SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR LIQUID IN GLASS THERMOMETERS. (EXCLUDING LOW TOX RANGE)

Our liquid in glass thermometers contain expansion media comprising substances and preparations which present no risk to health, safety or environment when encased in the glass bulb and capillary.

If the instrument is broken during use, minimal risk is presented because of the small volume of materials being used. The following information is supplied as an aid to further reduce risk.

As the Company may change constituent materials, users should check that they are in possession of the most -recent revision of. this Safety Data Sheet:

Type A: LIQUID IN GLASS MAX-MIN THERMOMETER

1. MEDIUM CONSTITUENTS

CHARACTERISTIC

MERCURY

TOLUENE

CREOSOTE

Flammability

N.A.

F.P. (+4 C)

F.P. (61. C}

Selected Safety Phrases

(S2) Keep out of reach of children.

(S2) Keep out of reach of children. 
(525) Avoid eye contact.

(S2) Keep out of reach of children. 
(526) With eye contact rinse with water seek medical advice.

Selected Risk Phrases

(R23) Toxic by inhalation.
(R33) Danger of cumulative effects.

(R20) Harmful by inhalation. 
(R11) Highly flammable

(R22) Harmful if swallowed.

MAXIMUM VOLUME PER INSTRUMENT

0.1 ml

0.501 ml

0.501 ml

2. FIRST AID DATA

If any of the media is ingested, seek medical attention. 
Skin/eye contact - wash with water.  Seek medical attention.

3. SPILLAGE

a) Contain mercury with wet sand, recover by vacuum suction (not a vacuum cleaner).
Spread 50/50 slurry of calcium hydroxide and flowers of sulphur over area and allow to dry. Consult Local Authority or waste disposal contractor for disposal.

b) Absorb Toluene/Creosote in wet sand. (Transfer to safe open area for atmospheric absorption).

Type B: LIQUID IN GLASS THERMOMETER (MERCURY FILLED) 

1. MEDIUM CONSTITUENTS

CHARACTERISTIC

MERCURY 

Flammability

N.A. 

Selected Safety Phrases

(S2) Keep out of reach of children.

Selected Risk Phrases

(R23) Toxic by inhalation.
(R33) Danger of cumulative effects.

TYPICAL MAXIMUM VOLUME PER INSTRUMENT

Clinical Thermometer 0.18 ml
Laboratory Thermometer 0.78 ml

Specifications to customer order may contain other maxima.


2. FIRST AID DATA

If any of the media is ingested seek medical attention. Skin/eye contact - wash with water. Seek medical attention.

3. SPILLAGE

Contain mercury with wet sand, recover by vacuum suction (not a vacuum cleaner).
Spread 50/50 slurry of calcium hydroxide and flowers of sulphur over area and allow to dry. Consult Local Authority or waste disposal contractor for disposal.

Type C: LIQUID IN GLASS THERMOMETER (LOWER TEMP. RANGE (-40C) - (+260C))

1. MEDIUM CONSTITUENTS 

CHARACTERISTIC

KEROSENE

DIESEL

PETROLEUM FRACTION PF 190* C (CODE 29461.)

PETROLEUM FRACTION PF 1200 C (CODE 10182)

DYE

Flammability

F.P. (+77°C)

F .P. (+60°C)

F.P. (+58°C)

F.P. (+2°C)

N/A

Selected Safety Phrases

(S24-62)Avoid contact with skin. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting, seek medical advise.

(S2) Keep out of reach of children.

(S24-62) Avoid contact with skin. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting, seek medical advise.

(S 16-24-62) Keep away from sources of ignition. Avoid contact with skin. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting, seek medical advise.

None

Selected Risk Phrases

(R65) Harmful, may cause lung damage if swallowed.

(R40) Possible risk of irreversible effects.

(R65) Harmful, may cause lung damage if swallowed.

(R11-65) Highly Flammable. Harmful, may cause lung damage if swallowed.

None

MAXIMUM VOLUME PER INSTRUMENT

0.62 ml

Up to 50% of 0.62 ml with Kerosene

Up to 90% of 0.62 ml with Kerosene

Up to 90% of 0.62 ml with Kerosene

1.55mg

DYE CHARACTERISATION

Red - AZO
Blue - Anthraquinone
Green-AZO/Anthraquinone

2. FIRST AID DATA

Skin/eye contact - wash with water. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.

3. SPILLAGE

Absorb in sand. Transfer to safe open area for atmospheric evaporation.

4. OTHER MATERIALS

Organic fillings may react violently with strong acids, alkalis and oxidizing agents.

Type C: LIQUID IN GLASS THERMOMETER (LOWER TEMP. RANGE (-100C) - (-41C))

1. MEDIUM CONSTITUENTS 

CHARACTERISTIC

TOLUENE

DYE

Flammability

F.P. (+4 C)

N/A

Selected Safety Phrases

(S2) Keep out reach of children
(S25) Avoid eye contact

None  

Selected Risk Phrases

(R20) Harmful by inhalation
(R11) Highly flammable

None  

DYE CHARACTERISATION

N/A

Red - AZO
Blue - Anthraquinone
Green-AZO/Anthraquinone

MAXIMUM VOLUME PER INSTRUMENT

0.62 ml

1.55 mg

2. FIRST AID DATA

Skin/eye contact - wash with water. Seek medical attention. Ingestion - seek medical attention.

3. SPILLAGE

Absorb in sand. Transfer to safe open area for atmospheric evaporation. 

4. OTHER MATERIALS

Organic fillings may react violently with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and alkalis.

Type E:  LIQUID IN GLASS THERMOMETER (- 200C ONLY) 

1. MEDIUM CONSTITUENTS

CHARACTERISTIC

ISO-PENTANE

Flammability

F.P. (- 51. C)

Selected Safety Phrases

(S9) Keep container in a well ventilated place 
(S 16) Keep away from sources of ignition - no smoking

Selected Risk Phrases

(R11) Highly flammable

MAXIMUM VOLUME PER INSTRUMENT

0.37 ml

2. FIRST AID DATA

Skin/eye contact - wash with. water. Seek medical advice if irritation persists. 

3. SPILLAGE

Absorb in sand. Transfer to safe open area for atmospheric evaporation.

Type F:  DIAL TYPE LIQUID EXPANSION THERMOMETERS (-40C) - (+260C)

1. MEDIUM CONSTITUENT

CHARACTERISTIC

KEROSENE

Flammability

F.P. (+77°C)

Selected Safety Phrases

(S24-62) Avoid contact with skin. 
If swallowed, do not induce vomiting, seek medical advice.

Selected Risk Phrases

(R65) Harmful, may cause lung damage if swallowed. 

MAXIMUM VOLUME PER INSTRUMENT

3ml

DYE CHARACTERISATION

N/A

2. FIRST AID DATA

Skin/eye contact - wash with water. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.

3. SPILLAGE

Absorb in sand. Transfer to safe open area for atmospheric evaporation.

4. OTHER MATERIAL

Organic fillings may react violently with strong acids, alkalis and oxidizing agents.

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