Material Safety Data Sheet
Section 1. Product and Company Identification
Product Name
Triton X-100
Product Code
B14630
Manufacturer
EMD Chemicals Inc.
P.O. Box 70
480 Democrat Road
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
Prior to January 1, 2003 EMD Chemicals Inc. was EM
Industries, Inc. or EM Science, Division of EM Industries,
Inc.
Effective Date
3/3/2003
For More Information Call
In Case of Emergency Call
856-423-6300 Technical Service
Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
800-424-9300 CHEMTREC (USA)
613-996-6666 CANUTEC (Canada)
24 Hours/Day: 7 Days/Week
Synonym
None.
Material Uses
Analytical reagent.
Chemical Family
Ether.
Section 2. Composition and Information on Ingredients
Component
CAS #
% by
Weight
TRITON (R) X-100
9002-93-1
100
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Physical State and
Appearance
Liquid. (Viscous liquid.)
Emergency Overview
WARNING!
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
Routes of Entry
Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Eyes Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering,
and itching.
Skin Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling,
reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.
Inhalation Hazardous in case of inhalation (lung irritant).
Ingestion Hazardous in case of ingestion.
Potential Chronic Health Effects
Carcinogenic Effects This material is not known to cause cancer in animals or humans.
Additional information See Toxicological Information (section 11)
Medical Conditions
Aggravated by
Overexposure:
Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an
accumulation in one or many human organs.
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact
In case of contact, immediately flus