LINN 
CIENTIFIC 
NC 
MSDS #: 430.00 

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) 

Revision Date: July 13, 2010 

SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION 
Latex 
CHEMTREC Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9300 
Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219 Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 
SECTION 2 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 
Latex 
CAS#: None established 
SECTION 3 — HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 
White, tacky, aqueous suspension with a slight ammonia odor. 
Substance considered nonhazardous. However, not all health aspects of this substance have been 
thoroughly investigated. 
SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES 
Health-0 
Flammability-0 
Reactivity-0 
Exposure-0 
Storage-0 
FLINN AT-A-GLANCE 
0 is low hazard, 3 is high hazard 

Call a physician and seek medical attention for further treatment, observation, and support after first aid. 
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration immediately. 
Eye: Immediately flush with fresh water for at least 15 minutes. 
External: Wash continuously with fresh water for at least 15 minutes. 
Internal: Give large quantities of water. Call a physician or poison control at once. 


SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 


Nonflammable solid. NFPA CODE 
Thermal decomposition may produce toxic fumes. None 
Fire Fighting Instructions: Use a triclass, dry chemical fire extinguisher. Firefighters should wear PPE and established 
SCBA with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode. 

SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 


Restrict unprotected personnel from the area. Contain the spill with sand or other inert absorbent material and deposit in a sealed 
bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information. 

SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE 


Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #3. Store with hydrocarbons, esters, and aldehydes. 

SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION 


Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves, and a chemical-resistant 
apron. 

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Material Safety Data Sheet Latex MSDS #: 430.00 
Revision Date: July 13, 2010 

SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 


White, tacky, aqueous suspension with a slight ammonia odor. 
Solubility: Soluble in water and most common organic solvents. 

SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 


Shelf life: Fair. Will turn pink if exposed to light. Neutralization of the latex by an acid will cause it to solidify. 

SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 


Acute effects: N.A. ORL-RAT LD50: N.A. 
Chronic effects: N.A. IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. 
Target organs: N.A. 

SKN-RBT LD50: N.A. 

N.A. = Not available, not all health aspects of this substance have been fully investigated. 
SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 


Data not yet available. 

SECTION 13 — DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 


Please consult with state and local regulations. 
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #26b is one option. 


SECTION 14 — TRANSPORT INFORMATION 


Shipping Name: Not regulated 
Hazard Class: N/A 
UN Number: N/A 
N/A = Not applicable 

SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION 


Not listed. 

SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION 


This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn 
Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating 
thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. The data should not be confused with local, 
state, federal or insurance mandates, regulations, or requirements and CONSTITUTE NO WARRANTY. Any use of this data and 
information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws and 
regulations. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product(s) described are beyond the control of 
Flinn Scientific, Inc. and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND OTHER REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME 
RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY 
WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT(S). 

Consult your copy of the Flinn Science Catalog/Reference Manual 
for additional information about laboratory chemicals. 

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