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Interleuvenlaan 25 MSDS No: M00456
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SAFETY DATA SHEET
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product Name: Murexide (Ammonium Purpurate) Indicator
Catalog Number: L2126
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: M00456
Responsible Person:
Safety Data Sheet written::
Chemical Name: Not applicable.
Chemical Formula: Not applicable.
Chemical Family: Not applicable
Use of the substance/preparation: Indicator for calcium
CAS No.: Not applicable.
Hazard: May cause irritation.
Date of MSDS Preparation:
Day: 05
Month: December
Year: 2001
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: Pink powder
Odor: None
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): May cause irritation
Skin Absorption (EC): No effects anticipated
Target Organs (SA E): Not applicable
Ingestion (EC): May cause: vomiting diarrhea muscular twitching convulsions collapse death Very
large doses may cause: dehydration blood pressure problems gastrointestinal tract irritation
Target Organs (Ing E): None Reported
Inhalation: No effects anticipated
Target Organs (Inh E): Not applicable
Medical Conditions Aggravated: Pre-existing: Eye conditions
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
Murexide
EEC Number: 2212666
CAS No.: 3051-09-0
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. For ammoniag 20 ppm (14 mg/m3); STEL: 50
ppm (36 mg/m3) Recommended
Sodium Chloride
EEC Number: 2315983
CAS No.: 7647-14-5
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 plenty of water.
Ingestion (First Aid): Give large quantities of water. Call physician immediately.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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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. Evacuate area and fight fire from a safe distance.
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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. Flush the spilled
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.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid contact with eyes skin Do not breathe dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Maintain
general industrial hygiene practices when using this product.
Storage: Protect from: heat moisture
Special Packaging Instructions: Not applicable
Use of the substance/preparation: Indicator for calcium
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Engineering Controls: 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 skin Do not breathe: dust Wash thoroughly after
handling.
TLV: Not established.
PEL: Not established.
EU Occupational Exposure Limits: 3 mg/m3, Inhalable dust
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9. PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Pink powder
Physical State: Solid
Odor: None
pH: ~ 6,9
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor Density (air = 1): Not applicable.
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Boiling Point: Not applicable.
Melting Point: >360掳 C
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): Not determined.
Evaporation Rate (water = 1): Not applicable.
Volatile Organic Compounds Content: Not applicable.
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol / water): Not applicable.
Solubility:
Water: Soluble, ~36 g/100 g H2O @ 0掳C (32掳F)
Acid: Not determined.
Other: Soluble in Ammonium Hydroxide solutions.
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: Extreme temperatures Excess moisture
Reactivity / Incompatibility: Incompatible with: bromine trifluoride lithium
Hazardous Decomposition: Heating to decomposition releases: chlorides sodium 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: Sodium Chloride: Eye irritation rabbit: 100mg/24hrs (Standard Draize Test)
= MODERATE; Skin irritation rabbit: 500mg/24hrs (Standard Draize Test) = MILD; More irritation data
reported in RTECS.
Mutation Data: None reported.
Reproductive Effects Data: None reported.
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Ingredient Toxicological Data: Sodium Chloride: Oral rat LD50 = 3000 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:
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: 29 CFR 1900 - 1910 (Code of Federal Regulations - Labor). Air Contaminants, Federal Register,
Vol. 54, No. 12. Thursday, January 19, 1989. pp. 2332-2983. In-house information. Technical Judgment.
Journal of Clinical Investigations 41: 710-714 (1962). Sax, N. Irving. Dangerous Properties of Industrial
Materials, 7th Ed. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1989.
R PHRASES: Not applicable
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Use of the substance/preparation: Indicator for calcium
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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