Fisher Permount
40131

        **** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ****

MSDS Name: Fisher Permount
Catalog Numbers:
    S70104, S80116, SP15 100, SP15 500, SP15100, SP15500
Synonyms:
    Permount Solution
Company Identification:  Fisher Scientific
                         1 Reagent Lane
                         Fairlawn, NJ  07410
For information, call:  201-796-7100
Emergency Number:       201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887

         **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****

+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
|      CAS#      |              Chemical Name           |    %     |  EINECS#  |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|      108-88-3  |Toluene                               |  55.17   | 203-625-9 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|    68240-09-5  |Piccolyte(B-pinene polymer)           |  44.85   | unlisted  |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
          Hazard Symbols: F
         Risk Phrases: 11 22

                 **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****

                              EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance:  yellow. Flash Point: 4 deg C.
Danger! Flammable liquid. Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Causes skin irritation. May cause eye irritation. This substance has
caused adverse reproductive and fetal effects in animals. May cause
central nervous system depression. Aspiration hazard. Causes
digestive tract irritation. May cause liver damage. May cause kidney
damage. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Vapor harmful. Call physician
immmediately.
Target Organs: Kidneys, heart, central nervous system, liver.

Potential Health Effects
    Eye:
         Causes eye irritation.  May result in corneal injury.  Vapors may
         cause eye irritation.
    Skin:
         May cause skin irritation. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may
         cause irritation and/or dermatitis.
    Ingestion:
         Aspiration hazard. May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May
         cause effects similar to those for inhalation exposure. Aspiration
         of material into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis, which may
         be fatal.
    Inhalation:
         Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system
         effects characterized by headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and
         coma. Inhalation of vapor may cause respiratory tract irritation. May
         cause heart disturbances, possibly leading to cardiac arrest and
         death.
    Chronic:
         Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. May cause
         cardiac sensitization and severe heart abnormalities. May cause liver
         and kidney damage.

                   **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****

    Eyes:
         Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
         occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
         immediately.
    Skin:
         Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes
         while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
         irritation develops or persists.
    Ingestion:
         Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
         cupfuls of milk or water. Possible aspiration hazard. Get medical aid
         immediately.
    Inhalation:
         Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing,
         give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
         Get medical aid.
    Notes to Physician:
         Causes cardiac sensitization to endogenous catelcholamines which may
         lead to cardiac arrhythmias.  Do NOT use adrenergic agents such as
         epinephrine or pseudoepinephrine.

                 **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****

    General Information:
         Containers can build up pressure if exposed to heat and/or fire. As
         in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
         pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
         protective gear. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. Dike
         and collect water used to fight fire. Vapors can travel to a source
         of ignition and flash back. Flammable Liquid. Can release vapors
         that form explosive mixtures at temperatures above the flashpoint.
         Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Water may be
         ineffective. Material is lighter than water and a fire may be spread
         by the use of water.
    Extinguishing Media:
         Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam.

               **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****

    General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
                         in Section 8.
    Spills/Leaks:
         Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective
         Equipment section. Remove all sources of ignition. Absorb spill using
         an absorbent, non-combustible material such as earth, sand, or
         vermiculite. Provide ventilation.

                  **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****

    Handling:
         Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with
         adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.
         Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and
         can be dangerous. Avoid contact with heat, sparks and flame. Avoid
         ingestion and inhalation. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze,
         solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or
         open flames.
    Storage:
         Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry,
         well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
         Flammables-area.

         **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****

    Engineering Controls:
         Use adequate general or local explosion-proof ventilation to keep
         airborne levels to acceptable levels.

                                Exposure Limits
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+
|   Chemical Name    |        ACGIH      |       NIOSH       |OSHA - Final PELs|
|--------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
| Toluene            |50 ppm; skin -     |100 ppm TWA; 375   |200 ppm TWA; C   |
|                    | potential for     | mg/m3 TWA  500    |300 ppm; C 300   |
|                    | cutaneous         |ppm IDLH           |ppm              |
|                    | absorption        |                   |                 |
|--------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
| Piccolyte(B-pinene |none listed        |none listed        |none listed      |
| polymer)           |                   |                   |                 |
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+

    OSHA Vacated PELs:
         Toluene:
          100 ppm TWA; 375 mg/m3 TWA
          Piccolyte(B-pinene polymer):
            No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.

