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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET OF pH10 BUFFER
SECTION I - IDENTITY INFORMATION
Ingredient:
Na2CO3 & NaHCO3
Chemical Name:
Disodium carbonate & Sodium acid carbonate
Cas No.:
497-19-8 & 144-55-8
Manufacturer:
Ajax Finechem (http://www.ajaxfinechem.com/)
Phone:
+61 1300 884 078
Date Prepared:
2006-07-21
SECTION II - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Boiling Point:
Not available
Melting Point:
851ºC & Not available
Vapor Pressure:
Not available.
Water Solubility:
Soluble
Appearance / Odor:
white crystalline powder, odorless
SECTION III - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Route of Entry:
Inhalation, Ingestion, skin & eye absorption
Health Hazards:
Inhalation may cause respiratory tract irritation. Irritative to
eyes and skin. Harmful if swallowed.
SECTION IV: EMERGENCY & FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lift the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Flush skin with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing,
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms
occur.