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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1 Company and Product Identification
Product Name
ISOTON II Diluent
Part Number
8448011, 8448022, 8448033
Doc. ID 8448011-75 AA
Issued (year/month/day) 2001/04/06
Manufacturer
Manufactured for
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Fullerton, CA 92834-3100
Distributor and
Emergency Phone No. ☎
Refer to attached list, Document ID: 472050, for local distributor and
emergency phone numbers.
Section 2 Composition and Information on Ingredients
Hazardous Ingredients:
None
Section 3 Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
Colorless; Clear; Liquid;
Odorless
Nonflammable aqueous solution.
Does not meet EU, OSHA or WHMIS criteria for hazardous materials.
Physical Hazards
No physical hazards were determined from a review of available literature.
Potential Health
Effects Summary
This product does not meet EU, OSHA or WHMIS criteria for hazardous
materials.
Product Hazard
Classifications
EU:
Not applicable
WHMIS:
Exempt
US OSHA:
Not applicable
Beckman Coulter Safety
Rating
Flammability (Section V): 0
Health (Section XI): 0
Reactivity (Section X): 0
Contact (Section VIII): 0
Code
0=none
1=slight
2=caution
3=severe
Section 4 First Aid Measures
Inhalation
If product is inhaled, move exposed individual to fresh air. If individual is not
breathing, begin artificial respiration immediately and obtain medical attention.
Eye Contact
If product enters eyes, wash eyes gently under running water for 15 minutes
or longer, making sure that the eyelids are held open. If pain or irritation
occur, obtain medical attention.
Skin Contact
In case of skin contact, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15
minutes. If pain or irritation occur, obtain medical attention.
Ingestion
If ingested, wash mouth out with water. If irritation or discomfort occurs, seek
medical attention.
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Global MSDS – English
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Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point
Not applicable
Flammable Limits
Not applicable
Autoignition Temp.
Not applicable
Extinguishing Media
Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding fire.
Special Fire and
Explosion Hazards
No special hazards determined.
Hazardous Combustion
Products
No combustion products posing significant hazards are expected from this
product (a dilute aqueous solution).
Protective Equipment
for Firefighters
Self-contained breathing apparatus is recommended for firefighters in all
chemical fire situations.
Section 6 Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions
No special precautions are necessary. Use good laboratory procedures.
Spill and Leak
Procedures
Wipe up spill and place in container suitable for disposal.
Environmental
Precautions
Contain spill to prevent migration.
Section 7 Handling and Storage
Handling Precautions
No special precautions are necessary; use good laboratory procedures.
Recommended Storage
Conditions
Keep in the original container at room temperature.
Section 8 Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Exposure Limits
US OSHA:
None established
ACGIH:
None established
DFG MAK:
None established
Engineering Controls
No special engineering controls are required. Use with good general
ventilation.
Respiratory Protection
Under normal conditions, the use of this product should not require
respiratory protection.
Eye Protection
Safety glasses are recommended to prevent eye contact.
Skin Protection
Impervious gloves are recommended to prevent repeated or prolonged skin
contact.
Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State
Liquid
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Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties (Continued)
Color
Colorless
Transparency
Clear
Odor
Odorless
Odor Threshold
Not applicable
pH
7.35-7.65
Boiling Point
Not available
Melting Point
Not available
Specific Gravity
1.1 @20°C
Vapor Pressure
Not available
Vapor Density
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not available
Solubility
Water
Miscible
Organic
Not available
Section 10 Stability and Reactivity
Stability
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Hazardous
Incompatibilities
No hazardous incompatibilities were determined from a review of literature
available.
Hazardous
Decomposition Products
No decomposition products posing significant hazards would be expected
from this product (a dilute aqueous solution).
Conditions to Avoid
None determined.
Section 11 Toxicological Information
Toxicity Data
for Hazardous Ingredients
Not applicable
Primary Routes
of Exposure
The most likely routes of exposure are skin and eye contact.
Potential Effects of
Acute Exposure
None identified.
Potential Effects of
Chronic Exposure
None identified.
Symptoms of
Overexposure
None identified.
Carcinogenicity
This product does not contain a reportable concentration (≥ 0.1%) of any
ingredient listed as carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, OSHA or 67/548/EEC
Annex I.
Other Effects
None identified.
Conditions Aggravated
by Exposure
None identified.
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Section 12 Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity
No information available.
Biodegradability
No information available.
Mobility
No information available.
Section 13 Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal
Dispose of waste product, unused product and contaminated packaging
in compliance with federal, state and local regulations. If unsure of the
applicable requirements, contact the authorities for information.
Section 14 Transport Information
Transportation of this product is not regulated under ICAO, IATA, US DOT, European ADR or Canadian TDG.
Section 15 Regulatory Information
US Federal and State
Regulations
SARA 313
Diethylene Glycol Phenyl Ether is subject to reporting requirements of Section
313, Title III of SARA.
2-Phenoxyethanol is subject to reporting requirements of Section 313, Title III
of SARA.
CERCLA RG’s,
40 CFR 302.4
Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic is listed.
Sodium Fluoride is listed.
Diethylene Glycol Phenyl Ether is listed.
2-Phenoxyethanol is listed.
California Proposition 65
No ingredients listed
Massachusetts MSL
Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic is listed.
Sodium Fluoride is listed.
New Jersey Dept. of
Health RTK List
Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic is listed.
Sodium Fluoride is listed.
Pennsylvania RTK
Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic is listed.
Sodium Fluoride is listed.
Diethylene Glycol Phenyl Ether is listed.
2-Phenoxyethanol is listed.
Florida Substance List
Sodium Fluoride is listed.
EU Labeling Classification
Preparation not classified.
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Section 15 Regulatory Information (Continued)
Canada
This product is exempt from WHMIS label and MSDS requirements.
PIN:
Not applicable
Ingredients on Ingredient
Disclosure List:
Diethylene Glycol Phenyl Ether
2-Phenoxyethanol
Sodium Fluoride
Ingredients with unknown
toxicological properties:
Product is exempt
Section 16 Other Information
For further information, please contact your local Beckman Coulter representative.
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REPRESENTATION AS TO ITS VALIDITY, ACCURACY, OR CURRENCY. BECKMAN COULTER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE OR OTHERWISE RESPONSIBLE IN ANY WAY
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