Effective Date: 08/30/16
Replaces Revision: 07/01/13, 02/24/11
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SDS – SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. Identification
Product Identifier: BUFFER SOLUTION (BIPHTHALATE) pH4
Synonyms: None
Chemical Formula: Not applicable to mixtures
Recommended Use of the Chemical and Restrictions On Use: Laboratory Reagent
Manufacturer / Supplier: Puritan Products; 2290 Avenue A, Bethlehem, PA 18017 Phone: 610-866-4225
Emergency Phone Number: 24-Hour Chemtrec Emergency Telephone 800-424-9300
2. Hazard(s) Identification
Classification of the Substance or Mixture:
Acute toxicity - Gases (Category 4)
Skin corrosion / Irritation (Category 1) – for concentrated HCL
Serious eye damage / Eye irritation (Category 1) – for concentrated HCl
Specific target organ systemic toxicity (single exposure) (Category 3) – for concentrated HCl
Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3) – for concentrated Dowicide®
Risk and Safety Phrases:
R22: Harmful if swallowed.
R34: Causes burns. (Concentrated HCl)
R37: Irritating to respiratory system.
R38: Irritating to skin.
R41: Risk of serious damage to eyes. (Concentrated HCl)
R51: Toxic to aquatic organisms. (Concentrated Dowicide®)
Label Elements:
Trade Name: BUFFER SOLUTION (BIPHTHALATE) pH4
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements:
H302: Harmful if swallowed.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H335 + H336: May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.
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Precautionary Statements:
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P340: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P360: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes.
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
CAS Number: Not applicable to mixtures
EC Number: Not applicable to mixtures
Index Number: Not applicable to mixtures
Molecular Weight: Not applicable to mixtures
Chemical
Ingredient CAS Number EC Number Percent Hazardous
Characterization
Potassium Acid Phthalate 877-24-7 212-889-4 1 - 2% No Substance
Dowicide® Dow Chemical 132-27-4 205-055-6 < 1% Yes Substance
Hydrogen Chloride 7647-01-0 231-595-7 < 1% Yes Substance
Water 7732-18-5 231-791-2 95 - 99% No Mixture
4. First-aid Measures
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give Oxygen.
Get medical if any breathing difficulty.
Ingestion: If large amounts were swallowed, give water to drink and get medical advice.
Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical
attention if irritation develops.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids
occasionally. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
5. Fire-fighting Measures
Fire: Not expected to be a fire hazard.
Explosion: No information found.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained
breathing apparatus with full face piece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Structural firefighter's protective clothing is ineffective for fires involving Hydrochloric Acid. Stay away from ends of
tanks. Cool tanks with water spray until well after fire is out.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures: Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear
appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and
unprotected personnel from entering.
Environmental Precautions and Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up: Contain and
recover liquid when possible. Do not let product enter drains. Neutralize with alkaline material (soda ash, lime,)
then absorb with an inert material (e.g., vermiculite, dry sand, earth,) and place in a chemical waste container. Do
not use combustible materials, such as saw dust. Do not flush to sewer! US Regulations (CERCLA) require
reporting spills and releases to soil, water and air in excess of reportable quantities. The toll free number for the US
Coast Guard National Response Center is (800) 424-8802.
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7. Handling and Storage
Precautions for Safe Handling and Conditions for Safe Storage, Including Any Incompatibilities: Keep in a
tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Containers of this
material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (vapors, liquid.) Observe all warnings
and precautions listed for the product.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
None established.
Ventilation System: In general, dilution ventilation is a satisfactory health hazard control for this substance.
However, if conditions of use create discomfort to the worker, a local exhaust system should be considered.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): Not expected to require personal respirator usage.
Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and / or a full face shield where splashing is possible. Maintain eye
wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH: 4.0
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): ca. 98
Melting Point: No information found.
Boiling Point / Boiling Range: No information found
Flash Point: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate (BuAC=1): No information found
Flammability: Not applicable
Upper / Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits: Not applicable
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): No information found
Vapor Density (Air=1): No information found
Relative Density: No information found
Solubility: Completely soluble in water
Partition Coefficient: n-octanol / water: No data available
Auto-ignition Temperature: No data available
Decomposition Temperature: No data available
Viscosity: No information found
10. Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity and / or Chemical Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions and Conditions to Avoid: Heat, incompatibles.
Incompatible Materials: A strong mineral acid, concentrated Hydrochloric Acid is highly reactive with strong
bases, metals, metal oxides, hydroxides, amines, carbonates and other alkaline materials. Incompatible with
materials such as cyanides, sulfides, sulfites, and Formaldehyde.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: When heated to decomposition, HCl will emit toxic Hydrogen Chloride
fumes and will react with water or steam to produce heat and toxic and corrosive fumes. Thermal oxidative
decomposition produces toxic chlorine fumes and explosive Hydrogen gas.
