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Flow-Count Fluorospheres

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Flow-Count Fluorospheres
Product Code
7547053

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A

Identified Uses

For In Vitro Diagnostic Use. See product literature for details. Restricted to professional users.

Manufacturers & Suppliers

B

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

manufacturer

250 S. Kraemer Blvd, Brea, CA 92821, U.S.A.

800-854-3633

B

Beckman Coulter Canada LP

national supplier

7075 Financial Drive, Mississauga, ON L5N 6V8, Canada

1-800-463-7828

B

Beckman Coulter Australia Pty Ltd

national supplier

23-27 Chaplin Drive, Lane Cove NSW 2066, Australia

1800 060 881

B

Beckman Coulter NZ

national supplier

Unit J, 33 Walmsley Road, Otahuhu, Auckland 1062, New Zealand

B

Beckman Coulter AB

national supplier

Ekbacksvägen 28, 168 69 Bromma, Sweden

+46 80564 85 900

C

Cherubino Ltd

distributor

DELF Building, Sliema Road, Gzira, GZR 1637, Malta

+356 21343270

B

Beckman Coulter (UK) Ltd.

national supplier

Amersham Place, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, HP7 9NA

01494 441181

B

Beckman Coulter Eurocenter SA

national supplier

22, rue Juste-Olivier, Case Postale 1044, CH-1260 Nyon 1, Switzerland

+41 (0)22 365 36 11

B

Beckman Coulter Ireland Inc.

manufacturer

Lismeehan, O'Callaghan's Mills, Co. Clare, Ireland

353 (0)65 6831100

Emergency Contacts

Chemtrec

800-424-9300

24H

Chemtrec

(001) 703-527-3887

24H

Emergency Contact

1800 060 881

24 Hour

Poison Centre

1-844-764-7669

Centre antipoison du Québec

1-800-463-5060

Emergency Contact

999

National Poisons Information Centre

+353 (01) 809 2166

8:00 am to 10:00 pm 7 days a week

National Poisons Information Centre

+353 (01) 809 2566

24 hour service

Emergency Contact

0800 446 109

24 Hour

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Skin Irrit. Cat. 2 H315
Skin Sens. Cat. 1 H317
Muta. Cat. 2 H341
Eye Irrit. Cat. 2 H319
Carc. Cat. 1B H350
Skin Irrit. Cat. 2
Skin Sens. Cat. 1
Muta. Cat. 2
Carc. Cat. 1
Eye Irrit. Cat. 2

GHS Pictograms

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

Hazard Statements

H315 Causes skin irritation.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
H350 May cause cancer.

Precautionary Statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P261 Avoid breathing vapours.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye/face protection.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before use.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulations

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type mixture
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Formaldehyde EC: 200-001-8 50-00-0 3% Yes
Methanol EC: 200-659-6 67-56-1 1% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

If product is inhaled, move exposed individual to fresh air. If individual is not breathing, begin artificial respiration by trained personnel and obtain medical attention immediately.

Skin contact

In case of skin contact, rinse with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. If pain or irritation occurs, obtain medical advice/attention.

Symptoms: Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Eye contact

If product enters eyes, rinse eyes gently with water for 15 minutes or longer, making sure that the eyelid is held open. If pain or irritation occurs, obtain medical advice/attention.

Symptoms: Causes serious eye irritation.

Ingestion

If product is ingested, rinse mouth with water. If irritation or discomfort occurs, obtain medical attention immediately.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

In case of fire use carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, water spray or foam. For large fires use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding fire.

Specific hazards

No special hazards determined.

Firefighter Protection

Self-contained breathing apparatus is recommended for firefighters in all chemical fire situations.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Environmental

Contain spill to prevent migration.

Cleanup methods

Absorb spilled material

Materials: inert, non-flammable absorbent

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Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Use good laboratory procedures; avoid eye and skin contact.

Storage

Store at 2 to 8°C, as directed on the product label. To maintain product quality, store according to the instructions in the product labeling.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

No special engineering controls are required. Use with good general ventilation.

Hands

Wear impervious gloves such as Nitrile or equivalent. Refer to U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.138, European Standard EN 374, or appropriate government standards.

