MSDS Number: A2025                                      Effective Date: 01/04/00
 
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MSDS   MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET               CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300 (USA)
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       From: Mallinckrodt Baker, Inc.                     (Outside USA & CANADA)
             222 Red School Lane                CANUTEC:  613-996-6666
             Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
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                                                of a chemical emergency.
 
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J. T.   B A K E R
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                               Alcohol-Phenol TS
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 1. Product Identification
 
    Synonyms:         Alcohol-Phenol test solution
    CAS No:           Not applicable to mixtures.
    Molecular Weight: Not applicable to mixtures.
    Chemical Formula: Not applicable to mixtures.
    Product Codes:    5903
 
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 2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
 
    Ingredient                                CAS No         Percent   Hazardous
    ---------------------------------------   ------------   -------   ---------
    Ethyl Alcohol                             64-17-5          < 90%      Yes
    Methyl Alcohol                            67-56-1          < 5%       Yes
    Isopropyl Alcohol                         67-63-0          < 5%       Yes
    Phenol                                    108-95-2         0.8%       No
 
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 3. Hazards Identification
 
    Emergency Overview
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    POISON! DANGER! VAPOR HARMFUL. MAY BE FATAL OR CAUSE BLINDNESS IF
    SWALLOWED. CANNOT BE MADE NONPOISONOUS. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR ABSORBED
    THROUGH SKIN. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN,
    EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY AFFECT LIVER, BLOOD, REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM.
    FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR.
 
    J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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    Health Rating:        3 - Severe (Poison)
    Flammability Rating:  4 - Extreme (Flammable)
    Reactivity Rating:    2 - Moderate
    Contact Rating:       2 - Moderate
    Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER
                          GLOVES; CLASS B EXTINGUISHER
    Storage Color Code:   Red (Flammable)
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    Potential Health Effects
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    Inhalation:
    Exposure may cause irritation to the mucous membranes of the upper
    respiratory tract. Prolonged exposures to high concentrations may cause
    drowsiness, loss of appetite and inability to concentrate.
 
    Ingestion:
    Cause headaches, gastritis, intoxication, blindness and, in acute cases,
    death.
 
    Skin Contact:
    Causes skin irritation, cracking or flaking due to dehydration and
    defatting action. May be absorbed through the skin with possible systemic
    effects.
 
    Eye Contact:
    Can cause eye irritation. Splashes may cause temporary pain and blurred
    vision.
 
    Chronic Exposure:
    Prolonged skin contact causes drying and cracking of skin. May affect the
    nervous system. May affect liver, blood, reproductive system. Continued
    ingestion of small amounts could result in blindness.
 
    Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
    Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems or impaired liver
    or kidney function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.
 
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 4. First Aid Measures
 
    Inhalation:
    Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
    breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
 
    Ingestion:
    Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give
    anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention.
 
    Skin Contact:
    Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
    removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
    Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.  Get medical attention if symptoms
    occur.
 
    Eye Contact:
    Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
    lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention
    immediately.
 
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 5. Fire Fighting Measures
 
    Fire:
    Flash point: 13C (55F) CC
    Autoignition temperature: 363C (685F)
    Flammable limits in air % by volume:
    lel: 3.3; uel: 19
    Flammable liquid and vapor!
    Dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame. Listed fire data is
    for the Ethyl Alcohol component.
 
    Explosion:
    Above flash point, vapor-air mixtures are explosive within flammable limits
    noted above. Vapors can flow along surfaces to distant ignition source and
    flash back. Sealed containers may rupture when heated. Sensitive to static
    discharge.
 
    Fire Extinguishing Media:
    Water spray, dry chemical, alcohol foam, or carbon dioxide. Water may be
    ineffective.
 
    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. Water spray can be used to
    extinguish fires and cool fire-exposed containers. Water may be used to
    flush spills away from exposures and to dilute spills to non-flammable
    mixtures.
 
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 6. Accidental Release Measures
 
    Ventilate area of leak or spill. Remove all sources of ignition. Wear
    appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8.
    Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from
    entering. Contain and recover liquid when possible. Use non-sparking tools
    and equipment. Collect liquid in an appropriate container or absorb with an
    inert material (e. g., vermiculite, dry sand, earth), and place in a
    chemical waste container. Do not use combustible materials, such as saw
    dust. Do not flush to sewer! If a leak or spill has not ignited, use water
    spray to disperse the vapors, to protect personnel attempting to stop leak,
    and  to flush spills away from exposures. US Regulations (CERCLA) require
    reporting spills and releases to soil, water and air in excess of
    reportable quantities. The toll free number for the US Coast Guard National
    Response Center is (800) 424-8802.
 
