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Version 2
Safety Data Sheet
Revision Date 10/23/2015
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name: PTC paper Telephone: 1-800-338-6835
Product Number: or 202-370-1500
Brand: Edvotek Fax: 202-370-1501
Supplier: Edvotek Emergency Phone # (For both supplier
1121 5th Street NW and Manufacturer):
Washington, DC 202-370-1500
20001
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview NFPA Rating:
Health hazard: 0
OSHA Hazards: Fire: 0
No known OSHA hazards. Reactivity Hazard: 0
Not a dangerous substance or mixture Potential Health Effects:
according to the Globally Harmonized Skin: May be harmful if absorbed
System (GHS). through skin. May cause skin irritation.
Eyes: May cause eye irritation.
HMIS Classification: Ingestion: May be harmful if
Health hazard: 0 swallowed.
Flammability: 0
Physical hazard: 0
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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical name EC No. CAS –No Concentration
Phenylthiocarbamide 203-151-2 103-85-5 0.3 mg
Each strip contains less than 0.3 mg of PTC, far bellow the toxicity level.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General information
No special measures required.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Consult doctor in case of complaints.
In case of skin contact
Immediately wash off with soap and plenty of water. Get medical attention if
symptoms develop.
In case of eye contact
Flush eyes with water as a precaution. Get medical attention immediately if irritation
persists.
If swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water.
Get medical attention if symptoms develop.
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5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Conditions of flammability Special protective equipment for
Not flammable or combustible. firefighters
Wear self contained breathing
Suitable extinguishing media apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
Use water spray, alcohol resistant
foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Hazardous combustion products
May emit toxic and/or irritating fumes
under fire conditions.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
Prevent skin/eye contact. Use personal protective equipment as needed.
Environmental precautions
Dilute with plenty of water. Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Clean up spills immediately. Use absorbent materials if needed and dispose into a
chemical waste container.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
No special measures necessary. Good laboratory technique should be used when
handling.
Conditions for safe storage
No special measures necessary. Store at room temperature.
Incompatible Products
No known products.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection
Use respirators and components
tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US)
or CEN (EU).
Hand protection
Wear protective gloves. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance
with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
Eye protection
Avoid eye contact with this material. Wear chemical safety glasses with side shields
or chemical safety goggles.
Skin and body protection
Use chemical gloves as needed. Use clean protective body covering clothing as
needed to minimize contact with clothing and skin.
Hygiene measures
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash and
dry hands at the end of workday.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Form solid
Color white
Odor Odorless
Safety data
pH no data available
Melting point/freezing point no data available
Boiling point no data available
Flash point no data available
Ignition temperature no data available
Autoignition Temperature no data available
Lower explosion limit no data available
Upper explosion limit no data available
Vapor pressure no data available
Density (water=1) no data available
Water solubility no data available
Partition coefficient:
n-octanol/water no data available
Relative vapour Density no data available
Odour Threshold no data available
Evaporation rate no data available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No further relevant data available.
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant data available.
Materials to avoid
Oxidizing agents, Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products
No known products
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity LD/LC50 values Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available no data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available no data available
Carcinogenicity
Skin corrosion/irritation No components of this product are
no data available listed by IARC, ACGIH, NTP and
OSHA.
Reproductive toxicity
no data available Aspiration hazard
no data available
Teratogenicity
no data available Synergistic effects
no data available
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity Mobility in soil
no data available no data available
Persistence and degradability PBT and vPvB assessment
no data available no data available
Bioaccumulative potential Other adverse effects
no data available no data available
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product
Dispose of unused product, residues, and containers according to local, regional,
state, and national regulations.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (US)
Not dangerous goods
IMDG
Not dangerous goods
IATA
Not dangerous goods
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA Hazards
No known OSHA hazards
SARA 302 Components
SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements
of SARA Title III, Section 302.
SARA 313 Components
SARA 313: This material does not contain any chemical components with known
CAS numbers that exceed the reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section
313.
SARA 311/312Hazards
No SARA Hazards
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
For educational use only. Not intended for human or animal diagnostic or
therapeutic uses.
The above information was acquired by diligent search and/or investigation and the
recommendations are based on prudent application of professional judgment. The
information shall not be taken as being all inclusive and is to be used only as a
guide. All materials and mixtures may present unknown hazards and should be
used with caution. Since the Company cannot control the actual methods, volumes,
or conditions of use, the Company shall not be held liable for any damages or
losses resulting from the handling or from contact with the product as described
herein. THE INFORMATION IN THIS SDS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A
WARRENTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
