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SAFETY DATA SHEET
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product Name: Buffer Powder Pillows pH 4,01
Catalog Number: L2028
GE Betz Europe Emergency Telephone Numbers:
Interleuvenlaan 25 (Medical and Transportation)
B-3001 Heverlee, Belgium +32 (14) 25.91.11 24 Hour Service
+32.16.40.20.00 (1)(215) 355-3300 8 am - 4 pm EST
SDS Number: M00111
Responsible Person:
Safety Data Sheet written::
Chemical Name: Not applicable
Chemical Formula: Not applicable
Chemical Family: Not applicable
Use of the substance/preparation: Buffer
CAS No.: Not applicable
Hazard: May cause irritation. Experimental carcinogen.
Date of MSDS Preparation:
Day: 21
Month: March
Year: 2003
Additional Emergency Response Numbers: Austria: +49 (0)6131 19240, Belgium: +32-(0)70-245245,
France: +33-(0)1-40370404, Italy: +39-02-66101029, Netherlands: +31-(0)30-2748888, Switzerland: +41-
(0)1-2515151
Additional European Addresses:
Austria:
Belgium:
Denmark:
France:
Ireland:
Italy:
Netherlands:
Spain:
Sweden:
Switzerland:
United Kingdom:
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2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:
Appearance: Red powder
Odor: Not determined
EU Symbols: Not applicable
R PHRASES: Not applicable
Protective Equipment:
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Potential Health Effects:
Eye Contact (EC): May cause irritation
Skin Contact (EC): No effects are anticipated
Skin Absorption (EC): No effects anticipated
Target Organs (SA E): Not applicable
Ingestion (EC): May cause: nausea vomiting paresthesias (tingling or burning sensation) of the hands and
feet
Target Organs (Ing E): Central nervous system
Inhalation: May cause: respiratory tract irritation
Target Organs (Inh E): None Reported
Medical Conditions Aggravated: Pre-existing: Eye conditions Respiratory conditions
Chronic Effects: None reported
Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information:
This product does NOT contain any IARC listed chemicals.
Additional Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information: Contains: an experimental carcinogen. Azo
dye compounds have produced tumors in laboratory animals. Azo dye exposure has produced no known
cases of cancer in humans. Casarett and Doull's Toxicology, 2nd ed. page 96-97.
Toxicologically Synergistic Products: None reported
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3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
SPADNS
EEC Number: 2458039
CAS No.: 23647-14-5
Percent Range: < 1,0
Percent Range Units: weight / weight
Ingredient EEC Symbol: Not applicable
Ingredient R phrase(s) (R phrase details given in Heading 16): Not applicable
TLV: Not established
PEL: Not established
EU Occupational Exposure Limits: 3 mg/m3, Inhalable dust
Potassium Acid Phthalate
EEC Number: 2128894
CAS No.: 877-24-7
Percent Range: > 99,0
Percent Range Units: weight / weight
Ingredient EEC Symbol: Not applicable
Ingredient R phrase(s) (R phrase details given in Heading 16): Not applicable
TLV: Not established
PEL: Not established
EU Occupational Exposure Limits: 3 mg/m3, Inhalable dust
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Call physician.
Skin Contact (First Aid): Wash skin with soap and plenty of water. Call physician if irritation develops.
Ingestion (First Aid): Give large quantities of water. Call physician immediately.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties: Can burn in fire, releasing toxic vapors.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Toxic fumes of: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Fire / Explosion Hazards: None reported
Static Discharge: None reported.
Mechanical Impact: None reported
Extinguishing Media: Use media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions
Extinguishing Media NOT To Be Used: Not applicable
Fire Fighting Instruction: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand and full
protective gear.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spill Response Notice:
Only persons properly qualified to respond to an emergency involving hazardous substances should respond
to a spill involving chemicals. See Section 13, Special Instructions for disposal assistance.
Containment Technique: Stop spilled material from being released to the environment.
Clean-up Technique: Scoop up spilled material into a large beaker and dissolve with water. Adjust to a pH
between 6 and 9 with an alkali, such as soda ash or sodium bicarbonate. Flush reacted material to the drain
with a large excess of water. Decontaminate the area of the spill with a soap solution.
Evacuation Procedure: Evacuate as needed to perform spill clean-up. If conditions warrant, increase the size
of the evacuation.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid contact with eyes Do not breathe dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Maintain general
industrial hygiene practices when using this product.
