MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET KELCAL MIXTURES
PRODUCT CODE NUMBER(S): 4435-8, 4436-8, 4437-8, 4438-8, 4442-8, 4447-8, 4451-8, 4452-8
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION dered metals, magnesium, water. K2SO4 - strong oxidizing
agents
Chemical Name and Synonyms: Kelcal powder 70, 75 Reactivity: Avoid excessive heat, generation of dust, all in-
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with and without pumice (mercury, selenium free) compatible materials.
Chemical Family: Mixture Hazardous Decomposition Products: Copper fumes, sul-
Chemical Formula: K2SO4, TiO2, CuSO4 phur and copper oxides
Product Use: Kjeldahl reagent
FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Manufacturer鈥檚 Name and Address:
Caledon Laboratories Ltd. Flammability: Not combustible
40 Armstrong Avenue Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for sur-
Georgetown, Ontario L7G 4R9 rounding fire. Fight fire from up wind, from a safe distance.
Firefighters must wear protective equipment and clothing
Telephone No: (905) 877-0101
sufficient to prevent inhalation of dust or fumes and contact
Fax No: (905) 877-6666
with skin and eyes.
Emergency Telephone No: CANUTEC (613) 996-6666
Flash Point (Method Used): Not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS OF MATERIALS
Upper Flammable Limit (% by volume): Not applicable
Ingredients % TLV Units CAS No. Lower Flammable Limit (% by volume): Not applicable
Hazardous Combustion Products: Copper fumes, sul-
K2SO4 ~94 Not 7778-80-5
phur and copper oxides
established
Sensitivity to Impact: None identified
10 mg/m3
TiO2 ~3 13463-67-7
Sensitivity to Static discharge: None identified
1 mg/m3
CuSO4 <3 7758-98-7
(as Cu) TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES AND HEALTH DATA
Pumice <1 Not Not availble
Toxicological Data:
established
LD50: TiO2 - (ims, rat) 340 mg/kg; CuSO4 (oral, rat) 960
PHYSICAL DATA mg/kg; K2SO4 (oral, rat) 6.6 g/kg
LC50: Not available
Physical State: Solid
Odour and Appearance: White and blue granules in pow-
Effects of Acute Exposure to Product:
der or tablets, odourless
Odour Threshold (ppm): Not available Inhaled: Copper sulphate is irritating to mucous mem-
branes and upper respiratory tract. Severe overexposure
Vapour Pressure (mm Hg): Not applicable
can cause ulceration of nasal septum, probably due to
Vapour Density (Air = 1): Not applicable
traces of sulphuric acid impurities.
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable In contact with skin: May cause skin irritation.
Boiling Point (degrees C): Not available In contact with eyes: Particles of copper sulphate can
Melting Point (degrees C): 1072掳C cause inflammation, tissue destruction and corneal opacity.
pH: Not available Ingested: Toxic. Copper sulphate may cause metallic taste
in mouth, burning sensation in the throat, and repeated
Specific Gravity: 3.99
vomiting. More severe exposures may cause ulceration of
Coefficient of Water/Oil distribution: Not available
the gastrointestinal tract, diarrhea.
SHIPPING DESCRIPTION Effects of Chronic Exposure to Product:
UN: Not regulated Prolonged or repeated contact with potassium sulphate may
T.D.G. Class: Not regulated cause skin irritation or eye damage, and may aggravate kid-
Pkg. Group: Not regulated ney disorders. Prolonged or repeated contact with copper
compounds may cause skin irritation, contact dermatitis.
REACTIVITY DATA Prolonged inhalation can cause lung damage. Chronic cop-
per poisoning is typified by hepatic cirrhosis, copper depos-
Chemical Stability: Stable
its in the cornea, brain damage and kidney damage,
Incompatibility with other substances: Titanium oxide - hemolytic anemia.
HF, H2SO4, strong oxidizers. CuSO4 - hydroxylamine, pow-
MSDS KELCAL MIXTURES
CODE: 4435-8, 4436-8, 4437-8, 4438-8, 4442-8, 4447-8, 4451-8, 4452-8
Carcinogenicity: None of the components is listed as car- pervision) by touching the back of throat with finger or by
cinogenic by NTP, IARC, or OSHA administering syrup of ipecac. Get medical attention imme-
diately.
Teratogenicity: No information available
Reproductive Effects: Reproductive effects cited for cop-
REFERENCES USED
per in animal testing.
Mutagenicity: No information available CCINFO disc: Cheminfo
Synergistic Products: None known Budavari: The Merck Index, 12th ed., 1997
Sax, Lewis: Hawley鈥檚 Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th
PREVENTIVE MEASURES ed., 1987
Sax: Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, 5th ed.,
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation recom-
mended 1979
Respiratory Protection: Dust mask. NIOSH approved re- Suppliers鈥? Material Safety Data Sheets
spiratory equipment sufficient to prevent inhalation of fumes
or dusts. For high or unknown concentrations, as in fire or ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
spill conditions, NIOSH approved positive-pressure, full
Date Issued: November 30, 1991
face-piece self-contained breathing apparatus.
Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles Revision: February 2008
Skin Protection: Neoprene gloves. Other protective MSDS: 4435-8, 4436-8, 4437-8, 4438-8, 4442-8, 4447-8,
body-covering clothing sufficient to prevent contact. 4451-8, 4452-8
Other Personal Protective Equipment: Safety shower Proposed WHMIS Designation: D2B (CuSO4)
and eye-wash fountain in work area.
Leak and Spill Procedure: Ventilate area. Cleanup per- Prepared by: Caledon Laboratories Ltd. (905) 877-0101
sonnel must be thoroughly trained in the hazards of this Caledon Laboratories Ltd. believes the information contained
material and must wear protective equipment and clothing herein is reliable and accurate. Caledon makes no warranty
sufficient to prevent inhalation of dust or fumes, and contact
with respect thereto and expressly disclaims all liability for reli-
with skin and eyes. Mix with sand or inert absorbent, collect
ance thereon. Such information is solely for your consider-
in a manner that does not raise dust, and transfer carefully
ation, investigation, and verification.
into labelled, covered container(s) for removal by disposal
company. Wash site of spillage thoroughly with water and
detergent.
Waste Disposal: Follow all federal, provincial and local
regulations for disposal.
Handling Procedures and Equipment: TOXIC. Workers
using this chemical must be thoroughly trained in its hazards
and its safe use, and must wear appropriate protective
equipment and clothing. Avoid all contact and inhalation of
dust or fumes. Use the smallest possible amount for the
purpose, in designated areas with adequate ventilation.
Keep work area clean and free of extraneous materials.
Maintain good housekeeping procedures to avoid accumula-
tion of dust. Keep containers closed when not in use and
when empty.
Storage Requirements: Store in suitable, labelled contain-
ers, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, out of direct sunlight.
Keep containers tightly closed when not in use and when
empty. Protect from damage. Store away from incompatible
materials.
FIRST AID MEASURES
Specific Measures:
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with gently running water,
holding eyelids open while flushing, for five to ten (5-10)
minutes, or until no trace of chemical remains. If irritation
persists, obtain medical attention.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Brush or wipe off dry
material. Flush affected areas with soap and running water
for for five to ten (5-10) minutes, or until no trace of chemi-
cal remains. If irritation persists, or if exposure was
extensive, obtain medical attention.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen and get
medical attention for any breathing difficulty.
Ingestion: If the person is alert, and not convulsing, give 2
to 4 glasses of water to drink immediately. After the water
has been swallowed encourage vomiting (under medical su-
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