MSDS Number: R0304 * * * * * Effective Date: 09/14/00 * * * * * Supercedes: 06/03/98 Immunoassay Kit


Immunoassay Kit


1. Product Identification

Synonyms: Specific Immunoassay Kits: Benomyl/Carbendazim(PC 2933); Procymidone(PC 2934); Chlorothalonil(PC 2935); Carbaryl(PC 2936); Pentachlorophenol(PC 2937). This MSDS covers several different immunoassay kits. Each kit contains only trace amounts of one of the following pesticides: BENOMYL/CARBENDAZIM; PROCYMIDONE; CHLOROTHALONIL; CARBARYL and PENTACHLOROPHENOL
CAS No.: Not applicable to mixtures.
Molecular Weight: Not applicable to mixtures.
Chemical Formula: N/A
Product Codes: 2933, 2934, 2935, 2936, 2937

2. Composition/Information on Ingredients


  Ingredient                                CAS No         Percent        Hazardous
  ---------------------------------------   ------------   ------------   ---------

  Sulfuric Acid                             7664-93-9         2 - 3%         Yes
  Dimethylformamide                         68-12-2           1 - 2%         Yes
  Tris                                      77-86-1           2 - 4%         Yes
  Water                                     7732-18-5        91 - 95%        No


3. Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview
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CAUTION! CAUSES IRRITATION. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. TARGET ORGAN(S): Respiratory system, lungs, eyes, skin, teeth, kidneys.

J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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Health Rating: 1 - Slight
Flammability Rating: 0 - None
Reactivity Rating: 0 - None
Contact Rating: 2 - Moderate
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES
Storage Color Code: Orange (General Storage)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
Adverse health effects from DMF vapors and spray mists in poorly ventilated areas may include irritation of the mucous membranes of the nose, throat, respiratory tract and symptoms of headache and nausea. The toxicological properties of the kit components have not been fully defined. Limit exposure to material.
Ingestion:
Sulfuric acid is corrosive and may cause severe burning pain, in the mouth, throat, and abdomen followed by vomiting and diarrhea. Asphyxia may occur from swelling of the throat. Perforation the esophagus and stomach may occur.
Skin Contact:
Skin contact with sulfuric acid may cause severe irritation and pain, burns and vesiculation.
Eye Contact:
Eye exposure to concentrated sulfuric acid may cause severe damage often leading to blindness Dilute solutions produce more transient effects from which recovery may be complete. Exposure to the mist may cause eye irritation.
Chronic Exposure:
No information found.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Respiratory system disease.

4. First Aid Measures

Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Prompt action is essential.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Eye Contact:
In case of eye contact, immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.

5. Fire Fighting Measures

Fire:
Not expected to be a fire hazard.
Explosion:
None identified.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Media suitable to extinguish the supporting or surrounding fire.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Flush area with flooding amounts of water. (Use caution)



7. Handling and Storage

Store at 2 - 8C. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (vapors, liquid); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Airborne Exposure Limits:
For Sulfuric Acid:
- OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) -
1 mg/m3 (TWA)
- ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV) -
1 mg/m3(TWA), 3 mg/m3 (STEL), A2 - suspected human carcinogen for sulfuric acid contained in strong inorganic acid mists.
N,N,-Dimethylformamide:
-OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL):
10 ppm (TWA) skin

-ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):
10 ppm (TWA) skin, Group A4: not classifiable as a human carcinogen.
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
If the exposure limit is exceeded and engineering controls are not feasible, wear a supplied air, full-facepiece respirator, airlined hood, or full-facepiece self-contained breathing apparatus. Breathing air quality must meet the requirements of the OSHA respiratory protection standard (29CFR1910.134). This substance has questionable warning properties. Where respirators are required, you must have a written program covering the basic requirements in the OSHA respirator standard. These include training, fit testing, medical approval, cleaning, maintenance, cartridge change schedules, etc. See 29CFR1910.134 for details.
Skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance:
Clear, colorless liquid.
Odor:
No information found.
Solubility:
Complete (100%)
Specific Gravity:
No information found.
pH:
No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
> 99
Boiling Point:
No information found.
Melting Point:
No information found.
Vapor Density (Air=1):
No information found.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
No information found.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
No information found.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Oxides of sulfur, hydrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
For Sulfuric Acid: Water, potassium chlorate, potassium perchlorate, potassium permanganate, sodium, lithium, bases, organic material, halogens, metal acetylides, oxides and hydrides, metals (yields hydrogen gas), strong oxidizing and reducing agents and many other reactive substances. For Dimethylformamide: Bromine, carbon tetrachloride, chromic anhydride, 2,5-dimethylpyrrole, phosphorus oxychloride, hexachlorobenzene, magnesium nitrate, methylene diisocyanate, phosphorus trioxide, triethyl aluminum, organic nitrates, acidic and alkaline materials, and other halogenated compounds. Contact with iron or strong oxidizers may cause fires and explosions; may react violently with alkyl aluminums. Methylene diisocyanate can polymerize violently on contact with DMF. For Tris: Copper, brass, aluminum, and oxidizing agents.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heat.

11. Toxicological Information

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                                         ---NTP Carcinogen---
  Ingredient                             Known    Anticipated    IARC Category
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  Sulfuric Acid (7664-93-9)               No          No            None
  Dimethylformamide (68-12-2)             No          No              3
  Tris (77-86-1)                          No          No            None
  Water (7732-18-5)                       No          No            None

12. Ecological Information

Environmental Fate:
No information found.
Environmental Toxicity:
No information found.

13. Disposal Considerations

Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.

14. Transport Information

Not regulated.

15. Regulatory Information

  --------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 1\---------------------------------
  Ingredient                                       TSCA  EC   Japan  Australia
  -----------------------------------------------  ----  ---  -----  ---------
  Sulfuric Acid (7664-93-9)                         Yes  Yes   Yes      Yes
  Dimethylformamide (68-12-2)                       Yes  Yes   Yes      Yes
  Tris (77-86-1)                                    Yes  Yes   Yes      Yes
  Water (7732-18-5)                                 Yes  Yes   Yes      Yes

  --------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 2\---------------------------------
                                                          --Canada--
  Ingredient                                       Korea  DSL   NDSL  Phil.
  -----------------------------------------------  -----  ---   ----  -----
  Sulfuric Acid (7664-93-9)                         Yes   Yes   No     Yes
  Dimethylformamide (68-12-2)                       Yes   Yes   No     Yes
  Tris (77-86-1)                                    Yes   Yes   No     Yes
  Water (7732-18-5)                                 Yes   Yes   No     Yes

  --------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1\----------------
                                             -SARA 302-    ------SARA 313------
  Ingredient                                 RQ    TPQ     List  Chemical Catg.
  -----------------------------------------  ---   -----   ----  --------------
  Sulfuric Acid (7664-93-9)                  1000  1000    Yes        No
  Dimethylformamide (68-12-2)                No    No      Yes        No
  Tris (77-86-1)                             No    No      No         No
  Water (7732-18-5)                          No    No      No         No

  --------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 2\----------------
                                                        -RCRA-    -TSCA-
  Ingredient                                 CERCLA     261.33     8(d)
  -----------------------------------------  ------     ------    ------
  Sulfuric Acid (7664-93-9)                  1000       No         No
  Dimethylformamide (68-12-2)                100        No         No
  Tris (77-86-1)                             No         No         No
  Water (7732-18-5)                          No         No         No


Chemical Weapons Convention:  No     TSCA 12(b):  No     CDTA:  No
SARA 311/312:  Acute: Yes      Chronic: Yes  Fire: No  Pressure: No
Reactivity: Yes         (Mixture / Liquid)


Australian Hazchem Code: None allocated.
Poison Schedule: S5
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.

16. Other Information

Label Hazard Warning:
CAUTION! CAUSES IRRITATION. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. TARGET ORGAN(S): Respiratory system, lungs, eyes, skin, teeth, kidneys.
Label Precautions:
During use avoid contact with eyes, skin, clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. When not in use keep in tightly closed container.
Label First Aid:
If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Prompt action is essential. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Product Use:
Analytical Testing
Revision Information:
MSDS Section(s) changed since last revision of document include: 8.
Disclaimer:
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