CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO -- UNIVERSAL INDICATOR SOLUTION -- 6850-00D004994 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:UNIVERSAL INDICATOR SOLUTION
MSDS Date:12/01/1994
FSC:6850
NIIN:00D004994
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:8315 LEE HWY
City:FAIRFAX
State:VA
ZIP:22031
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-621-4778
Emergency Phone Num:800-621-4778
Preparer's Name:R. M. CARLSON
CAGE:11273
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO (FORMERLY IN FRANKLIN PARK, IL.)
Address:8315 LEE HWY
Box:City:FAIRFAX
State:VA
ZIP:22031
Country:US
Phone:800-621-4778
CAGE:11273

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

Ingred Name:METHYL RED
CAS:493-52-7
RTECS #:DG8960000
Fraction by Wt: 0.05%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:BROMOTHYMOL BLUE SODIUM SALT
CAS:34722-90-2
Fraction by Wt: 0.08%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 99.7%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
ACGIH TLV:200 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:THYMOL BLUE
CAS:62625-21-2
Fraction by Wt: 0.1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:PHENOLPHTHALEIN
CAS:77-09-8
RTECS #:SM8380000
Fraction by Wt: 0.06%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TOXIC. ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. ACUTE:
    IRRITATION AND PAIN TO SKIN, EYES, LUNGS AND MUCOUS MEMBARNES, AND
    GI TRACT. CHRONIC: DERMATITIS, BLINDNESS, LIVER/KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:NAUSEA, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, CNS DEPRESSION,
    VISION IMPAIRMENT, STAIN SKIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PREEXISTING SKIN, EYE,
    RESPIRATORY, OR KIDNEY/LIVER DISORDERS MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE.

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

First Aid:SKIN-REMOVE CLOTHING. WASH WITH SOAP OR MILD DETERGENT &
    WATER FOR 15 MIN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYE-WASH WITH PLENTY OF
    WATER FOR 15 MIN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
    INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRES H AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE CPR. IF
    BREATHING IS HARD, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL A PHYSICIAN. INGESTION-INDUCE
    VOMITING IMMEDIATELY BY GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER & STCKING FINGER
    DOWN THROAT. CALL PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:51.8F,11.0C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:422C
Lower Limits:6.7
Upper Limits:36
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, OR CARBON
    DIOXIDE. WATER MAY BE USED TO DILUTE AND COOL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING & NIOSH APPROVED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE
    OPERATED IN THE PRESSURE DEAMND OR POSITIVE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABLE! ABOVE FLASH POINT, VAPOR-AIR
    MIXTURES ARE EXPLOSIVE. VAPORS CAN FLOW ALONG SURFACES TO DISTANT
    IGNITION SOURCES AND FLASH BACK.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. REMOVE
    SOURCES OF IGNITION. CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL REQUIRE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
    AND RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FROM VAPORS. SMALL SPILLS MAY BE
    ABSORBED ON PAPER TOWELS & EVAPO RATED IN FUME HOOD. IGNITE PAPER
    IN AUITABLE AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, WELL VENTILATED
    PLACE. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:READ LABEL CONTAINER BEFORE USING.

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

Respiratory Protection:ORGANIC CARTRIDGE OR SELF CONTAINED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED. MECHANICAL (GENERAL)
    RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:VINYL OR RUBBER.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE AND WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND TOXIC!

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

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:149F,65C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:208F,98C
Vapor Pres:97
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity: 0.8
Evaporation Rate & Reference:5.9 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:99.7
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW-GREEN SOLUTION, METHYL ALCOHOL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:99.7

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, ALUMINUM, SULFURIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID HEAT AND IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON OXIDES, FORMALDEHYDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CAN BE LIQUID INCINERATED IN RCRA APPROVED
    COMBUSTION CHAMBER OR ABSORBED WITH VERMICULITE, DRY SAND, EARTH OR
    SIMILIAR MATERIAL. SCOOP UP WITH NON-SPARKING TOOL & PLACE IN
    CLOSED  CONTAINER & DISPOSE  IN A RCRA APPROVED FACILITY. DO NOT
    FLUSH SEWER.

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