Material Safety Data Sheet

To comply with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.

CLOR-N-OIL 20, 50, 100 or 500 PCB SCREENING KIT

Section I --- Manufacturer

Manufacturer's Name: Emergency Telephone Number:
Dexsil Corporation USA (800) 424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
INT'L (202) 483-7616

Address: Telephone Number:

One Hamden Park Drive (203) 288-3509
Hamden, CT 06517
Date Prepared: 09-09-05
Date Reviewed: 09-09-05

Section II --- Identification of Hazardous Ingredients

The CLOR-N-OIL PCB Screening Kit consists of one test tube containing two ampules, one test tube containing
two ampules and an aqueous solution, and another separate ampule. All versions of Clor-N-Oil (20, 50, 100, 500)
contain less than or equivalent amounts of the compounds listed below.

Component Ingredients TLV/(PEL) CAS# Component as % of

Total Liquid

Ampule 1 [Sodium]* 2 mg/m3/(2 mg/m3) 7440-23-5 1.78%[0.36%]*

(gray color) dispersed in oil

Ampule 2 [Naphthalene]* 50 mg/m3/(50 mg/m3) ) 91-20-3 1.97%/[0.49%]*

(blue-dot) in Diglyme Sol’n 5 ppm 111-96-6

Ampule 3 [Mercuric] *Nitrate 0.1 mg/m3 /(0.1 mg/m3) 10045-94-0 7.76%/

(colorless) in water [20 : 0.0035%]*
[50 : 0.005%]*
[500 : 0.026%]*

Ampule 4 Ethanol 1900 mg/m3/(1900 mg/m3) 00064-17-5 4.07%

(red-green)

Ampule 5 Organo-Sulfur Cmpd. 1 mg/m3/(1 mg/m3) Proprietary 5.18%

(colorless)

Aqueous Sol’n [Sulfuric Acid]*

in water 1 mg/m3/(1 mg/m3) 7664-93-9 79.19%/[1.58%]*

[*Bracketed component reported as % of total liquid in kit]

Section III --- Physical Characteristics
Property Ampule1 Ampule2 Ampule3 Ampule4 Ampule5 Aq. Sol’n

Boiling Pt.o C NA 185 100 78 100 >100

Vapor Pressure
mm Hg @ 21o C NA 0.5 18 44 18 16

Solubility
in Water reacts 75% complete miscible miscible complete

Specific Gravity 0.86 0.95 1.02 0.79 1.17 1.03

Percent Volatile none 100 none 99 none none

Evaporation
Rate Butyl
Acetate =1 NA 0.36 NA 2.7 NA NA

Appearance gray colorless colorless red-green colorless colorless

Odor none ether-like none pleasant NA none

Section IV --- Fire and Explosion Hazard

Flash Point Ampule 1 212oF
Ampule 2 162oF
Ampule 3 NA
Ampule 4 48oF
Ampule 5 NA

Flammable Limit Unknown

Extinguishing Media DO NOT USE WATER ON A SODIUM FIRE. Dry chemical, foam, CO2.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures Do not use water. Wear SCBA. Avoid breathing sodium oxide fumes that
will form on combustion.

Section V --- Reactivity Data

Stability All components are stable.

Incompatible With Do not expose broken sodium ampule to moisture. Keep from strong oxidizers.

Hazardous Decomposition Productions Sodium will form hydrogen and sodium oxide when moisture is present.
Diglyme may form peroxides on exposure to air. Other solutions are stable.
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid Moisture with sodium ampule.

Section VI --- Health Hazard Information

First Aid
In case of contact with reagents, rinse well with water. In case of inhalation, remove to fresh air.

Eye Contact
For all kit components, flush eyes with large amounts of water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.

Skin contact
Flush with large amounts of water. Use soap and water to wash away organic components.

Inhalation
In case of inhalation, remove to fresh air.

Toxicological Information
Harmful if inhaled or swallowed. May cause skin burns. Ingestion will cause burns of the gastrointestinal tract.
Mercuric nitrate and ethanol (methanol component) are identified on lists in CERCLA, SARA Sec. 313 and on
TSCA. Naphthalene is identified in the SARA Sec. 313 list.

Section VII --- Spill, Leak and Disposal Procedures

Spills and Leaks Ampule 1 - Sodium Ampule
Cover with dry soda ash or salt. Store in a well-ventilated area away from moisture.

Ampule 2 - Naphthalene/Diglyme Ampule

Absorb completely and dispose of as organic waste.

Ampule 3 - Mercuric Nitrate Ampule

Absorb completely and flush area with water.

Ampule 4 - Ethanol Ampule

Solvent absorbent recommended for spills. Flush area with water.

Ampule 5 - Disposal Ampule

Absorb completely and flush area with water.

Aqueous Solution
Absorb completely and flush area with water.

Disposal Pipette
May contain residual PCBs, dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state and
local environmental regulations.

Test Tube 1
Contents include reacted oil sample and organic liquid, and may contain residual PCBs.
Dispose of as an organic waste in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local
environmental regulations.

Test Tube 2
Upon completion of test including the addition of ampule 5, contents pass US EPA TCLP test.
Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local environmental regulations.
Section VIII --- Special Protection Information

Respiratory protection None required during normal use.

Ventilation Perform test only in a well-ventilated area.

Protective gloves Always wear rubber gloves when performing the CLOR-N-OIL test. Viton
gloves are recommended for use with PCBs.

Eye protection Wear safety glasses.

Other protective equipment Wear appropriate safety equipment (electrical) when performing the test on
site.

Section IX --- Special Precautions and Comments

Storage and Handling Information

Store test kits in a cool, dry place. Check expiration date prior to performing test.

DOT Class (As originally packaged by Dexsil Corporation.)

Approval CA-9610010, Packaging conforms to conditions and limitations specified in 49 CFR 173.4.

NA=Not available or not applicable

NF=Not found
NE=Not Established

The information in this Material Safety Data Sheet meets the requirements of the United States OCCUPATIONAL
SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT and regulations promulgated thereunder (29 CFR 1910.1200 et. seq.) and the
Canadian WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM. This document is intended only
as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a person trained in, or supervised by a
person trained in, chemical handling. The user is responsible for determining the precautions and danger of these
chemicals for his or her particular application. Depending on usage, protective clothing including eye and face
guards and respirators must be used to avoid contact with material or breathing chemical vapors/fumes.
Exposure to this product may have serious adverse health effects. These chemicals may interact with other
substances. Since the potential uses are so varied, Dexsil cannot warn of all of the potential dangers of use or
interaction with other chemicals or materials. Dexsil warrants that the chemicals meet the specifications set forth
on the label.
DEXSIL DISCLAIMS ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WITH REGARD TO THE
PRODUCT SUPPLIED HEREUNDER, ITS MERCHANTABILITY OR ITS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
The user should recognize that this product can cause severe injury and even death, especially if improperly
handled or the known dangers of use are not heeded. READ ALL PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION. As new
documented general safety information becomes available, Dexsil will periodically revise this Material Safety Data
Sheet.
CHEMTREC emergency telephone number is to be used ONLY in the event of CHEMICAL EMERGENCIES
involving a spill, leak, fire, exposure, or accident involving chemicals. All non-emergency questions should be
directed to the Customer Service Dept. at 1-203-288-3509.

For additional information, contact Dexsil. Rev. 4