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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
P3X FIX STARTER ADDITIVE ILFOCHROME CLASSIC
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
P3X FIX STARTER ADDITIVE ILFOCHROME-
TRADE NAME:
CLASSIC
FSA 3X.50
SYNONYMS:
IP900927FSA3X.50
PART No.:
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UN/NA (PIN) No.:
FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCY IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA CALL
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE:
1-800-842-9660 (PRODUCT MISUSE). FOR TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY
CALL CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300.
ILFORD Imaging USA Inc
SUPPLIER:
West 70 Century Road, Paramus, NJ 07653
Tel: 201-265-6000
Bryan Sammartino
CONTACT PERSON:
2. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT NAME: CAS No.: CONTENTS : EPA RQ: TPQ:
AMMONIUM THIOSULPHATE 7783-18-8 30-60 %
NITRILOTRIACETIC ACID (NTA) 139-13-9 0-1 %
AMMONIUM SULFITE 10196-04-0 10-30 % 5 000 lbs
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
Colorless or pale yellow, ammonia smell, weakly acid, water-based, non-flammable liquid. Contains ammonium
thiosulfate.
Not regarded as a health hazard under current legislation.
ACUTE EFFECTS:
No specific health warnings noted.
INHALATION:
No specific health warnings noted.
INGESTION:
No specific health warnings noted.
SKIN:
No specific health warnings noted.
EYES:
CHRONIC EFFECTS:
CARCINOGENICITY:
Nitrilotriacetic acid: IARC Animal Carcinogen List. IARC Int. Agency for Research Cancer. NTP Carcinogens
(DHHS).
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HEALTH WARNINGS:
No specific health warnings noted.No specific acute or chronic health impact noted, but this chemical may still
have adverse impact on human health, either in general or on certain individuals with pre-existing or latent
health problems.
ROUTE OF ENTRY:
Ingestion. Skin and/or eye contact.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
No recommendation given, but first aid may still be required in case of accidental exposure, inhalation or
INHALATION:
ingestion of this chemical. If in doubt, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION PROMPTLY!
Rinse mouth thoroughly. Drink plenty of water. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
INGESTION:
Rinse with water.
SKIN:
Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing. Promptly wash eyes with lots of water
EYES:
while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if any discomfort
continues.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
This material is not flammable. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
Fire creates: Irritating gases/vapors/fumes. Ammonia or amines.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SPILL CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES:
Non-hazardous substance. Do not contaminate drainage or waterways. Absorb spill with non-reactive absorbent
and place in non-reactive containers for disposal. Contain Spill. Use large quantities of water to flush small spills
to sanitary sewer if local regulations permit. Do not flush to septic tank. See Section 13 for disposal
considerations. Flush with plenty of water to clean spillage area. Prevent discharge of larger quantity to drain.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS:
Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Read and follow manufacturer's recommendations. Provide good
ventilation.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS:
Keep in cool, dry, ventilated storage and closed containers. Keep in original container.
STORAGE CRITERIA:
Chemical storage.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
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PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Provide eyewash station and safety shower.
Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation. Must not be handled in confined spaces without adequate
VENTILATION:
ventilation. General room ventilation should provide for 10 - 15 room air changes per hour.
RESPIRATORS: Not relevant.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES:
Use protective gloves made of: Rubber (natural,latex). Neoprene. Polyethylene.
EYE PROTECTION:
If risk of splashing, wear safety goggles or face shield.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of skin contact.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid. Water soluble.
APPEARANCE/PHYSICAL STATE:
Yellowish.
COLOR:
Slight. Ammonia.
ODOR:
Soluble in water.
SOLUBILITY DESCRIPTION:
212 PRESSURE: 760mmHg
BOILING POINT (掳F, interval):
1.31 TEMPERATURE (掳F): 68
DENSITY/SPECIFIC GRAVITY (g/ml):
7-9
pH-VALUE, CONC. SOLUTION:
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Normally stable.
STABILITY:
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
Avoid excessive heat for prolonged periods of time. Avoid contact with acids and alkalis.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not polymerize.
