**** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ****

MSDS Name: Acid Spill Kit
Catalog Numbers:
    18061A, 18601A, S101, S10450, S80201-A, S80201A
Synonyms:
    None
Company Identification:  Fisher Scientific
                        1 Reagent Lane
                        Fairlawn, NJ  07410
For information, call:  201-796-7100
Emergency Number:       201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887

         **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****

+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
|      CAS#      |              Chemical Name           |    %     |  EINECS#  |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|      471-34-1  |Calcium carbonate                     |   16.0   | 207-439-9 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|      497-19-8  |Sodium carbonate                      |   32.0   | 207-838-8 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|     1305-62-0  |Calcium hydroxide                     |   51.0   | 215-137-3 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|     1393-92-6  |Litmus Powder                         |   1.0    | 215-739-6 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
         Hazard Symbols: C
         Risk Phrases: 34

                 **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****

                              EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Causes burns.Corrosive.

Potential Health Effects
    Eye:
         Causes eye burns.
    Skin:
         Causes skin burns.
    Ingestion:
         Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause liver and kidney
         damage. May cause circulatory system failure. May cause perforation
         of the digestive tract.
    Inhalation:
         May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in
         the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and
         pulmonary edema. May cause chemical bronchitis with coughing and
         difficulty in breathing.
    Chronic:
         No information found. Chronic inhalation and ingestion may cause
         effects similar to those of acute inhalation and ingestion.

                   **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****

    Eyes:
         Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
         occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
         immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub or keep eyes closed.
    Skin:
         Get medical aid immediately. Rinse area with large amounts of water
         for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Do
         NOT use soap.
    Ingestion:
         Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
         cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an
         unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
    Inhalation:
         Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air
         immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use
         mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply
         artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device
         such as a bag and a mask.
    Notes to Physician:

                 **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****

    General Information:
         As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
         pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
         protective gear. Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent
         contact with skin and eyes. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus
         (SCBA) to prevent contact with thermal decomposition products.
         Substance is nonflammable.
    Extinguishing Media:
         Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to
         extinguish surrounding fire.

               **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****

    General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
                         in Section 8.
    Spills/Leaks:
         Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry,
         closed container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
         Provide ventilation.

                  **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****

    Handling:
         Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
         wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust
         generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on
         clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale.
    Storage:
         Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry,
         well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

         **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****

    Engineering Controls:
         Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne
         concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
    Personal Protective Equipment

                Eyes:
                      Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
                      safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
                      protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
                      Standard EN166.
                Skin:
                      Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
                      exposure.
            Clothing:
                      Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
                      exposure.
         Respirators:
                      Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR
                      1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a
                      NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator
                      when necessary.

            **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****

Physical State:             Powder
Appearance:                 white with dispersed purple specks
Odor:                       none reported
pH:                         Not available.
Vapor Pressure:             Not applicable.
Vapor Density:              Not applicable.
Evaporation Rate:           Not available.
Viscosity:                  Not applicable.
Boiling Point:              Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:     Not available.
Autoignition Temperature:   Not applicable.
Flash Point:                Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower:    Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper:    Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:  Not available.
Solubility:                 Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:   2.6
Molecular Formula:          Mixture
Molecular Weight:           0

                **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****

    Chemical Stability:
         Stable.
    Conditions to Avoid:
         High temperatures, incompatible materials, dust generation.
    Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
         Acids, maleic anhydride, nitroparaffins, phosphorus, polychlorinated
         phenols, and potassium nitrate.
    Hazardous Decomposition Products:
         Carbon dioxide, toxic fumes of sodium oxide, calcium oxide.
    Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

               **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

    RTECS#:
         CAS# 471-34-1: FF9335000
         CAS# 497-19-8: VZ4050000
         CAS# 1305-62-0: EW2800000
         CAS# 1393-92-6 unlisted.
    LD50/LC50:
         CAS# 471-34-1: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 750 ug/24H Severe; Draize
         test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Moderate; Oral, rat: LD50 = 6450
         mg/kg.
         CAS# 497-19-8: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate; Draize
         test, rabbit, eye: 50 mg Severe; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500
         mg/24H Mild; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 1200 mg/m3/2H; Inhalation,
         rat: LC50 = 2300 mg/m3/2H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 6600 mg/kg; Oral, rat:
         LD50 = 4090 mg/kg.
         CAS# 1305-62-0: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 10 mg Severe; Oral, mouse:
         LD50 = 7300 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 7340 mg/kg.
         CAS# 1393-92-6.
    Carcinogenicity:
      Calcium carbonate -
         Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
      Sodium carbonate -
         Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
      Calcium hydroxide -
         Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
      Litmus Powder -
         Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
    Epidemiology:
         No information available.
    Teratogenicity:
         No information available.
    Reproductive Effects:
         No information available.
    Neurotoxicity:
         No information available.
    Mutagenicity:
         No information available.
    Other Studies:
         None.

                 **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

    Ecotoxicity:
         Mosquito fish, TLm=240 ppm/24H, 220 ppm/48H, 160 ppm/96H at
         21-23C. Cas# 497-19-8: LC50(96Hr.) bluegill = 320 mg/L; Static
         Conditions.

                **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

                 **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****

    US DOT
         No information available
    Canadian TDG
         No information available.

                 **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****

US FEDERAL
    TSCA
         CAS# 471-34-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
         CAS# 497-19-8 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
         CAS# 1305-62-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
         CAS# 1393-92-6 is not listed on the TSCA inventory.
         It is for research and development use only.
         This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
    Clean Water Act:
         None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous
         Substances under the CWA.
         None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority
         Pollutants under the CWA.
         None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants
         under the CWA.
    OSHA:
         None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous
         by OSHA.
STATE
    Calcium carbonate is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA,
    FL, or NJ.
    Sodium carbonate is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA,
    FL, or NJ.
    Calcium hydroxide can be found on the following state right to know
    lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota,
    Massachusetts.
    Litmus Powder is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL,
    or NJ.
    California No Significant Risk Level:
    None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
    European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
         Hazard Symbols: C
         Risk Phrases:
                      R 34  Causes burns.
         Safety Phrases:
  WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
         CAS# 471-34-1: 0
         CAS# 497-19-8: 1
         CAS# 1305-62-0: 1
         CAS# 1393-92-6: No information available.
  United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
         CAS# 471-34-1: OES-United Kingdom, TWA total inhalable dust: 10 mg/m3
         TWA; respirable dust: 4 mg/m3 TWA
         CAS# 1305-62-0: OES-United Kingdom, TWA 5 mg/m3 TWA

  Canada
         CAS# 471-34-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
         CAS# 497-19-8 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
         CAS# 1305-62-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
         CAS# 471-34-1 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
         CAS# 497-19-8 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
         CAS# 1305-62-0 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
         CAS# 1393-92-6 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
  Exposure Limits
         CAS# 1305-62-0: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 5 mg/m3
         OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 5 mg/m3
         OEL-DENMARK:TWA 5 mg/m3
         OEL-FINLAND:TWA 5 mg/m3
         OEL-FRANCE:TWA 5 mg/m3
         OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 5 mg/m3
         OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 5 mg/m3
         OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 5 mg/m3
         OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV
         OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV

                 **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****

    MSDS Creation Date:  7/09/1999  Revision #2 Date:  8/02/2000

    The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
    information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of
    merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to
    such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users
    should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
    information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be
    liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost
    profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary
    damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of
    the possibility of such damages.
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