CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO -- UNIVERSAL INDICATOR SOLUTION,38826-16 -- 6850-00D003603 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:UNIVERSAL INDICATOR SOLUTION,38826-16
MSDS Date:12/01/1994
FSC:6850
NIIN:00D003603
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:11222 MELROSE AVENUE
City:FRANKLIN PARK
State:IL
ZIP:60131
Country:US
Info Phone Num:708-451-0150
Emergency Phone Num:800-256-2586/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:R. M. CARLSON
CAGE:11273
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO (FORMERLY IN FRANKLIN PARK, IL.)
Address:8315 LEE HWY
Box:City:FAIRFAX
State:VA
ZIP:22031
Country:US
Phone:800-621-4778
CAGE:11273

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:METHYL RED
CAS:493-52-7
RTECS #:DG8960000
Fraction by Wt: 0.05%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:BROMOTHYMOL BLUE SODIUM SALT
CAS:34722-90-2
Fraction by Wt: 0.08%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 99.7%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:S, 200 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S,200PPM/250STEL; 95
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:THYMOL BLUE (MFR CAS # 62625-21-2)
CAS:76-61-9
RTECS #:XP2575000
Fraction by Wt: 0.1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:PHENOLPHTHALEIN
CAS:77-09-8
RTECS #:SM8380000
Fraction by Wt: 0.06%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORL RAT) IS 5628 MG/KG (RTECS).
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYE, SKIN, CNS,
    RESPIRATORY & GI TRACTS. ACUTE- TOXIC. CAN CAUSE EYES, SKIN,
    RESPIRATORY & GI TRACTS IRRITATION, PAIN & CNS DEPRESSION. ABSORBED
    THRU SKIN. INGESTION OF ONLY 1-4 OUNCES M AY CAUSE DEATH/BLINDNESS.
    VISION IMPAIRMENT. STAINS SKIN. CHRONIC- BLINDNESS, DERMATITIS,
    LIVER OR KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, TEARING. BURNING SENSATION, DRYING
    SKIN, DEFATTING, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DROWSINESS, HEADACHE,
    FATIGUE, CONVULSIONS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, DEATH, STAINING SKIN,
    BLINDNESS, SWELLING OF E YES AND REDNESS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH PRE-EXISTING
    DISEASES OF THE EYE, SKIN, RESPIRATORY TRACT, LIVER, KIDNEY, CNS
    MAY HAVE INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO THE TOXICITY OF EXCESSIVE
    EXPOSURES.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS
    OPEN. SEE PHYSICIAN. SKIN:WASH AFFECTED AREA WITH SOAP & WATER. IF
    IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEE DOCTOR. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    PROVIDE C PR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. OBTAIN EMERGENCY MEDICAL HELP.
    ORAL:IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING BY DRINKING WATER &
    PRESSING FINGER DOWN THROAT. CALL A PHYSICIAN/POISON CONTROL CENTER
    IMMEDIATELY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:52.0F,11.1C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:725F
Lower Limits:6.7
Upper Limits:36
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, ALCOHOL FOAM, WATER
    SPRAY, HALON. COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
    NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. FIRE MAY NOT BE
    VISIBLE TO THE NAKED EYES. >21% METHANOL IN WATER:FLAMMABLE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS CAN FLOW ALONG SURFACES TO
    DISTANCE IGNITION SOURCE AND FLASH BACK. BURNS WITH A CLEAR, ALMOST
    INVISIBLE FLAME. DILUTE LIQUID/VAPORS WITH WATER SPRAY.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ELIMINATE SOURCES
    OF IGNITION. VENTILATE AREA. STOP LEAK IF POSSIBLE. COVER WITH
    NON-FLAMMABLE ABSORBENTS SUCH AS SAND. COLLECT SPILLED MATERIAL
    USING NON-SPARKING TOOLS. PL ACE IN METAL CONTAINERS. DO NOT FLUSH
    TO SEWER.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE WITH WATER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN COOL, WELL-VENTILATED,
    FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE AREA, IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS, AWAY
    FROM SPARKS, FLAMES & INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:BOND AND GROUND CONTAINERS WHEN TRANSFERRING LIQUID.
    AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING.
    USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION OR UNDER HOOD. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    HANDLING. KE EP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV. AT CONCENTRATIONS >200 PPM, WEAR A
    NIOSH-APPROVED POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS/SUPPLIED AIR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST, EXPLOSION-PROOF)
    VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, PVC, VINYL
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, PROTECTIVE SUIT, EYEWASH STATION &
    EMERGENCY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. MONITORING OF AIR IN WORKPLACE IS
    RECOMMENDED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DANGER. POISON:CAN NOT BE MADE NON POISONOUS. FLAMMABLE. VAPOR HARMFUL.
    MAY BE FATAL OR CAUSE BLINDNESS IF SWALLOWED. SYMPTOMS MAY BE
    DELAYED. ETHANOL THERAPY MAY BE NEEDED IF INGESTED. FOR LABORATORY 
    USE ONLY. NOT FOR DRUG, FOOD OR HOUSEHOLD USE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F5
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVENT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:148F,65C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-144F,-98C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT KNOWN
Vapor Pres:97 @ 68F
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity:0.8
Evaporation Rate & Reference:5.9 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW-GREEN SOLUTION - METHYL ALCOHOL ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, ALUMINUM, SULFURIC ACID
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, SPARKS, OTHER IGNITION
    SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE AND
    FORMALDEHYDE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL,
    STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER IS U154
    (TOXIC WASTE). RQ FOR METHANOL IS 5000 LBS. PREFERRED METHOD IS
    INCINERATION OR BIOLO GICAL TREATMENT IN AN APPROVED FACILITY.

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