THOMAS SCIENTIFIC -- BUFFER SOLUTION, PH4  -- 6550-01-142-8201
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BUFFER SOLUTION, PH4
MSDS Date:01/05/1990
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-142-8201
MSDS Number: BJSHZ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:THOMAS SCIENTIFIC
Address:99 HIGH HILL ROAD AT I-295
Box:99
City:SWEDESBORO
State:NJ
ZIP:08085-9309
Country:US
Info Phone Num:609-467-2000
Emergency Phone Num:609-467-2000
CAGE:59728
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:THOMAS SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Address:99 HIGH HILL ROAD AT I-295
Box:City:SWEDESBORO
State:NJ
ZIP:08085-0099
Country:US
Phone:856-467-2000
CAGE:59728

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROGEN PHTHALATE
CAS:877-24-7
Fraction by Wt: 1%

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 99%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO EYES, SKIN OR
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES. MFR IDENTIFIES SKIN AND INGESTION AS ROUTES OF
    ENTRY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:LIQUID OR MISTS MAY BE IRRITATING TO EYES, SKIN
    OR MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

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

First Aid:EYES/SKIN:FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH COPIOUS QUANTITIES OF CLEAR
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .
    INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) 
    .

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

Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:TAKE UP ON ABSORBENT AND CONTAINERIZE. FLUSH
    AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. DO NOT GET IN
    EYES. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN EXPOSURE. DO NOT TAKE
    INTERNALLY.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH DUST/MIST
    FILTER WHEN TRANSFERRING.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST WHEN TRANSFERRING.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE OR PVC.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONT. DO NOT BREATHE MISTS. DO NOT
    INGEST. WASH HANDS FREQ & THORO DURING CONT W/MATL & AT END OF
    WORKDAY .
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Spec Gravity:1.000
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS OR RED ODORLESS LIQUID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:VERY SMALL QUANTITIES OF CO*X OR K*2O.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL CURRENT LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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