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Date Effective........... January 8, 2009
(most recent revision)
Chemical Name/Synonyms... Hydrogenated
terphenyl
and terphenyl
Chemical family.......... Not available
Emergencies
Contacting CHEMTREC:
24 Hour Emergency Use Only #'s......
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Product or Trade Name.... Cargille™ Series E Refractive Index Fluids
CAS #.................... Not known
Chemical Formula......... Not known
Conditions of Intended and Normal Use:
As an optical refractive index liquid at normal room pressure (760 mm Hg)
and temperature 65-104°F (18-40°C) in a non-misted and non-airborne state in
a rom having normal ventilation (e.g. twice per hour) in a trained and
supervised laboratory or industrial setting using standard good laboratory
and management procedures.
Component Name CAS # OSHA OSHA ACGIH ACGIH Carcinogenic
PEL STEL TLV STEL
Listing
Hydrogenated terphenyl N. E. 5mg/m3
Terphenyl 5mg/m3 5mg/m3
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:
Product is normally sold in 0.25 oz to 16 oz. quantities. It is used as a
single drop to a few cc.
Emergency overview:
This material is not hazardous by OSHA Hazard Communication
Definition
Signal Word
CAUTION!
Physical Health Hazards:
None known
Physical state: Liquid
Color: Colorless to pail yellow
Odor: Sweet balsamic wood 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: Adverse health effects due to ingestion are not
anticipated. If gastric irritation or discomfort
persists, seek medical advice.
NFPA Rating: Not known
Flammability classification:
Not flammable.
Flash Point/Method: >93°C (200°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:
Small fires: Use CO2, foam, dry
chemical, or any Class B agent.
Large fires: Same as above.
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.
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
Mechanical: Not necessary
Skin: Polyethylene gloves recommended
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: Light yellow liquid Boiling Point/Range: > 271° C (520° F) pH: Not applicable Vapor Pressure: 760 mm Hg @ 23° C/73° F....<0.5 Viscosity: Not applicable Specific Gravity (water = 1) @ 23° C/73° F: 1.02 Water solubility: Insoluble Octanol/Water Partition Coefficient in Kow: Specific value not known Melting/Freezing Point: 9° C (15° F) Evaporation Rate (mineral oil = 1, 760 mm Hg, 73° F/23° C): ~1
Chemical Stability: The product is stable Conditions to Avoid: Not known 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: Low order toxicity, first aid not normally needed.
Inhalation: May cause headache and nausea
Skin contact: No data available
Eye contact: No data available
Carcinogenicity:
Not carcinogenic
Threshold Limit Value:
AGCIH TLV: TWA:
5 mg/m3
OSHA PEL Ceiling:
Terphenyl: 9 mg/m3
Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity:
None expected
Reproductive/Development Effects:
No reproductive or developmental effects are expected.
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. Recycle to process, if possible.
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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