Creation Date: 08-16-2007
Revision Date: 08-16-2007


Material Safety Data Sheet
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1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
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Material Name PCB Congener mix for Method 525.2
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01
Version #
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Mixture
CAS #
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N9331039
Item #
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Acetone solution containing trace elements
Synonym(s)
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PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences
Identification Of The
710 Bridgeport Avenue
Company/Undertaking
Shelton, CT 06484
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Technical Support 800-762-4000
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CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
Emergency Telephone
Emergency Phone 800-762-4000
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2. Composition / Information on Ingredients
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Hazardous component(s) CAS # Percent PEL TLV
ACETONE 67-64-1 > 90 750 ppm 500
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Non-hazardous component(s) CAS # Percent
2,2',3,3',4,4',6-Heptachlorobiphenyl 35065-29-3 0.01 - 0.1
2,3-Dichlorobiphenyl 25569-80-6 0.01 - 0.1
3-BENZOYLPROPIONIC ACID 2051-95-8 0.01 - 0.1
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2,2',3,3',4,5',6,6'-Octachlorobiphenyl 68194-17-2 0.01 - 0.1
2,2',3',4,6-Pentachlorobiphenyl 60233-25-2 0.01 - 0.1
2,2',4,4',5,6'-Hexachlorobiphenyl 35065-30-6 0.01 - 0.1
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2,2',4,4'-Tetrachlorobiphenyl 2437-79-8 0.01 - 0.1
2,4,5-Trichlorobiphenyl 16606-02-3 0.01 - 0.1
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3. Hazards Identification
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Health: 2*
HMIS RATINGS
Flammability: 3
Physical hazard: 0
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Health: 2
NFPA RATINGS
Flammability: 3
Instability: 0
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4. First Aid Measures
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First Aid
Skin contact
If skin irritation persists, call a physician. Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water
removing all contaminated clothes and shoes.



Material ID 17377 Material Name PCB Congener mix for Method 525.2
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Eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
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Inhalation
Move to fresh air. Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed. Call a physician or Poison Control
Centre immediately.
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Ingestion
If a person vomits when lying on his back, place him in the recovery position.
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5. Fire Fighting Measures
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Specific methods
In the event of fire, cool tanks with water spray.
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6. Accidental Release Measures
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Personal precautions
Use personal protective equipment. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
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Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
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Methods for cleaning up
Dam up. Soak up with inert absorbent material. Shovel into suitable container for disposal.
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7. Handling and Storage
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Handling
Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
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8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
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Exposure Limit Values
ACGIH - Threshold Limits Values - Time Weighted Averages (TLV-TWA)
ACETONE 67-64-1 500 ppm TWA
OSHA - Final PELs - Time Weighted Averages (TWAs)
ACETONE 67-64-1 1000 ppm TWA; 2400 mg/m3 TWA
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Exposure Controls
Engineering measures to reduce exposure
Provide adequate ventilation.
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Respiratory protection
In the case of respirable dust and/or fumes, use self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear a
positive-pressure supplied-air respirator.
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Hand protection
gloves
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Eye protection
goggles If splashes are likely to occur, wear:
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9. Physical & Chemical Properties
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Important health, safety and environmental information
-4 ??F (-20 ??C) estimated
Flash Point
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869 ??F (465 ??C) estimated
Auto Ignition
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Flammable IB
Flammability Class

Material ID 17377 Material Name PCB Congener mix for Method 525.2
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133.2 ??F (56.2 ??C) estimated
Boiling Point
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-138.5 ??F (-94.7 ??C)
Freezing Point
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-139.7 ??F (-95.4 ??C) estimated
Melting Point
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100 - 140 ppm
Odor Threshold
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2 g/l
Vapor Density
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244.3324 hPa estimated
Vapor Pressure
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99.6 % estimated
Volatile Organic
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0.303 Pas 25 C
Viscosity
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10. Chemical Stability & Reactivity Information
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Further information
Stable at normal conditions
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11. Toxicological Information
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Acute Toxicity
NIOSH - Selected LD50s and LC50s
ACETONE 67-64-1 Inhalation LC50 Rat: 50100 mg/m3/8H; Inhalation
LC50 Mouse: 44 g/m3/4H; Oral LD50 Rat: 5800
mg/kg; Oral LD50 Mouse: 3 g/kg
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Carcinogenicity Data
ACETONE
Ingredient(s)
- ACGIH Not Classified Carcinogen
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Symptoms and Target Organs
NIOSH - Pocket Guide - Target Organs
ACETONE 67-64-1 respiratory system, skin, eyes, CNS
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12. Ecological Information
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Ecotoxicity
Ecotoxicity - Freshwater Fish Species Data
ACETONE 67-64-1 96 Hr LC50 rainbow trout: 5540 mg/L (Static);96 Hr
LC50 fathead minnow: 6210 mg/L (flow-through);96
Hr LC50 bluegill: 8300 mg/L (Static)
Ecotoxicity - Water Flea Data
ACETONE 67-64-1 48 Hr LC50 water flea: 0.0039 mg/L;48 Hr EC50
water flea: 12700 mg/L (Static)
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13. Disposal Considerations
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Disposal Instructions
In accordance with local and national regulations.
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14. Transportation Information
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US DOT
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Other Information
DOT regulated, small quantity provisions apply (see 49CFR173.4) According to IATA respectively
ICAO exempt from regulations up to 1 per each inner packaging and 3 per each outer packaging.
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Material ID 17377 Material Name PCB Congener mix for Method 525.2
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15. Regulatory Information
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US Federal Regulations
CERCLA/SARA - Hazardous Substances and their Reportable Quantities
ACETONE 67-64-1 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) - List II or Essential Chemicals
ACETONE 67-64-1 500 gallon Import/Export Volume; 1,500 kg
Import/Export Weight; 50 gallon Domestic Volume;
150 kg Domestic Weight
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State Regulations
Massachusetts - Right To Know List
ACETONE 67-64-1 Present
Massachusetts - Toxics Use Reduction Act
ACETONE 67-64-1 CERCLA and 313 chemical
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International Regulations
Canada - WHMIS - Ingredient Disclosure List
ACETONE 67-64-1 1 % (English Item 10, French Item 41)
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16. Other Information
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Disclaimer
The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet is based on our present knowledge,
and believed to be correct at the date of publication. However, no representation is made
concerning its accuracy and completeness. It is intended as guidance only, and is not to be
considered a warranty or quality specification. All materials may present unknown hazards, and
should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described, we cannot guarantee that
these are the only hazards which exist. PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences shall not be held
liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the product.
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Material ID 17377 Material Name PCB Congener mix for Method 525.2
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2,2',3,3',4,5,5',6-OCTACHLOROBIPHENYL