MICROSCAN DIV OF TRAVENOL LABS -- KOVAC'S REAGENT B1010-41  -- 6550-01-315-5298
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:KOVAC'S REAGENT B1010-41
MSDS Date:06/08/1987
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-315-5298
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MICROSCAN DIV OF TRAVENOL LABS
Address:1584 ENTERPRISE BLVD
City:WEST SACRAMENTO
State:CA
ZIP:95691
Country:US
Info Phone Num:915-372-1900
Emergency Phone Num:800-632-7216
CAGE:NO416
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AMERICAN STONE-MIX INC
Address:8320 BELLONA AVENUE
Box:City:TOWSON
State:MD
ZIP:21204-2012
Country:US
Phone:301-296-6770
CAGE:AMERI
Company Name:MICROSCAN DIV OF TRAVENOL LABS
Address:1584 ENTERPRISE BLVD
Box:City:WEST SACRAMENTO
State:CA
ZIP:95691
Country:US
Phone:915-372-1900
CAGE:NO416

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

Ingred Name:ISOAMYL ALCOHOL (PRIMARY & SECONDARY)
CAS:123-51-3
RTECS #:EL5425000
Fraction by Wt: 60.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:100 PPM/125 STEL
ACGIH TLV:100 PPM/125 STEL 94

Ingred Name:PARA-DIMETHYLAMINOBENZALDEHYDE
CAS:100-10-7
RTECS #:CU5775000
Fraction by Wt: 10.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE  (HYDROCHLORIC ACID)  (SARA III)
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
Fraction by Wt: 13%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C 5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 5 PPM; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 17%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LC50 RAT=3124 PPM/1HR AS HCL(RTECS 92-4)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-EYES:CORROSIVE, IRRITANT.
    INHALATION:CORROSIVE, IRRITANT. INGESTION:HARMFUL OR FATAL.
    CHRONIC-BRONCHITIS, AMYL ALCOHOL IS A CANCER SUSPECT(PER MFR).
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MFR AMYL ALCOHOL IS A CANCER SUSPECT
    AGENT.
Effects of Overexposure:INHAL:COUGHING, DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING.
    INGEST:GASTRITIS LIKE SYNDROMES, STOMACHACHE, DIRRHEA ETC.
    SKIN:IRRITAION, BURNS, ICHING. EYES:REDNESS, BURNIG, ITCHING, PAIN,
    BLURRED VISION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA SUBMITTED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES:WASH WITH WATER FOR 20 MINUTES; THEN WITH NORMAL SALINE
    FOR 30-60 MINUTES. GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.SKIN:REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. SEE PHYSICIAN.
    INHAL:REMOVE FR OM EXPOSURE, RESTORE OR ASSIST BREATHINGIF NEEDED.
    CALL PHYSICIAN. INGEST:GIVE WATER OR MILK(IF CONSCIOUS). IF
    VOMITING OCCURS, KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS. GET PROMPT MEDICAL HELP.

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

Flash Point:NOT REPORTED
Extinguishing Media:TREAT AS FLAMMBLE. USE DRY CHEMICALS, CARBON
    DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR REGULAR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
    AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IRRITATING AND CORROSIVE GASES MAY
    RELEASED IN FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ADSORB
    WITH AN INERT MATERIAL (EG.VERMICULITE) AND PUT INTO CONTAINER FOR
    DISPOSAL. NEUTRALIZE SPILL AREA AND WASH WELL WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:20% SODIUM BICARBONATE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL PLACE AWAY FROM
    SOURCES OF IGNITION AND INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:AVOID SKIN CONTACT. DO NOT BREATH VAPORS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. USE NIOSH APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF TLV IS EXCEEDED OR WHEN
    SPRAYING OR USING IN CONFINED SPACES.
Ventilation:MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS GENERAL(MECHANICAL) EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:PVC OR RUBBER.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES WITH SAFETY SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING. EYE WASH STATION SHOULD
    BE AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS. USE PRUDENT HYGENIC AND SANITARY
    PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:180F,82C
Vapor Pres:27 MMHG
Spec Gravity:1.1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR YELLOW LIQUID; PUNGENT ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, STRONG CAUSTICS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT,SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC OXIDES OF NITROGEN, CARBON
    VAPORS OF AMYL ALCOHOL.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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