    Personal Protective Equipment

                Eyes:
                      Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
                      safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
                      protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
                      Standard EN166.
                Skin:
                      Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
                      exposure.
            Clothing:
                      Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
                      exposure.
         Respirators:
                      Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR
                       1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a
                       NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator
                      when necessary.

            **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****

Physical State:             Liquid
Appearance:                 yellow
Odor:                       None reported
pH:                         Not available.
Vapor Pressure:             Not available.
Vapor Density:              Not available.
Evaporation Rate:           Not available.
Viscosity:                  Not available.
Boiling Point:              Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:     Not available.
Autoignition Temperature:   Not applicable.
Flash Point:                4 deg C ( 39.20 deg F)
NFPA Rating:                Not published.
Explosion Limits, Lower:    1.4
                 Upper:    6.7
Decomposition Temperature:  Not available.
Solubility:                 Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:   Not available.
Molecular Formula:          Mixture
Molecular Weight:           0

                **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****

    Chemical Stability:
         Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage
         and handling conditions.
    Conditions to Avoid:
         Incompatible materials, ignition sources, excess heat.
    Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
         Toluene is incompatible with bromine trifluoride,
          1,3-dichloro-5,5-dimethyl-2,4-imidazolididione, dintrogen tetroxide,
          concentrated nitric acid, nitric acid + sulfuric acid, silver
         perchlorate, strong oxidizers.
    Hazardous Decomposition Products:
         Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
    Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

               **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

    RTECS#:
         CAS# 108-88-3: XS5250000
         CAS# 68240-09-5 unlisted.
    LD50/LC50:
         CAS# 108-88-3: Inhalation, mouse: LC50 =400 ppm/24H; Inhalation,
         rat: LC50 =49 gm/m3/4H; Oral, rat: LD50 = 636 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit:
         LD50 = 12124 mg/kg.
         CAS# 68240-09-5.
    Carcinogenicity:
      Toluene -
              ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen
               IARC: Group 3 carcinogen
      Piccolyte(B-pinene polymer) -
         Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
    Epidemiology:
         No information available.
    Teratogenicity:
         Toluene:Specific developmental abnormalities included craniofacial
         effects involving the nose and tongue, musculoskeletal effects,
         urogenital and metabolic effects in studies on mice and rats by the
         inhalation and oral routes of exposure. Some evidence of
         fetotoxicity with reduced fetal weight and retarded skeletal
         development has been reported in mice and rats.
    Reproductive Effects:
         Toluene:Effects on fertility such as abortion were reported in
         rabbits by inhalation. Paternal effects were noted in rats by
         inhalation. These effects involved the testes, sperm duct and
         epididymis.
    Neurotoxicity:
         No information available.
    Mutagenicity:
         No information available.
    Other Studies:
         None.

                 **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

    Ecotoxicity:
         Toluene: Bluegill LC50=17 mg/L/24H Shrimp LC50=4.3 ppm/96H Fathead
         minnow LC50=36.2 mg/L/96H Sunfish (fresh water) TLm=1180 mg/L/96H

                **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classif
as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Part
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regu
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: CAS# 108-88-3: waste number U220.

