Product No. 19470 Citifluor Mountant Media, #0
Issue Date (11-19-03)
Review Date (02-11-04)

Section 1: Product and Company Identification

Product Name: Citifluor Mountant Media, #0

Synonym: Citifluour Antifadent Solution, Citifluor Glycerol PBS Soln AF1

Company Name

Ted Pella, Inc. and PELCO International, P.O. Box 492477, Redding, CA 96049-2477
Domestic Phone  (800) 237-3526 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)

International Phone (01) (530) 243-2200 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)

Chemtrec Emergency Number 1-800-424-9300 24 hrs a day.

Section 2: Composition / Information on Ingredients

Principle Hazardous Component(s) (chemical and common name(s)) (Cas. No)	%	OSHA PEL mg/m3	ACGIH  TLV mg/m3	NTP	IARC	OSHA regulated
Glycerol (56-81-5)	>80	15	10	No	No	No
Antifadent (Unspecified)	ND	ND	ND	ND	ND	ND
Phosphate Buffered Saline (None)	ND	ND	ND	ND	ND	ND

Section 3: Hazard Identification
Emergency overview

Appearance: Clear viscous liquid.

Immediate effects: ND

Potential health effects

Primary Routes of entry: Ingestion, Skin contact
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure:
Eyes: May cause eye irritation.

Skin: May cause skin irritation.

Ingestion: ND

Inhalation: ND

Chronic Exposure: ND

Chemical Listed As Carcinogen Or Potential Carcinogen: NIF

See Toxicological Information (Section11)

Potential environmental effects

See Ecological Information (Section 12)

Section 4: First Aid Measures
If accidental overexposure is suspected

Eye(s) Contact: The antifadent solution is strongly alkaline. If some is splashed into the eye, wash with copious amounts of water and seek medical help.

Skin Contact: Being strongly alkaline, as a consequence if any material comes in contact with the skin, the affected areas should be washed with copious amounts of water to avoid burns.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air, seek medical help.

Ingestion: If swallowed, wash out mouth with plenty of  water, provided the person is conscious and seek medical help.

Note to physician

Treatment: NIF

Medical Conditions generally Aggravated by Exposure: NIF

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: 320°F
Flammable Limits: ND

Auto-ignition point: 698°F
Fire Extinguishing Media: Treat as glycerol. Suitable extinguishing material includes water spray jet, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: NIF
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: NIF

Hazardous combustion products: The burning of glycerol produces carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.

DOT Class: None

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Small spillages may be wiped up with an absorbent cloth or paper towel for disposal provided the operator wears protective gloves. If large quantity, the material maybe absorbed on to  sand or vermiculite and place in closed container for disposal. Ventilate area and wash spill site with water after material pickup is complete.
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of waste according to Federal, State and Local Regulations.

Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage: The antifadent solution should be stored in a brown glass bottle fitted with a tight fitting cap and ideally out of direct sunlight. Should not be stored with or near oxidizing agents or strong acids.

Storage temperature: Room Temperature. Solutions up to two years have performed well in qualitative tests.

Storage Pressure: NA

Section 8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Engineering Controls

Ventilation required: Use in a well ventilated area.

Personal Protection Equipment

Respiratory protection: Use in fume hood or well ventilated area.

Protective gloves: Wear gloves
Skin protection: Wear gloves and  protective clothing.
Eye protection: Wear safety glasses or face shield
Additional clothing and/or equipment: To dispose of slides which have been used with the solution, place them in a vessel fitted with a lid or having a narrow aperture labeled “Sharps”. These containers should be removed from the “microscope room” on a daily basis or sealed after use.

Exposure Guidelines

See Composition/Information on Ingredients (Section2)

Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance and Physical State: Clear viscous liquid.

Odor (threshold): Possessing a slight musty odor.

Specific Gravity (H2O=1): ND

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): ND

Vapor Density (air=1): 3.1

Percent Volatile by volume: ND

 

Evaporation Rate (butyl acetate=1): ND

Boiling Point: 182°C at 20 mm

Freezing point / melting point: ND
pH: ND
Solubility in Water: Completely miscible at room temperature.
Molecular Weight: NA

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Direct sunlight. Incompatible materials.

Materials to Avoid (Incompatibility): Since the main component is glycerol which is trihydric alcohol and therefore easily oxidized it should not be stored near or with oxidizing agents (perchloric acid, nitric acid, potassium permanganate or dichromate and hydrogen peroxide). Storage near materials which react violently with  alcohols should be avoided ( sodium hydride, phosphorus pentoxide, sulphuric acid).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur

Section 11: Toxicological Information

Results of component toxicity test performed: LD50 in rats is > 2,000 mg/Kg

Human experience: NIF

This product does not contain any compounds listed by NTP or IARC or regulated by OSHA as a carcinogen.

Section 12: Ecological Information

Ecological Information: NA

Chemical Fate Information: NIF

Section 13 Disposal Considerations

RCRA 40 CFR 261 Classification: ND

Federal, State and local laws governing disposal of materials can differ. Ensure proper disposal compliance with proper authorities before disposal.

Section 14: Transportation Information

Not regulated

Section 15: Regulatory Information

United States Federal Regulations

MSDS complies with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Rule 29, CFR 1910.1200.

SARA: ND

SARA Title III: ND

RCRA: ND

TSCA: ND

CERCLA: ND

State Regulations

California Proposition 65: NIF

International Regulations

Canada WHMIS: ND

Europe EINECS Numbers: ND

 

Section 16: Other Information

Label Information: ND

European Risk and Safety Phrases: ND

European symbols needed: ND

Canadian WHMIS Symbols: ND

Hazard Rating: Health: ND; Fire: ND; Reactivity: ND
(0=least, 1=Slight, 2=Moderate, 3=High, 4=Extreme)

Abbreviations used in this document

NE= Not established

NA= Not applicable

NIF= No Information Found

ND= No Data

Disclaimer
Ted Pella, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind regarding the information furnished herein. Users should independently determine the suitability and completeness of information from all sources. While this data is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, it should be considered only as a supplement to other information gathered by the user. It is the User's responsibility to assure the proper use and disposal of these materials as well as the safety and health of all personnel who may work with or otherwise come in contact with these materials.

 

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