| Section 1 Identification |
| Product Number: | C1307 |
| Health: | 3 |
| Flammability | 3 |
| Reactivity | 0 |
Hazard Rating:
| Least | Slight | Moderate | High | Extreme |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
NA = Not Applicable NE = Not Established
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| Product Name: | Bial's Reagent Solution (for pentoses) |
| Trade/Chemical Synonyms | |
| Formula: | N/A |
| RTECS: | None |
| C.A.S | See Below |
| Section 2 Component Mixture |
| Sara 313 | Component | CAS Number | % | Dim | Exposure Limits: |
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Alcohol, Reagent Denatured Ethyl Alcohol | | Balance | v/v | OSHA TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/mƒ) |
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Ferric Chloride | CAS# 10025-77-1 | 0.9% | W/V | OSHA TWA 1 mg(Fe)/mƒ |
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Hydrochloric Acid | CAS# 7647-01-0 | Trace | V/V | OSHA PEL (C) 5 ppm, (C) 7 mg/mƒ |
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Orcinol, Monohydrate | CAS#: 6153-39-5 | 0.55% | W/V | |
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| Section 3 Hazard Identification (Also
see section 11) |
| Keep away from heat and ignition sources. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapors. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed. |
| Section 4 First Aid Measures |
Keep away from heat and ignition sources. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapors. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed.
FIRST AID: CALL A PHYSICIAN. SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water.
EYES: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Seek Medical Aid. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen
INGESTION: If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately after giving two glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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| Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures |
| Fire Extinguisher Type: | Water spray, Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, powder, foam. |
| Fire/Explosion Hazards: | Above flashpoint, vapor-air mixtures are explosive within flammable limits. Vapors may flow along surfaces to distant ignition source and flash back. |
| Fire Fighting Procedure: | Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and clothing. |
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| Section 6 Accidental Release
Measures |
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state and local regulations.
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| Section 7 Handling and
Storage |
| Store in a cool dry well ventalated area. Keep away from heat and flame. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. |
| Section 8 Exposure Controls
& Personal Protection |
Respiratory Protection:Organic cartridge or self-contained
Other Protective Equipment:
Use safe laboratory handling procedures.
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| Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties |
| Melting Point: | -114° C | Specific Gravity | .79
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| Boiling Point: | 78° C |
Percent Volatile by Volume: | 100% |
| Vapor Pressure: | 50 mm Hg @ 25° C |
Evaporation Rate: | N/E |
| Vapor Density: |
1.6 |
Evaporation Standard: |
Not Applicable |
| Solubility in Water: |
Soluble |
Auto ignition Temperature: |
422° C |
| Appearance and Odor: |
Clear yellow solution / ethyl alcohol odor |
Lower Flamm. Limit in Air: |
3.3% |
| Flash Point: |
13° C |
Upper Flamm. Limit in Air: |
19% |
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| Section 10 Stability and Reactivity Information |
| Stability: Stable | Conditions to Avoid: Avoid heat and ignition sources |
Materials to Avoid:
Oxidizers, silver salts, halogen halides, alkalie metals, metal hydrides |
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon oxides |
| Hazardous Polymerization:Will Not Occur |
| Condition to Avoid:None known |
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| Section 11
Additional Information |
| Conditions aggravated/Target organs: Persons with preexisting skin, eye, respiratory, or kidney/liver disorders may be more susceptible. Toxic due to denaturants. Acute: irritation to skin, eyes, lungs, mucous membranes, and GI tract. Nausea, headache, narcosis, dizziness, and vision difficulties. Chronic: liver/kidney damage, blindness, pancreatitis, and nerve disorders. |
| DOT Classification: Flammable Liquid, n.o.s. (Ethyl Alcohol), 3, UN1993, PG II |
DOT regulations may change from time to time. Please
consult the most recent version of the relevant regulations.
| Revision No:0 | Date Entered: 9/1/2006 |
Approved by: WPF |
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