**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| |Thymol Blue | 0.0015 | unlisted |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 1310-73-2 |Sodium Hydroxide | .874 | 215-185-5 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7447-40-7 |Potassium Chloride | 1.86 | 231-211-8 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7732-18-5 |Water | Balance | 231-791-2 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 10043-35-3 |Boric acid | 1.55 | 233-139-2 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Text for R-phrases: see Section 16
Hazard Symbols: None Listed.
Risk Phrases: None Listed.
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
No information found.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Get medical aid. Gently lift eyelids and flush continuously with
water.
Skin:
Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with
plenty of soap and water.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms occur.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical aid if cough or
other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to
extinguish surrounding fire.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth),
then place in suitable container.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep
container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne
levels.
Exposure Limits
CAS# :
United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as tellurium): 0.1 mg/m3 TWA
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as tellurium): 0.3 mg/m3 STEL
United States OSHA: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (listed under Tellurium).
Belgium - TWA: (listed as tellurium): 0.1 mg/m3 VLE
France - VME: (listed as tellurium): 0.1 mg/m3 VME
Germany: (listed as tellurium): 0.1 mg/m3 VME
Malaysia: (listed as tellurium): 0.1 mg/m3 TWA
Netherlands: (listed as tellurium): 0.1 mg/m3 MAC
Russia: (listed as tellurium): 0.01 mg/m3 TWA
Spain: (listed as tellurium): 0.1 mg/m3 VLA-ED
CAS# 1310-73-2:
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 2 mg/m3 STEL
United States OSHA: 2 mg/m3 TWA
Belgium - TWA: 2 mg/m3 VLE
France - VME: 2 mg/m3 VME
Germany: 2 mg/m3 TWA (inhalable fraction)
Japan: 2 mg/m3 Ceiling
Malaysia: 2 mg/m3 Ceiling
Spain: 2 mg/m3 VLA-EC
CAS# 7447-40-7:
Russia: 5 mg/m3 TWA
CAS# 7732-18-5:
CAS# 10043-35-3:
Russia: 10 mg/m3 TWA
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
contact with skin.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Liquid
Color: Not available.
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water:
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula:
Molecular Weight:
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
None reported.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
There is no information for any incompatibilities for this substance.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Irritating and toxic gases.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# unlisted.
CAS# 1310-73-2: WB4900000
CAS# 7447-40-7: TS8050000
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000
CAS# 10043-35-3: ED4550000 ED4560000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
CAS# 1310-73-2: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 400 ug Mild; Draize test,
rabbit, eye: 1% Severe; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 50 ug/24H Severe;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 1 mg/24H Severe; Draize test, rabbit,
skin: 500 mg/24H Severe.
CAS# 7447-40-7: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild; Oral,
mouse: LD50 = 1500 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 2600 mg/kg.
CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
CAS# 10043-35-3: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 3450 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 =
2660 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 2500 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Thymol Blue -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Sodium Hydroxide -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Potassium Chloride -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Water -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Boric acid -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Other
No information available.
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special
Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may
vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local
waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before
returning for recycling.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
USA RQ: CAS# 1310-73-2: 1000 lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# : No information available.
CAS# 1310-73-2: 1
CAS# 7447-40-7: 1
CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
CAS# 10043-35-3: 1
Canada
CAS# 1310-73-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7447-40-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 10043-35-3 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 1310-73-2 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7447-40-7 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 10043-35-3 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# is not listed on the TSCA inventory.
It is for research and development use only.
CAS# 1310-73-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 7447-40-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 10043-35-3 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
Text for R-phrases from Section 2
R 35 Causes severe burns.
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