Safety Data Sheet Adams-Evans Lime Buffer 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: Adams-Evans Lime Buffer Synonyms/Generic Names: None Product Number: 8074 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: Target organ effect, Teratogen, Reproductive hazard, Toxic by inhalation, Toxic by ingestion, Harmful by skin absorption Target Organs: Heart, Testes, Blood, Central nervous system, Signal Word: Danger Pictograms: GHS Classification: irritation Category 3 Serious eye irritation Category 2A Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 GHS Label Elements, including precautionary statements: Hazard Statements: H316 Causes mild skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H401 Toxic to aquatic life. Precautionary Statements: P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Revised on 09/16/2016 Page 1 of 6
P280 P305+P351+P338 P308+P313 P332+P313 P337+P313 P405 P501 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. Potential Health Effects Causes eye irritation. Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. NFPA Ratings Health 2 Flammability 0 Reactivity 0 Specific hazard HMIS Ratings Health 2 Fire 0 Reactivity 0 Personal 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Component Weight % CAS # EINECS# / ELINCS# Formula Molecular Weight Water Balance 7732-18-5 231-791-2 H 2 O 18.00 g/mol Potassium Chloride 6-8 7447-40-7 231-211-8 KCl 74.55 g/mol Boric Acid 1-2 10043-35-3 233-139-2 H 3 BO 3 61.83 g/mol p-nitrophenol 1-2 100-02-7 202-811-7 C 6 H 5 NO 3 139.11 g/mol Potassium Hydroxide 1-2 1310-58-3 215-181-3 KOH 56.11 g/mol 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES Inhalation Ingestion Rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Move casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention. Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and wash using soap. Get medical attention. Do Not Induce Vomiting! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If conscious, wash out mouth with water. Get medical attention. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING 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. Cool containers with water. Wear self-contained, approved breathing apparatus and full protective clothing, including eye protection and boots. Emits toxic fumes (potassium oxides, hydrogen chloride, boron oxides, carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides) under fire conditions. (See also Stability and Reactivity section). Revised on 09/16/2016 Page 2 of 6
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Environmental precautions Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment. Prevent spillage from entering drains. Any release to the environment may be subject to federal/national or local reporting requirements. Absorb spill with noncombustible absorbent material, then place in a suitable container for disposal. Clean surfaces thoroughly with water to remove residual contamination. Dispose of all waste and cleanup materials in accordance with 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. Avoid formation of aerosols. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store in a 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 Boric Acid 2 mg/m 3 TLV ACGIH 6 mg/m 3 STEL ACGIH Potassium Hydroxide 2 mg/m 3 CEIL ACGIH 2 mg/m 3 CEIL NIOSH 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: Ceiling Personal Protection Wear chemical safety glasses or goggles. Use face shield if splashing is likely to occur. Inhalation Provide local exhaust, preferably mechanical. If exposure levels are excessive, use an approved respirator. Wear nitrile or rubber gloves, and apron or lab coat. Other Other Recommendations Provide eyewash stations, quick-drench showers and washing facilities accessible to areas of use and handling. Revised on 09/16/2016 Page 3 of 6
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance (physical state, color, etc.) Translucent, yellow-green liquid. Odor Odor threshold ph 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 Vapor pressure Vapor density Specific gravity 1.0565 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 acids, strong bases. Potassium oxides, hydrogen chloride, boron oxides, carbon oxides, nitrogen 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, redness. Irritation, redness, watering eyes. Respiratory Irritation, coughing. Ingestion Irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. Revised on 09/16/2016 Page 4 of 6
* Absorption into the body leads to the formation of methemoglobin which in sufficient concentration causes cyanosis. Onset may be delayed 2 to 4 hours or longer. Depending on the intensity and duration of exposure, effects may vary from mild irritation to severe destruction of tissue. Chronic Toxicity Teratogenicity Mutagenicity Embryotoxicity Specific Target Organ Toxicity Reproductive Toxicity Respiratory/ Sensitization Teratogenic; presumed human reproductive toxicant Mutagenic effects have occurred in microorganisms May cause harm; developmental effects have occurred in experimental animals 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 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 IMDG Marine Pollutant IATA/ICAO UN2810, Toxic, liquids, organic, n.o.s., (p-nitrophenol), 6.1, pg III UN2810, TOXIC, LIQUIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S., (P-NITROPHENOL), 6.1, PG III UN2810, TOXIC, LIQUIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S., (P-NITROPHENOL), 6.1, PG III No UN2810, Toxic, liquids, organic, n.o.s., (p-nitrophenol), 6.1, pg III Revised on 09/16/2016 Page 5 of 6
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. Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Acute Health Hazard, Chronic Health Hazard Acute Health Hazard, Chronic Health Hazard Listed: p- Nitrophenol Class D-2A: Poisonous and infectious material- Other effects- Very toxic Class D-1B: Poisonous and infectious material- Immediate and serious effects- Toxic 16. OTHER INFORMATION Revision Date Revision 1 03/08/2013 Revision 2 09/13/2016 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 09/16/2016 Page 6 of 6