World Headquarters
Hach Company
P.O.Box 389 MSDS No: M00049
Loveland, CO USA 80539
(970) 669-3050
SAFETY DATA SHEET
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product Name: NitraVer 庐 5 Nitrate Reagent
Catalog Number: 2106169
HACH LANGE GmbH Emergency Telephone Numbers:
Willst盲tterstrasse 11 (Poison Information Center Main)
40549 D眉sseldorf, Germany (+49 (0) 6131 19240) 24 HR
+49-(0)211-52880
SDS Number: M00049
Chemical Name: Not applicable
Chemical Formula: Not applicable
Chemical Family: Not applicable
Use of the substance/preparation: Determination of nitrate
CAS No.: Not applicable
Hazard: Toxic. Cumulative poison. Recognized carcinogen. Experimental teratogen. May cause irritation.
Date of MSDS Preparation:
Day: 23
Month: February
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
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2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic
EEC Number: 2319134
CAS No.: 7778-77-0
Percent Range: 30,0 - 40,0
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
Other components, each
EEC Number: Not applicable
CAS No.: Not applicable
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: Not established
Magnesium Sulfate
EEC Number: 2312982
CAS No.: 10034-99-8
Percent Range: 5,0 - 15,0
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
Cadmium
EEC Number: 2311528
CAS No.: 7440-43-9
Percent Range: 10,0 - 20,0
Percent Range Units: weight / weight
Ingredient EEC Symbol: N - Dangerous for the Environment
Ingredient R phrase(s) (R phrase details given in Heading 16): R 45 R 26 R 48/23 R 25 R 62 R 63 R
68 R 50/53
TLV: 0,01 mg/m3
PEL: 0,005 mg/m3
EU Occupational Exposure Limits: 0,015 mg Cd/m3 as dust, aerosol
Gentisic Acid
EEC Number: 2077185
CAS No.: 490-79-9
Percent Range: 15,0 - 25,0
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
Sulfanilic Acid
EEC Number: 2044825
CAS No.: 121-57-3
Percent Range: 25,0 - 35,0
Percent Range Units: weight / weight
Ingredient EEC Symbol: Xi - IRRITATING
Ingredient R phrase(s) (R phrase details given in Heading 16): R 36/38 R 43
TLV: Not established
PEL: Not established
EU Occupational Exposure Limits: 3 mg/m3, Inhalable dust
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:
Appearance: Gray powder
Odor: None
EU Symbols: T - TOXIC N - DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
R PHRASES: R 45: May cause cancer. R 23: Toxic by inhalation. R 36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin.
R 43: May cause sensitization by skin contact. R 48/20/22: Harmful: danger of serious damage to health
by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed. R 62: Possible risk of impaired fertility. R 63:
Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. R 68: Possible risk of irreversible effects. R 51/53: Toxic to
aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Protective Equipment:
Potential Health Effects:
Eye Contact (EC): May cause irritation
Skin Contact (EC): May cause irritation May cause allergic reaction
Skin Absorption (EC): Harmful if absorbed through the skin
Target Organs (SA E): None Reported
Ingestion (EC): Harmful May cause: salivation vomiting abdominal pain anemia diarrhea kidney
failure central nervous system effects cardiac depression
Target Organs (Ing E): Kidneys Reproductive system Central nervous system
Inhalation: Harmful May cause: coughing headache nausea vomiting chest pain pneumonitis
respiratory tract irritation lung damage kidney damage
Target Organs (Inh E): Lungs Kidneys Reproductive system
Medical Conditions Aggravated: Pre-existing: Respiratory conditions Kidney conditions Liver conditions
Chronic Effects: Chronic overexposure may cause cancer liver damage kidney damage bone damage
(osteosclerosis)
Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information:
An ingredient of this mixture is: IARC Group 1: Recognized Carcinogen
Cadmium
Additional Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information: Contains: an ACGIH A2 suspected human
carcinogen.
Toxicologically Synergistic Products: None reported
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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 soap and plenty of water. Call physician if irritation develops.
Ingestion (First Aid): Administer milk or beaten egg whites at frequent intervals. Induce vomiting using
syrup of ipecac or by sticking finger down throat. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Call physician immediately.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if necessary. Call physician.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties: Can burn in fire, releasing toxic vapors.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Toxic fumes of: cadmium oxide nitrogen oxides. sulfur oxides.
phosphorus oxides
Fire / Explosion Hazards: May react violently with: strong oxidizers hydrazoic acid ammonium nitrate
Static Discharge: None reported.
Mechanical Impact: None reported
Extinguishing Media: Water. Carbon dioxide Dry chemical.
Extinguishing Media NOT To Be Used: Not applicable Not applicable 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: Releases of this material may contaminate the environment. Stop spilled material
from being released to the environment.
Clean-up Technique: Avoid breathing spilled material. Avoid contact with spilled material. Sweep up
material. Dispose of material in an E.P.A. approved hazardous waste facility. Decontaminate the area of the
spill with a soap solution.
Evacuation Procedure: Evacuate general area (50 foot radius or as directed by your facility's emergency
response plan) when: any quantity is spilled. If conditions warrant, increase the size of the evacuation.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid contact with eyes skin clothing Do not breathe dust. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Maintain general industrial hygiene practices when using this product. Use with adequate ventilation.
