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AlcoCal® - Breath Alcohol Standards
[for use with lion alcolmeter® breath
alcohol analysers]
*** Explanatory Booklet *** [Issue 8: Jan 2010]
Ref: RM10655
© 2002, Lion Laboratories Limited
CONTENTS
Page AlcoCal® - General Product Description .......................................... 1 AlcoCal® - The Product Range .......................................................... 2 AlcoCal® - Alcohol Vapour Concentration ...................................... 4 AlcoCal® - Safe to Handle and Use .................................................. 5 Blood and Breath Alcohol Concentration Units .............................. 6 The Blood:Breath Ratio...................................................................... 8 Alcohol Breath:Blood Conversion Chart.......................................... 9 Atmospheric Pressure: Use of the AlcoCal® ................................. 10 at High Altitude Abnormal Atmospheric Pressure Variations. ............................... 12 at Sea-level Barometric Pressure Correction Look-up Table ........................... 13 High and Low Ambient Temperatures ........................................... 14 Rounding Up or Rounding Down .................................................... 15 To Sum It All Up So Far.................................................................... 16 When to Use the AlcoCal® Standard............................................... 17 Use of a Wet-Bath Simulator for Calibration.................................. 18 Checking and Adjustment Use of the AlcoCal® Connector Tubes With................................... 19 Instrument Mouthpieces Instructions for Use of the AlcoCal®- M Standard......................... 20 Instructions for Use of the AlcoCal®-S Standard .......................... 20 Transportation of AlcoCal® Standards........................................... 21 Safety Data Sheet AlcoCal®- M....................................................... 22 Safety Data Sheet AlcoCal®- S, AlcoCal®- D .................................. 27 AlcoCal®- E and AlcoCal®- L AlcoCal® - General Product Description
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AlcoCal® breath alcohol standards are used to check and adjust the calibration setting of lion alcolmeter® breath alcohol analysers. These checking and adjustment procedures, which should be carried out at regular intervals [see relevant instrument Handbook], ensure maximum analytical accuracy when subsequently using the instrument to measure a subject's breath alcohol level. Each AlcoCal® breath alcohol standard consists of a small amount of alcohol [ethanol] vapour, mixed with an inert diluent gas [nitrogen or air]. The alcohol concentration in the gas mixture is shown on the container's label, generally in BREATH ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION [BrAC] - units.
Please remember, AlcoCal® cylinders contain vapour and gas only, there is no liquid content. Do not assume they are empty just because there is no sound when the containers are shaken.
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AlcoCal® - The Product Range There are three products in the AlcoCal® range. For general use with all the lion alcolmeter® instruments.
AlcoCal®- M - a low pressure, disposable canister containing enough gas for about 50 `shots', when used as directed. Supplied complete with dispensing tube system.
Shelf Life: 6 months
Maximum Filling Pressure: 10 bar [10 x 105hPa] Number of Samples: 50 [approximately] Quoted Alcohol Levels: in mg/l breath alcohol units Alcohol Level Accuracy: ±10% of stated value Weight [complete]: 120 grams
AlcoCal®- 2AL - a high pressure, disposable cylinder containing sufficient gas for about 300 'shots' when used as directed. Supplied with 10 AlcoCal® connector tubes. When the cylinder is empty, the regulator is detached and retained for use with the replacement cylinder. The empty cylinder should be disposed of safely.
Shelf Life: 36 months Maximum Filling Pressure: 200 bar [200 x 105hPa]) Number of Samples: 300 [approximately] Quoted Alcohol Levels: in mg/l breath alcohol units Alcohol Level Accuracy: ±3% of stated value Weight [complete]: 750 grams Weight (cylinder only): 500 grams
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AlcoCal®- S - a high pressure, disposable cylinder containing
sufficient gas for about 300 'shots' when used as directed. Supplied with 10 AlcoCal® connector tubes. When the cylinder is empty, the regulator is detached and retained for use with the replacement cylinder. The empty cylinder should be disposed of safely.
