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Para-Pak® LV-PVA/10% Formalin MSDS Sheet
Product Catalog > Para-Pak® Parasitology Products > Para-Pak® Two-Vial Stool Transport Systems > List of Products > Para-Pak® LV-PVA/10% Formalin > MSDS Sheets > MSDS Sheet
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Additional Product info
IDENTIFICATION Manufactured for: Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
Name: Para-Pak® LV-PVA Fixative
(Low Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol
Fixative) Catalog#: 900112, 300112, 300312, 380112,
338112, 330184, 330284, 400212
Formula: Mixture
CAS#: N/A
EPA Hazardous Waste ID #:
Mercury 0009
EPA Hazardous Waste Class:
Mercuric Chloride; EP Toxic waste (E)
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
Component % CAS# ACGIH
TLV CLASSIFICATION
Isopropanol 28 67-63-0
400ppm TWA
Flammable
Acetic Acid 5 64-19-7
10ppm TWA 15ppm STEL
Corrosive
Poly Vinyl Alcohol
5 9002-89-5
ND Irritant
Mercuric Chloride
3.4 7487-94-7
100mg/m 3 (skin) TWA
Corrosive
Glycerol 1.8 56-81-5
ND Irritant
Hydrochloric Acid
1.4 7647-01-0
250ml/in Corrosive
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA APPEARANCE: Colorless liquid
pH: ND
ODOR: Alcohol
VAPOR PRESSURE: ND
VOLATILE COMPONENTS:
ND
EVAPORATION ND
Date of Preparation : 1/12/98
Revision Date : 7/12/05
Identification
Hazardous Components
Physical and Chemical Data
Fire and explosion data
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Para-Pak® LV-PVA/10% Formalin MSDS Sheet
EVAPORATION RATE:
ND
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:
Unlimited
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA FLASH POINT: 66 ° F (19 ° C), Boiling point 183 ° F
(84 ° C)
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Media appropriate for surrounding fire conditions.
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
FIRE HAZARDS: May produce hazardous decomposition products.
REACTIVITY DATA STABILITY: Stable
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
None
HEALTH HAZARD EXPOSURE LIMITS: ND
EXPOSURE EFFECTS:
EYE: Irritant, burning sensation
SKIN: Irritation
INHALATION: Coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache
INGESTION: Nausea, vomiting, pain, death
FIRST AID DATA FIRST AID: Obtain medical attention.
EYE: Flush with water for 15 minutes.
SKIN: Flush with water for 15 minutes.
INHALATION:Remove to fresh air immediately. If breathing stops, give artificial respiration.
INGESTION: Contact a physician immediately to obtain the appropriate emergency treatment.
HANDLING AND STORAGE Wear chemical safety goggles, chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing. Use OSHA approved respirator if TLV exceeded. General mechanical ventilation is usually adequate under normal use. Do not exceed TLV. Containers potentially hazardous when empty. Do not reuse.
SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES SPILL: Absorb on paper, vermiculite, etc.
WASTE DISPOSAL:
Consult federal, state, and local regulations.
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Para-Pak® LV-PVA/10% Formalin MSDS Sheet
DISPOSAL:
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION DOT Flammable Liquid, Corrosive, n.o.s.,
UN2924, Hazard Class 3, Pkg. Group II, Technical Name: (Contains Isopropanol, Acetic Acid).
IATA Flammable Liquid, Corrosive, n.o.s., UN2924, Hazard Class 3, Pkg. Group II, Technical Name: (Contains Isopropanol, Acetic Acid).
Note 1 – Per 49 CFR – when shipping 30ml or less per inner packaging and the gross weight does not exceed 64lbs. use the 173.4 small quantity exception.
Note 2 – Per catalog #400212 – 5 liters is the maximum volume that can be shipped per package on a cargo aircraft.
NA = Not ApplicableND = Not Determined
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. Meridian Bioscience, Inc. shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
© Copyright 2004 Meridian Bioscience, Inc.Meridian Bioscience, Inc. 3471 River Hills Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45244 (513) 271-3700
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