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11. Toxicological Information
Emergency Overview: CAUTION! MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN AND EYES.
Potential Health Effects:
Inhalation: Not expected to be an inhalation hazard. May cause irritation to respiratory tract because of slight
acidity. Symptoms may include coughing and sore throat.
Ingestion: Large doses may produce nausea, vomiting, and abnormal sensations in hands and feet. Because of
slight acidity, causes irritation to the mucous membranes.
Skin Contact: Contact may cause irritation, with redness and pain.
Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation.
Chronic Exposure: No information found.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No information found.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure (Globally Harmonized System:) No data available.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure (Globally Harmonized System:) No data available.
Numerical Measures of Toxicity: Cancer Lists: NTP Carcinogen
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
Potassium Acid Phthalate (877-24-7) No No None
Dowicide® (132-27-4) No No 2B
Hydrogen Chloride (7647-01-0) No No 3
Water (7732-18-5) No No None
Acute Toxicity:
No LD50/LC50 information found relating to normal routes of occupational exposure.
12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: Ecotoxicity is not known other than that concentrated Dowicide® is toxic to aquatic organisms
(reference Section 2 of this SDS.)
Persistence and Degradability: No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative Potential: No further relevant information available.
Mobility in Soil: No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects: US Regulations (CERCLA) require reporting spills and releases to soil, water and air in
excess of reportable quantities. The toll free number for the US Coast Guard National Response Center is
(800) 424-8802.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste and sent to a RCRA
approved waste facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management
options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and
unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
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14. Transport Information
Land Transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (Cross Border / Domestic)
Not regulated
Maritime Transport IMDG/GGVSea
Not regulated
Air Transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR
Not regulated
15. Regulatory Information
Chemical Inventory Status – Part 1
Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
Potassium Acid Phthalate (877-24-7) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Dowicide® (132-27-4) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Hydrogen Chloride (7647-01-0) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Water (7732-18-5) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Chemical Inventory Status – Part 2
Ingredient Korea Canada Phil.
DSL NDSL
Potassium Acid Phthalate (877-24-7) Yes Yes No Yes
Dowicide® (132-27-4) Yes Yes No Yes
Hydrogen Chloride (7647-01-0) Yes Yes No Yes
Water (7732-18-5) Yes Yes No Yes
Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1
SARA 302 SARA 313
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
Potassium Acid Phthalate (877-24-7) No No No No
Dowicide® (132-27-4) No No No No
Hydrogen Chloride (7647-01-0) 5000 500 Yes No
Water (7732-18-5) No No No No
Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 2
RCRA TSCA
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
Potassium Acid Phthalate (877-24-7) No No No
Dowicide® (132-27-4) No No No
Hydrogen Chloride (7647-01-0) 5000 No No
Water (7732-18-5) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: No Fire: No Pressure: No
Reactivity: No Mixture / Liquid
Australian Hazchem Code: None allocated
Poison Schedule: None allocated
16. Other Information
Revision 08/30/16 – modified Effective Date
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DATA SHEET IS BASED ON THE DATA AVAILABLE TO PURITAN PRODUCTS AT THIS TIME.
WHILE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE, PURITAN PRODUCTS DOES NOT CLAIM IT TO BE ALL INCLUSIVE. IT IS PROVIDED
INDEPENDENT OF ANY SALE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF HAZARD COMMUNICATION, AND AS A GUIDE FOR THE
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APPROPRIATE PRECAUTIONARY HANDLING OF THE PRODUCT BY PROPERLY TRAINED INDIVIDUALS. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO
PROVIDE PRODUCT PERFORMANCE OR APPLICABILITY INFORMATION, AND NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND IS
MADE WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, THE UNDERLYING PRODUCT DATA, OR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN. YOU
ARE URGED TO OBTAIN MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR ALL PRODUCTS YOU BUY, PROCESS, USE OR DISTRIBUTE, AND
ARE ENCOURAGED TO ADVISE THOSE WHO MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH SUCH PRODUCTS OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED
THEREIN.
TO DETERMINE THE APPLICABILITY OR EFFECT OF ANY LAW OR REGULATION WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, YOU SHOULD
CONSULT WITH YOUR LEGAL ADVISOR OR THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT AGENCY. WE WILL NOT PROVIDE ADVICE ON SUCH
MATTERS, OR BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED HEREIN.
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