Shelf Life: 36 months Maximum Filling Pressure: 200 bar [200 x 105hPa] Number of Samples: 300 [approximately] Quoted Alcohol Levels: in mg/l breath alcohol units Alcohol Level Accuracy: ±3% of stated value Weight [complete]: 750 grams Weight (cylinder only): 500 grams
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AlcoCal® Alcohol Vapour Concentration Because lion alcolmeter® instruments measure alcohol vapour concentrations linearly up to a level of at least 1.40 milligrams per litre [mg/l BrAC] [about 0.32% BAC], calibration and checking could, in principle, be carried out at any known alcohol level up to these values. For example, if the alcohol standard is 0.39mg/l in concentration, then ensure the instrument reads this value during the checking and adjustment stages. And if the standard is 0.31mg/l, then the instrument should read that value. Technically at least, it is quite unnecessary to use an AlcoCal® standard at some exactly specified level, such as the local legal limit for driving. The AlcoCal®- M standard is manufactured in the range 0.33 - 0.40mg/l.
The actual value of each individual standard supplied will of course be shown on the label of the canister itself. Each AlcoCal®- 2AL and AlcoCal®- S standard is manufactured and calibrated on an individual basis. For this reason it is normally supplied at specified alcohol concentration of either 0.22mg/l or 0.35mg/l.
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AlcoCal® - Safe to Handle and Use! AlcoCal® standards are very safe to handle and use. The containers are filled to a pressure well below their safe working limit. The gas itself is not toxic, but do not vent completely in a small confined area: depending on the diluent gas used, this could cause oxygen depletion and therefore asphyxiation. The containers in which gas is supplied are pressurised and so must be treated with respect: do not puncture or attempt to incinerate, even when empty.
........ But Safety Regulations Apply! Various regulations are in force in various countries regarding the safety of high pressure gas cylinders. In particular, in the United Kingdom, we are not permitted to refill a cylinder at Lion if it has not been pressure tested and then re-certified within the last five [5] years. If a cylinder received by Lion for refilling is `out of date' then, on the customer's behalf and at their cost, Lion will send that cylinder to its manufacturer for such testing and re-certification before it is refilled. If a cylinder fails the pressure test, then repair is not possible. Refillable AlcoCal® cylinders must not be allowed to empty completely. If this were to happen then, again, Lion has to return the cylinder to its manufacturer for treatment of the interior surface before it can be refilled. Any charges incurred for testing and re-certification, as well as for the internal treatment of fully emptied cylinders and any repairs, are passed on to the customer.
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Blood and Breath Alcohol Concentration Units The alcohol concentration in the gas of all AlcoCal® standards is generally shown in units of milligrams of alcohol per litre of air [breath] ie mg/l BrAC. This is the most internationally used unit of expressing a subject's breath alcohol concentration [BrAC]. However, by reference to the Conversion Table in this booklet, which is supplied with each standard, this stated value can be converted to any of the other BAC or BrAC units in which an instrument has been set to read. The other alcohol concentration units in use around the world are:
Breath Alcohol Concentration [BrAC] Units: Abbreviation
milligrams per litre mg/l
micrograms per 100 millilitres μg/100ml, μg% [ie. micrograms per decilitre] μg/dl
micrograms per litre μg/l
Blood Alcohol Concentration [BAC] Units: Abbreviation
milligrams per 100 millilitres mg/100ml, mg% [ie. milligrams per decilitre] mg/%, mg/dl
percent blood alcohol % BAC, % BAL [grams of alcohol per 100ml of blood, or 210 litres of breath]
promille [weight/volume] ‰ g/l [grams of alcohol per litre of blood]
promille [weight/weight] ‰ g/kg [grams of alcohol per kilogram of blood]
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PLEASE NOTE:
Mostly, blood alcohol is measured ‘weight by volume’ (i.e. weight of
alcohol per unit volume of blood). However, in some European countries, it is measured ‘weight by weight’ (i.e. weight of alcohol per unit weight of blood).
To convert from ‰ w/v to ‰ w/w use must be made of the specific
gravity of blood, which is about 1.06. So a 1.00 ‰ w/w blood sample [less blood] is actually about 6% stronger in alcohol than a 1.00 ‰ w/v sample.
The weight/weight system is only [to our knowledge] used in countries
which also use promille units.
