PASCO Specialty & Mfg. WA-9897 User's Manual
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1. For a description of the product warranty see the PASCO catalog Copyright The PASCO scientific 012 10034B Ripple Tank Instruction Sheet is copyrighted with all rights reserved Permission is granted to non profit educational institutions for reproduction of any part of this manual providing the reproductions are used only in their laboratories and classrooms and are not sold for profit Reproduction under any other circumstances without the written consent of PASCO scientific is prohibited Trademarks PASCO and PASCO scientific are trademarks or registered trademarks of PASCO scientific in the United States and or in other countries All other brands products or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of and are used to identify products or services of their respective owners For more information visit www pasco com legal IZEIA lt D Material Safety Data Sheet k The Dow Chemical Company Product Name TERGITOL TM L 62 Issue Date 01 26 2006 Print Date 15 Aug 2007 The Dow Chemical Company encourages and expects you to read and understand the entire M SDS as there is important information throughout the document We expect you to follow the precautions identified in this document unless your use conditions would necessitate other appropriate methods or actions 1 Product and Company Identification Product Name TERGITOL TM L 62 COMPANY IDENTIFICATION The Dow Chemical Company 2032. 0 Willard H Dow Center Midland MI 48674 USA Customer Information Number 800 258 2436 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER 24 Hour Emergency Contact 989 636 4400 Local Emergency Contact 989 636 4400 2 Hazards Identification Emergency Overview Color Clear Physical State Liquid Odor Mild Hazards of product No significant immediate hazards for emergency response are known OSHA Hazard Communication Standard This product is a Hazardous Chemical as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910 1200 Potential Health Effects Eye Contact May cause slight temporary eye irritation Corneal injury is unlikely Skin Contact Prolonged exposure not likely to cause significant skin irritation Material may be handled at elevated temperatures contact with heated material may cause thermal burns Skin Absorption Prolonged skin contact is unlikely to result in absorption of harmful amounts Inhalation At room temperature exposure to vapor is minimal due to low volatility single exposure is not likely to be hazardous Vapor from heated material or mist may cause respiratory irritation Indicates a Trademark Page 1 of 7 Product Name TERGITOL TM L 62 Issue Date 01 26 2006 Ingestion Low toxicity if swallowed Small amounts swallowed incidentally as a result of normal handling operations are not likely to cause injury however swallowing larger amounts may cause injury Effects of Repeated Exposure For
3. 4 Beaker 1000 mL 699 197 15 Screen assembly 003 09736 16 Ripple Tank assembly 003 09703 Note The Tergitol L 62 surfactant is part number 699 023 Descriptions A p assembly assembly The box in which the Ripple Tank is stored has two layers The screen assembly plastic storage box rod and beaker are in the top layer and the ruler legs and Ripple Tank assembly are in the bot tom layer The top layer has areas for storing the WA 9896 Ripple Generator and Light Source including the power adapter and cord Screen Assembly The screen assembly is a reflector and a projection screen joined at one edge by a strip of flexible tape Note Remove any protective coating from the reflector and the screen before using The reflector is alumi nized acrylic The screen is translucent plastic There are three holes along the top edge of the reflector and two strips of Vel cro loop material along the top edge of the projection screen Projection screen Plastic storage box Legs and ruler Velcro loop p material 4 ae Holes Reflector IZEIA Model No WA 9897 Setup Ripple Tank Assembly Threaded hole The ripple tank assembly has an impact resistant plastic frame Below the front edge of the frame is a strip of Velcro hook material that will hold the loop material on the top edge of the projector screen Below the back edge of the fra