Storage: Store between 10掳 and 25掳C. Keep away from: oxidizers hydrazoic acid ammonium nitrate
Special Packaging Instructions: Not applicable
Use of the substance/preparation: Determination of nitrate
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Engineering Controls: Have an eyewash station nearby. Maintain adequate ventilation to keep vapor level
below TWA for chemicals in this product. Use a fume hood to avoid exposure to dust, mist or vapor.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eye Protection: safety glasses with top and side shields
Skin / Hand Protection: disposable latex gloves lab coat
Inhalation Protection: laboratory fume hood and / or half-face respirator with HEPA filter
Precautionary Measures: Avoid contact with: eyes skin clothing Do not breathe: dust Wash thoroughly
after handling. Keep away from: oxidizers
TLV: Not established
PEL: Not established
EU Occupational Exposure Limits: 3 mg/m3, Inhalable dust
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9. PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Gray powder
Physical State: Solid
Odor: None
pH: 5% solution = 2,8
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Vapor Density (air = 1): Not applicable
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Melting Point: 180掳C; 356掳F
Flash Point: Not applicable
Method: Not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: Not available
Flammability Limits:
Lower Explosion Limits: Not applicable
Upper Explosion Limits: Not applicable
Specific Gravity (water = 1): 2,0
Evaporation Rate (water = 1): Not applicable
Volatile Organic Compounds Content: Not applicable
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol / water): Not applicable
Solubility:
Water: Soluble
Acid: Soluble
Other: Not determined
Metal Corrosivity:
Steel: 0,081 in/yr
Aluminum: 0,000 in/yr
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10. STABILITY / REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable when stored under proper conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat
Reactivity / Incompatibility: Incompatible with: oxidizers hydrazoic acid ammonium nitrate sulfur
Hazardous Decomposition: Heating to decomposition releases toxic and/or corrosive fumes of: phosphorus
oxides sulfur oxides carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxides
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Product Toxicological Data:
LD50: Oral rat LD50 = 1500 mg/kg
LC50: None reported
Dermal Toxicity Data: None reported
Skin and Eye Irritation Data: Sulfanilic acid: Skin rabbit 500 mg/24H - Standard Draize - MILD; Eye
rabbit 100 mg/24H - Standard Draize - MODERATE
Mutation Data: Cadmium - Cytogenetic analysis - hamster ovary 1 碌mol/l
Reproductive Effects Data: Cadmium: Oral male rat TDLo = 155 mg/kg - 13 weeks pre-mating - effects on
newborn growth and behavior; Oral female rat TDLo = 23 mg/kg - 1-22 days after conception - blood and
lymphatic system abnormalities
Magnesium Sulfate: Intraperitoneal rat TDLo = 750 mg/kg (17-21D pregnant): TER Sharp reduction in both
the number and weight of offspring was observed
Ingredient Toxicological Data: Cadmium: Oral rat LD50 = 225 mg/kg, Inhalation rat LC50 = 25 mg/m3/30
min; Gentisic acid Oral rat LD50 = 800 mg/kg; Sulfanilic acid Oral rat LD50 = 12,3 g/kg; KH2PO4 Oral rat
LD50 = 7100 mg/kg
An ingredient of this mixture is: IARC Group 1: Recognized Carcinogen
Cadmium
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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: Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Solid, nos
(Cadmium mixture)
A.D.R Hazard Class: 9
A.D.R. Subsidiary Risk: NA
A.D.R. UN-Number:: 3077
A.D.R. Packing Group: III
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 ALSO
NOTE: If the National Competent Authority declares this product an environmental hazard by Special
Provision 909 (IMDG) and Special Provision A97 (IATA) the classification may be UN3077 or UN3082.
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
National Inventories:
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 N - DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
R PHRASES: R 45: May cause cancer. R 23: Toxic by inhalation. R 36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin. R
43: May cause sensitization by skin contact. R 48/20/22: Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by
prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed. R 62: Possible risk of impaired fertility. R 63:
Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. R 68: Possible risk of irreversible effects. R 51/53: Toxic to
aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
S PHRASES: S 53: Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. S 24: Avoid contact with skin.
S 35: This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. S 36/37: Wear suitable protective
clothing and gloves. S 39: Wear 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: 29 CFR 1900 - 1910 (Code of Federal Regulations - Labor). Air Contaminants, Federal Register,
Vol. 54, No. 12. Thursday, January 19, 1989. pp. 2332-2983. TLV's Threshold Limit Values and Biological
Exposure Indices for 1992-1993. American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 1992.
CCINFO RTECS. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. Hamilton, Ontario Canada: 30 June
1993. Gosselin, R. E. et al. Clinical Toxicology of Commercial Products, 5th Ed. Baltimore: The Williams
and Wilkins Co., 1984. IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of the Carcinogenic Risks to Humans. World
Health Organization (Volumes 1-42) Supplement 7. France: 1987. List of Dangerous Substances Classified in
Annex I of the EEC Directive (67/548) - Classification, Packaging and Labeling of Dangerous Substances,
Amended July 1992. The Merck Index, 11th Ed. Rahway, New Jersey: Merck and Co., Inc., 1989. Technical
Judgment. In-house information.
R PHRASES: R 45: May cause cancer. R 23: Toxic by inhalation. R 36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin. R
43: May cause sensitization by skin contact. R 48/20/22: Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by
prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed. R 62: Possible risk of impaired fertility. R 63:
Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. R 68: Possible risk of irreversible effects. R 51/53: Toxic to
aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Use of the substance/preparation: Determination of nitrate
Revision Summary: Updates in Section(s) 2,
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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.
HACH COMPANY 漏2007
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