Eyes

Safety glasses or chemical goggles should be worn to prevent eye contact. Refer U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133, European Standard EN166 or appropriate government standards.

Respiratory

Under normal conditions, the use of this product should not require respiratory protection. If overexposure should occur and ventilation is not adequate to maintain airborne concentrations at acceptable levels, the use of respiratory protection should be evaluated by a qualified professional.

Skin/Body

Wear protective clothing. Refer to U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.138, European Standard EN 14605:2005+A1:2009 or appropriate government standards.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Language Code
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Physical State
Liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
---
Colour
Colorless
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
Odorless
Odor Threshold
---
Ph
7.3
Melting Point
---
Boiling Point
Not determined
Flash Point
Not applicable
Freezing Point
Not determined
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
Not determined
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
---
Bulk Density
---
Density
1.058 @20°C
Flammability
Not applicable
Upper Explosive Limit
Not applicable
Lower Explosive Limit
Not applicable
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
Not determined
Solubility In Water
Miscible
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
---
Kinematic Viscosity
Not determined
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is stable in accordance with recommended storage conditions.

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Hazardous reactions

No further relevant information available.

Avoid

Avoid exposure to heat and direct sunlight.

Incompatible

strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizers

Decomposition

No decomposition products posing significant hazards would be expected from this product (an aqueous solution).

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

12.1 Toxicity

Fresh water species Methanol CAS # 67-56-1 LC50 96 h Pimephales promelas: 28200 mg/L [flow-through] (EPA); LC50 96 h Pimephales promelas: >100 mg/L [static] (EPA); LC50 96 h Oncorhynchus mykiss: 19500 - 20700 mg/L [flow-through] (EPA); LC50 96 h Oncorhynchus mykiss: 18 - 20 mL/L [static] (EPA); LC50 96 h Lepomis macrochirus: 13500 - 17600 mg/L [flow-through] (EPA)

12.1 Toxicity

Fresh water species Formaldehyde CAS # 50-00-0 LC50 96 h Pimephales promelas: 22.6 - 25.7 mg/L [flow-through] (EPA); LC50 96 h Lepomis macrochirus: 1510 µg/L [static] (EPA); LC50 96 h Brachydanio rerio: 41 mg/L [static] (IUCLID); LC50 96 h Oncorhynchus mykiss: 0.032 - 0.226 mL/L [flow-through] (EPA); LC50 96 h Oncorhynchus mykiss: 100 - 136 mg/L [static] (EPA); LC50 96 h Pimephales promelas: 23.2 - 29.7 mg/L [static] (EPA)

12.1 Toxicity

Microtox/organisms Methanol CAS # 67-56-1 LC50 48 h Eisenia foetida >1 mg/cm2 [filter paper](IUCLID)

12.1 Toxicity

Water flea Formaldehyde CAS # 50-00-0 LC50 48 h Daphnia magna: 2 mg/L (IUCLID); EC50 48 h Daphnia magna: 11.3 - 18 mg/L [Static] (EPA)

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Not determined for the product.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Not determined for the product.

12.4 Mobility in soil

Not determined for the product.

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Not determined for the product. PBT: Not applicable, vPvB: Not applicable.

12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties

This product does not have substance(s) of endocrine disrupting properties for environment according to REACH Article 57(f).

12.7 Other adverse effects

No further relevant information available.
13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Chemical residues and remains should be routinely handled as special waste.

Disposal

Dispose in accordance with national, state and local waste regulations.

Waste Codes

18 01 06* chemicals consisting of or containing dangerous substances EWC
14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

This SDS complies with EC Regulations 1907/2006 (REACH) and amendments.

Chemical Safety Assessment Not performed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Flow-Count Fluorospheres?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Flow-Count Fluorospheres?

Flow-Count Fluorospheres is a liquid with colorless color. It has odorless odor.

What is Flow-Count Fluorospheres used for?

For In Vitro Diagnostic Use. See product literature for details. Restricted to professional users.

What are the hazard statements for Flow-Count Fluorospheres?

This substance has 5 hazard statements:

  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects.
  • H350: May cause cancer.