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The Blood:Breath Ratio The concentration of alcohol in blood is over two thousand times stronger than that in breath. The ratio between the two levels is the blood:breath ratio and there is some debate about its true value. In fact, 2,300:1 is closest to the in vivo value [which really says that the alcohol concentration in the blood is 2,300 times stronger than in the breath], but different countries take various values. In the UK, for instance, 2,300:1 is used but in the USA and Australia, the ratio is 2,100; while in France it is taken as 2,000:1. The higher the ratio the lower the breath alcohol level. Or to put it another way, for the same breath sample, an instrument calibrated at 2,100:1 will give a lower blood alcohol reading than one calibrated at 2,300:1. So, if an instrument is to be set to read in blood alcohol [BAC] units, it is necessary to know what value blood:breath ratio to use, before the BrAC value shown on the AlcoCal® label can be converted to BAC units. This information should be checked with a reputable authority [such as a Forensic Science Laboratory] in the user's country.
Conversion Example 1: A UK user has an instrument set to read in mg/100ml BAC... The AlcoCal® standard supplied has a value of 0.35mg/l BrAC... The local blood:breath ratio is 2,300:1... So, the corresponding BAC reading is 80mg/100ml [always round down].
Conversion Example 2: A US user has an instrument set to read in % BAC... The AlcoCal® standard has a value of 0.28mg/l BrAC... The local blood:breath ratio is 2,100:1... So, the corresponding BAC reading is 0.058%
Partly to avoid the debate about such conversion, most countries now use only BrAC units in breath alcohol measurement, which eliminates the use of the blood:breath ratio altogether.
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Atmospheric Pressure: Use of the AlcoCal® at High Altitude
The concentration of alcohol in each AlcoCal® product is carefully controlled to give the correct vapour concentration when that cylinder or canister is used at sea level at normal atmospheric pressure (1 Bar). However, at lower atmospheric pressures, the concentration of alcohol in the vapour leaving the AlcoCal® will be proportionately less [this is a simple Boyle's Law effect]. The variations in alcohol concentration due to NORMAL atmospheric pressure changes at sea level are generally so small as to be negligible. However, if the AlcoCal® was used at a high altitude, significant errors would be produced if suitable corrections were not made for the reduction in atmospheric pressure. It is emphasised that the sensitivity of the instrument to alcohol (ie. a reading from a breath sample) is NOT affected by changes in atmospheric pressure; it is only the concentration of alcohol in the vapour from the AlcoCal® standard as used during the calibration or checking processes.
Altitude Above Sea Level
Correction
Factor Metres
Feet
0 250 500 750
1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 2250 2500 2750 3000 3250 3500
0 820 1640 2460 3280 4100 4920 5740 6560 7380 8200 9020 9840
10660 11500
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The Correction Table gives correction factors to be applied to the stated AlcoCal® value when this is to be used at various altitudes above sea level.
Altitude Correction Example 1: A figure of 80mg/100ml BAC is indicated after use of the Conversion Table, but the AlcoCal® is to be used at an altitude of 2,500 metres. The Correction Factor at this altitude is 0.710, which means the actual AlcoCal® value is: 80 x 0.710 = 56mg/100ml (round down)
Altitude Correction Example 2: A figure of 37μg/100ml BrAC is indicated after use of the Conversion Table, but the AlcoCal® is to be used at an altitude of 3,000 metres. The Correction Factor at this altitude is 0.665, which means the actual AlcoCal® value is: 37 x 0.665 = 24μg/100ml (round down)
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Abnormal Atmospheric Pressure Variations at Sea-level
If the atmospheric pressure even at sea level is known to be very low - such as during a tropical storm - then this too should be taken into account when calculating the actual value of any particular AlcoCal® standard. For instance, an AlcoCal® standard with a BrAC value of 0.35mg/l is to be used where the current atmospheric pressure is only 940mB. Standard atmospheric pressure at sea-level is 1,013mB, so the BrAC value of the standard will be: 940 x 0.35 = 0.32mg/l (rounded down) 1,013 and if the atmospheric pressure was high, say 1,060mB, then the value of the same AlcoCal® would be: 1,060 x 0.35 = 0.36mg/l (also rounded down) 1,013 The same calculation of simple proportion may be used in all cases, for all units of pressure measurement.
