Para-Pak® LV-PVA/10% Formalin MSDS Sheet

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IDENTIFICATION Manufactured for: Meridian Bioscience, Inc.

Name: Para-Pak® LV-PVA Fixative

(Low Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol

Fixative) Catalog#: 900112, 300112, 300312, 380112,

338112, 330184, 330284, 400212

Formula: Mixture

CAS#: N/A

EPA Hazardous Waste ID #:

Mercury 0009

EPA Hazardous Waste Class:

Mercuric Chloride; EP Toxic waste (E)

HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS

Component % CAS# ACGIH

TLV CLASSIFICATION

Isopropanol 28 67-63-0

400ppm TWA

Flammable

Acetic Acid 5 64-19-7

10ppm TWA 15ppm STEL

Corrosive

Poly Vinyl Alcohol

5 9002-89-5

ND Irritant

Mercuric Chloride

3.4 7487-94-7

100mg/m 3 (skin) TWA

Corrosive

Glycerol 1.8 56-81-5

ND Irritant

Hydrochloric Acid

1.4 7647-01-0

250ml/in Corrosive

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA APPEARANCE: Colorless liquid

pH: ND

ODOR: Alcohol

VAPOR PRESSURE: ND

VOLATILE COMPONENTS:

ND

EVAPORATION ND

Date of Preparation : 1/12/98

Revision Date : 7/12/05

Identification

Hazardous Components

Physical and Chemical Data

Fire and explosion data

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EVAPORATION RATE:

ND

SOLUBILITY IN WATER:

Unlimited

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA FLASH POINT: 66 ° F (19 ° C), Boiling point 183 ° F

(84 ° C)

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:

Media appropriate for surrounding fire conditions.

FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.

FIRE HAZARDS: May produce hazardous decomposition products.

REACTIVITY DATA STABILITY: Stable

INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:

None

HEALTH HAZARD EXPOSURE LIMITS: ND

EXPOSURE EFFECTS:

EYE: Irritant, burning sensation

SKIN: Irritation

INHALATION: Coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache

INGESTION: Nausea, vomiting, pain, death

FIRST AID DATA FIRST AID: Obtain medical attention.

EYE: Flush with water for 15 minutes.

SKIN: Flush with water for 15 minutes.

INHALATION:Remove to fresh air immediately. If breathing stops, give artificial respiration.

INGESTION: Contact a physician immediately to obtain the appropriate emergency treatment.

HANDLING AND STORAGE Wear chemical safety goggles, chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing. Use OSHA approved respirator if TLV exceeded. General mechanical ventilation is usually adequate under normal use. Do not exceed TLV. Containers potentially hazardous when empty. Do not reuse.

SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES SPILL: Absorb on paper, vermiculite, etc.

WASTE DISPOSAL:

Consult federal, state, and local regulations.

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DISPOSAL:

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION DOT Flammable Liquid, Corrosive, n.o.s.,

UN2924, Hazard Class 3, Pkg. Group II, Technical Name: (Contains Isopropanol, Acetic Acid).

IATA Flammable Liquid, Corrosive, n.o.s., UN2924, Hazard Class 3, Pkg. Group II, Technical Name: (Contains Isopropanol, Acetic Acid).

Note 1 – Per 49 CFR – when shipping 30ml or less per inner packaging and the gross weight does not exceed 64lbs. use the 173.4 small quantity exception.

Note 2 – Per catalog #400212 – 5 liters is the maximum volume that can be shipped per package on a cargo aircraft.

NA = Not ApplicableND = Not Determined

The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. Meridian Bioscience, Inc. shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.

© Copyright 2004 Meridian Bioscience, Inc.Meridian Bioscience, Inc. 3471 River Hills Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45244 (513) 271-3700

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