EMS CATALOG NO: 74300
EMS PRODUCT: Kodak Fixer
DATE: 07 Apr 2001
PAGE NUMBER: One of 10
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
The information contained herein is based on data considered accurate. However, no
warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of these data or the results to be
obtained from the use thereof.
Electron Microscopy Sciences assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property
damage to vendees, users or third parties caused by the material. Such vendees or users
assume all risks associated with the use of the material.
ELECTRON MICROSCOPY SCIENCES
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CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
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FOR PRODUCT AND SALES INFORMATION
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CONTACT ELECTRON MICROSCOPY SCIENCES OFFICE ABOVE.
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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COMMON NAME: Kodak Fixer Powder
SYNONYM: Concentrate: KAN 354617; PCD 6010; D-0006.000
Working Solution: KAN 965822
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COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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Weight % - Component - (CAS Registry No.)
Concentrate:
70-75 Sodium thiosulfate (007772-98-7)
10-15 Ammonium alum, dodecahydrate (007784-25-0)
5-10 Sodium acetate (000127-09-3)
5-10 Sodium metabisulfite (007681-57-4)
1-5 Boric anhydride (001303-86-2)
Working Solution:
70-80 Water (007732-18-5)
10-15 Sodium thiosulfate (007772-98-7)
1-5 Ammonium alum, dodecahydrate (007784-25-0)
1-5 Sodium acetate (000127-09-3)
1-5 Sodium bisulfite (007631-90-5)
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HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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Concentrate:
Contains: sodium metabisulfite (007681-57-4)
WARNING!
REDUCING AGENT
MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED
MAY LIBERATE SULFUR DIOXIDE
DUST IRRITATING TO RESPIRATORY TRACT
CAUSES EYE IRRITATION
POWDERED MATERIAL MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE DUST-AIR MIXTURES
HMIS Hazard Ratings:
Health-2, Flammability-1, Reactivity-0, Personal Protection-B
NFPA Hazard Ratings:
Health-2, Flammability-1, Reactivity (Stability)-0
Working solution:
CONTAINS: sodium bisulfite (007631-90-5)
WARNING!
MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED
HMIS Hazard Ratings:
Health-0, Flammability-1, Reactivity-0, Personal Protection-B
NFPA Hazard Ratings:
Health-1, Flammability-1, Reactivity (Stability)-0
NOTE: HMIS and NFPA hazard indexes involve data review and interpretation that may
vary among companies. They are intended only for rapid, general identification of the
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magnitude of the potential hazards. The personal protection index is only intended for
general guidance on personal protection equipment (PPE) that is suitable for the potential
hazards of the material. PPE (e.g., respirators) may not be needed if engineering controls
(e.g., local ventilation) are adequate. An asterisk (*), in the HMIS health field, designates
potential chronic or target organ hazards. To adequately address safe handling, ALL
information in this MSDS must be considered.
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FIRST-AID MEASURES
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INHALATION: If symptomatic, move to fresh air. Treat
symptomatically. Get medical attention if symptoms persist.
EYES:
Concentrate: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
Working Solution: Any material that contacts the eye should
be washed out immediately with water. Get medical attention
if symptoms occur.
SKIN: Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if
symptoms occur.
INGESTION: Drink 1-2 glasses of water. Seek medical attention.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Concentrate: Flood with water.
Working Solution: Water spray, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry
chemical, alcohol foam.
SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear self-contained breathing
apparatus and protective clothing. Fire or excessive heat
may produce hazardous decomposition products.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
Concentrate: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxides of
sulfur, oxides of nitrogen (see also Hazardous Decomposition
Products section).
Working solution: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxides
of sulfur (see also Hazardous Decomposition Products
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section)
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Concentrate: Powdered material may form explosive dust-air
mixtures. Reducing agent. Greatly increases the burning
rate of combustible materials.
Working solution: Flush to sewer with large amounts of
water. Clean surface thoroughly to remove residual
contamination.
