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Invensys Process Systems Foxboro Rev Date: July 2008
Foxboro, MA 02035 U.S.A. Part Number 0003093 and B0158LY
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SECTION 1 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
REFERENCE ELECTRODE SOLUTION - 4M
Product Name:
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE SOLUTION PLUS GLYCOL
Chemical Family: Aqueous Electrolyte Solution with Ethylene Glycol
SECTION 2 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS No. % OSHA ACGIH
PEL TLV
Water 7732-18-5 50% N/A N/A
*Ethylene Glycol 107-21-1 30% N/A 100**
Potassium Chloride 7447-40-7 20% N/E N/E
Triton -X -100 N/E <1% N/A N/A
Silver Chloride 7783-90-6 <1% N/E N/E
*Regulated as a Toxic Chemical under Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR part 372.
** Ceiling value as an aerosol
N/A=Not Applicable N/E=Not Established
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SECTION 3 HEALTH HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Route(s) of entry: Ingestion, skin contact, eye contact.
Health Hazards, Acute and Chronic - Hazards considered minor with ordinary use.
Acute: Skin irritant. Ingestion may cause severe damage to kidneys, heart, brain and lungs.
Chronic: Anorexia, potential reproductive effects, blood and eye abnormalities (resulting from
prolonged high exposure.)
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Burning cough, throat and eye irritation.
Carcinogenicity: N/A NTP: N/A IARC MONOGRAPHS: N/A
OSHA REGULATED: N/A
SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes holding lids
apart to ensure the flushing of the entire surface. Seek medical
attention.
Skin Contact: Wash skin with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Seek
medical attention.
Inhalation: Remove patient to fresh air. Administer artificial respiration or CPR if
breathing has ceased. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion: Have conscious person drink several glasses of water to dilute, induce vomiting.
Call a physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious or
convulsing person.
SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: Not Flammable
Flammable limits: LEL: N/A UEL: N/A
N/A
Extinguishing Media: Not a fire or explosion hazard.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None
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SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Steps to be taken if material is released or spilled: Contain spill with absorbent materials.
Dispose of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental regulations.
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid skin and eye contact.
Storage: Store at room temperature in closed container.
SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Eye/Face Protection: Safety goggles when transferring material.
Skin Protection: Wear gloves when handling material.
Respiratory Protection: Not required unless mist, fumes or vapor are generated by agitation or
heating.
Ventilation Protection: Handle with adequate ventilation. See OSHA 29 CFR 1910.94
(Ventilation) and 29 CFR 1910.1000 (Air contaminants).
SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Approx. 1200 C
Boiling Point: Solubility in Water: 100%
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.): Approx. 24mm Hg Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): Approx. 1
@ 250C
Vapor Density (air = 1): Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): <1
N/A
% Volatile by Weight: pH: Approx. 7
Approx. 80%
Appearance and Odor: Colorless liquid; mild slightly sweet odor.
SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable under standard conditions.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid: Do not heat, this will cause the release of ethylene glycol vapors and
fumes.
Incompatibility: None.
Decomposition Products or byproducts: None.
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SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Should not present any significant toxicological effects when product is used as directed for intended
purpose. (In laboratory animal studies, pure ethylene glycol has caused birth defects and reproductive
system effects from prolonged high exposure.)
Ethylene glycol - Oral Rat LD50:2125 mg/kg; inhalation rat LC50:2000 ppm/7H (Pure Potassium
chloride is a systemic poison by ingestion, effects include blood clotting and cardiac arrhythmias at
high concentrations with prolonged exposure.)
Potassium chloride 鈥? Oral Rat LD50:2600 mg/kg (Prolonged exposure to high concentrations of silver
chloride may result in argryia, a bluish discoloration of the skin. Irritating to eyes and mucous
membranes.)
SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Should not present any significant ecological effects when product is used as directed for intended
purpose. (The organic component (ethylene glycol) of this material is biodegradable. Potassium
chloride and silver chloride negligible environmental impact at product concentration and quantity.)
SECTION 13 DISPOSAL INFORMATION
RCRA Hazard Class (40CFR 261)
Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Process, use or
contamination of this product may alter the material properties to be considered in waste
characterization. Whatever portions of the material that cannot be saved for recovery or recycling
should be managed at an appropriate waste disposal facility. Not a hazardous waste for silver unless
TCLP test of material exceeds 5mg/L.
SECTION 14 TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT Information (49CFR 172.101)
Hazard Class: NON - REGULATED
Proper Shipping Name:
Label:
Packing Group:
ID Number:
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SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Contents of this MSDS comply with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29CFR 1910.1200.
TSCA STATUS: All chemical substances found in this product comply with the Toxic Substance
Control Act, 40 CFR 700-799, inventory reporting requirements.
EPA SARA Title III Chemical Listings
Section 302 - Extremely Hazardous Substances: No
Section 304 - CERCLA Hazardous Substances: No
Section 312 - Hazard Class
Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: No Pressure: No Reactive: No
Section 313 - Toxic Chemicals: Yes (Ethylene Glycol)
SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION
Note: The CHEM-TEL emergency telephone number is to be used ONLY in the event of
CHEMICAL EMERGENCIES involving a spill, leak, fire, exposure, or an accident involving
chemicals. All non-emergency questions should be directed to our Toll Free, IPS Customer
Satisfaction Center number: 1-866-PHON-IPS (1-866-746-6477) or e-mail
ips.csc@invensys.com
MSDS Status: Reviewed 鈥? July, 2008
Prepared by: The Foxboro Company, an Invensys company, Environmental Services
Department
DISCLAIMER OF EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES
The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to the specific material herein and does not
relate to use in combination with any other material or in any process. The information set forth herein
is based on technical data that The Foxboro Co. believes to be reliable as of the date hereof. Since
conditions of use are outside our control, we make no warranties, express or implied and assume no
liability in connection with any use of this information. Nothing herein is to be taken as a license to
operate under or a recommendation to infringe any patents.
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