General Information
Revision date
2014-12-17
Product name
AMCO Clear Turbidity Standard, 10 NTU
supplier name
YSI, a Xylem brand
Manufacturer Name
GFS Chemicals, Inc
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
GFS Chemicals, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
MSDSinfo@ysi.com, service@gfschemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
None
Section 2
Health hazards
Not classified
Environmental hazards
Not classified
Hazard pictograms
None
Signal word
None
Hazard statements
Not available
Prevention
Not available
Response
Not available
Storage
Not available
Disposal
Not available
2.3 Other hazards
None known
Additional information
None Chemical Identity Not applicable Common Name Not applicable Mixture Name CAS # Approximate % Water 7732-18-5 90-100 Styrene Divinylbenzene 9003-70-7 <0.1 Copolymer Beads Other components below Not found <0.1 reportable levels *Designates that a specific chemical identity and/or percentage of composition has been withheld as a trade secret Description of First Aid Measures General First Aid Measures Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek medical advice if you feel unwell. If Inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Allow victim to rest. In Case of Skin Contact Remove contaminated clothing and wash exposed skin with mild soap and water. Rinse with warm water. In Case of Eye Contact Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Get medical attention if irritation develops. If Swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical attention if you feel unwell. Most Important Symptoms/Effects Acute and Delayed Not available Indication of Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment Needed Treat symptomatically Extinguishing Media Suitable Extinguishing Media Water fog. Foam. Dry powder. Sand. Carbon dioxide. Unsuitable Extinguishing Media Not available Special Hazards Arising from the Chemical Not available Special Protective Actions for Fire-Fighters Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Keep exposed containers cool with water spray. Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures Personal Precautions No special precautions. Environmental Precautions No special environmental precautions required. Methods and Materials for Containment Containment of this material should not be necessary. This product is miscible in water. Flush with water. Never return spills in original container for re-use. For waste disposal, see section 13 of the SDS. Precautions for Safe Handling No special precautions. Conditions for Safe Storage Including Do not allow material to freeze. any Incompatibilities Occupational Exposure Limits No exposure limits noted for ingredient(s). Biological Limit Values No biological exposure limits noted for the ingredient(s). Appropriate Engineering Controls Good general ventilation (typically 10 air changes per hour) should be used. Ventilation rates should be matched to conditions. If applicable, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If exposure limits have not been established, maintain airborne levels to an acceptable level. Individual Protection Measures Eye/Face Protection Not normally needed Skin Protection Hand protection Not normally needed Other Normal work clothing (long sleeved shirts and long pants) is recommended. Respiratory Protection No personal respiratory protective equipment normally required. Thermal Hazards Not available General Hygiene Considerations Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Appearance Cloudy Physical State Liquid Form Aqueous solution Color Colorless to white Odor Odorless Odor Threshold Not available pH 6.7 Melting Point/Freezing Point 32°F (0°C) estimated Initial Boiling Point and Boiling Range 212°F (100°C) estimated Flash Point Not available Evaporation Rate Not available Flammability (Solid, Gas) Not available Upper/Lower Flammability/Explosive Limits Not available Vapor Pressure 0.00001 hPa estimated Vapor Density Not available Relative Density Not available Solubility (water) Completely miscible Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water) Not available Auto-Ignition Temperature Not available Decomposition Temperature Not available Viscosity Not available
Further information
Density 1.00 g/cm3 estimated Percent volatile > 99.9% Specific gravity 1.00 estimated Reactivity Not available Chemical Stability Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Hazardous polymerization does not occur Conditions to Avoid Do not freeze Incompatible Materials None known Hazardous Decomposition Products No hazardous decomposition products are known Acute Toxicity Acute Product Species Test Results LD50 dermal Rabbit 99999 mg/kg LD50 oral Bird 99999 mg/kg LD50 oral Mouse 99999 mg/kg LD50 oral Rat 99999 mg/kg TD oral Rat 99999 mg/kg TDL0 Rat 99999 mg/kg Skin Corrosion/Irritation Due to lack of data the classification is not possible Serious Eye Damage/Irritation Due to lack of data the classification is not possible Respiratory or Skin Sensitization Due to lack of data the classification is not possible Germ Cell Mutagenicity Due to lack of data the classification is not possible Carcinogenicity This product is not considered to be a carcinogen by IARC, ACGIH, NTP, or OSHA Reproductive Toxicity Due to lack of data the classification is not possible Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Due to lack of data the classification is not possible Single Exposure) Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Due to lack of data the classification is not possible Exposure) Aspiration Hazard Due to lack of data the classification is not possible Chronic Effects Prolonged inhalation may be harmful Other Information This product has no known adverse effect on human health Ecotoxicity Contains a substance which causes risk of hazardous effects to the environment. Not Applicable. Product Species Test Results EC50 aquatic – Crustacea Daphnia 37000 mg/l, 48 hrs estimated LC50 aquatic – Fish Fish 22840.0156 mg/l, 96 hrs estimated Persistence and Degradability No data is available on the degradability of this product Bioaccumulative Potential Not available Mobility in Soil Not available Other Adverse Effects Not available Disposal Recommendations Wash to drains with lots of water. Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations Hazardous Waste Code Not regulated Waste from residues/unused products Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe manner (see Disposal Recommendations) Contaminated Packaging Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or disposal DOT Not regulated as dangerous goods IATA Not regulated as dangerous goods IMDG Not regulated as dangerous goods Transport in Bulk according to Annex II of Marpol This substance/mixture is not intended to be transported in bulk 73/78 and the IBC Code US Federal Regulations All components are on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory List TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification (40 CFR 707, Subpt.D) Not regulated CERCLA Hazardous Substance List (40 CFR 302.4) Not listed SARA 304 Emergency Release Notification Not regulated Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Hazard categories Immediate hazard – No Delayed hazard – No Fire hazard – No Pressure hazard – No Reactivity hazard – No SARA 302 Extremely Hazardous Substance Not listed SARA 311/312 Hazardous Chemical No SARA 313 (TRI Reporting) Not regulated
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified Environmental Hazards Not classified OSHA Defined Hazards Not classified (no hazards resulting from the material as supplied)