
Date Effective........... February 17, 2007
(most recent revision)
The information supplied is based on data available to us and is believed to
be correct. However, no guarantee or warranty of any kind, expressed or
implied, is made with respect to the information presented and neither
Cargille Laboratories or SPI Supplies assume no responsibility for the
results of the use of this product. This information is furnished upon the
condition that the person responsible for its use shall make their own
determination of the suitability of the material for their particular
application.
Chemical Name/Synonyms... Not known
Chemical family.......... Not available
Emergencies
Contacting CHEMTREC:
24 Hour Emergency Use Only #'s......
Worldwide phone: 1-(703)-527-3887
Worldwide FAX: 1-(703)-741-6090
Toll-free phone: 1-(800)-424-9300 USA only
Product or Trade Name.... SPI #04088-AB Cargille Gem Refractometer Liquid
CAS #.................... Not known
Chemical Formula......... Not known
Component Name CAS # OSHA OSHA ACGIH ACGIH Carcinogenic
PEL STEL TLV STEL TWA
Diiodomethane (methylene iodide) 25 ppm
Proprietary additives N/L N/L N/L N/L N/L
Note: N/L = Not listed
Concentration by
Wt/Mol% Avg. Min. Max.
Not known
Note: PEL ceilings & TLV TWA's if any should not
occur if C. I. U. and sections 7 and 8 are followed.
Note: Product is sold in 10g and 4 oz quantities and
is used either as a single drop to a few ml per application.
Emergency overview:
This material is not hazardous by OSHA Hazard Communication
Definition
Signal Word
CAUTION!
Physical Health Hazards:
None known
Physical state: Liquid
Color: Burgundy
Odor: Slight characteristic odor
Odor threshold: No data available
Potential Health Effects:
Routes of exposure
Eye contact, ingestion, skin contact
Skin contact:
No data available
Inhalation:
No data available
Eye contact:
No data available
Ingestion:
Ingestion is unlikely
Chronic Health Effects Summary:
No known chronic health effects.
Conditions Aggravated by Exposure:
No known conditions are aggravated by this material.
Inhalation: If symptoms are experienced, move victim to fresh
air, if symptoms persist, obtain medical attention.
Eye Contact: Wash eyes with clean low-pressure water for at
least fifteen minutes. Contact a physician in any case, preferably an
eye specialist.
Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water.
Ingestion: Wash out of mouth, consult physician immediately.
NFPA Rating: Not known
Flammability classification:
Not flammable.
Flash Point/Method: > 110°C (230°F) / Cleveland Open Cup (COC)
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not known
Flammable Limits: Lower: Not available
Upper: Not available
Hazardous Combustion Products:
Not known at this time.
Special Conditions to Avoid:
Not known
Extinguishing Media:
Treat as petroleum grease/oil fire. Use CO2, foams, water spray
Fire Fighting Instructions:
Protective Equipment/Clothing: Wear a NIOSH approved positive
pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and firefighter
turnout gear.
Instructions: Use flooding quantities of water until well after
fire is out. Avoid fumes which may contain iodine.
Release response:
Pick up and retain for recycle or disposal. Do not flush
spilled material to the sewer or the environment.
Reportable Quantities: See Section 15: Regulatory information.
Respirator: Not necessary
Ventilation:
Local: Recommended (Hood with 80-100 FPM)
Mechanical: 5 air changes / hour.
Skin: Surgical type gloves mandatory
Eyes: Wear approved eye protection when working with any laboratory
chemicals or reagents.
Engineering Controls: None specified
Personal Protection:
Eyes: Always use approved safety glasses.
Appearance and color: Burgundy liquid Boiling Point at 760 mm Hg: 181° C (358° F) pH: Not applicable Vapor Pressure: 760 mm Hg @ 23° C/73° F.... 1.5 Viscosity: Not applicable Specific Gravity (water = 1) @ 23° C/73° F: 3.14 Water solubility: Slight Octanol/Water Partition Coefficient in Kow: Specific value not known Melting/Freezing Point: < 20°C (68°f) Evaporation Rate (mineral oil = 1, 760 mm Hg, 73° F/23° C): 1
Chemical Stability: The product is stable Conditions to Avoid: Heat above 150° F Incompatibility with: Strong oxidizing agents. Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur Reactions with Air and Water: Does not react with air, water or other common materials.
Effects of over exposure:
Ingestion: Wash out mouth and contact physician immediately.
Inhalation: May cause headache and nausea
Skin contact: Not known under conditions of intended use.
Eye contact: Not known under conditions of intended use.
Carcinogenicity:
Not carcinogenic (No IARC monographs)
Threshold Limit Value:
AGCIH TLV: TWA:
Not known
OSHA PEL Ceiling:
Not known
Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity:
None expected
Reproductive/Development Effects:
Not known.
Exotoxicity: Exotoxicity is expected to be low based on the low water solubility of this material. Environmental Fate: No information found in our selected references. Bioaccumulation: Not expected to occur.
This material is NOT classified as a hazardous material by RCRA. Use only licensed transporters and permitted disposal facilities and conform to all laws.
Proper Shipping Name: Not specified DOT Hazard Class: Non-Regulated UN/NA ID: Not Regulated Packing Group: Not Applicable Labels: Not Regulated Marine Pollutant: No NAER Guidebook: Not Regulated DOT Status: Not Regulated
TSCA: All components of this product are listed on the TSCA 8(b)
inventory. If identified components of this product are listed under
the TSCA 12(b) Export Notification Rule, they will be listed below.
TSCA 12(b) Component Listed under TSCA Section
SARA-Section 313 Emissions Reporting:
Component Reporting Threshold
SARA-Section 311/312: No components present in this product are
subject to the reporting requirements of this statute.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and their Reportable Quantities:
Component Reportable Quantity
California Prop. 65:
Proposition 65 requires manufacturers or distributors of consumer products
into the State of California to provide a warning statement if the product
contains ingredients for which the State has found to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. If this product contains an ingredient
listed by the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity,
it will be listed below:
Disclaimer of Liability: Caution! Do not use SPI Supplies products or materials in applications involving implantation within the body; direct or indirect contact with the blood pathway; contact with bone, tissue, tissue fluid, or blood; or prolonged contact with mucous membranes. Products offered by SPI Supplies are not designed or manufactured for use in implantation in the human body or in contact with internal body fluids or tissues. SPI Supplies will not provide to customers making devices for such applications any notice, certification, or information necessary for such medical device use required by US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulation or any other statute. SPI Supplies and Structure Probe, Inc. make no representation, promise, express warranty or implied warranty concerning the suitability of these materials for use in implantation in the human body or in contact with internal body tissues of fluids.
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