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General Information
Revision date
2016-11-08
Product name
Thermometer
CAS No.
8008-20-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Thermometer
Emergency telephone
1-800-222-1222(American association of poison control centers
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
C & A Scientific Co.
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This product is considered an article as defined by US OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200, OSHA HazCom 2012) and it is not within the scope of the 29 CFR 1910.1200, as defined in this standard: "Article" means a manufactured item other than a fluid or particle, therefore this SDS is not required but provided as a courtesy in response to customer request and it contains valuable information critical to the safe handling and proper use of the product. This product is considered safe under normal use conditions, however, this product is designed for thermometer application, it might cause hazards if this product is not used as directed or being abused. Please follow the recommendation from manufacturer or safety instruction on the label of products. The following hazards assessment is carried out based on the internal component of thermometer under the worst-case scenario that it may be broken and cause exposure to users. Flammable liquids Category 3 Skin irritation Category 2 Specific target organ Category 3 (Central nervous system) systemic toxicity- single exposure
Aspiration hazard
Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Prevention
Keep away from heaUsparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing dusU fume/ gas/ misU vapors/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Do NOT induce vomiting. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
None known.