Materials Safety Data Sheet
Part No. 025-442, Sulphite reagent
1.0 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY UNDERTAKING
Product details: Reagent for water analysis
Product name: Sulphite reagent
Part number: 025-442
Supplier:
Jenway Telephone: + 44 1371 820122
Gransmore Green Fax: + 44 1371 821083
Felsted Email: health.safety@jenway.com
Dunmow
Essex
CM6 3LB
England
Further information obtainable from: Health & Safety.
2.0 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Characterisation:
Description: Mixture of the substances listed below with harmless additions.
Dangerous Components: CAS No. EINECS
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic 6381-92-6 205-358-3 5-10%
acid disodium salt Xi; R 36-52/53
Additional information: For the wording of the listed risk phrases refer to section 16.
3.0 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Description:
Void
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Classification system:
The classification is in line with current EC lists. It is expanded, however, by the information from technical
literature and by information furnished by supplier companies.
4.0 FIRST AID MEASURES
General information:
No special measures required.
After inhalation:
Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of symptoms.
After skin contact:
Instantly wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. The product is not skin irritating.
After eye contact:
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Call a doctor immediately.
After swallowing:
Drink copious amounts of water, induce vomiting. In case of persistent symptoms consult doctor.
The following symptoms may occur:
After swallowing of large amounts:
Sickness, vomiting, diarrhoea, general feeling of sickness.
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5.0 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing agents:
CO2, extinguishing powder or water jet. Fight larger fires with water jet or alcohol-resistant foam.
Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or resulting gases:
Formation of toxic gases is possible during heating or in case of fire.
Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Additional information:
Dispose of fire debris and contaminated fire fighting water in accordance with official regulations. Collect
contaminated fire fighting water separately. It must not enter drains.
6.0 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Person-related safety precautions:
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Measures for environmental protection:
Do not allow product to reach sewage system or water bodies.
Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Collect mechanically
Additional information:
No dangerous materials are released.
7.0 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Information for safe handling:
No special measures required.
Information about fire and explosion protection:
Protect from heat.
Storage:
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
Store in a cool location.
Information about storage in one common facility:
Not required.
Further information about storage conditions:
Store under dry conditions.
Storage class:
Not required.
8.0 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Additional information about design of technical facilities:
No further data; see section 7.
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be
monitored at the workplace.
Additional information:
The lists that were valid during the compilation were used as basis.
Personal protective equipment:
General protective and hygienic measures:
The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to general rules for handling chemicals.
Respiratory protection:
Use breathing protection against the effects of fumes/dust/aerosol.
Protection of hands:
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/the
preparation/the chemical mixture. Preventive skin protection by use of skin-protecting agents is
recommended.
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Penetration time of glove material:
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to
be observed.
Eye protection:
Safety glasses.
Body protection:
Protective work clothing.
9.0 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form: Tablets
Colour: Yellow
Odour: Odourless
Melting point/Melting range: Not determined.
Boiling point/Boiling range: 300掳C
Flash point: Not applicable.
Self-inflammability: Product is not selfigniting.
Danger of explosion: Product is not explosive.
Vapour pressure at 20掳C: 2.7 hPa
Density: Not determined.
Solubility in/Miscibility with water: Soluble
pH-value (10 g/l) at 20掳C: 7
Solvent content:
Organic solvents: 0.0 %
Solids content: 100.0%
10.0 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Thermal decomposition/conditions to be avoided:
Strong heating.
Dangerous reactions:
No dangerous reactions known
Dangerous products of decomposition:
No dangerous decomposition products known.
11.0 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity:
LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
10043-35-3 Boric acid, crude natural, containing not more than 85% of H3BO3
calculated on the dry weight.
Oral LD50 2660 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 > 2000 mg/kg (rat)
6381-92-6 Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium salt
Oral LD50 > 2000 mg/kg (rat)
Primary irritant effect on the skin:
No irritant effect.
Primary irritant effect on the eye:
No irritant effect.
Sensitisation:
No sensitising effect known.
Additional toxicological information:
The product is not subject to classification according to the calculation method of the General EC
Classification Guidelines for Preparations as issued in the latest version. When used and handled
according to specifications, the product does not have any harmful effects according to our experience and
the information provided to us.
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12.0 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Behaviour in environmental systems:
10043-35-3 Boric acid, crude natural, containing not more than 85% of H3BO3 calculated on the
dry weight.
log P (o/w) 0.76 (25掳C)(.)
Ecotoxical effects:
Aquatic toxicity:
10043-35-3 Boric acid, crude natural, containing not more than 85% of H3BO3 calculated on the
dry weight.
EC50 133 mg/l/48h (Daphnia magna)
6381-92-6 Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium salt
LC50 159 mg/l/96h (Lepomis macrochirus)
~ 320 mg/l/96h (Poecilia reticulata)
General notes:
Water hazard class 2 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): Hazardous for water. Do not allow product
to reach ground water, water bodies or sewage system. Danger to drinking water if even small quantities
leak to soil. Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water bodies or
sewage system. Must not reach sewage water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralised.
13.0 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product:
Recommendation:
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
European waste catalogue:
16 05 09 Discarded chemicals other than those mentioned in 16 05 06, 16 05 07 or 16 05 08.
Uncleaned packaging:
Recommendation:
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended Cleansing Agents:
Water, if necessary with cleansing agent.
14.0 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
ADR/RID-GGVS/E class: -
Maritime transport IMDG:
IMDG Class: -
Marine pollutant: No
Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
ICAO/IATA Class: -
Transport/Additional information:
Not dangerous according to the above specifications.
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15.0 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Designation according to EU guidelines:
Observe the normal safety regulations when handling chemicals. The product is not subject to
identification regulations under EC Directives and the Ordinance on Hazardous Materials (GefStoffV).
Special designation of certain preparations:
Safety data sheet available for professional user on request.
National regulations
Water hazard class: Water hazard class 2 (Self-assessment): Hazardous for water.
16.0 OTHER INFORMATION
Relevant R-phrases:
36 Irritating to eyes.
52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
This MSDS should be forwarded immediately to all users of this product within your organisation. If this
product is to be re-consigned to another organisation then it is your responsibility to ensure that this MSDS
is sent or copied to that organisation. This data sheet must not be construed to be a risk assessment for
operations involving this substance. As with any other substance, the user is advised to carry out a risk
assessment when working with it. This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall
not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid
contractual relationship. No responsibility can be assumed by Jenway for any damage or injury resulting
from abnormal use or from any failure to adhere to recommended practices.
Department issuing MSDS: Health & Safety
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