Kastle-Meyer Reagent Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 424.5
Revision Date: March 25, 2014
Kastle-Meyer Reagent
Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9892
Signal Word
DANGER
Hazard class: Flammable liquids (Category 3). Flammable liquid and vapor (H226). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking (P210).
Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral and dermal (Category 5). May be harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin (H303+H313).
Hazard class: Skin corrosion or irritation (Category 1). Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314). Do not breathe mist, vapors or spray (P260).
Hazard class: Serious eye damage or irritation (Category 2B). Causes eye irritation (H320).
Hazard class: Carcinogenicity (Category 2). Suspected of causing cancer (H351). Obtain special instructions before use (P201). Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood (P202). Use personal protective equipment as required (P281). Phenolphthalein is categorized as "Reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen" by the National Toxicology Program (first listed in 2000).
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Ethyl alcohol, denatured Sodium hydroxide Phenolphthalein Zinc Water
|
64-17-5 1310-73-2 77-09-8 7440-66-6 7732-18-5 |
C2H5OH NaOH C20H14O4 Zn H2O |
46.07 39.997 318.31 65.39 18.00 |
17% 3.3% 0.33% 1.7% 83% |
If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice or attention (P308+P313). If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. If on skin or hair: Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (P303+P361+P353). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.
Class II combustible liquid. Flash point: 49 °C When heated, releases flammable fumes. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher (P370+P378).
Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain the spill with sand or other inert absorbent material and deposit in a sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #9. Store with dyes, indicators and stains. Keep container tightly closed and cool (P233+P235).
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264). Use explosion-proof electrical and ventilating equipment (P241). Take precautionary measures against static discharge (P243). Exposure guidelines: (as ethyl alcohol) PEL 1000 ppm (OSHA); STEL 1000 ppm (ACGIH)
Transparent pale gray or peach solution. Odorless. Contains excess (residual) zinc metal as a gray solid.
pH: Basic Used with hydrogen peroxide as a presumptive test for blood.
Avoid contact with heat, open flames, or any source of ignition. Shelf life: Fair to poor. See Section 7 for further information.
Acute effects: Skin and eye irritant, vomiting, nasuea. Chronic effects: Phenolphthalein is a possible carcinogen. Target organs: Eyes, liver, kidneys, nerves
ORL-RAT LD50: 7060 mg/kg (as ethyl alcohol) IHL-RAT LC50: 20,000 ppm/10H (as ethyl alcohol) SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #26b is one option.
Shipping name: Not regulated. Hazard class: N/A. UN number: N/A.
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