MATERIALS TO AVOID:
Avoid contact with other photographic solutions and/or cleaning compounds.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Irritating gases/vapors/fumes of: Ammonia or amines. Sulfur dioxide.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ammonium thiosulphate 2890; nitrilotriacetic acid 1100; ethyldiglycol 5500 mg/kg
TOXIC DOSE - LD 50:
(oral rat)
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
This chemical formulation has not been tested for health effects. Exposure effects listed are based on existing
health data for the individual components which comprise the mixture.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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200 ammonium thiosulphate; >1000 nitrilotriacetic acid
LC 50, 96 HRS, FISH, mg/l:
>100 nitrilotriacetic acid
EC 50, 48 HRS, DAPHNIA, mg/l:
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Not regarded as dangerous for the environment.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHODS:
Unused and spent solutions may be allowed to be discharged to sanitary sewer by permit IF allowed by local
regulations. Consult your local authority for advice. Waste may have to be pretreated before discharge. Consult
local authorities before discharging any waste to sewer. Do not discharge to septic system. Waste that cannot be
discharged to sewer may have to handled by a licensed hazardous waste contractor.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
To obtain additional information on packaging for shipment refer to the Code of
GENERAL:
Federal Regulations - CFR 49 and your carrier.
U.S. DOT:
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No DOT label requirement noted
U.S. DOT HAZARD LABEL:
No classification noted.
U.S. DOT CLASS:
Not classified for road transport
INFORMATION ON ROAD TRANSPORT:
SEA TRANSPORT:
Not classified for sea transport
INFORMATION ON SEA TRANSPORT:
AIR TRANSPORT:
Not classified for air transport
INFORMATION ON AIR TRANSPORT:
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
REGULATORY STATUS OF INGREDIENTS:
NAME: CAS No: TSCA: CERCLA: SARA 302: SARA 313: DSL(CAN):
NITRILOTRIACETIC ACID (NTA) 139-13-9 Yes Yes No Yes Yes
AMMONIUM SULFITE 10196-04-0 Yes Yes
US FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
TSCA: The ingredients of this product are on the TSCA Inventory.
REGULATORY STATUS:
Nitrilotriacetic acid: NTP-Carcinogens (DHHS). SARA Section 302, Extremely
ENVIRONMENTAL LISTING:
Hazardous Substances. SARA Section 313, Toxic Chemicals. SARA Title III
Consolidated Chemical List (302, CERCLA, 313, RCRA). IARC - Animal
carcinogen. IARC-Int. Agency for Cancer Research.
STATE REGULATIONS:
PROPOSITION 65: This product contains the following chemical(s) considered by
STATE REGULATORY STATUS:
the State of California's Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 as
causing cancer or reproductive toxicity, and for which warnings are now required:
Nitrilotriacetic acid. Florida Hazardous Substance List Massachusetts Extraordinarily
Hazardous Substances List Massachusetts Right-to-Know. New Jersey
Right-to-Know. NJ Environmental Hazardous Substances List NJ Special Hazardous
Substances List Pennsylvania Special Hazardous Substance List. Pennsylvania
Right-to-Know.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
ILFORD IMAGING USA INC. BELIEVES THE INFORMATION AND
USER NOTES:
RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE BASED ON CORRECT
AND FACTUAL DATA. HOWEVER, NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED GUARANTEE
OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO THIS
INFORMATION. USE THIS INFORMATION ONLY TO SUPPLEMENT OTHER
INFORMATION YOU HAVE GATHERED AND THEN MAKE AN
INDEPENDENT DETERMINATION ABOUT THE COMPLETENESS AND
SUITABILITY OF ALL INFORMATION TO INSURE THE PROPER USE AND
DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT AND THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF
EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS.
European Photographic Chemical Industry Code of Practice For Classification And
INFORMATION SOURCES:
Labelling Material Safety Data Sheet, Misc. manufacturers. Safeware Quasar Ltd
USA Regulatory Information ANSI Z400.1-1998 Material Safety Data Sheets -
Preparation
Dr D W Butcher, ILFORD IMAGING Limited, Mobberley, Knutsford, Cheshire,
PREPARED BY:
WA16 7JL. ENGLAND.
16/5/97
REVISION No./Repl. MSDS of:
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