Storage: Store at 10 - 30掳C. Keep away from: oxidizers
Special Packaging Instructions: Not applicable
Use of the substance/preparation: Buffer
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Engineering Controls: Have an eyewash station nearby. Maintain general industrial hygiene practices when
using this product.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eye Protection: safety glasses with top and side shields
Skin / Hand Protection: disposable latex gloves lab coat
Inhalation Protection: adequate ventilation
Precautionary Measures: Avoid contact with: eyes Do not breathe: dust Wash thoroughly after handling.
Protect from: heat Keep away from: oxidizers
TLV: Not established
PEL: Not established
EU Occupational Exposure Limits: 3 mg/m3, Inhalable dust
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9. PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Red powder
Physical State: Solid
Odor: Not determined
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pH: 10% solution = 4,0
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Vapor Density (air = 1): Not applicable
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Melting Point: 258-264掳 C (decomposes)
Flash Point: Not applicable
Method: Not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: Not determined
Flammability Limits:
Lower Explosion Limits: Not applicable
Upper Explosion Limits: Not applicable
Specific Gravity (water = 1): 1,66
Evaporation Rate (water = 1): Not applicable
Volatile Organic Compounds Content: Not applicable
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol / water): Not applicable
Solubility:
Water: Soluble
Acid: Not determined
Other: Not determined
Metal Corrosivity:
Steel: Not determined
Aluminum: Not determined
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10. STABILITY / REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable when stored under proper conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Heating to decomposition. Excess moisture
Reactivity / Incompatibility: Incompatible with: oxidizers nitric acid
Hazardous Decomposition: Heating to decomposition releases toxic fumes of carbon monoxide and carbon
dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Product Toxicological Data:
LD50: None reported
LC50: None reported
Dermal Toxicity Data: None reported
Skin and Eye Irritation Data: None reported
Mutation Data: None reported
Reproductive Effects Data: None reported
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Ingredient Toxicological Data: Potassium Acid Phthalate: Oral rat LDLo = 3200 mg/kg
This product does NOT contain any IARC listed chemicals.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Product Ecological Information: No information is available on this product.
Ingredient Ecological Information: None reported
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
NOTICE (Disposal): These disposal guidelines are based on federal regulations and may be superseded by
more stringent state or local requirements. Please consult your local environmental regulators for more
information. In Europe: Chemical and analysis solutions must be disposed of in compliance with the
respective national regulations. Product packaging must be disposed of in compliance with the country-specific
regulations or must be passed to a packaging return system.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
I.C.A.O.:
I.C.A.O. Proper Shipping Name: Not Currently Regulated
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ICAO Hazard Class: NA
ICAO Subsidiary Risk: NA
ICAO UN/ID Number: NA
ICAO Packing Group: NA
I.M.O.:
I.M.O. Proper Shipping Name: Not Currently Regulated
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I.M.O. Hazard Class: NA
I.M.O. Subsidiary Risk: NA
I.M.O. UN Number: NA
I.M.O. Packing Group: NA
A.D.R.:
A.D.R. Proper Shipping Name: Not Currently Regulated
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A.D.R Hazard Class: NA
A.D.R. Subsidiary Risk: NA
A.D.R. UN-Number:: NA
A.D.R. Packing Group: NA
Additional Information: This product may be shipped as part of a chemical kit composed of various
compatible dangerous goods for analytical or testing purposes. This kit would have the following
classification: Proper Shipping Name: Chemical Kit Hazard Class: 9 UN Number 3316
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
National Inventories:
EEC Inventory Status: All ingredients used to make this product are listed on EINECS / ELINCS.
EEC Number: Not applicable
EEC LABEL COPY:
EU Symbols: Not applicable
R PHRASES: Not applicable
S PHRASES: Not applicable
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
References: TLV's Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices for 1992-1993. American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 1992. Air Contaminants, Federal Register, Vol. 54, No. 12.
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Thursday, January 19, 1989. pp. 2332-2983. IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of the Carcinogenic Risks
to Humans. World Health Organization (Volumes 1-42) Supplement 7. France: 1987. Technical Judgment.
In-house information.
R PHRASES: Not applicable
Use of the substance/preparation: Buffer
Revision Summary: Updates in Section(s) 14,
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Legend:
NA - Not Applicable w/w - weight/weight
ND - Not Determined w/v - weight/volume
NV - Not Available v/v - volume/volume
USER RESPONSIBILITY: Each user should read and understand this information and incorporate it in individual
site safety programs in accordance with applicable hazard communication standards and regulations.
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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