in cool, dry well ventilated area. Keep away from incompatible materials (see section 10 for incompatibilities). 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Occupational exposure controls: Component Exposure Limits Basis Entity Sodium Hydroxide 2 mg/m 3 CEIL ACGIH 2 mg/m 3 PEL OSHA 2 mg/m 3 CEIL NIOSH Sodium Phosphate, Tribasic 5 mg/m 3 WEEL AIHA TWA: Time Weighted Average over 8 hours of work. TLV: Threshold Limit Value over 8 hours of work. REL: Recommended Exposure Limit PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit during x minutes. IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health WEEL: Workplace Environmental Exposure Levels CEIL: Celing Personal Protection Wear chemical safety glasses. Inhalation Provide local exhaust, preferably mechanical. If exposure levels are excessive, use an approved respirator. Wear neoprene or nitrile gloves, protective clothing appropriate to the risk of exposure. Other Other Recommendations Provide eyewash stations, quick-drench showers and washing facilities accessible to areas of use and handling. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance (physical state, color, etc.) Clear, colorless liquid Odor No odor Odor threshold Not Applicable ph 12.45 Melting point/freezing point Initial boiling point and boiling range Flash point Not Flammable Evaporation rate Flammability (solid, gas) Not Flammable Upper/lower flammability or explosive limit Not Explosive Revised on 02/15/2016 Page 3 of 6
Vapor pressure Vapor density Relative density 1.0200 Solubility (ies) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical Stability Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Conditions to Avoid Incompatible Materials Hazardous Decomposition Products Stable Will not occur. Strong oxidizing agents. Phosphorus oxides, sodium oxides. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity Respiratory Ingestion Carcinogenicity IARC ACGIH NTP OSHA as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH. as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP. as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA. Signs & Symptoms of Exposure Irritation, pain, watering eyes. Inhalation Coughing, shortness of breath, coughing, headache or nausea. Redness, irritation, itching and pain, dermatitis. Ingestion Weakness, confusion, central nervous system effects, nausea and skin eruptions. Chronic Toxicity Teratogenicity Mutagenicity Embryotoxicity Specific Target Organ Toxicity Reproductive Toxicity Respiratory/ Sensitization Revised on 02/15/2016 Page 4 of 6
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity Aquatic Vertebrate Aquatic Invertebrate Terrestrial Persistence and Degradability Bioaccumulative Potential Mobility in Soil PBT and vpvb Assessment Other Adverse Effects 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste Product or Residues Product Containers Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before disposing of waste product or residue. Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before disposing of waste product container. The information offered in section 13 is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product may significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the waste classification and proper disposal methods. 14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION US DOT TDG IDMG Marine Pollutant IATA/ICAO No 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION TSCA Inventory Status DSCL (EEC) California Proposition 65 SARA 302 SARA 304 SARA 311 SARA 312 SARA 313 WHMIS Canada All ingredients are listed on the TSCA inventory. All ingredients are listed on the DSCL inventory. No SARA Hazards No SARA Hazards Revised on 02/15/2016 Page 5 of 6
16. OTHER INFORMATION Revision Date Revision 1 09-28-2011 Revision 2 02/15/2016 Disclaimer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc. ( Columbus ) believes that the information herein is factual but is not intended to be all inclusive. The information relates only to the specific material designated and does not relate to its use in combination with other materials or its use as to any particular process. Because safety standards and regulations are subject to change and because Columbus has no continuing control over the material, those handling, storing or using the material should satisfy themselves that they have current information regarding the particular way the material is handled, stored or used and that the same is done in accordance with federal, state and local law. COLUMBUS MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS OR CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR WITH RESPECT TO FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE. Revised on 02/15/2016 Page 6 of 6