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MANUFACTURED FOR CURTIN MATHESON SCIENTIFIC, INC. BY STEPHENS SCIENTIFIC ----------------------------------------------------------SECTION 1 - NAME AND PRODUCT ----------------------------------------------------------MANUFACTURER NAME: STEPHENS SCIENTIFIC DIV OF CORNWALL CORP. P.O. BOX 1116 DENVILLE NJ 07834 EMERGENCY PHONE: 201-697-0500 COMMON NAME (ON LABEL): Cytoseal (TM) Mounting Medium TRADE NAME & SYNONYMS: Cytoseal (TM) Mounting Medium Toluene: Methylbenzene - Plus Acrylic Resins CHEMICAL NUMBER: ITEM NUMBER: 0244256 VNDR CATLG NBR: 8310-40Z ENTRY DATE: 12-12-89 CHANGE DATE: 12-28-95 PO NUMBER: 316340 CHEMICAL FAMILY: Aromatic CHEMICAL FORMULA: C6H5CH3 Plus Acrylic Resins ----------------------------------------------------------SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS ----------------------------------------------------------HAZARDOUS COMPONENT % (WT) TLV PEL ----------------------------------------------------------Toluene, .00 100.000 ppm 200.000 ppm methylbenzene CAS: 108-88-3 PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). TLV: Threshold Limit Value established by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 1986-87. ----------------------------------------------------------OTHER INGREDIENT INFORMATION: OSHA PEL: 8 hour - 220 ppm ----------------------------------------------------------SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA ----------------------------------------------------------BOILING POINT: 110.62 deg C MELTING POINT: N/A EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE = 1): 2 VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%): N/G VAPOR DENSITY: 3.2 SPECIFIC GRAVITY: .867 VAPOR PRESSURE: 28.5 MMHG @ 20 deg C SOLUBILITY IN WATER: @ 20 deg C 0.074% APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Clear colorless liquid with a characteristic aromatic odor. OTHER PHYSICAL DATA: No other physical data given. ----------------------------------------------------------SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA ----------------------------------------------------------FLASH POINT: 40 deg F tag closed cup LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: 1.2% UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: 7.1% EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical and foam UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Heat will build pressure and rupture closed storage containers SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Water will not be effective in extinguishing a fire and may spread it, but a water spray may be used to cool exposed containers. Wear full protective clothing and self contained breathing apparatus.
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----------------------------------------------------------SECTION 5 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA ----------------------------------------------------------HEALTH HAZARDS (Acute and Chronic): ACUTE: INHALATION: Anesthesia, dizziness, nausea tract irritation. EYE: Irritation and possible corneal damage. SKIN: Prolonged contact, dermatitis irritation. INGESTION: Irritation of tract, systemic effects from absorption. CHRONIC: Depresses bone marrow, possible liver enlargement. PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Inhalation, skin, ingestion. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Toluene is a primary skin irritant and a central nervous system depressant irritation of skin or eyes, dizziness, nausea. MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Disease of eyes, liver and central nervous system and those susceptible to dermatitis CARCINOGENICITY: No indicators given. NTP: Yes IARC: Yes OSHA: Yes EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: INHALATION: Move to fresh air. EYE: Rinse for 15 minutes. SKIN: Wash soap and water. INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Call Poison Control. THRESHOLD LIMITS / TOXICITY DATA: 100 ppm ----------------------------------------------------------SECTION 6 - REACTIVITY DATA ----------------------------------------------------------STABILITY: Stable. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Heat, sparks, open flame, open containers, poor ventilation INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): Strong oxidizing agents and strong acids. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS: Incomplete combustion can generate carbon monoxide and other toxic vapors. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will Not Occur CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Not Applicable. ----------------------------------------------------------SECTION 7 - SPILL, LEAK, AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES ----------------------------------------------------------STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Protect from ignition, wear protective clothing and use approved respirator. Absorb with absorbent recommended for solvent spills. WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of mounting medium as toluene-an EPA hazardous waste. HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBERS: U220 (Toxic), D001 (Ignitable) ----------------------------------------------------------SECTION 8 - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------------------RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Approved respirator equipment when conditions demand. LOCAL VENTILATION: Adequate for most conditions of use MECHANICAL VENTILATION: Not Applicable SPECIAL VENTILATION: Not Applicable OTHER VENTILATION: WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Wash with soap and water after use PROTECTIVE GLOVES: BUNA-N or nitrile gloves recommended EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses minimum - goggles OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: Outer garment protection when spill or splattering is likely.
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----------------------------------------------------------SECTION 9 - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS ----------------------------------------------------------PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Protect from temperature extremes and direct sunlight - stored as flammable. Emergency eye wash fountain and safety shower should be available. ----------------------------------------------------------SECTION 10 - OTHER INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------------------MISCELLANEOUS INFO.: N/A = NOT APPLICABLE. N/G = NOT GIVEN. ----------------------------------------------------------THE INFORMATION DATA AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN WERE PROVIDED TO CMS BY THE MANUFACTURER NAMED ON THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET. CMS MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATEVER WITH RESPECT THERETO AND DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FROM RELIANCE THEREON. CMS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET AS NEW INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO IT BY ITS MANUFACTURER. ----------------------------------------------------------DISCLAIMER OF EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES: Although reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this document, we extend no warranties and make no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained therein, and assume no responsibility regarding the suitability of this information for the user's intended purposes or for the consequences of its use. Each individual should make a determination as to the suitability of the information for their particular purpose(s). A request has been made to the manufacturer to approve the contents of this material safety data sheet. Upon receipt a new MSDS will be made available. ----------------------------------------------------------COMPAS Code: 21110051
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