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High and Low Ambient Temperatures Unlike wet-bath breath simulators, there is no water:air alcohol equilibrium dependency in AlcoCal® standards. This means that there is much less effect brought about by variations in ambient temperature. However, temperature will modify the alcohol level in the vapour leaving an AlcoCal® standard, simply through expansion/contraction [Charles’ Law] effects. For this reason, AlcoCal® standards should be kept away from sources of excess heat and cold, and should be allowed to recover if they are so exposed. Ideally, AlcoCal® standards should not be used if they are outside the temperature range 10 – 25oC.
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Rounding Up or Rounding Down? Some Lion instruments give digital readings in single increments. Others read to the nearest increments of 5 or 10, where the reading is always shown to the last [lower] digit, ie a 0 or a 5. If the BrAC to BAC conversion figure shown in the conversion table does not end in 0 or 5, simply take the figure up/down to the nearest useable figure, as required.
Rounding Example 1: A figure of 81mg/100ml is indicated after use of the Conversion and Altitude Correction Tables: the instrument reading should be 80mg/100ml.
Rounding Example 2: A figure of 84mg/100ml is indicated after use of the Conversion and Altitude Correction Tables: the instrument reading should be 85mg/100ml.
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To Sum it All Up So Far Before using an AlcoCal® breath alcohol standard to check or adjust the calibration of a lion alcolmeter® instrument, simply:
1. Check the instrument configuration. Does it read in BrAC or BAC units? [This is usually shown on a label near the display].
2. Does the instrument read in increments of 1 or 5? 3. If BAC is used, what blood:breath ratio is to be used?
4. What BrAC mg/l value is shown on the AlcoCal® label?
5. Use the Conversion Table to assess the [sea-level] reading in the
appropriate units and at the relevant blood:breath ratio that is the equivalent of the alcohol concentration value on the AlcoCal® label.
6. If using AlcoCal® at an altitude of 250 metres or higher, apply
the correction factor derived from the Altitude Correction Table (or correct for any known abnormal atmospheric pressure variation).
7. If the instrument reads in increments of 5, take the reading to the
nearest figure ending in 0 or 5. 8. Note this final figure, which is the equivalent of the alcohol
concentration of the standard as shown on the label. 9. Refer to `Instructions for the Use of AlcoCal® Standards' of
this leaflet and to the calibration checking/adjustment instructions in your instrument manual.
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When to Use the AlcoCal® Standard Each instrument in the lion alcolmeter® range uses an electrochemical fuel cell to detect and measure the concentration of alcohol in expired breath. Over a period of time, the sensitivity of this fuel cell to alcohol will change, because of an ageing effect of its platinum electrode. This change in sensitivity is usually a decrease, but not generally more than 1 or 2% per month. This means the instrument would, if left unadjusted, eventually read falsely low or falsely high. It is therefore necessary to use a known alcohol vapour standard from time to time to check the accuracy of reading: this procedure is known as a calibration check. No actual adjustment is made to the instrument: it is simply a check. If the check reading given by the instrument is unacceptably different from the value of the AlcoCal® standard, then an adjustment must be made: this is the calibration adjustment procedure. During calibration the instrument is actually reset to read the true value of the standard. As has been said, the sensitivity change of the fuel cell sensor used in the lion alcolmeter® instruments is only about 1% per month. This means, in effect, these instruments in fact hold their calibration [ie. maintain their accuracy of measurement] for an appreciable time. The required frequency of carrying out calibration checks is very much a decision for the user, depending on relevant circumstances. However, a monthly calibration check is recommended since, not only does this procedure check the accuracy of alcohol measurement, it also tests the general good working of the instrument. Calibration adjustment is required only when the calibration check procedure shows a result which is unacceptably different from the actual AlcoCal® concentration: this should not occur more than about two or three times per year. Again, what constitutes an "unacceptably different" reading is the decision of the user or his controlling authority, based on various operational factors. As an initial guide only, under most circumstances, a check reading which is more than 10% different from the concentration of the AlcoCal® would indicate that calibration adjustment is required.
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Use of a Wet-Bath Simulator for Calibration Checking and Adjustment If a wet-bath simulator is to be used instead of an AlcoCal® standard then please follow the instructions as supplied with that simulator. The following points should also be considered:
1. The outlet tube should be as short as possible, so as to minimise the dead space.
2. The outlet tube should be fitted with a disposable mouthpiece as
supplied for use with the particular instrument.
3. The solution should be fresh, of the correct alcohol concentration, at the proper temperature, at the proper level in the jar, and continuously stirred.
