**** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ****

MSDS Name: Latex Liquid
Catalog Numbers:
    S76777, S81112
Synonyms:
Company Identification:  Fisher Scientific
                        1 Reagent Lane
                        Fairlawn, NJ  07410
For information, call:  201-796-7100
Emergency Number:       201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887

         **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****

+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
|      CAS#      |              Chemical Name           |    %     |  EINECS#  |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|        0-00-0  |Natural Rubber Solids                 |   62.0   | unlisted  |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|     1336-21-6  |Ammonium hydroxide                    |   <1.0   | 215-647-6 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|     7732-18-5  |Water                                 |   37.8   | 231-791-2 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
         Hazard Symbols: None Listed.
         Risk Phrases: None Listed.

                 **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****

                              EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.

Potential Health Effects
    Eye:
         May cause eye irritation.
    Skin:
         May cause skin irritation.
    Ingestion:
         May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
    Inhalation:
         May cause respiratory tract irritation.
    Chronic:
         Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis.

                   **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****

    Eyes:
         Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
         occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
         immediately.
    Skin:
         Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes
         while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
         irritation develops or persists.
    Ingestion:
         If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
         Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
         aid immediately.
    Inhalation:
         Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if
         cough or other symptoms appear.
    Notes to Physician:

                 **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****

    General Information:
         As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
         pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
         protective gear.
    Extinguishing Media:
         Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to
         extinguish surrounding fire.

               **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****

    General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
                         in Section 8.
    Spills/Leaks:
         Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth),
         then place in suitable container.

                  **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****

    Handling:
         Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid
         contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed.
         Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
    Storage:
         Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry,
         well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

         **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****

    Engineering Controls:
         Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
    Personal Protective Equipment

                Eyes:
                      Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
                      safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
                      protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
                      Standard EN166.
                Skin:
                      Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
                      exposure.
            Clothing:
                      Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
                      exposure.
         Respirators:
                      Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR
                      1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a
                      NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator
                      when necessary.

            **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****

Physical State:             Liquid
Appearance:                 white
Odor:                       ammonia-like
pH:                         Not available.
Vapor Pressure:             Not available.
Vapor Density:              Not available.
Evaporation Rate:           Not available.
Viscosity:                  Not available.
Boiling Point:              Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:     Not available.
Autoignition Temperature:   Not available.
Flash Point:                Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower:    Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper:    Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility:                 Partially soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula:
Molecular Weight:

                **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****

    Chemical Stability:
         Stable.
    Conditions to Avoid:
         Incompatible materials.
    Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
         Acids (mineral, non-oxidizing, e.g. hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric
         acid, muriatic acid, phosphoric acid), acids (mineral, oxidizing,
         e.g. chromic acid, hypochlorous acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid),
         acids (organic, e.g. acetic acid, benzoic acid, formic acid,
         methanoic acid, oxalic acid), aldehydes (e.g. acetaldehyde, acrolein,
         chloral hydrate, formaldehyde), carbamates (e.g. carbanolate,
         carbofuran), esters (e.g. butyl acetate, ethyl acetate, propyl
         formate), halogenated organics (e.g. dibromoethane,
         hexachlorobenzene, methyl chloride, trichloroethylene), isocyanates
         (e.g. methyl isocyanate), ketones (e.g. acetone, acetophenone, MEK,
         MIBK), metals (alkali and alkaline, e.g. cesium, potassium, sodium),
         metals as powders (e.g. hafnium, raney nickel), metals and metal
         compounds (toxic, e.g. beryllium, lead acetate, nickel carbonyl,
         tetraethyl lead), nitrides (e.g. potassium nitride, sodium nitride),
         nitriles (e.g. acetonitrile, methyl cyanide), nitro compounds
         (organic, e.g. nitrobenzene, nitroglycerine, picric acid,
         trinitrotoluene), organophosphates, phosphothioates (e.g.
         methylparathion, parathion, phorate, thionazin), epoxides (e.g.
         butyl glycidyl ether), explosives (e.g. ammonium nitrate, hydrazoic
         acid, sodium azide), polymerizable compounds (e.g. butadiene, methyl
         acrylate, styrene, vinyl chloride), water reactive substances (e.g.
         acetic anyhdride, alkyl aluminum chloride, calcium carbide, ethyl
         dichlorosilane).
    Hazardous Decomposition Products:
         Nitrogen oxides (NOx) and ammonia (NH3).
    Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

               **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

    RTECS#:
         CAS# 0-00-0 unlisted.
         CAS# 1336-21-6: BQ9625000
         CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000
    LD50/LC50:
         Not available.
         CAS# 1336-21-6: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 250 ug Severe; Draize
         test, rabbit, eye: 44 ug Severe; Oral, rat: LD50 = 350 mg/kg.
         CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
    Carcinogenicity:
      Natural Rubber Solids -
         Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
      Ammonium hydroxide -
         Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
      Water -
         Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
    Epidemiology:
         No data available.
    Teratogenicity:
         No data available.
    Reproductive Effects:
         No data available.
    Neurotoxicity:
         No data available.
    Mutagenicity:
         No data available.
    Other Studies:
         No data available.

                 **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****



                **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

                 **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****

    US DOT
         No information available
    Canadian TDG
         No information available.

                 **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****

US FEDERAL
    TSCA
         CAS# 0-00-0 is not listed on the TSCA inventory.
         It is for research and development use only.
         CAS# 1336-21-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
         CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
         This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
    Clean Water Act:
         CAS# 1336-21-6 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA.
         None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority
         Pollutants under the CWA.
         None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants
         under the CWA.
    OSHA:
         None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous
         by OSHA.
STATE
    Natural Rubber Solids is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN,
    MA, FL, or NJ.
    Ammonium hydroxide can be found on the following state right to know
    lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts.
    Water is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
    California No Significant Risk Level:
    None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
    European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
         Hazard Symbols: Not available.
         Risk Phrases:
         Safety Phrases:
  WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
         CAS# 0-00-0: No information available.
         CAS# 1336-21-6: 2
         CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
  United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits

  Canada
         CAS# 1336-21-6 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
         CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
         CAS# 0-00-0 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
         CAS# 1336-21-6 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
         CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
  Exposure Limits

                 **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****

    MSDS Creation Date:  2/10/1998  Revision #1 Date:  8/02/2000

    The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
    information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of
    merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to
    such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users
    should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
    information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be
    liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost
    profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary
    damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of
    the possibility of such damages.


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