WARD'S NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC. -- PHENOLPHTHALEIN PH INDICATOR  -- 6810-00D003517
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PHENOLPHTHALEIN PH INDICATOR
MSDS Date:07/06/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D003517
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:WARD'S NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC.
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692-9012
Country:US
Info Phone Num:716-359-2502
Emergency Phone Num:716-226-6177/334-4222/800-424-9300
Preparer's Name:ALEXANDER A. PICCIRILLI
CAGE:EO227
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:WARD'S NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC.
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692-9012
Country:US
Phone:716-359-2502
CAGE:EO227
Company Name:WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC
Address:5100 W HENRIETTA RD
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692-9012
Country:US
Phone:(716) 359-2502
CAGE:63759

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:PHENOLPHTHALEIN
CAS:77-09-8
RTECS #:SM8380000
Fraction by Wt: 1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (SARA 313)
CAS:67-63-0
RTECS #:NT8050000
Fraction by Wt: 70%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:400 PPM
ACGIH TLV:400 PPM/500STEL;9495

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 29%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:NOT RELEVANT
ACGIH TLV:NOT RELEVANT

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS UNKNOWN.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYE, SKIN, CNS,
    RESPIRATORY AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACTS. ACUTE- HARMFUL IF INHALED
    OR INGESTED. EXPOSURE TO HIGH VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE
    NARCOSIS. CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE	SKIN IRRITATION,
    DRYING, DEFATTING ANDCRACKING. CHRONIC- UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA,
    VOMITING, DROWSINESS, SLEEPINESS, SKIN DRYNESS AND DEFATTING
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS, EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE
    MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS PRODUCT.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:CALL PHYSICIAN IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. CALL PHYSICIAN.
    SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE
    CPR/OXYGEN IF  NEEDED. ORAL:IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK WATER & INDUCE
    VOMITING. CALL A PHYSICIAN/POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY. NEVER
    GIVE FLUID OR INDUCE VOMITING IF PATIENT IS UNCONSCIOUS OR HAS
    CONVULSIONS.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:71.0F,21.7C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:852F
Lower Limits:6%
Upper Limits:12%
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, "ALCOHOL" FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL
    (ABC). COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    NIOSH-APPROVED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. USE FLOODING
    AMOUNT OF WATER IN EARLY STAGE OF FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINERS MAY RUPTURE DUE TO HEAT OF
    FIRE. VAPORS MAY ACCUMULATE AND TRAVEL TO IGNITION SOURCES DISTANCE
    FROM HANDLING SITE; FLASH-FIRE CAN RESULT.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ELIMINATE SOURCES
    OF IGNITION. VENTILATE AREA. REMOVE SPILL WITH NON-FLAMMABLE
    ABSORBENT SUCH AS SAND. PLACE IN CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. PREVENT
    LIQUID FROM ENTERING SEWERS,  WATERWAYS. WASH SPILL SITE WITH SOAP
    AND WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS IN
    FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE ROOM/CABINET. AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT. KEEP
    AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:FLAMMABLE. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR ON
    CLOTHING. AVOID INHALATION OF VAPORS. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
    CHILDREN. OBEY HAZARD WARNING LABEL. FOR LABORATORY USE ONLY. NOT
    FOR DRUG, FOOD/HOUSEHOLD USE.  USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY NEEDED. IF TLV IS EXCEEDED OR FOR
    SYMPTOMS OF OVER EXPOSURE, WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR
    RESPIRATOR OR SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR. IN EMERGENCY, WEAR A
    NIOSH-APPROVED POSITIVE-PRESSUR E SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST, EXPLOSION-PROOF)
    VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:NATURAL RUBBER, NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES+FACE SHIELD/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWERS SHOULD BE
    AVAILABLE IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF ANY POTENTIAL EXPOSURE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING, OR
    USING TOILET FACILITIES. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:179F,82C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-128F,-89C
Vapor Pres:33 @ 68F
Vapor Density:2.07
Spec Gravity:APPROX. 0.8
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID - SWEET PLEASANT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:99

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER
    SOURCES OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY EMIT CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
    DIOXIDE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN AN APPROVED INCINERATOR OR CONTRACT
    WITH LICENSED CHEMICAL WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE. DISCHARGE, TREATMENT
    OR DISPOSAL IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS. WHEN EMPTY,
    THROUGHLY RINSE C ONTAINER WITH WATER BEFORE DISPOSAL.

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