4. Face Protection Use safety glasses Skin Protection No precautions other than clean body covering clothing should be needed When handling hot material protect skin from thermal burns Selection of specific items will depend on the operation Hand protection Use gloves with insulation for thermal protection when needed Respiratory Protection For most conditions no respiratory protection should be needed however if material is heated or sprayed use an approved air purifying respirator The following should be effective types of air purifying respirators Organic vapor cartridge with a particulate pre filter Ingestion Use good personal hygiene Do not consume or store food in the work area Wash hands before smoking or eating Engineering Controls Ventilation Good general ventilation should be sufficient for most conditions Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary for some operations 9 Physical and Chemical Properties Physical State Liquid Color Clear Odor Mild Flash Point Closed Cup 216 C 421 F ASTM D93 Flammable Limits In Air Lower No test data available Upper No test data available Autoignition Temperature No test data available Vapor Pressure No test data available Boiling Point 760 mmHg Not applicable decomposes before boiling Page 3 of 7 Product Name TERGITOL TM L 62 Issue Date 01 26 2006 Vapor Density air 1 gt 1 Literature Specific Gravity H20 1 1 011 Calculated Freezing P
5. PASC ON Instruction Sheet 012 10034B Ripple Tank WA 9897 Projection Screen NE Ruler Pipette 5 mL is Introduction The PASCO model WA 9897 Ripple Tank is designed to be used with the PASCO model WA 9896 Ripple Generator and Light Source The tank is 42 5 cm by 42 5 cm by 2 5 cm with four foam beaches and a 0 3 cm thick glass plate The viewing area is 33 cm by 33 cm The tank has an easy to use drain pipe consisting 800 772 8700 Ripple Tank Li Reflector Beaker 1000 Was Refractors of a piece of flexible vinyl plastic tubing and a tube clamp The tank is supported by three detachable legs with adjustable feet and comes with a reflector and projection screen The ripple tank also comes with the following ruler pipette sur factant bottle storage box barriers 5 pieces refractors 3 pieces a beaker and a rod for supporting a light source The list of included parts is given below WWW pasco com Model No WA 9897 Items Items Description Part Number 1 Ruler 699 081 2 Pipette 5 mL 699 154 3 Storage box 740 177 4 Bottle 1 ounce for Tergitol surfactant 650 072 5 Long barrier 2 pieces 648 09718 6 Mini barrier 648 09717 7 Short barrier 648 09719 8 Curved reflector 648 09820 9 Concave refractor 648 09720 10 Convex refractor 648 09721 11 Trapezoidal refractor 648 09714 12 Rod for Light Source 648 09713 13 Leg Ripple Tank 648 09705 1
6. ain chemicals at levels which require reporting under this statute Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right To Know Act Pennsylvania Hazardous Substances List and or Pennsylvania Environmental Hazardous Substance List To the best of our knowledge this product does not contain chemicals at levels which require reporting under this statute Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right To Know Act Pennsylvania Special Hazardous Substances List To the best of our knowledge this product does not contain chemicals at levels which require reporting under this statute Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 CERCLA Section 103 This product contains the following substances which are subject to CERCLA Section 103 reporting requirements and which are listed in 40 CFR 302 4 Component CAS Amount Ethylene oxide 75 21 8 lt 10 0 PPM Propylene oxide 75 56 9 lt 10 0 PPM 1 4 Dioxane 123 91 1 lt 5 0 PPM Acetaldehyde 75 07 0 lt 5 0 PPM Formaldehyde 50 00 0 lt 5 0 PPM California Proposition 65 Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 WARNING This product contains a chemical s known to the State of California to cause cancer Component CAS Amount Ethylene oxide 75 21 8 lt 10 0 PPM Propylene oxide 75 56 9 lt 10 0 PPM 1 4 Dioxane 123 91 1 lt 5 0 PPM Acetaldehyde 75 07 0 lt 5 0 PPM Formaldehyde 50 00 0 lt 5 0 PPM California Proposition 65 Safe Drinking Water a
7. amily of materials Material is readily biodegradable Passes OECD test s for ready biodegradability OECD Biodegradation Tests Biodegradation Exposure Time Method gt 60 28 d OECD 301F Test Page 4 of 7 Product Name TERGITOL TM L 62 Issue Date 01 26 2006 ECOTOXICITY For this family of materials Material is practically non toxic to aquatic organisms on an acute basis LC50 EC50 gt 100 mg L in the most sensitive species tested 13 Disposal Considerations DO NOT DUMP INTO ANY SEWERS ON THE GROUND OR INTO ANY BODY OF WATER All disposal practices must be in compliance with all Federal State Provincial and local laws and regulations Regulations may vary in different locations Waste characterizations and compliance with applicable laws are the responsibility solely of the waste generator DOW HAS NO CONTROL OVER THE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OR MANUFACTURING PROCESSES OF PARTIES HANDLING OR USING THIS MATERIAL THE INFORMATION PRESENTED HERE PERTAINS ONLY TO THE PRODUCT AS SHIPPED IN ITS INTENDED CONDITION AS DESCRIBED IN MSDS SECTION Composition Information FOR UNUSED amp UNCONTAMINATED PRODUCT the preferred options include sending to a licensed permitted Recycler Reclaimer Incinerator or other thermal destruction device As a service to its customers Dow can provide names of information resources to help identify waste management companies and other facilities which recycle reprocess or manage chemicals or plastic