4. If an ionic preservative is added (such as copper sulphate), the
concentration should be as low as possible, so as to minimise the ‘salting out effect’.
5. All joints must be airtight.
6. The air flow rate should be in the range of 10-15 litres per minute.
7. Incoming air should be broken up into small bubbles, but not so
fine as to increase the back pressure.
8. Allow the vapour to pass for about 5 seconds; THEN take the sample; THEN stop the air flow.
9. Change the mouthpiece after every three or four runs, or
whenever condensation is seen inside.
10. Change the solution frequently; either weekly or every 50 or so uses.
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Use of the AlcoCal® Connector
Tubes with Instrument Mouthpieces AlcoCal® – 2AL, AlcoCal®- S, AlcoCal®- D (refills) and AlcoCal®- L standards (refills) are supplied with tapered Connector Tubes. These Connector Tubes are used in conjunction with the relevant mouthpiece as supplied for use with each particular model of instrument. The Dispensing Top supplied with every AlcoCal®- M standard includes an integral Connector Tube for direct attachment to the instrument mouthpiece. The internal taper at the one end of the Connector Tube means it can be fitted to any of the AlcoCal® standards, while the external taper at the opposite end mean it can be inserted tightly into any of the mouthpieces mentioned above. Whichever mouthpiece is used, it must be free of any condensation and must form a tight fit on to the sampling port of the particular instrument. Also, the Connector Tube must always be clean and dry, and form an airtight seal on both the cylinder regulator outlet and the instrument mouthpiece. Instructions for checking/adjusting calibration are given in the Operator Handbook supplied with each instrument [or in the Supervisor Handbook, where relevant], and these should still be followed. However, if the Handbook refers to the breath alcohol standard by its previous trade name of `NALCO', then the instructions relating to use of the Delivery Tube are no longer applicable and should be replaced by the instructions given on the next page. Please ensure that any old Delivery Tubes are discarded.
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Instructions for Use of
the AlcoCal®- M Standard
This standard is always supplied complete with a new dispensing top, incorporating the new Connector Tube, all in one unit:
1. Refer to relevant instrument handbook for instruction on sampling. 2. Attach the relevant mouthpiece to the instrument
sampling port. 3. If not already attached, fit the Dispensing Top to the
spindle on top of the can. 4. Connect the ̀ blowing end' of the mouthpiece directly to
the Dispensing Top.
Important: allow the vapour to pass for about 5 seconds; THEN take the sample; THEN stop the gas flow.
Instructions for the Use of AlcoCal®- S and AlcoCal®- 2AL Standards
This standard is always supplied complete with disposable Connector Tubes, for direct connection to the instrument mouthpiece.
1. Refer to relevant instrument handbook for venting
instructions on sampling. Please pay particular attention to the instructions for venting air from the cylinder head.... IF the standard has not been used recently.
2. Attach the relevant mouthpiece to the instrument
sampling port. 3. Attach a tapered Connector Tube to the outlet from
cylinder regulator. 4. Connect the ̀ blowing end' of the mouthpiece directly to
the Connector Tube.
Important: allow the vapour to pass for about 5 seconds; THEN take the sample; THEN stop the gas flow.
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Transportation of AlcoCal© Standards AlcoCal® alcohol vapour standards are classified as "DANGEROUS GOODS" for shipping purposes, and there are strict regulations in force regarding their transportation. These regulations also apply when an ‘EMPTY’ cylinder is being returned to Lion for refilling. The regulations are too detailed to specify here, as these may vary by country and by carrier, but relevant information is summarised below: MUST BE DECLARED AS HAZARDOUS CARGO WITH APPROPRIATE PACKAGING, LABELLING AND DOCUMENTATION. BY POST Pressurised cylinders/canisters must not be sent by
post. BY AIR Forbidden in hand luggage.
