MSDS Name: Benedicts Qualitative Solution
Catalog Numbers: S71366R
Synonyms: None
Company Identification:
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              Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
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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: Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

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: For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam.
Flash Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: ; Flammability: ; Instability:

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. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Do not ingest or inhale.
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 general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
Water	none listed	none listed	none listed
Trisodium citrate dihydrate	none listed	none listed	none listed
Sodium carbonate monohydrate	none listed	none listed	none listed
Cupric sulfate pentahydrate	none listed	1 mg/m3 TWA (as Cu, except Copper fume) (listed under Copper compounds, n.o.s.).	none listed
Trisodium citrate anhydrous	none listed	none listed	none listed
Sodium carbonate anhydrous	none listed	none listed	none listed
Cupric sulfate anhydrous	none listed	1 mg/m3 TWA (as Cu, except Copper fume) (listed under Copper compounds, n.o.s.).	none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Water: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Trisodium citrate dihydrate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Sodium carbonate monohydrate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Cupric sulfate pentahydrate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Trisodium citrate anhydrous: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Sodium carbonate anhydrous: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Cupric sulfate anhydrous: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
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 natural rubber gloves, apron, and/or clothing.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: clear blue
Odor: none reported
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 212 deg F
Freezing/Melting Point:Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Freely Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:1.2
Molecular Formula:Mixture
Molecular Weight:Not available.

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures, incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: None reported.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Irritating and toxic fumes and gases.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:      
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000      
CAS# 6132-04-3 unlisted.      
CAS# 5968-11-6 unlisted.      
CAS# 7758-99-8: GL8900000      
CAS# 68-04-2: GE8300000      
CAS# 497-19-8: VZ4050000      
CAS# 7758-98-7: GL8800000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7732-18-5:
     Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg;
.

CAS# 6132-04-3:
.

CAS# 5968-11-6:
.

CAS# 7758-99-8:
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 43 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 300 mg/kg;
     Skin, rat: LD50 = >2 gm/kg;
.

CAS# 68-04-2:
.

CAS# 497-19-8:
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate;
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 50 mg Severe;
     Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild;
     Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 1200 mg/m3/2H;
     Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 2300 mg/m3/2H;
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 6600 mg/kg;
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 6600 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 4090 mg/kg;
.

CAS# 7758-98-7:
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 369 mg/kg;
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 87 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 300 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 960 mg/kg;
.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7732-18-5: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 6132-04-3: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 5968-11-6: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 7758-99-8: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 68-04-2: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 497-19-8: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 7758-98-7: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.

Epidemiology: No information available.
Teratogenicity: Cupric sulfate Anhydrous: Embryo or Fetus: fetotoxicity, ivn-mouse TDLo=3200 ug/kg. Specific Developmental Abnormalities: body wall, ivn- hamster TDLo=2130 ug/kg; cardiovascular and central nervous system, ivn-mouse TDLo=3200 ug/kg.
Reproductive Effects: Cupric sulfatae Anhydrous: Fertility: post-implantation mortality, ivn-mouse TDLo=3200 ug/kg. Paternal Effects: spermatogenesis, itt-rat TDLo=3192 ug/kg; testes/sperm duct/epididymis, scu-mouse TDLo=12768 ug/kg.
Mutagenicity: Unscheduled DNA Synthesis: hamster embryo 200 umol/L Oncogenic Transformation: hamster embryo 80 umol/L
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information

No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	NOT REGULATED FOR DOMESTIC TRANSPORT	No information available.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
     CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
     CAS# 6132-04-3 is not on the TSCA Inventory because it is a hydrate. It is considered to be listed if the CAS number for the anhydrous form is on the inventory (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).
     CAS# 5968-11-6 is not on the TSCA Inventory because it is a hydrate. It is considered to be listed if the CAS number for the anhydrous form is on the inventory (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).
     CAS# 7758-99-8 is not on the TSCA Inventory because it is a hydrate. It is considered to be listed if the CAS number for the anhydrous form is on the inventory (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).
     CAS# 68-04-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
     CAS# 497-19-8 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
     CAS# 7758-98-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
     None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     CAS# 7758-98-7: 10 lb final RQ; 4.54 kg final RQ
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
     CAS # 5968-11-6: immediate.
     CAS # 7758-99-8: immediate, delayed.
     CAS # 497-19-8: immediate.
     CAS # 7758-98-7: immediate.
Section 313
     This material contains Cupric sulfate pentahydrate (listed as Copper compounds, n.o.s.), 1.5%, (CAS# 7758-99-8) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
     This material contains Cupric sulfate anhydrous (listed as Copper compounds, n.o.s.), -%, (CAS# 7758-98-7) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
     This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
CAS# 7758-98-7 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. CAS# 7758-99-8 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water Act. CAS# 7758-98-7 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water Act.
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 7732-18-5 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
     CAS# 6132-04-3 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
     CAS# 5968-11-6 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
     CAS# 7758-99-8 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, (listed as Copper compounds, n.o.s.), Pennsylvania, (listed as Copper compounds, n.o.s.).
     CAS# 68-04-2 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
     CAS# 497-19-8 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
     CAS# 7758-98-7 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts.

California Prop 65

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# 7732-18-5: No information available.
     CAS# 6132-04-3: 0
     CAS# 5968-11-6: 1
     CAS# 7758-99-8: 2
     CAS# 68-04-2: 0
     CAS# 497-19-8: 1
     CAS# 7758-98-7: 2
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
     CAS# 68-04-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
     CAS# 497-19-8 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
     CAS# 7758-98-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     This product has a WHMIS classification of E.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 7758-99-8 (listed as Copper compounds, n.o.s.) is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
     CAS# 497-19-8 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
     CAS# 7758-98-7 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 9/02/1997
Revision #4 Date: 3/22/2006

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