MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
DIFIL TEST LYSING SOLUTION
EVSCO PHARMACEUTICALS
(856) 697-5115
DIVISION OF VETOQUINOL USA.
101 LINCOLN AVE.
BUENA, N.J. 08310-0687
Date Prepared: 7 March 2002
Section I - Hazardous Ingredients/ Identity Information
Hazardous Components OSHA PEL TVL 5mg/m3 ACGIH TLV
Sodium Citrate (CAS 994-36-5) <2%
Octyphenxypolyethethaoxyethanol Nonionic Surfactant
(CAS 9036-19-5) (see attached sheet) oral rat LD50= 1900mg/kg <1%
Section II- Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point
N/A
Specific Gravity H2O = 1
1.030
Vapor Pressure
N/A
Melting Point
N/A
Vapor Density
(air=1)
N/A
Evaporation Rate
N/A
Solubility in Water
Soluble
Appearance and Odor: Clear yellowish liquid
Section III- Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point not determined
Flammable Limits
LEL
UEL
Extinguishing Media: Water Spray
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Respiratory protection required
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: Possible by compounding strong oxidixers & reducers
Section IV - Reactivity Data
Unstable
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat
Stability
Stable
X
Incompatibility (materials to avoid): Reducing agents
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts
May Occur
Hazardous
Polymerization
Will Not Occur
X
Conditions to Avoid
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product: Difil Test Lysing Solution
Date Prepared: 7 March 2002
Section V - Health Hazard Data
Routes of Entry:
Inhalation
Skin X
Oral X
Health Hazards (Acute & Chronic)
May cause eye irritation and be harmful if swallowed.
Carcinogenicity: N/A
NTP?
ARC
OSHA
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: As above.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Not determined
Emergency & First Aid Procedures: EYES:
Flush with water for 15 minutes and contact a physician. Wash skin thoroughly wit