MSDS 2791005

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Photovolt Instruments Inc.
6323 Cambridge St.
Minneapolis, MN 55416 USA

Phone: 952-848-2000
FAX: 952-926-5498

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(800) 451-8346
(619) 677-0150


PHOTOVOLT KF PYRIDINE FREE VESSEL SOLUTION

CHEMICAL NAME & SYNONYMS   DOT CLASS  SARA TITLE 313
 Pyridine free vessel solution  3/II    Yes Methanol
for coulometric titration             and chloroform

FORMULA              REPORTABLE QTY.  F.W.    CAS#
 Methyl alcohol 20-30%    2270 kg     32.04  67-56-1
Chloroform 40-50%        4.54 kg     119.38 67-66-3
non-toxic proprietary
amine iodide  15-25%      N/A
sulfur dioxide 2-10%     227 kg     64.06 7446-09-5

 PHYSICAL DATA
 Density 1.2; Boiling point 61C;
Vapor pressure 100 mm at 10C; Vapor density 4.0;
about 75% volatile; water soluble

 APPEARANCE & ODOR
 Clear to light brown liquid with characteristic odor.

 REACTIVITY & CONDITIONS TO AVOID
 Stable. Flammable, avoid oxidizers, ignition sources,
heat.

 FIRE HAZARDS

Flammable, will release toxic compounds when burning.
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective
clothing.

EXTINGUISHER             FLASHPOINT    LEL    UEL
 Dry chemical, foam, C02.     11C       6%    36.5%
Water spray

 HEALTH HAZARDS
 Toxic by ingestion or inhalation. Causes lethargy,
headache, gastrointestinal upset, anemia, damage to
CNS, kidney, liver and blindness. Principal routes of
absorption: dermal, inhalation, oral. Chloroform is
listed as a suspect carcinogen by NTP. OSHA PEL/ACGIH
TLV TWA: 200ppm (methyl alcohol); OSHA PEL (ceiling)
50ppm, ACGIH TLV TWA 2ppm (chloroform); OSHA PEL TWA
5ppm, ACGIH TLV TWA 2ppm, STEL 5ppm (sulfur dioxide). Warning: this produce containes a chemical (chloroform) known to the state of California to cause cancer.

 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

Goggles and rubber gloves must be worn. Use in
well ventilated hood. Store at room temperature
(15-30C). Keep containers tightly closed.

FIRST AID

Wash skin and eyes thoroughly with water for at
least 15 minutes. If irritation presists call
physician. Inhalation; remove to fresh air, call
physician. If swallowed, give milk or water and
induce vomiting, if conscious. Get medical assistance.

SPILLS & LEAKS

Eliminate ignition sources, take up with absorbent.
Dispose in accordance with all local, state, and
federal regulations.


DATE:        PREPARED BY:    
1/28/08          JHN

 


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