FISHER SCIENTIFIC -- 1.10 PHENANTHROLINE MONOHYDRATE, P-70  -- 6810-00N041577
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:1.10 PHENANTHROLINE MONOHYDRATE, P-70
MSDS Date:10/12/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N041577
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:ING 4:W/DUST & MIST FILTER. ANY NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD POWERED
    AIR-PURIFYING RESP W/HEPA FILTER. ANY NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD(ING 6)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 5: TYPE 'C' SUPP-AIR RESP OPER IN PRESS-DEMAND/OTHER
    POS PRESS OR CONTINUOUS-FLOW MODE. ANY NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD(ING 7)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 6: SCBA. FOR FIREFIGHTING & OTHER IDLH CNDTNS: ANY
    NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA THAT HAS FULL FACEPIECE & IS OPER (ING 8)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 7: IN PRESS-DEMAND OR OTHER POS-PRESS MODE. ANY
    NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SUPP-AIR RESP THAT HAS FULL FACEPIECE & IS (ING
    9)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 8: OPER IN PRESS-DEMAND OR OTHER POS-PRESS MODE IN
    COMBINATION W/AN AUXILIARY SCBA OPER IN PRESS-DEMAND OR (ING 10)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 9: OTHER POSITIVE-PRESSURE MODE.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:1,10-PHENANTHROLINE, MONOHYDRATE; (PHENANTHROLINE,
    MONOHYDRATE)
CAS:5144-89-8
RTECS #:SF8437000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

Ingred Name:SUPP DATA:MED ATTN IMMED.IF VOMIT OCCURS, KEEP HEAD LOWER
    THAN HIPS TO PVNT ASPIR. ANTIDOTE:NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE.(ING 3)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 2: TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY AND SUPPORTIVELY.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:RESP PROT: NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD AIR-PURIFYING RESP W/HEPA
    FILTER. ANY NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD POWERED AIR-PURIFYING RESP (ING 5)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION: MAY BE IRRITATING
    TO RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN: MAY BE IRRITATING. EYE: MAY BE
    IRRITATING. INGESTION: NO DATA AVAILABLE. CHRONIC: NO DATA
    AVAILABLE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE FROM EXPOS AREA TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF BRTHG HAS
    STOPPED, PERFORM ARTF RESP. KEEP PERSON WARM & AT REST. TREAT SYMP
    & SUPPORTIVELY. GET MED ATTN IMMED. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG &
    SHOES  IMMED. WASH AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP/MILD DETERGENT & LRG AMTS
    OF WATER UNTIL NO EVIDENCE OF CHEM REMAINS (APPROX 15-20 MINS). GET
    MED ATTN IMMED. EYE: WASH IMMED W/LRG AMTS OF WATER/NORM SALINE,
    (SUPDAT)

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR
    REGULAR FOAM. FOR LARGER FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR REGULAR
    FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP
    .MOVE CNTNR FROM FIRE AREA IF YOU CAN DO IT W/OUT RISK. DO NOT
    SCATTER SPILLED MATL WITH HIGH-PRESS (SUPDAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SLIGHT FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT
    OR FLAME.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN SUITABLE CLEAN, DRY
    CONTAINERS FOR RECLAMATION OR LATER DISPOSAL. DO NOT FLUSH MATERIAL
    INTO SEWER. KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:OBSERVE ALL FED,ST & LOC REGS WHEN
    STORING OF SUBSTANCE. FOR ASSIST CONT DISTRICT DIRECTOR OF ENVIRON
    PROT AGENCY.STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPAT SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:MAY BURN BUT DOES NOT IGNITE READILY. AVOID CONTACT
    WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS, EXCESSIVE HEAT, SPARKS, OR OPEN FLAME.

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

Respiratory Protection:SPECIFIC RESP SELECTED MUST BE BASED ON CONTAM
    LEVS FOUND IN WORK PLACE, MUST BE BASED ON SPECIFIC OPER, MUST NOT
    EXCEED WORKING LIMITS OF RESP & MUST BE JOINTLY APPRVD BY
    NIOSH/MSHA. ANY NIOSH/MSHA A PPRVD DUST & MIST RESP. ANY (ING 4)
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION. VENTILATION EQUIPMEMT
    MUST BE EXPLOSION PROOF.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:SPLSH-PRF OR DUST RESIST (OTR PROT EQPT)
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT, EMERGENCY
    EYEWASH. EYE PROT: SAFETY GOGGLES.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC: WATER STREAMS. DIKE FIRE-CNTRL WATER FOR LATER DISP.
    USE AGENTS SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. AVOID BRTHG HAZ VAPS,
    KEEP UPWIND. FIRST AID PROC: FOR AT LST 15 MINS, OCCAS LIFTING UPP
    ER & LOWER LIDS, UNTIL NO EVIDENCE OF CHEM REMAINS. GET MED ATTN
    IMMED. INGEST: TREAT SYMP & SUPPORTIVELY. GET (ING 2)

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>199F,>93C
Solubility in Water:0.33%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER WITH SLIGHT ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS (STRONG): FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT, SPARKS, OR OPEN FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
    INCLUDE TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON AND NITROGEN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
    WHEN DISPOSING OF SUBSTANCE. FOR ASSISTANCE CONTACT DISTRICT
    DIRECTOR OF EPA. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS (FP N ).

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