Compressed gas n.o.s. (Nitrogen Mixture)UN 1956 Class/Division 2.2 Non-flammable gas
PASSENGER AlcoCal®-S & AlcoCal® - 2AL AIRCRAFT Packing instruction - 200 Maximum net quantity per package – 75kgs AlcoCal®-M Ship in limited quantities as Aerosols Packing instruction – Y203 Maximum quantity – 30kgs gross weight CARGO AlcoCal®-S & AlcoCal®- 2AL AIRCRAFT Packing instruction - 200 Maximum net quantity per package - 150kgs AlcoCal®-M’s Ship in limited quantities as Aerosols Packing instruction – Y203 Maximum gross quantity per package – 30kgs BY ROAD AlcoCal®-S - ADR 2, 1A, 3 AlcoCal®-M - ADR 2, 5A, 3, LQ1 BY SEA IMDG/IMO 2163
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TY VERLON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BARRY, VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF63 2BE, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM TEL. +44 (0) 1446 724500 FAX +44 (0) 1446 724501 E-MAIL [email protected] WEB SITE http://www.lionlaboratories.com
SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT: 120 – 235 PPM ETHANOL BALANCE NITROGEN VERSION: 3 Revision DATE: 05/02/04 PAGE 1/5
1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION / COMPANY
Product Name 120 – 200 ppm Ethanol balance Nitrogen
AlcoCal® - M.
Company Identification see header and/or footer.
Emergency Phone Nos. see header and/or footer.
2 COMPOSTION / INFORMATION OF INGREDIENTS
Substance / Preparation Preparation
Components / Impurities Contains no other components or impurities which
will influence the classification of this product.
EEC No (from EINECS) Not applicable for preparations.
3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Identification Compressed Gas. In high concentrations
may cause asphyxiation.
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4 FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation In high concentrations may cause
asphyxiation and death. Symptoms may include loss of mobility/consciousness. Victim may not be aware of asphyxiation. Remove victim to uncontaminated area wearing self-contained breathing apparatus. Keep victim warm and rested. Call a doctor. Apply artificial respiration if breathing stopped.
Ingestion Ingestion is not considered a potential
route of exposure.
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Specific Hazards Exposure to fire may cause containers to
rupture/explode. Inform Fire Brigade. Non flammable.
Hazardous Combustion Products None.
Suitable Extinguishing Media All known extinguishers can be used.
Specific Methods Move container away from fire, or cool with
water from a protected position.
Specific Protective Equipment None.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions Evacuate area. Wear self contained
breathing apparatus when entering area unless atmosphere is proved to be safe. Ensure adequate ventilation. Post warning notices.
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Environmental Precautions Try to stop release if safe to do so.
Clean up Methods Ventilate area.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling and Storage Suck back of water into the container must
be prevented. Do not allow feedback into the container. Use only properly specified equipment which is suitable for this product, its supply pressure and temperature. Contact supplier if in doubt. Refer to supplier’s container handling instructions. Keep container below 50o C in a well ventilated place.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Personal Protection Ensure adequate ventilation.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Relative Density Lighter or similar to air. Solubility mg/l water Not known, but considered to have low
solubility.
Appearance / Colour Colourless gas.
Odour Odour of alcohol.
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability and Reactivity Stable under normal conditions.
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11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
General No known toxicological effects from this
product.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
General No known ecological damage caused by
this product.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General Do not discharge into any place where its
accumulation could be dangerous. To atmosphere in a well ventilated place. Contact supplier if guidance is required.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION UN No 1950
Class/Div 2.2 ADR/RID Hazard No 20 IMDG No 2124 Labeling ADR Label 2: non flammable non toxic gas.
Other Transport Information Avoid transport on vehicles where the load
space is not separated from the driver’s compartment. Ensure vehicle driver is aware of potential hazards of the load and knows what to do in the event of an accident or an emergency. Before transporting product containers ensure that they are firmly secured.
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Proper Shipping Name Aerosols, non-flammable (For Air, Sea & UK Road)
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION No in Annex 1 of Dir 67/548 Not applicable for preparations. EC Classification Not classified as dangerous substance. Labeling of cylinders - Symbols Label 2: non flammable non toxic gas. - Risk phases RAs Asphyxiant in high concentrations. - Safety phrases S9 Keep container in well ventilated
place. S23 Do not breath the gas.
16 OTHER INFORMATION Ensure all national/local regulations are observed. The hazard of asphyxiation is often overlooked and must be stressed during operator training. Before using this product in any new process or experiment, a thorough material compatibility and safety study should be carried out. Details given in this document are believed to be correct at the time of going to press. Whilst proper care has been taken in the preparation of this document, no liability for injury or damage resulting from its use can be accepted.
