9117 Calcofluor White Stain Kit (English (GB)) MSDS ... - Oxoid

Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product No.
Trade name
Manufacturer
R40015
Date of issue - 16/02/2007.
Calcofluor White Stain Kit
REMEL Inc.
12076 Santa Fe Drive
P.O. Box 14428
Lenexa
Kansas KS 66215
U.S.A.
Tel: (+1) 913 888 0939
Fax: (+1) 913 895 4128
Emergency: Chemtrec USA 800-424-9300
Supplier OXOID LIMITED
Wade Road
Basingstoke
Hants
RG24 8PW
Tel: + 44 1256 841144
Section 2. Composition, Information on Ingredients
Preparation - Hazardous ingredients ( Europe )
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Calcofluor White Stain Kit
Component CAS No. Concentration Classification Risk Phrases
Potassium Hydroxide 1310-58-3 12.5 % w/v C R22, R35
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Most Important Hazards
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Causes severe burns.
R40015
First Aid - Eyes
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with a copious amount
of water. Obtain medical attention if soreness or redness persists.
First Aid - Skin
Wash gently and thoroughly the contaminated skin with running water
and non-abrasive soap. Obtain medical attention if soreness or
redness persists.
First Aid - Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting. Have conscious person drink several glasses
of water or milk. Seek medical attention.
First Aid - Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing Media - Suitable
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding
materials.
Personal Precautions Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. Nitrile gloves.
Spill Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an
appropriate waste disposal.
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Section 7. Handling and Storage
Handling
Storage
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Occupational Exposure Limits ( Preparation ) - Europe
Date of issue - 16/02/2007.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Store as directed on container.
Potassium Hydroxide UK EH40: WEL 2mg/m3 15min STEL.
Engineering measures
Protective Measures - Respiratory
Protective Measures - Hands
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Calcofluor White Stain Kit
R40015
Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne levels.
A respirator is not needed under normal and intended conditions of
product use.
Nitrile gloves.
Protective Measures - Eyes Safety glasses or chemical goggles to EN166, 167 and 168.
Protective Measures - Body Lab coat.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability
Materials to avoid
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Acute toxicity
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Disposal considerations
Section 14. Transport Information
UN :
UN :
UN :
UN :
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UN number
Proper shipping name
Class
Packing group
Liquid.
Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions (see
section 7).
Do not mix with Strong oxidising materials alkalis
Low order of acute toxicity.
Oral LD50 (rat) > 2000 mg/kg.
Dermal LD50 (rabbit) > 2000 mg/kg.
Inhalation LC50 (rat) > 20 mg/litre/4h.
No relevant studies identified.
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local
environmental control regulations.
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Potassium hydroxide, solution
8
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Section 15. Regulatory Information
Label Requirements
Risk Phrases
Date of issue - 16/02/2007.
R35- Causes severe burns.
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Calcofluor White Stain Kit
Safety Phrases
S26- In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice.
S36/37/39- Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face
protection.
S45- In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show the label where possible).
EC Classification C - Corrosive.
Section 16. Other Information
MSDS first issued
Notes
Corrosive
16/02/2007
Classification and labelling have been performed according to EU
directives 67/548/EEC, 1999/45/EC, including amendments and the
intended use.
R40015
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