8. d N A Not available W W Weight Weight OEL Occupational Exposure Limit STEL Short Term Exposure Limit TWA Time Weighted Average ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Inc DOW IHG Dow Industrial Hygiene Guideline WEEL Workplace Environmental Exposure Level HAZ_DES Hazard Designation The Dow Chemical Company urges each customer or recipient of this M SDS to study it carefully and consult appropriate expertise as necessary or appropriate to become aware of and understand the data contained in this M SDS and any hazards associated with the product The information herein is provided in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown above However no warranty express or implied is given Regulatory requirements are subject to change and may differ between various locations It is the buyer s user s responsibility to ensure that its activities comply with all federal state provincial or local laws The information presented here pertains only to the product as shipped Since conditions for use of the product are not under the control of the manufacturer it is the buyer s user s duty to determine the conditions necessary for the safe use of this product Due to the proliferation of sources for information such as manufacturer specific M SDSs we are not and cannot be responsible for M SDSs obtained from any source other than ourselves If you have obtained an M SDS from another source or
9. if you are not sure that the M SDS you have is current please contact us for the most current version Page 7 of 7
10. lcro loop material to the strip of hook material under the front edge of the tank Apply Surfactant Before putting water into the ripple tank for the first time prepare the foam beaches barriers and refractors with a drop of surfactant a nonionic wetting agent The surfactant helps to avoid problems with the surface tension of the water Put a single drop of surfactant from the small plastic bottle onto the end of one finger and lightly rub your finger along the foam beaches Use a single drop of surfactant to very sparingly coat the large flat surfaces of the three refractors and the front surfaces of the straight and curved barriers Note that you only need to apply surfactant to the beaches barriers and refrac tors before using the ripple tank for the first time or if the equipment has been unused for a long time Level the Ripple Tank When you are ready to add water to the tank squeeze the sides of the tube clamp to close the clamp Use the beaker to add a small amount of water to the middle of the tank so that the water forms a circle about 10 cm in diameter Adjust the feet on the legs until the circle of water stays in the middle of the tank and does not move toward any side An alternate method for leveling the tank is to add about 800 milliliters of water to the tank Measure the water depth at three of the four corners of the tank and adjust the feet on the legs until the depths are the same Dampen the Foam Beaches To
11. me are three pegs that fit into the holes in the top edge of the reflector The threaded hole on the top side of the back edge is for the rod that can support the Light Source that is included in the WA 9896 Ripple Generator and Light Source When the ripple tank is in use the four foam beaches dampen the waves that would oth erwise reflect and disturb the primary wave and interference patterns The foam beaches are replaceable A variety of replacement parts are available in the WA 9898 Ripple Tank Strip of Velcro hook Replacement Set material not shown The ripple tank s drain pipe is a piece of flexible vinyl tubing attached below the drain hole at the back corner of the tank Squeeze the sides ot the tube clamp on the Squeeze drain pipe to tighten the clamp on the tubing Pull downward on the lip of the tube clamp to loosen the to tighten clamp Setup Pull to To setup the ripple tank screw the legs into the threaded holes on the underside near the two front corners loosen of the tank and under the midpoint of the back edge Place the ripple tank on a smooth level surface To attach the reflector and projection screen to the tank unfold the screen assembly and put the reflector between the two front legs Angle the reflector upwards and guide the top edge so that the three holes fit over the pegs that are at the back edge of the tank Next raise the projection screen to the vertical position and attach its Ve