                 **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****

    US DOT
         Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S.
                        (CONTAINS TOLUENE)
          Hazard Class: 3
             UN Number: UN1993
         Packing Group: II
    Canadian TDG
         Shipping Name: TOLUENE SOLUTIONS
          Hazard Class: 3(9.2)
             UN Number: UN1294
     Other Information: FLASHPOINT 7C

                 **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****

US FEDERAL
    TSCA
         CAS# 108-88-3 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
         CAS# 68240-09-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
       Health & Safety Reporting List
         CAS# 108-88-3: Effective Date: October 4, 1982; Sunset Date: October 4
         , 1992
       Chemical Test Rules
         None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
       Section 12b
         None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
       TSCA Significant New Use Rule
         None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
    SARA
       Section 302 (RQ)
         CAS# 108-88-3: final RQ = 1000 pounds (454 kg)
       Section 302 (TPQ)
         None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
       SARA Codes
         CAS # 108-88-3: acute, flammable.
       Section 313
         This material contains Toluene (CAS# 108-88-3, 55 17%),which is
         subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title
         III and 40 CFR Part 372.
    Clean Air Act:
         CAS# 108-88-3 is listed as a hazardous air pollutant (HAP).
         This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
         This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
    Clean Water Act:
         CAS# 108-88-3 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA.
         CAS# 108-88-3 is listed as a Priority Pollutant under the Clean Water
         Act.
         CAS# 108-88-3 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water
         Act.
    OSHA:
         None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous
         by OSHA.
STATE
    Toluene can be found on the following state right to know lists:
    California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota,
    Massachusetts.
    Piccolyte(B-pinene polymer) is not present on state lists from CA,
    PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
    WARNING: This product contains Toluene, a chemical known to the state
    of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
    California No Significant Risk Level:
    None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
    European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
         Hazard Symbols: F
         Risk Phrases:
                      R 11  Highly flammable.
                      R 22  Harmful if swallowed.
         Safety Phrases:
  WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
         CAS# 108-88-3: 2
         CAS# 68240-09-5: No information available.
  United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
         CAS# 108-88-3: OES-United Kingdom, TWA 50 ppm TWA; 191 mg/m3 TWA
         CAS# 108-88-3: OES-United Kingdom, STEL 150 ppm STEL; 574 mg/m3 STEL
         CAS# 108-88-3: OES-United Kingdom, STEL 150 ppm STEL; 574 mg/m3 STEL

  Canada
         CAS# 108-88-3 is listed on Canada's DSL/NDSL List.
         CAS# 68240-09-5 is listed on Canada's DSL/NDSL List.
         This product has a WHMIS classification of B2, D2B.
         CAS# 108-88-3 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
         CAS# 68240-09-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
  Exposure Limits
         CAS# 108-88-3: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 100 ppm (375 mg/m3);STEL 150 ppm (560
         mg/m3)
         OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 100 ppm (377 mg/m3);STEL 150 ppm (565 mg/m3)
         OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA:TWA 200 mg/m3;STEL 1000 mg/m3
         OEL-DENMARK:TWA 50 ppm (190 mg/m3);Skin
         OEL-FINLAND:TWA 100 ppm (375 mg/m3);STEL 150 ppm;Skin
         OEL-FRANCE:TWA 100 ppm (375 mg/m3);STEL 150 ppm (560 mg/m3)
         OEL-GERMANY:TWA 100 ppm (380 mg/m3)
         OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 100 mg/m3;STEL 300 mg/m3;Skin
         OEL-JAPAN:TWA 100 ppm (380 mg/m3)
         OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 100 ppm (375 mg/m3);Skin
         OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 100 ppm (375 mg/m3)
         OEL-POLAND:TWA 100 mg/m3
         OEL-RUSSIA:TWA 100 ppm;STEL 50 mg/m3
         OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 50 ppm (200 mg/m3);STEL 100 ppm (400 mg/m3);Skin
         OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 100 ppm (380 mg/m3);STEL 500 ppm
         OEL-THAILAND:TWA 200 ppm;STEL 300 ppm
         OEL-TURKEY:TWA 200 ppm (750 mg/m3)
         OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 100 ppm (375 mg/m3);STEL 150 ppm;Skin
         OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV
         OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV

                 **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****

    MSDS Creation Date:  5/20/1999  Revision #3 Date:  8/02/2000

    The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
    information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of
    merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to
    such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users
    should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
    information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be
    liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost
    profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary
    damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of
    the possibility of such damages.
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