Key Scientific Products 1113 East Reynolds St.Stamford, Texas 79553

SAFETY DATA SHEET1: IDENTIFICATIONCatalog Number/Product Name: K170 / KOVAC’S REAGENT K980170 / KOVAC’s REAGENT DropITs

Other Common Names: NONE

Recommended Use/Restrictions: For in-vitro diagnostic use only by trained professionals. This product tests for indole production in indole broth or other biochemical identification methods.

Manufacturer/Supplier:Key Scientific Products Phone Number: 1-800-843-15391113 East Reynolds Street Emergency Phone Number: None available.Stamford, TX 795532: HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION(a) Classification of the chemical: GHS Classification according to 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Acute toxicity Category 3 H332 Eye Damage Category 1 H318 Skin Corrosion Category 1B H314 Flammable Liquid Category 3 H226 Corrosive to Metals Category 1 H290 Single Target Organ Toxicity Category 3 H335

(b) Signal word: DANGER

(c) Hazard statement(s): H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. H290 May be corrosive to metals H332 Harmful if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

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(e) Precautionary statement(s): P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P234 Keep only in original packaging. P235 Keep cool P242 Use non-sparking tools. P261 Avoid breathing vapors P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective clothing. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Rinse skin with water and/or shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses and continue rinsing. P360+P363 Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash before reuse. P370+P378 IN case of fire: Use water spray, CO2, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P403+P233+P235 Store in a well ventilated cool place. Keep container tightly closed. P501 Dispose of contents or container with an approved waste disposal facility, according to applicable regulations.

(f) Describe any hazards not otherwise classified that have been identified during the classification process: None3: COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTSChemical Name Common

Name/SynonymCAS Number Concentration (%)

o-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde None 100-10-7 5%N-Butanol None 71-36-3 75%Hydrochloric Acid None 7647-01-0 9.3%4: FIRST-AID MEASURES(a) Routes of Exposure: Eyes: If splashed into eyes, rinse with water for 10 – 15 minutes. Gently remove contact lenses if present and continue rinsing. Seek medical attention. Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical attention. Contact Poison Control if necessary. Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately contact a poison control center or physician. Skin: If on skin, immediately remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap and water and/or shower. If irritation persists, seek medical advice. Wash clothing before reuse.

(b) Important symptoms/effects(acute and delayed): Causes severe burns and eye damage. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Harmful and possibly fatal if swallowed.

(c) Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: Treat symptomatically.

5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

(a) Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media: Water spray, dry chemical powder, CO2 or alcohol resistant foam extinguisher.

(b) Specific hazards arising from the chemical: Flammable liquid and vapor. Material is corrosive..

(c) Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters: Wear full protective gear and use self-contained breathing apparatus.6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES(a) Personal precautions, protective equipment, and emergency procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear.Liquid may be ignitable. Keep unprotected persons away.

(b) Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Remove any sources of ignition. Ventilate area of leak or spill. Absorb spilled material with vermiculite or sand. Flush spill area with water. Store recovered material including flush water in a suitable container.7: HANDLING AND STORAGE(a) Precautions for safe handling: Use PPE. Store at 2 – 8o C protected from light.

(b) Conditions for safe storage: Store according to label instructions. For in-vitro diagnostic use only by trained professionals.8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION(a) OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL), American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Threshold Limit Value (TLV), and any other exposure limit used or recommended by the chemical manufacturer, importer, or employer preparing the safety data sheet, where available. HCl = ACGHI – 2 ppm OSHA – 5 ppm NIOSH – 5 ppm

(b) Appropriate engineering controls: Eye bath. Safety shower.

(c) Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment:

Eye Contact: Safety glasses

Ingestion: Do not eat, drink or smoke while using this product. DO NOT DRINK THIS PRODUCT!

Inhalation: Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. No controls necessary for normal laboratory use.

Skin Contact: Wear personal protective equipment: safety glasses, lab coat, gloves.9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIESAppearance: Physical State: Liquid Color: YellowOdor: Alcohol smellOdor Threshold: Not determinedpH: Not determinedMelting Point/Freezing Point: Not determinedBoiling Point/Boiling Range: Not determinedFlash Point: 42.7o CEvaporation Rate: Not determinedFlammability: FlammableUpper and Lower Flammability/Explosive Limits: Not determinedVapor Pressure: Not determinedVapor Density: Not determinedRelative Density: Not determinedSolubility: Soluble in waterPartition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determinedAuto-ignition Temperature: Not determinedDecomposition Temperature: Not determinedViscosity: Not determined10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY(a) Reactivity: Not reactive under normal laboratory conditions

(b) Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions

(c) Possibility of hazardous reactions: None under normal laboratory conditions

(d) Conditions to avoid (e.g., static discharge, shock, or vibration): Static discharge.

(e) Incompatible materials: Heat, flames, ignition sources, oxidizers, bases

(f) Hazardous decomposition products: Hydrogen chloride gas11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATIONDescription of the various toxicological (health) effects and the available data used to identify those effects, including:(a) Information on the likely routes of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact): See # 4 and #8 above.

(b) Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics: No data available.

(c) Delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from short- and long-term exposure: No data available.

(d) Numerical measures of toxicity (such as acute toxicity estimates): No data available.

(e) Whether the hazardous chemical is listed in the National Toxicology Program (NTP) Report on Carcinogens (latest edition) or has been found to be a potential carcinogen in the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Monographs (latest edition), or by OSHA: IARC listed – Group C NTP – Not listed OSHA – Not listed12: ECOLOGOICAL INFORMATION This product is not listed as an environmental hazard.Toxicity: Not data availableResults of PBT & vPvB assessment: Not data availablePersistance & degradability: Not data availableMobility in soil: Not data availableBioaccumulative potential: Not data available

Other adverse effects: Not data available13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONSWaste Disposal: Disposal should be in accordance with national, state, regional and local laws and regulations. Disposal must be in accordance with 40 CFR 261.14: TRANSPORT INFORMATIONDOT Hazard Class: Class 3: Flammable liquidShipping Name: Flammable liquids, Corrosive, n.o.sIdentification Number: UN2924Packing Group: III15: REGULATORY INFORMATIONCarcinogenicity: YES / NONTP: NoIARC: NoOSHA: NoCalifornia Prop 65: NoIATA: No16: OTHER INFORMATIONThe above information, to the best of our knowledge, is accurate. Key Scientific Products assumes no liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information stated above. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards may be described, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.

Revision Date: April, 2016