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TY VERLON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BARRY, VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF63 2BE, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM TEL. +44 (0) 1446 724500 FAX +44 (0) 1446 724501 E-MAIL [email protected] WEB SITE http://www.lionlaboratories.com
SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT: 120 – 235 PPM ETHANOL BALANCE NITROGEN
VERSION: 3 Revision DATE: 19/05/04 PAGE: 1/5
1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION / COMPANY
Product Name 120 – 235 ppm Ethanol balance Nitrogen
AlcoCal® - S, Alcocal® – D, Alcocal® – E, Alcocal® - L.
Company Identification see header and/or footer.
Emergency Phone Nos. see header and/or footer.
2 COMPOSTION / INFORMATION OF INGREDIENTS Substance / Preparation Preparation. Components / Impurities Contains no other components or
impurities which will influence the classification of this product.
EEC No (from EINECS) Not applicable for preparations.
3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Identification Compressed Gas. In high concentrations
may cause asphyxiation.
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4 FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation In high concentrations may cause
asphyxiation and death. Symptoms may include loss of mobility/consciousness. Victim may not be aware of asphyxiation. Remove victim to uncontaminated area wearing self contained breathing apparatus. Keep victim warm and rested. Call a doctor. Apply artificial respiration if breathing stopped.
Ingestion Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure.
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Specific Hazards Exposure to fire may cause containers to
rupture/explode. Inform Fire Brigade. Non flammable.
Hazardous Combustion Products None. Suitable Extinguishing Media All known extinguishers can be used. Specific Methods Move container away from fire, or cool
with water from a protected position. Specific Protective Equipment None.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions Evacuate area. Wear self contained
breathing apparatus when entering area unless atmosphere is proved to be safe.
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Ensure adequate ventilation. Post warning notices.
Environmental Precautions Try to stop release if safe to do so.
Clean up Methods Ventilate area.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling and Storage Suck back of water into the container must
be prevented. Do not allow feedback into the container. Use only properly specified equipment which is suitable for this product, its supply pressure and temperature. Contact supplier if in doubt. Refer to supplier’s container handling instructions. Keep container below 50o C in a well ventilated place.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Personal Protection Ensure adequate ventilation.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Relative Density Lighter or similar to air.
Solubility mg/l water Not known, but considered to have low solubility
Appearance / Colour Colourless gas Odour Odour of alcohol
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10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability and Reactivity Stable under normal conditions.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION General No known toxicological effects from this
product.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
General No known ecological damage caused by
this product.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General Do not discharge into any place where its
accumulation could be dangerous. To atmosphere in a well ventilated place. Contact supplier if guidance is required.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION UN No 1956 Class/Div 2.2 ADR Classification Code 1A ADR/RID Hazard No 20 Groupcard No 20g01 Labelling ADR Label 2: non flammable non toxic gas.
Other Transport Information Avoid transport on vehicles where the
load space is not separated from the driver’s compartment. Ensure vehicle driver is aware of potential hazards of the load and knows what to do in the event of an accident or an emergency. Before transporting product containers ensure that they are firmly secured.
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Proper Shipping Name Compressed gas, n.o.s. (Nitrogen mixture) (For Air, Sea & UK Road)
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION No in Annex 1 of Dir 67/548 Not applicable for preparations. EC Classification Not classified as dangerous substance. Labelling of cylinders - Symbols Label 2: non flammable non toxic gas. - Risk phases RAs Asphyxiant in high concentrations. - Safety phrases S9 Keep container in well ventilated
place. S23 Do not breath the gas.
16 OTHER INFORMATION
Ensure all national/local regulations are observed. The hazard of asphyxiation is often overlooked and must be stressed during operator training. Before using this product in any new process or experiment, a thorough material compatibility and safety study should be carried out. Details given in this document are believed to be correct at the time of going to press. Whilst proper care has been taken in the preparation of this document, no liability for injury or damage resulting from its use can be accepted.
Lion Contact Details
Lion Laboratories Limited Ty Verlon Industrial Estate
Cardiff Road, Barry Vale of Glamorgan CF63 2BE
Wales, UK
Telephone
[+44] [0] 1446 724500
Fax
[+44] [0] 1446 724501
[email protected] [email protected]
World Wide Web
www.lionlaboratories.com
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