Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1336-36-3
Name of the chemical
Polychlorinated biphenyls
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Product name
PCB Calibrator, 5 ppm
Product Synonyms
Alcohols
Chemical name
Alcohols
Emergency telephone
(Medical and Transportation
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Company Information
company name
Hach Company
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview: Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid Odor: Alcoholic MAY BE FATAL OR CAUSE BLINDNESS IF SWALLOWED CAN NOT BE MADE NONPOISONOUS VAPOR HARMFUL HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION FLAMMABLE HMIS: Health: 3 Flammability: 4 Reactivity: 0 Protective Equipment: X - See protective equipment, Section 8. NFPA: Health: 1 Flammability: 3 Reactivity: 0
Hazard pictograms
Not applicable
Potential health effects
Eye Contact: Causes moderate irritation Skin Contact: Causes moderate irritation Skin Absorption: Effects similar to those of ingestion Target Organs: Optic nerve Central nervous system Cardiovascular system Ingestion: Toxic Cannot be made non-toxic. Methanol causes central nervous system depression, symptoms may include: drunkenness, drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, unconsciousness and coma. Methanol causes cardiovascular effects such as cardiac depression and blood pressure changes. Methanol may cause irritation of eyes, visual impairment or blindness. May cause: headache weakness nausea vomiting death Target Organs: Optic nerve Central nervous system Cardiovascular system Inhalation Methanol causes central nervous system depression, symptoms may include drunkenness, drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, unconsciousness and coma. Methanol causes cardiovascular effects such as cardiac depression and blood pressure changes. Methanol may cause irritation of the eyes, visual impairment or blindness. May cause: headache weakness nausea, vomiting death Target Organs: Central nervous system Cardiovascular system Optic nerve
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Pre-existing Eye conditions Skin conditions
Potential chronic health
Methanol is a cumulative poison. Methanol may cause visual impairment and possibly blindness by repeated or prolonged exposure. Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information: This product does NOT contain any OSHA listed carcinogens. IARC Group 2A: Suspected Carcinogen Polychlorinated Biphenyls NTP Listed Group 2B: Experimental Carcinogen Polychlorinated Biphenyls Additional Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information
Contains
an experimental teratogen. an experimental mutagen. Toxicologically Synergistic Products: None reported