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Material Safetv Data Sheet <br />May be used to comply with <br />OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, <br />20 CFR 1910 1200. Standard must be <br />ilted for specific requirements. <br />MSDS No. 79-21-0 <br />Pow <br />S T E R I S T <br />Identity (As Used on Label and List) Chemical Name Chemical Family <br />STERIS 20'" Sterilant Concentrate Acid — Peroxyacetic Acid/Organic Peroxide <br />EPA Reg. # 58779-1 Salt — Inactive Builders/Salts <br />Manufacturer's Name <br />Emergency Telephone Number <br />STERIS Corporation <br />1-800-324-9300 <br />Address (Number, Street, City, State and ZIP Code) <br />Telephone Number for Information <br />9450 Pineneedle Drive <br />1-216-354-2600 <br />Date Prepared <br />Mentor. Ohio :4060 <br />7-92 <br />Signature of Preparer (optional) <br />Section 11 — Alazardous Ingredients/Identity Information <br />Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity, Common Name(s)) OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Other Limits % (Optional) <br />Recommended <br />Peroxyacetic Acid (35%) CAS:79-21-0 Not Listed Not Listed I PPM TWA - <br />Hydrogen Peroxide <br />section III — Physical/Chemical Characteristics <br />filing Point Acid Salts Specific Gravity (H20 = 1) Acid Salts <br />103° C N/A 113 N/A <br />Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) 0 25° C Malting Point <br />20 mm N/A -31 ° C N/A <br />Vapor Density (Air = 1) Evaporation Rate <br />N/A N/Aabove I NIA <br />(Butyl Acetate = 1) <br />Solubility in Water Appearance and Odor Acid: Colorless Liquid: sharp, pungent odor <br />100% Salts: White Granules <br />Section IV — Fire and Explosion Hazard Data <br />Flash Point (Method Used) Flammable Limits LEL UEL <br />56° C (133° F) (Closed Cup) N/A NIA NIA <br />Extinguishing Media Use Water Only <br />Special Fire Fighting Procedures Do not enter any enclosed/confined fire space without proper protective equipment. including a self contained <br />breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. <br />Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards When heated above flashpoint. it releases moderately flammable vapors which. when mixed with air, can bum or be <br />explosive. Fine mist/spray may be flammable below flash point. <br />Section V — Reactivity Data <br />Stability Unstable Acid X Conditions to Avoid Open Flames and Elevated Temperatures <br />Stable Salts X Moisture <br />Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid) Terpenes. primary alcohols. reducing & oxidizing agents. <br />r" azardous Decomposition or Byproducts Acetic acid, methane and oxygen which support combustion. Acrid smoke & fumes emitted when heated to <br />decomposition. By Fire: Carbon dioxide. carbon monoxide. nitrogen oxide. HCN in reducing atmosphere. <br />Hazardous May Occur Conditions to Avoid N/A <br />Polymerization <br />Will Not Occur X <br />P/N 612019 1.3.0 <br />(2/94) <br />