12. nd Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 WARNING This product contains a chemical s known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Component CAS Amount Ethylene oxide 75 21 8 lt 10 0 PPM US Toxic Substances Control Act All components of this product are on the TSCA Inventory or are exempt from TSCA Inventory requirements under 40 CFR 720 30 CEPA Domestic Substances List DSL All substances contained in this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List DSL or are not required to be listed European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances EINECS The components of this product are on the EINECS inventory or are exempt from inventory requirements 16 Other Information Product Literature Page 6 of 7 Product Name TERGITOL TM L 62 Issue Date 01 26 2006 Additional information on this and other Dow products may be obtained by visiting our web page at www dow com Additional information on this product may be obtained by calling your Dow Chemical Company sales or customer service contact Ask for a product brochure Hazard Rating System NFPA Health Fire Reactivity 1 1 1 Recommended Uses and Restrictions Multi purpose surfactant Revision Identification Number 80110 1001 Issue Date 01 26 2006 Version 2 1 Most recent revision s are noted by the bold double bars in left hand margin throughout this document Legen
13. oint See Pour Point Melting Point not applicable to liquids Solubility in Water by readily soluble weight pH 6 5 Calculated 3 aq sol Molecular Weight 2500 g mol Calculated Kinematic Viscosity 231 cSt 38 C Calculated Cloud point 30 C Calculated 1 aqueous solution Pour point 2 C 28 F Calculated 10 Stability and Reactivity Stability Instability Thermally stable at typical use temperatures Conditions to Avoid Exposure to elevated temperatures can cause product to decompose Generation of gas during decomposition can cause pressure in closed systems Incompatible Materials Avoid contact with Strong acids Strong bases Strong oxidizers Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur Thermal Decomposition Decomposition products depend upon temperature air supply and the presence of other materials Decomposition products can include and are not limited to Aldehydes Alcohols Ethers Hydrocarbons Ketones Organic acids Polymer fragments 11 Toxicological Information Acute Toxicity Ingestion Typical for this family of materials Estimated LD50 Rat gt 4 000 mg kg Skin Absorption Typical for this family of materials LD50 Rabbit gt 10 000 mg kg Repeated Dose Toxicity For similar material s In animals effects have been reported on the following organs after exposure to aerosols Lung 12 Ecological Information CHEMICAL FATE Persistence and Degradability For this f
14. reduce the problem of surface tension let the foam beaches soak up some of the water After putting about 800 milliliters of water in the tank press down on the foam and then release the pressure so that water enters the pores of the foam rubber Cleanup Before emptying the tank remove the projection screen and reflector Fold the screen assembly so the pro jection screen protects the reflector IZEIA 3 Model No WA 9897 Technical Support To empty the tank place a container under the drain pipe and open the tube clamp When the water stops flowing raise the corner of the tank opposite to the drain hole so the rest of the water will drain out Leave the tube clamp in the open position Be careful to get as much water out of the foam beaches as possible Press with your thumbs against the foam to squeeze the water out Next press a rolled up towel onto the foam beaches to soak up any remaining water Dry the glass plate completely so that water spots won t form on the plate To clean the glass plate or the reflector use a soft cloth moistened with water and then dry with a clean towel Do not use soap or chemical cleaners Technical Support For assistance with any PASCO product contact PASCO at Address PASCO scientific 10101 Foothills Blvd Roseville CA 95747 7100 Phone 916 786 3800 worldwide 800 772 8700 U S Fax 916 786 7565 Web Www pasco com Email support pasco com Limited Warranty
15. s and that manage used drums Telephone Dow s Customer Information Group at 1 800 258 2436 or 1 989 832 1556 U S or 1 800 331 6451 Canada for further details 14 Transport Information DOT Non Bulk NOT REGULATED DOT Bulk NOT REGULATED IMDG NOT REGULATED ICAO IATA NOT REGULATED This information is not intended to convey all specific regulatory or operational requirements information relating to this product Additional transportation system information can be obtained through an authorized sales or customer service representative It is the responsibility of the transporting organization to follow all applicable laws regulations and rules relating to the transportation of the material 15 Regulatory Information OSHA Hazard Communication Standard This product is a Hazardous Chemical as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910 1200 Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Title Ill Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986 Sections 311 and 312 Immediate Acute Health Hazard No Delayed Chronic Health Hazard Yes Fire Hazard No Reactive Hazard No Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard No Page 5 of 7 Product Name TERGITOL TM L 62 Issue Date 01 26 2006 Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Title Ill Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986 Section 313 To the best of our knowledge this product does not cont
