For Product(s): 33, 34F
Material Safety Data Sheet
Rev. 10/14/98
Identity
Freshwater Ammonia Test Solution
Aquarium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. General Info. (215)822-8181
50 E Hamilton Street For Poison Control Information,
P.O. Box 218 please contact your regional
Chalfont PA 18914 Poison Control Center
鈥? Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
OSHA ACGIH Other %
Hazardous Components PEL TLV Limits
Sodium Hydroxide CAS# 1310-73-2 NA NA NA -
Mercuric Iodide CAS# 7774-29-0 NA NA NA -
Potassium Iodide CAS# 7681-11-0 NA NA NA -
鈥? Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)
NA NA
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.) Melting Point
NA NA
Vapor Density (Air = 1) Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)
NA NA
Solubility in Water Soluble
Appearance and Odor Pale Yellow Liquid - Odorless
鈥? Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (Method Used) Flammable Limits LEL UEL
NA NA NA
Extinguishing Media Use appropriate media to fight underlying fire
Special Firefighting Procedures NA
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards None Known
鈥? Reactivity Data
Stability Unstable Conditions to Avoid NA
Stable
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid) Strong acid solutions, metals
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts When heated Mercuric Iodide emits toxic fumes of Mercury and Iodine
Hazardous May Occur Conditions to Avoid NA
Polymerization Will Not Occur
鈥? Health Hazard Data
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Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation? Skin? Ingestion?
Health Hazards (Acute & Chronic) This product has not been tested as a whole.
Sodium Hydroxide LD50 oral (rabbit) = 500 mg/kg (for 10% solution)
Irritation & burns to eyes and skin.
Mercuric Iodide LDLO (human) = 357 mg/kg
A human poison by ingestion. Poison experimentally by ingestion, skin contact
and intraperitoneal routes. Ingestion causes transient stimulation of CNS followed
by depression; vomitting, drowsiness, coma, respiratory failure convulsions,
sometimes leading to fatal kidney injury. Warning! Causes delayed burns.
Potassium Iodide LD50 i.v. (rat) = 285 mg/kg
Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Causes eye and skin
irritation. Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
may cause allergic respiratory and skin reactions. Human teratogenic effects by
ingestion: developmental abnormalities of the endocrine system. Chronic
ingestion of iodides may produce 鈥渋odism鈥? which may be manifested by skin rash,
running nose, headache and irritation of mucous membranes.
Carcinogenicity NTP? IARC? OSHA?
Signs & Symptoms of Exposure See health hazards
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By Exposure None Known
Emergency and First Aid Procedures Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Eyes: Flush
with large amounts of water. Ingestion: Contact a physician
immediately.
鈥? Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps to Be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled Contain spill. Pick up spill with chemically absorbent
material. Freshwater ammonia solution is considered a
hazardous waste. Do not flush to sewer.
Waste Disposal Method Dispose of absorbed material according to Federal,
State and Local regulations.
Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storing Store in original container. Keep out of reach of children
Other Precautions Wash with soap and water after handling.
鈥? Control Measures
Respiratory Protection Not required
Ventilation NA
Protective Gloves Impervious
Eye Protection Safety Goggles
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment Wear clothing that protects exposed skin.
Work/Hygienic Practices Practice good sanitary habits after handling (ie wash hands)
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