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
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PERSONAL PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES: Avoid breathing dust or vapor.
Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged or repeated contact
with skin. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly
after handling.
PREVENTION OF FIRE AND EXPLOSION:
Concentrate: Powdered material may form explosive dust-air
mixtures. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Use
with adequate ventilation. Keep away from sources of
ignition. Refer to NFPA Pamphlet No. 654, "Prevention of
Fire and Dust Explosions in the Chemical, Dye
Pharmaceutical, and Plastics Industries." Keep from contact
with oxidizing materials, highly oxygenated or halogenated
solvents, organic compounds containing reducible functional
groups, or aqueous ammonia. Keep away from combustible
material. Remove and wash contaminated clothing promptly.
Working Solution: Keep from contact with oxidizing
materials.
STORAGE:
Concentrate: Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from
incompatible substances (see Incompatibility section). Do
not store or ship together with combustible materials.
Store in original container.
Working solution: Keep container tightly closed. Keep away
from incompatible substances (see Incompatibility section).
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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EXPOSURE LIMITS:
ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):
Ammonium alum, dodecahydrate: 2mg/m3 TWA, as Al soluble salts
Boric anhydride: 10 mg/m3 TWA
Sodium metabisulfite: 5mg/m3 TWA
Sodium bisulfite: 5mg/m3 TWA
Sulfur dioxide: 2 ppm TWA; 5ppm STEL
OSHA (USA) Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL-1971 Table Z-1 Values):
Boric anhydride: 15mg/m3 TWA, total dust
Ventilation: Good general ventilation (typically 10 air changes
per hour) should be used. Ventilation rates should be
matched to conditions. Use process enclosures, local
exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to
maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
Concentration: If engineering controls do not maintain
airborne concentrations below recommended exposure limits,
an approved respirator must be worn.
Respirator Type: Acid gas. See Stability and Reactivity
Section. If respirators are used, a program should be
instituted to assure compliance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR
1910.134.
Working Solution: None should be needed. A respirator
should be worn if hazardous decomposition products are
likely to be or have been released.
Respirator type: Acid gas. See Stability and Reactivity
Section. If respiratory are used, a program should be
instituted to assure compliance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR
1910.134.
EYE PROTECTION: Wear safety glasses with side shields (or
goggles).
SKIN PROTECTION: It is a good industrial hygiene practice to
minimize skin contact. For operations where prolonged or
repeated skin contact may occur, impervious gloves would be
worn.
RECOMMENDED DECONTAMINATION FACILITIES: Eye bath, washing
facilities, safety shower.
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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PHYSICAL FORM:
Concentrate: Solid (powder)
Working Solution: Liquid
COLOR:
Concentrate: White
Working Solution: Colorless
ODOR: Ordorless
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water=1):
Concentrate: Not available.
Working Solution: >1.00
VAPOR PRESSURE at 20oC (68oF):
Concentrate: Negligible
Working Solution: 24 mbar (18 mm Hg)
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1):
Concentrate: Not applicable.
Working solution: 0.6
VOLATILE FRACTION BY WEIGHT:
Concentrate: Negligible
Working Solution: 80-85%
BOILING POINT:
Concentrate: Not applicable
Working solution: >100oC (>212oF)
MELTING POINT:
Concentrate: Not available
Working solution: Not applicable
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:
Concentrate: Appreciable
Working solution: Complete
pH:
Concentrate: Not applicable
Working solution: 4.2-4.6
FLASH POINT:
Concentrate: Not applicable, combustible solid
Working solution: None
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY DATA
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STABILITY: Stable
INCOMPATIBILITY:
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Concentrate: Strong oxidizing agent, strong acids, bases,
sodium hypochlorite (bleach), combustible material,
halogenated materials, aqueous ammonia.
Working Solution: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids,
bases, sodium hypochlorite (bleach).