16. similar material s In animals effects have been reported on the following organs after exposure to aerosols Lung 3 Composition Information Component CAS Amount Polyalkylene glycol 9003 11 6 lt 99 0 4 First aid measures Eye Contact Flush eyes thoroughly with water for several minutes Remove contact lenses after the initial 1 2 minutes and continue flushing for several additional minutes If effects occur consult a physician preferably an ophthalmologist Skin Contact Wash skin with plenty of water Inhalation Move person to fresh air if effects occur consult a physician Ingestion If swallowed seek medical attention Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel Notes to Physician If burn is present treat as any thermal burn after decontamination No specific antidote Treatment of exposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient 5 Fire Fighting Measures Extinguishing Media Water fog or fine spray Dry chemical fire extinguishers Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers Foam Do not use direct water stream May spread fire Alcohol resistant foams ATC type are preferred General purpose synthetic foams including AFFF or protein foams may function but will be less effective Fire Fighting Procedures Keep people away Isolate fire and deny unnecessary entry Use water spray to cool fire exposed containers and fire affec
17. such as Sand Dirt Collect in suitable and properly labeled containers See Section 13 Disposal Considerations for additional information Page 2 of 7 Product Name TERGITOL TM L 62 Issue Date 01 26 2006 Personal Precautions Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering the area Spilled material may cause a slipping hazard Use appropriate safety equipment For additional information refer to Section 8 Exposure Controls and Personal Protection Environmental Precautions Prevent from entering into soil ditches sewers waterways and or groundwater See Section 12 Ecological Information 7 Handling and Storage Handling General Handling Spills of these organic materials on hot fibrous insulations may lead to lowering of the autoignition temperatures possibly resulting in spontaneous combustion Product on surfaces can cause slippery conditions Product shipped handled hot can cause thermal burns Product handled hot may require additional ventilation or local exhaust Storage Keep container tightly closed when not in use Store in the following material s Stainless steel Polypropylene Polyethylene lined container Teflon Glass lined container Aluminum Plasite 3066 lined container Plasite 3070 lined container 316 stainless steel Shelf life Use within Storage temperature 24 Months 15 35 C 8 Exposure Controls Personal Protection Exposure Limits None established Personal Protection Eye
18. ted zone until fire is out and danger of reignition has passed Fight fire from protected location or safe distance Consider the use of unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles Immediately withdraw all personnel from the area in case of rising sound from venting safety device or discoloration of the container Do not use direct water stream May spread fire Move container from fire area if this is possible without hazard Burning liquids may be moved by flushing with water to protect personnel and minimize property damage Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters Wear positive pressure self contained breathing apparatus SCBA and protective fire fighting clothing includes fire fighting helmet coat trousers boots and gloves If protective equipment is not available or not used fight fire from a protected location or safe distance Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards Container may rupture from gas generation in a fire situation Violent steam generation or eruption may occur upon application of direct water stream to hot liquids Hazardous Combustion Products During a fire smoke may contain the original material in addition to combustion products of varying composition which may be toxic and or irritating Combustion products may include and are not limited to Carbon monoxide Carbon dioxide 6 Accidental Release Measures Steps to be Taken if Material is Released or Spilled Contain spilled material if possible Absorb with materials
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