SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Universal Indicator Solution

Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261
Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-10461

Signal Word
WARNING

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: Serious eye damage or irritation (Category 2B). Causes eye irritation (H320).

Pictograms

SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component Name	CAS Number	Formula	Formula Weight	Concentration
Methyl red Bromthymol blue, sodium salt Phenolphthalein Sodium hydroxide Ethyl alcohol, denatured Water	845-10-3 34722-90-2 77-09-8 1310-73-2 64-17-5 7732-18-5	C₁₅H₁₄N₃O₂Na C₂7H₂7Br₂O₅S NaC₂₀H₁₄O₄ NaOH C₂H₅OH H₂O	291.28 646.38 318.31 39.997 46.07 18.00	<0.05%> <0.05%> <0.05%> <0.05%> 55% 45%

SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES

Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P312).
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 (P305+P351+P338). If eye irritation persists eyes: Get medical advice or attention (P337+P313). If on skin or hair: Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (P303+P361+P353). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Give large quantities of water for dilution. Call a physician or poison control at once, product contains denatured ethyl alcohol.

SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Class IC flammable liquid.
Flash point: 24 °C
When heated, releases flammable fumes.
In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher (P370+P378).

NFPA Code

H-2
F-3
R-0

SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

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.

SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE

Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #9. Store with dyes, indicators and stains.
Keep container tightly closed and cool (P233+P235). Use explosion-proof electrical and ventilating equipment (P241). Take precautionary measures against static discharge (P243).

SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264). Will stain skin, clothing, and surfaces.
Exposure guidelines: (as ethyl alcohol) PEL 1000 ppm (OSHA), Ceiling 1000 ppm (ACGIH)

SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

The color of this solution depends entirely on the pH of the
solution. Slight alcohol odor.

pH indicator solution.

SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Avoid contact with open flame, sparks or other sources of ignition.
Shelf life: Indefinite, if stored properly.

SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute effects: Eye irritation, nausea, dizziness, headache.
Chronic effects: Liver damage, reproductive, teratogenic effects, carcinogen.
Target organs: Eyes, skin, central nervous system, liver, reproductive system.

ORL-MAN TLD₀: 29 mg/kg (as phenolphthalein)
IHL-RAT LC₅₀: 20,000 ppm/10H (as ethyl alcohol)
SKN-RBT LD₅₀: N.A.

SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Data not yet available.

SECTION 13 — DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #26b is one option.

SECTION 14 — TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Shipping name: Ethyl alcohol solution. Hazard class: 3, Flammable liquid. UN number: UN1170.

SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION

Not listed.

SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION

This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. The data should not be confused with local, state, federal or insurance mandates, regulations, or requirements and CONSTITUTE NO WARRANTY. Any use of this data and information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product(s) described are beyond the control of Flinn Scientific, Inc. and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND OTHER REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT(S).

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