HANNA instruments

                                                                             HI 93714C Cyanide reagent C



                                     Health & Safety data sheets







SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION OF PREPARATION



Product name:                                                          Code No. :

� Cyanide reagent C                                                    � HI93714C-0

Application:

� Determination of cyanides in water samples



                                       HANNA INSTRUMENTS

Manufacturer

                                       V.le delle Industrie 12

identification:

                                       Ronchi di Villafranca

                                       PADOVA ITALY



SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS



Chemical characterization:                                      Chemical composition:

� Mixture of crystalline powders                                � 3-methyl-1-phenyl-2-pirazolin-5-one (CAS

                                                                  No.: 89-25-8, EEC No.: 201-891-0): <15%





SECTION 3 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION



Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact.



SECTION 4- FIRST AID MEASURES



Eye contact:                                Skin contact:

� Wash with plenty of water for at least 10 � Wash off skin with water and detergent

                                            � Remove contaminated clothing and do not

  minutes and OBTAIN MEDICAL

  ATTENTION                                   reuse until washed

                                            � Unless slight contact OBTAIN MEDICAL

                                              ATTENTION

Ingestion:                                  Inhalation:

� Wash out mouth thoroughly with water      � Remove from exposure, rest and keep

  and OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION                warm

                                            � In severe cases OBTAIN MEDICAL

                                              ATTENTION









THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS BASED ON DATA CONSIDERED TO BE ACCURATE. HOWEVER, NO WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED

REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF THESE DATA OR THE RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE THEREOF.

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SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES



Special risks:                 Fire extinguisher:                                    Special fire precautions:

� May emit toxic fumes in fire � N/A                                                 � Wear appropriate

                                                                                       protective clothing





SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES



In case of accidental spill or release:



� Wear appropriate protective clothing

� Transfer to container and arrange removal by a disposal company, if local regulation does

  not permit direct run to waste after dilution

� Wash site of spillage with detergent and water



SECTION 7- HANDLING AND STORAGE



Handling:                                                       Storage:

� Do not eat or drink while handling this                       � Store at room temperature (@ 15-25°C)

                                                                � Keep container closed and protected from

  material

                                                                  direct light, moisture and heat

                                                                � Keep away from children





SECTION 8- EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION



As appropriate to quantity handled



Respiratory protection:                    Protective gloves:                         Eye protection:

� Dust respirator                          � Rubber or plastic                        � goggles/face shield

� Extraction hood





SECTION 9- PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES



Appearance and odor:                       Water reactivity:                          Solubility in water:

� white powder                             � Non-reactive                             � Soluble

� Odorless





SECTION 10- STABILITY AND REACTIVITY



THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS BASED ON DATA CONSIDERED TO BE ACCURATE. HOWEVER, NO WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED

REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF THESE DATA OR THE RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE THEREOF.

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Stability:                                                      Substances and conditions to be avoided:

� Stable                                                        � Heat and contact with aluminum or

                                                                  oxidizers



Hazardous decomposition products:

� Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen

  oxides, unknown products





SECTION 11- TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION



Slight acute toxicity. Medical conditions aggravated by exposure: allergies, sensitivity to

pyrazolone



In case of ingestion:

� Irritation of mucous membranes in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract



In case of eye contact:

� Irritant effect



In case of inhalation:

� Irritation of mucous membranes



In case of skin contact:

� Irritant effect. May cause sensitization.



SECTION 12- ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION



No environmental hazard is anticipated provided that the material is handled and disposed of

with due care and attention



SECTION 13- DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS



Waste disposal:

� In compliance with current regulations

� Wash container before recycling









THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS BASED ON DATA CONSIDERED TO BE ACCURATE. HOWEVER, NO WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED

REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF THESE DATA OR THE RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE THEREOF.

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SECTION 14- TRANSPORT INFORMATION



UN-No.:                                    IMDG class:

IMO:                                       Packaging group:

IATA:                                      Packaging group:



Correct technical name: NOT RESTRICTED

ADR/RID: NR



SECTION 15- REGULATORY INFORMATION



Labeling according to EEC directives:



Symbol: Xi                 Irritant



R-phrases:                   Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. May cause sensitization

R36/37/38-43                 by skin contact



S-phrases: S26-36            In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and

                             seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing





SECTION 16- OTHER INFORMATION





         Emergency telephone number 0039-049-9070211







                                                                                             last rev. June 2002









THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS BASED ON DATA CONSIDERED TO BE ACCURATE. HOWEVER, NO WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED

REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF THESE DATA OR THE RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE THEREOF.

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