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Ammonia, chloramine
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE:
INHALATION:
Concentrate: May cause irritation of the mucous membranes
and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful if inhaled. In
contact with strong acids or if heated, sulfites may
liberate sulfur dioxide gas. Sulfur dioxide gas is
irritating to the respiratory tract. Some asthmatics or
hypersensitive individuals may experience difficult
breathing.
EYES:
Concentrate: Causes irritation.
Working Solution: Expected to be a low hazard for usual
industrial or commercial handling by trained personnel.
SKIN:
This material has a low potential to cause allergic skin
reactions; however, cases of human skin sensitization have
been reported.
INGESTION:
Concentrate: May be harmful if swallowed. Some asthmatics
or sulfite-sensitive individuals may experience wheezing,
chest tightness, stomach upset, hives, faintness, weakness
and diarrhea. May cause irritation of the gastrointestinal
tract if swallowed.
Working solution: May be harmful if swallowed. Some
asthmatics or sulfite-sensitive individuals may experience
wheezing, chest tightness, stomach upset, hives, faintness,
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weakness and diarrhea.
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ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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INTRODUCTION: This environmental effects summary is written to
assist in addressing emergencies created by an accidental
spill which might occur during the shipment of this
material, and, in general, it is not meant to address
discharges to sanitary sewers or publicly owned treatment
works.
SUMMARY: Data for the major components of this material have
been used to estimate the environmental impact of this
material. This material forms a moderately acidic aqueous
solution, and this property may cause adverse environmental
effects. However, this material, itself, has not been
tested for environmental effects.
It is expected to have the following properties: a moderate
biochemical oxygen demand and may cause oxygen depletion in aqueous systems, a low
potential to effect aquatic organisms, a low potential to affect secondary waste treatment
microbial metabolism, a low potential to affect the germination and/or early growth of
some plants, a low potential to persist in the environment, a low potential to
bioconcentrate. After dilution with a large amount of water, followed by secondary waste
treatment, this material is not expected to cause adverse environmental effects.
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DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to national, state, or local laws. Flush to
sewer with large amounts of water.
Concentrate: Since emptied containers retain product residue, follow label warnings even
after container is emptied.
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TRANSPORT INFORMATION
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For transportation information regarding this product call the Kodak Worldwide
Transportation Hazmat Hot Line: (716) 722-2400 between 8 am and 5 PM (Eastern
Standard Time), Monday through Friday.
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REGULATORY INFORMATION
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- Material(s) known to the State of California to cause cancer: NONE
- Material(s) known to the State of California to cause adverse
reproductive effects: NONE
CARCINOGENICITY CLASSIFICATION (COMPONENTS PRESENT AT 0.1% OR
MORE):
- International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): None
- American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH):
None
- National Toxicology Program (NTP): None
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): None
- Chemical(s) subject to the reporting requirements of Section
313 or Title III of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372:
None
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OTHER INFORMATION
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US/CANADIAN LABEL STATEMENTS:
Concentrate:
Contains: Sodium metabisulfite (007681-57-4)
WARNING!
REDUCING AGENT
MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED
MAY LIBERATE SULFUR DIOXIDE
DUST IRRITATING TO RESPIRATORY TRACT
CAUSES EYE IRRITATION
Keep container tightly closed.
Keep from contact with clothing and other combustible
materials. Remove and wash contaminated clothing
promptly.
Avoid breathing dust.
Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged or repeated
contact with skin.
Wash with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Additional hazard precautions for containers greater
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than 1 gallon of liquid or 5 pounds of solid:
Since emptied containers retain product residue, follow
label warnings even after container is emptied.
Working Solution:
CONTAINS: Sodium bisulfite (007631-90-5)
WARNING!
MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED
Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged or repeated
contact with skin.
Avoid breathing mist or vapor.
Use with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
FIRST AID: If swallowed, seek medical advice. Never
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Keep out of reach of children.
Additional hazard precautions for containers greater
than 1 gallon of liquid or 5 pounds of solid:
IN CASE OF FIRE: Use water spray, carbon dioxide (CO2),
dry chemical, alcohol foam.
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