Material Safety Data Sheet

Eye Protection: when using pH Test Indicator, protective eyewear or goggles should be worn per
OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910.134). Contact lenses pose a special hazard. Soft lenses may
absorb irritants, and all contact lenses concentrate irritants. Particles may adhere to contact lenses
and cause corneal damage.
Protective Clothing: Wear impervious protective clothing when the possibility of skin or clothing
contamination may exist. Wear neoprene or rubber gloves when directly handling the product.
Contaminated Equipment: Remove this material from shoes and equipment. Launder
contaminated clothing before wearing.
Comments: Never eat, drink, or smoke in work areas. Practice good personal hygiene after
using this product, especially before eating drinking, smoking, using the toilet, or applying
cosmetics
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHysical State: Aqueous solution
Density: 0.99
pH: 6.4
Appearance and Odor: dark green with a slight alcohol odor.
Odor Threshold Range: Unknown
Vapor Pressure: Unknown
Water Solubility: Soluble
Boiling Point: 96
0
c
Melting point: -5
0
c
Other Solubilities: Unknown
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal storage and handling conditions.
Chemical Incompatibilities: pH Indicator may react with strong oxidizing agents.
Conditions to Avoid: Mixture with incompatible materials, high temperatures
Hazardous Decomposition Products: At extreme temperatures, CO and harmful oxides may be
evolved.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The oral rat LD50 for methyl alcohol is 5628 mg/kg.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: Slightly toxic to aquatic life.
Environmental Fate: Rapidly biodegrades in soil and water.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal: When possible, save wastes for recycling recovery. Otherwise, wastes should
be managed as hazardous waste.
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