MSDS - Diazyme Laboratories
MSDS - Diazyme Laboratories
MSDS - Diazyme Laboratories
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET<br />
Conforms to 93/112/EC, ISO 11014-1 and EC 1907/2006<br />
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES<br />
Responsible Name: <strong>Diazyme</strong> Administration<br />
Effective: 02/04/11<br />
DMSO:<br />
Flammable Properties:<br />
PPE for Firefighters:<br />
Extinguishing Media:<br />
Flash Point: 87 °C (189 °F) – closed cup.<br />
Ignition Temperature: 301 °C (574 °F)<br />
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective<br />
gear if necessary.<br />
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.<br />
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES<br />
DMSO:<br />
Personal Precautions: Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas.<br />
Environmental Precautions: Do not let product enter drains.<br />
Spills/Leaks:<br />
Keep in suitable, closed disposal containers for disposal.<br />
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE<br />
DMSO:<br />
Handling:<br />
Storage:<br />
Keep away from sources of ignition – No smoking. Take measures to prevent the buildup of electrostatic charge.<br />
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store under inert gas. Hygroscopic.<br />
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION<br />
DMSO:<br />
Exposure Limits<br />
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.<br />
Personal Protective Equipment<br />
Respirators: Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection is desired, use multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges.<br />
Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).<br />
Eyes: Wear chemical safety goggles/glasses.<br />
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.<br />
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.<br />
Hygiene measures: General industrial hygiene practice.<br />
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES<br />
DMSO:<br />
Physical State:<br />
Liquid<br />
Color:<br />
Colorless<br />
pH:<br />
Not available<br />
Vapor Pressure:<br />
0.55 hPa (0.41 mm Hg) @ 20 deg C (68 °F)<br />
Boiling Point:<br />
189 deg C (372 °F) at 1,013 hPa (760 mmHg)<br />
Freezing/Melting Point: 18.4 deg C (65.1 C<br />
Autoignition Temperature: 301 deg C (574 °F)<br />
Flash Point:<br />
87 deg C (198 °F) – closed cup<br />
Explosion Limits: Lower: 3.5 vol %<br />
Explosion Limits: Upper: 42 vol %<br />
Solubility in water:<br />
Completely miscible<br />
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.1 g/cm 3<br />
Molecular Formula: C 2H 6 OS<br />
Molecular Weight:<br />
78.13 g/mol<br />
Partition coefficient: log Pow: -2.03<br />
Relative Vapor Density: 2.70 – (Air = 1.0)<br />
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