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 7. Handling and Storage
 
    Protect against physical damage. Store in a cool, dry well-ventilated
    location, away from any area where the fire hazard may be acute. Outside or
    detached storage is preferred. Separate from incompatibles. Containers
    should be bonded and grounded for transfers to avoid static sparks. Storage
    and use areas should be No Smoking areas. Use non-sparking type tools and
    equipment, including explosion proof ventilation. 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. Do Not attempt to clean empty containers since residue is
    difficult to remove. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill,
    grind or expose such containers to heat, sparks, flame, static electricity
    or other sources of ignition: they may explode and cause injury or death.
 
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 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
 
    Airborne Exposure Limits:
    - OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL):
    1000 ppm (TWA) for ethyl alcohol
    400 ppm (TWA) for isopropyl alcohol
    200 ppm (TWA) for methyl alcohol
    - ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):
    1000 ppm (TWA), A4,  for ethyl alcohol
    400 ppm (TWA), 500 ppm (STEL) for isopropyl alcohol
    200 ppm (TWA), 250 ppm (STEL) skin, for methyl alcohol
 
    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, wear a supplied air, full-facepiece
    respirator, airlined hood, or full-facepiece self-contained breathing
    apparatus.
 
    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.
 
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 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
 
    Appearance:                           Boiling Point:
    Clear, colorless solution.            ca.  78C (ca.  172F)
 
    Odor:                                 Melting Point:
    Odor of ethyl alcohol.                ca.  -114.1C (ca.  -173F)
 
    Solubility:                           Vapor Density (Air=1):
    Miscible in water.                    No information found.
 
    Specific Gravity:                     Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
    ca.  0.83                             No information found.
 
    pH:                                   Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
    No information found.                 No information found.
 
    % Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
    No information found.
 
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10. Stability and Reactivity
 
    Stability:
    Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
 
    Hazardous Decomposition Products:
    Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may form when heated to decomposition.
 
    Hazardous Polymerization:
    Will not occur.
 
    Incompatibilities:
    Strong oxidants, silver salts, acid chlorides, alkali metals, metal
    hydrides, hydrazine, and many other substances.
 
    Conditions to Avoid:
    Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.
 
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11. Toxicological Information
 
    Toxicological Data:
    Ethyl alcohol: oral rat LD50: 7060 mg/kg; inhalation rat LC50: 20,000
    ppm/10H; Irritation data, eye, rabbit: 500 mg/24H moderate; Investigated as
    a tumorigen, mutagen, reproductive effector. Methyl alcohol: oral rat LD50:
    5628 mg/kg; inhalation rat LC50: 64000 ppm/4H; skin rabbit LD50: 15800
    mg/kg; Irritation data,skin,rabbit: 20 mg/24H, Moderate; Investigated as a
    tumorigen, mutagen, reproductive effector. Isopropyl alcohol: oral rat
    LD50: 5045 mg/kg; skin rabbit LD50: 12.8 gm/kg; inhalation, rat: 16,000 ppm
    8 hr. Investigated as a mutagen, tumorigen, reproductive effector.
 
    Reproductive Toxicity:
    Ethanol has been linked to birth defects in humans.
 
    Carcinogenicity:
    Ethanol has been linked to cancer in humans. Chronic ethanol ingestion is
    associated with liver cancer. Most industrial ethanol contains denaturants
    that render it undesirable to drink.
 
    --------\Cancer Lists\------------------------------------------------------
                                           ---NTP Carcinogen---
    Ingredient                             Known    Anticipated    IARC Category
    ------------------------------------   -----    -----------    -------------
    Ethyl Alcohol (64-17-5)                 No          No            None
    Methyl Alcohol (67-56-1)                No          No            None
    Isopropyl Alcohol (67-63-0)             No          No              3
    Phenol (108-95-2)                       No          No              3
 
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12. Ecological Information
 
    Environmental Fate:
    Following data for ethanol: When released into the soil, this material is
    expected to readily biodegrade. When released into the soil, this material
    is expected to leach into groundwater. When released into the soil, this
    material is expected to quickly evaporate. When released into water, this
    material is expected to readily biodegrade. When released into water, this
    material may evaporate to a moderate extent. This material is not expected
    to significantly bioaccumulate. When released into the air, this material
    is expected to be readily degraded by reaction with photochemically
    produced hydroxyl radicals. When released into the air, this material is
    expected to be readily removed from the atmosphere by dry and wet
    deposition. When released into the air, this material is expected to have a
    half-life between 1 and 10 days.
 
