Material Safety Data Sheet
Scott’s Blue Solution
POCD
SCIENTIFIC
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1: IDENTIFICATION
SCOTT’S BLUE SOLUTION
Synonyms – Scott’s tap water.
Product Code – SCOT/2.5, SCOT/5, SCOT/10.
Recommended use – Laboratory reagent.
Point of Care Diagnostics t/a POCD Scientific
ABN: 93 067 939 824
Unit 14/76 Reserve Rd
Artarmon NSW 2064
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Australian Emergency Services: 000 (24 hours) Australian
Poisons Information Centre: 131 126 (24 hours)
Section 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classified as a NON-Hazardous substance according to criteria of NOHSC.
Classified as a NON-Dangerous good according to the ADG Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by
Road and Rail.
R Phrases
S Phrases
None allocated.
S2 – Keep out of reach of children.
S7 - Keep container tightly closed.
S24/25 – Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Section 3: COMPOSITION INFORMATION
Chemical Name
Water
Magnesium Sulphate
Sodium Bicarbonate
CAS Number
7732-18-5
10034-99-8
144-55-8
Concentration
Remainder
2%
<1%
Section 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye contact
Skin contact
Inhalation
Ingestion
First aid facilities
Advice to Doctor
Date of issue: August 2011
Flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation
develops or persists, seek medical attention.
Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected area with soap and water
thoroughly. If irritation develops, seek medical attention.
Remove patient to fresh air. If breathing stops, apply artificial respiration and seek
medical attention.
DO NOT induce vomiting. Wash mouth out with copious amounts of water. Seek
medical attention.
Eye wash station, safety shower and First Aid kit.
Treat symptomatically.
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Section 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media
Hazards for combustion products
Special protective precautions and
equipment for fire fighters
Hazchem code
Use media suitable for other material involved in fire.
Toxic gases may evolve.
Wear SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) and full protective
equipment.
None allocated.
Section 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Emergency procedures
Wear appropriate protective equipment and ensure adequate ventilation. Do
not contaminate drains and waterways.
Wear protective equipment and absorb with vermiculite or similar, place into
suitably labelled containers for later disposal.
Clean up methods
Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Conditions of safe storage
Use only in a well-ventilated area, using appropriate protective
equipment. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. Practice
good personal hygiene.
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and
oxidisers. Keep containers tightly closed.
Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
National exposure standards
Biological Limit Values
Engineering Controls
Personal Protective Equipment
Not available for this product.
Not available for this product.
Ensure an adequate ventilation system or exhaust system is in place.
Safety glasses or goggles, gloves and protective clothing.
Section 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Odour
pH
Vapour pressure
Vapour density
Boiling point
Melting point
Solubility
Specific gravity
Information for flammable materials
Upper and lower flammable limits in air
Clear, colourless liquid
Odourless
>8
Not available
Not available
100⁰C
0⁰C
Water soluble
Not available
Not available
Not available
Section 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability
Conditions to avoid
Incompatible materials
Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous reactions
Stable under recommended conditions for use and storage.
Heat and incompatibles.
Oxidisers, strong alkalis and acids.
Toxic gases may evolve.
Polymerisation will not occur.
Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
HEALTH EFFECTS
Acute:
Eye contact
Skin contact
Inhalation
Ingestion
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May cause slight irritation, stinging, redness and lacrimation.
May cause redness and itching.
May cause irritation of the respiratory system.
May cause nausea, abdominal pain and vomiting and irritation of the
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gastrointestinal tract.
TOXICITY DATA: Not available for this product.
Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Persistence and degradability
Mobility
Environmental fate (exposure)
Bioaccumulative potential
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Do not contaminate drains and waterways.
Not expected to bio-accumulate.
Section 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal methods and containers
Special precautions
Dispose of in accordance with local authority guidelines.
Not applicable.
Section 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not classified as dangerous goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code.
UN Number
UN Proper shipping name
Class and subsidiary risk
Packing group
Special precautions
Hazchem code
None allocated.
None allocated.
None allocated.
None allocated.
None allocated.
None allocated.
Section 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
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Not a Scheduled Poison.
Section 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Release Information
Date of preparation
Issue Number
31 August 2011
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National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous
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Substances (NOHSC:1008); Australian Government Publication Service: Canberra (2004), 3 Edition.
National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, List of Designated Hazardous
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Substances (NOHSC:10005); Australian Government Publication Service: Canberra (1999), 2 Edition.
National Transport Commission Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and
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Rail (ADG Code); Canprint: Canberra (2007), Volume 1, 7 Edition.
Standards Australia, Dangerous Goods Initial Emergency Response Guide: Australian
Handbook (SAA/SNZ HB76); Homebush (2004).
Copyright © 2011 Point of Care Diagnostics Australia Pty Ltd
Date of issue: August 2011
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