Material Safety Data Sheet Fisher Bio-Fresh MSDS# 45343 MSDS Name: Catalog Numbers: Synonyms: Fisher Bio-Fresh Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification S0800S, S0802S, S0804S, S0806S, S0810S, S0812S, S0814S, S0816S, S0850S, S0851S, S0852S, S0854S, S0901S, S0902S, S0904S, S0906S, S0930S, S0932S, S0934S, S0936S, S1220S, S1225S, S1226S, S1229S, S1239S, S1240S, S1267S, S1268S, S1269S, S1270S, S1271S, S1272S, S170750 100% Formaldehyde-free specimens Fisher Scientific Company Identification: One Reagent Lane Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 For information in the US, call: 201-796-7100 Emergency Number US: 201-796-7100 CHEMTREC Phone Number, US: 800-424-9300 CAS#: 57-55-6 Propylene glycol %: 9-10 EINECS#: 200-338-0 Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients CAS#: 104-68-7 Diethylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether %: 001 EINECS#: 203-227-5 CAS#: 122-99-6 Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether %: 1-2 EINECS#: 204-589-7 CAS#: 7732-18-5 Water %: 88-91 EINECS#: 231-791-2
Text for R-phrases: see Section 16 None listed None listed Section 3 - Hazards Identification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Caution! May cause eye and skin irritation May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation Target Organs: None known Potential Health Effects Eye: May cause eye irritation Skin: May cause skin irritation Low hazard for usual industrial handling Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea Low hazard for usual industrial handling Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation Low hazard for usual industrial handling Chronic: Chronic ingestion may cause fetal effects Eyes: Skin: Ingestion: Inhalation: Notes to Physician: General Information: Section 4 - First Aid Measures Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids If irritation develops, get medical aid Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists Wash clothing before reuse If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms occur Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately If not breathing, give artificial respiration If breathing is difficult, give oxygen Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion Will burn if involved in a fire Vapors may be heavier than air They can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas Containers may explode if exposed to fire Extinguishing In case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam Media: Autoignition Not applicable Temperature: Flash Point: Not applicable Explosion Limits: Lower: Explosion Limits: Upper: NFPA Rating: health: 1; flammability: 1; instability: 0; General Information: Spills/Leaks: Handling: Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8 Absorb spill with inert material (eg vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section Remove all sources of ignition Provide ventilation Section 7 - Handling and Storage Wash thoroughly after handling Use with adequate ventilation Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing Keep container tightly closed Avoid ingestion and inhalation Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or
expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames Storage: Store in a cool, dry place Store in a tightly closed container Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection +-------------------- +-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+ Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs Propylene glycol none listed none listed none listed Diethylene Glycol M none listed none listed none listed onophenyl Ether Ethylene glycol mon none listed none listed none listed ophenyl ether Water none listed none listed none listed +-------------------- +-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+ OSHA Vacated PELs: Propylene glycol: None listed Diethylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether: None listed Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether: None listed Water: None listed Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low Exposure Limits Personal Protective Equipment Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face Eyes: protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910133 or European Standard EN166 Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910134 or European Standard EN 149 Use a Respirators: NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties Physical State: Liquid Color: clear colorless Odor: mild odor ph: Vapor Pressure: Vapor Density: >4 Evaporation Rate: >10 (Butyl Acetate=1) Viscosity: Boiling Point: > 100 deg C (> 21200 F) Freezing/Melting Point: Decomposition Temperature: Solubility in water: Specific Gravity/Density: 10 Molecular Formula: mixture Molecular Weight: 0 Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity Chemical Stability: Conditions to Avoid: Incompatibilities with Other Materials Hazardous Decomposition Products Hazardous Polymerization Stable under normal temperatures and pressures Incompatible materials, excess heat Acids, alkalis Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, propionaldehyde Has not been reported Section 11 - Toxicological Information
CAS# 57-55-6: TY2000000 CAS# 104-68-7: KM0875000 RTECS#: CAS# 122-99-6: KM0350000 CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 CAS# 57-55-6: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg Mild; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24h Mild; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 22 gm/kg; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 20300 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 18500 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 20 gm/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 20800 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 20800 mg/kg; CAS# 104-68-7: Oral, rat: LD50 = 2140 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 2120 ul/kg; LD50/LC50: CAS# 122-99-6: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 6 mg Moderate; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 250 ug/24h Severe; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24h Mild; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 933 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1260 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 5 ml/kg; Skin, rat: LD50 = 14422 mg/kg; CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 ml/kg; Propylene glycol - Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65 Diethylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether - Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop Carcinogenicity: 65 Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether - Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65 Water - Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65 Other: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information Section 12 - Ecological Information Section 13 - Disposal Considerations Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations Section 14 - Transport Information US DOT Shipping Name: Not regulated as a hazardous material Hazard Class: UN Number: Packing Group: Canada TDG Shipping Name: Hazard Class: UN Number: Packing Group: European/International Regulations European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives Section 15 - Regulatory Information
US Federal TSCA Safety Phrases: S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes WGK (Water Danger/Protection) Canada CAS# 57-55-6: 0 CAS# 104-68-7: CAS# 122-99-6: 1 CAS# 7732-18-5: CAS# 57-55-6 is listed on Canada's DSL List CAS# 104-68-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List CAS# 122-99-6 is listed on Canada's DSL List CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List Canadian WHMIS Classifications: Not controlled This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations CAS# 57-55-6 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List CAS# 104-68-7 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List CAS# 122-99-6 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List CAS# 57-55-6 is listed on the TSCA Inventory CAS# 104-68-7 is listed on the TSCA Inventory CAS# 122-99-6 is listed on the TSCA Inventory CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA Inventory Section 16 - Other Information MSDS Creation Date: 9/02/1997 Revision #8 Date 7/20/2009 The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us However, we make no warranty of merchantibility or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes In no event shall the company be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential, or exemplary damages howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of the possibility of such damages