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SAFETY DATA SHEET
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product Name: CDTA Reagent
Catalog Number: L2368
GE Betz Europe Emergency Telephone Numbers:
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SDS Number: M00490
Responsible Person:
Safety Data Sheet written::
Chemical Name: Not applicable
Chemical Formula: Not applicable
Chemical Family: Not applicable
Use of the substance/preparation: Laboratory Reagent
CAS No.: Not applicable
Hazard: May cause irritation.
Date of MSDS Preparation:
Day: 08
Month: May
Year: 2007
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: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: None
EU Symbols: T - TOXIC
R PHRASES: R 24/25: Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed. R 34: Causes burns.
Protective Equipment:
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Potential Health Effects:
Eye Contact (EC): May cause irritation
Skin Contact (EC): May cause irritation
Skin Absorption (EC): None Reported
Target Organs (SA E): None Reported
Ingestion (EC): May cause: irritation of the mouth and esophagus coughing laryngitis headache nausea
vomiting
Target Organs (Ing E): None Reported
Inhalation: May cause: irritation of nose and throat
Target Organs (Inh E): None Reported
Medical Conditions Aggravated: None reported
Chronic Effects: None reported
Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information:
This product does NOT contain any IARC listed chemicals.
Additional Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information: None reported
Toxicologically Synergistic Products: None reported
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3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Tetramethylammonium Hydroxide
EEC Number: 2008829
CAS No.: 10424-65-4
Percent Range: 5,0 - 15,0
Percent Range Units: weight / volume
Ingredient EEC Symbol: T - TOXIC
Ingredient R phrase(s) (R phrase details given in Heading 16): R 23/25 R 34
TLV: Not established
PEL: Not established
EU Occupational Exposure Limits: 3 mg/m3, Inhalable dust
Demineralized Water
EEC Number: 2317912
CAS No.: 7732-18-5
Percent Range: 70,0 - 80,0
Percent Range Units: volume / volume
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: Not established
Cyclohexanediaminetetraacetic Acid
EEC Number: 2075827
CAS No.: 87095-89-4
Percent Range: 5,0 - 15,0
Percent Range Units: weight / volume
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 plenty of water for 15 minutes. Call physician if irritation
develops.
Ingestion (First Aid): Give large quantities of water. Call physician immediately.
Inhalation: None required.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties: Material will not burn. During a fire, corrosive and toxic gases may be generated by
thermal decomposition.
Hazardous Combustion Products: This material will not burn.
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: Absorb spilled liquid with non-reactive sorbent material. Stop spilled material from
being released to the environment.
Clean-up Technique: Absorb spilled liquid with non-reactive sorbent material. Sweep up material. Place
material in a plastic bag. Mark bag 'Non-hazardous trash', and dispose of as normal refuse. 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 skin Wash thoroughly after handling. Maintain general industrial
hygiene practices when using this product.
Storage: Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
Special Packaging Instructions: Not applicable
Use of the substance/preparation: Laboratory Reagent
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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
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Precautionary Measures: Avoid contact with: eyes skin Wash thoroughly after handling.
TLV: Not established
PEL: Not established
EU Occupational Exposure Limits: Not established
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9. PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Physical State: Liquid
Odor: None
pH: 7,25
Vapor Pressure: Not determined
Vapor Density (air = 1): Not determined
Boiling Point: 99掳 C
Melting Point: Not determined
Flash Point: Not applicable
Method: Not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable
Flammability Limits:
Lower Explosion Limits: Not applicable
Upper Explosion Limits: Not applicable
Specific Gravity (water = 1): 1,02
Evaporation Rate (water = 1): Not determined
Volatile Organic Compounds Content: Not determined
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol / water): Not applicable
Solubility:
Water: Soluble
Acid: Soluble
Other: Not determined
Metal Corrosivity:
Steel: 0,045 in/yr
Aluminum: 0,129 in/yr
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10. STABILITY / REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable when stored under proper conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Extreme temperatures Heating to decomposition.
Reactivity / Incompatibility: Incompatible with: acids oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition: Heating to decomposition releases toxic and/or corrosive fumes of: carbon
dioxide carbon monoxide ammonia nitrogen oxides
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: Tetramethylammonium hydroxide: Dermal guinea pig LD50=25 mg/Kg
This product does NOT contain any IARC listed chemicals.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Product Ecological Information: --
No ecological data available for this product.
Ingredient Ecological Information: --
No ecological data available for the ingredients of this product.
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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:
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EEC Inventory Status: All ingredients used to make this product are listed on EINECS / ELINCS or are
placed on the market in quantities less than 10 kg per year.
EEC Number: Not applicable
EEC LABEL COPY:
EU Symbols: T - TOXIC
R PHRASES: R 24/25: Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed. R 34: Causes burns.
S PHRASES: S 26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice. S 36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S 45: In case of
accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
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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.
Thursday, January 19, 1989. pp. 2332-2983. The Merck Index, 11th Ed. Rahway, New Jersey: Merck and
Co., Inc., 1989. Technical Judgment. Vendor Information. Sax, N. Irving. Dangerous Properties of Industrial
Materials, 7th Ed. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1989. NIOSH Registry of Toxic Effects of
Chemical Substances, 1985-86. Cincinnati: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, April, 1987.
R PHRASES: R 24/25: Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed. R 34: Causes burns.
Use of the substance/preparation: Laboratory Reagent
Revision Summary: Updates in Section(s) 2, 11,
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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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