    Environmental Toxicity:
    This material is not expected to be toxic to aquatic life. The LC50/96-hour
    values for fish are over 100 mg/l.
 
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13. Disposal Considerations
 
    Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as
    hazardous waste and sent to a RCRA approved incinerator or disposed in a
    RCRA approved waste 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.
 
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14. Transport Information
 
    Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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    Proper Shipping Name: ETHANOL SOLUTION
    Hazard Class:         3
    UN/NA:                UN1170                  Packing Group: II
    Information reported for product/size: 1L
 
    International (Water, I.M.O.)
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    Proper Shipping Name: ETHANOL SOLUTION
    Hazard Class:         3.2
    UN/NA:                UN1170                  Packing Group: II
    Information reported for product/size: 1L
 
    International (Air, I.C.A.O.)
    -----------------------------
    Proper Shipping Name: ETHANOL SOLUTION
    Hazard Class:         3
    UN/NA:                UN1170                  Packing Group: II
    Information reported for product/size: 1L
 
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15. Regulatory Information
 
    --------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 1\--------------------------------
    Ingredient                                       TSCA  EC   Japan  Australia
    -----------------------------------------------  ----  ---  -----  ---------
    Ethyl Alcohol (64-17-5)                           Yes  Yes   Yes      Yes
    Methyl Alcohol (67-56-1)                          Yes  Yes   Yes      Yes
    Isopropyl Alcohol (67-63-0)                       Yes  Yes   Yes      Yes
    Phenol (108-95-2)                                 Yes  Yes   Yes      Yes
 
    --------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 2\--------------------------------
                                                            --Canada--
    Ingredient                                       Korea  DSL   NDSL  Phil.
    -----------------------------------------------  -----  ---   ----  -----
    Ethyl Alcohol (64-17-5)                           Yes   Yes   No     Yes
    Methyl Alcohol (67-56-1)                          Yes   Yes   No     Yes
    Isopropyl Alcohol (67-63-0)                       Yes   Yes   No     Yes
    Phenol (108-95-2)                                 Yes   Yes   No     Yes
 
    -------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1\----------------
                                              -SARA 302-    ------SARA 313------
    Ingredient                                RQ     TPQ    List  Chemical Catg.
    ----------------------------------------  ---   -----   ----  --------------
    Ethyl Alcohol (64-17-5)                   No     No     No         No
    Methyl Alcohol (67-56-1)                  No     No     Yes        No
    Isopropyl Alcohol (67-63-0)               No     No     Yes        No
    Phenol (108-95-2)                        1000   500*    Yes        No
 
    --------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 2\---------------
                                                          -RCRA-    -TSCA-
    Ingredient                                 CERCLA     261.33     8(d)
    -----------------------------------------  ------     ------     ---
    Ethyl Alcohol (64-17-5)                    No         No         No
    Methyl Alcohol (67-56-1)                   5000       U154       No
    Isopropyl Alcohol (67-63-0)                No         No         No
    Phenol (108-95-2)                          1000       U188       No
 
    Chemical Weapons Convention:  No     TSCA 12(b): Yes         CDTA: No
    SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes   Chronic: Yes    Fire: Yes      Pressure: No
                            Reactivity: No     (Mixture / Liquid)
 
    Australian Hazchem Code: 2[S]E
            Poison Schedule: No information found.
 
    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.
 
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16. Other Information
 
    NFPA Ratings:
    Health: 3  Flammability: 3  Reactivity: 0
 
    Label Hazard Warning:
    POISON! DANGER! VAPOR HARMFUL. MAY BE FATAL OR CAUSE BLINDNESS IF
    SWALLOWED. CANNOT BE MADE NONPOISONOUS. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR ABSORBED
    THROUGH SKIN. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN,
    EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY AFFECT LIVER, BLOOD, REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM.
    FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR.
 
    Label Precautions:
    Do not breathe vapor.
    Wash thoroughly after handling.
    Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
    Keep container closed.
    Use only with adequate ventilation.
    Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
 
    Label First Aid:
    If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
    respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If swallowed, induce
    vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything
    by mouth to an unconscious person. In case of contact, immediately flush
    eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
    contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. In all cases,
    get medical attention.
 
    Product Use:
    Test Solution.
 
    Revision Information:
    New MSDS.
 
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