MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT AND COMPANY This Material Safety Data Sheet applies to: Product Part Number GEM CVP 1 with CO-Ox 00025000115 2. COMPOSITION INGREDIENT NAME CONCENTRATION PERCENT BY WEIGHT Choline Chloride 0.55 CAS No. : 67-48-1 EINECS No.: 200-655-4 Risk Code: R 36/37/38 R36/37/38: irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Calcium Chloride 0.031 CAS No. : 10035-04-8 EINECS No. : 233-140-8 Risk Code: R36 R36: irritating to eyes. Amaranth (acid Red 27) 0.25 CAS No.: 915-67-3 EINECS No.: 213-022-2 Risk Code: R 36/37/38 R36/37/38: irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Kathon 893 MW (preservative) 0.005 (mixture of various ingredients) a) 2-octyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one CAS No.: 26530-20-1 EINECS No.: 247-761-7 Hazard Classification T+ N (as raw material) Risk Code: R 22-23/24-34-43-50/53 R22: harmful if swallowed R23/24: toxic by inhalation or contact with skin R34: causes burns R43: may cause sensitization by skin contact R50/53: very toxic to aquatic organism, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment b) Propylene Glycol CAS No.: 57-55-6 EINECS No.: 200-338-0 Hazard Classification: Non Hazardous (as raw material) Risk Code: Not Applicable CO# 401619 1 of 5 Part No. 190837-89 Rev 00
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS EYES Direct eye contact may cause redness and irritation. Avoid contact with the eyes. SKIN Prolonged or repeated contact may cause skin irritation. Avoid contact with the skin. INGESTION Harmful if swallowed. INHALATION No significant effect. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES EYES In case of eye contact, flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation develops, obtain medical attention. SKIN Promptly wash exposed areas thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation develops, obtain medical attention. INGESTION Rinse mouth with plenty of water. Obtain medical attention or contact the local Poison Control Center. INHALATION Remove individual to fresh air. Obtain medical attention if breathing is difficult. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Use any extinguishing agent which is suitable for the surrounding fire. FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing that is appropriate for fighting a typical fire involving chemical materials. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Contain spill by placing a suitable absorbent material around the edges of the spill and work inward. Carefully scoop up into an appropriate waste container for disposal. Do not empty into drains. CO# 401619 2 of 5 Part No. 190837-89 Rev 00
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS Reference the product labeling for handling and storage instructions. WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES Do not eat, drink or smoke while working with this product. Wash hands with soap and water after use. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION The product does not contain great amounts of dangerous substances. Therefore, the threshold limit values (TLV) do not have to be under control for the exposure to people in the workplace. THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUES REGARDING THE RAW MATERIALS: 2-octyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one: ROHM and HAAS Co.: TWA: 0.2 mg / m³; STEL: 0.6 mg / m³; Propylene Glycol: ROHM and HAAS Co.: TWA: 175 ppm; STEL: none. Kathon 893 MW (as active ingredient): ROHM and HAAS Co.: TWA: 0.2 mg / m³; STEL: 0.6 mg / m³; (Supplier s MSDS) EYE/FACE PROTECTION: Safety glasses or splash goggles are recommended. HAND PROTECTION: Wear rubber or plastic gloves. SKIN PROTECTION: Wear rubber or plastic gloves and other protective clothing as required to prevent skin contact. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None normally required with adequate ventilation. HYGIENIC WORK PRACTICES Wash promptly if skin becomes wet or contaminated. Promptly remove any clothing that becomes wet or contaminated. Use in accordance with good laboratory practices. Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES GEM CVP 1 with CO-Ox Appearance: liquid Color: red Odor: odorless Density: 1.01 at 25 C ph: 7.1 at 37 C Vapor Pressure: Specific Gravity: Solubility (H20): complete Evaporation rate: Viscosity: Boiling point ( C): not determined Melting point ( C): not applicable Flash point: not applicable Lower Explosive Limit (%): not applicable Upper Explosive Limit (%): not applicable Fire and explosion Hazards: not applicable CO# 401619 3 of 5 Part No. 190837-89 Rev 00
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY: Stable. INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: None Known. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None Known. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION MISCELLANEOUS TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Carcinogenicity: NTP: no IARC: no OSHA: no Choline Chloride: orl rat LD50: 3400 mg/kg; ipr mus LD50: 320 mg/kg; Calcium Chloride: ipr mus LD50: 20500 mg/kg; orl-rat LD50: 1000 mg/kg (anhydrous form). Mutagenic tumorogenic data (anhydrous form) (NIOSH). Amaranth: ipr rat LD50: 1 gr /Kg; intravenous rat LD50: 1gr/Kg. Kathon 893 MW: orl rat LD50: 750 mg/kg; Dermal rabbit LD50: 690 mg/kg. Reproductive / Teratology Data: Not a teratogen, not reproductive hazard. (Supplier s MSDS) The health effects noted above are based on the extrapolation of data on the pure product ingredients. To the best of our knowledge, no health effects have been identified for the product mixture under normal conditions of use, although the health effects of the product have not been thoroughly investigated. MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None Known. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION No ecotoxicological data are available on the product. Use in accordance with good laboratory practice. Do not waste in the environment. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS The product waste is classified as non toxic and non harmful. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Used waste products, surplus products or spillage products shall be disposed of in accordance with national and local laws. It is up to the user to classify the waste correctly prior to disposal. CO# 401619 4 of 5 Part No. 190837-89 Rev 00
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION ADR (road): none. IMDG (sea): none. RID (rail): none. ICAO/IATA (air): none. No special precaution is required. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION This product is classified and labeled in accordance with Directive 1999/45/EC and following modifications. The health hazard classification has been determined based on composition and hazard data of each ingredient. Physical and health hazard information on the reagent mixture has not been determined. Any physical and health hazard information noted is based on a) evaluation of data of the pure ingredient and b) concentration of each ingredient. Kit Hazard Classification - EC Symbol: Not Applicable - Risk Code: Not Applicable - Safety Code: S24/25-29-36 S24/25: avoid contact with skin and eyes. S29: do not empty into drains. S36: wear suitable protective clothing. 16. OTHER INFORMATION REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION Primary references used in the preparation of this document: 1. Product Insert 2. Product Specification NOTE The information supplied in this Safety Data Sheet represents the data and best information available at the date of preparation. It is provided with the aim of allowing proper and safe use, storage, transport and disposal of the product. It is not to be considered as a warranty or specification of product quality. It is related to the materials specifically indicated and does not apply if these are used in combination with other materials or during processes not specifically indicated in the text of this Safety Data Sheet. CO# 401619 5 of 5 Part No. 190837-89 Rev 00