World Headquarters
Hach Company
P.O.Box 389 MSDS No: M00062
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 6 Nitrate Reagent
Catalog Number: 2107249
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: M00062
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. Causes eye burns. Cumulative poison. Recognized carcinogen. Experimental teratogen.
Date of MSDS Preparation:
Day: 23
Month: 10
Year: 2006
Additional Emergency Response Numbers: Austria: +49 (0)6131 19240, Belgium: +32 -(0)70 -245245, France: +33
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(0)1 -40370404, Italy: +39 -0266101029, Netherlands: +31
- -(0)30 -2748888, Switzerland: +41 -(0)1 -2515151
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2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Potassium Pyrosulfate
EEC Number: 2322168
CAS No.: 7790627
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Percent Range: 5,0 - 10,0
Percent Range Units: weight / weight
Ingredient EEC Symbol: Xi - IRRITATING
Ingredient R phras e(s) (R phrase details given in Heading 16): R 36
TLV: Not established
PEL: Not established
3 mg/m 3, Inhalable dust
EU Occupational Exposure Limits:
1,2 -Cyclohexanediaminetetraacetic Acid Trisodium Salt
EEC Number: None
CAS No.: 36679 -96-6
Percent Range: 20,0 - 30,0
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 Exposur e Limits: 3 mg/m 3, Inhalable dust
Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic
EEC Number: 2319134
CAS No.: 7778770
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Percent Range: 10,0 - 20,0
Percent Range Units: weight / weight
Ingredient EEC Symbol: Not applicable
Ingredient R phrase(s) (R phrase deta ils given in Heading 16): Not applicable
TLV: Not established
PEL: Not established
3 mg/m 3, Inhalable dust
EU Occupational Exposure Limits:
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
Cadmium
EEC Number: 2311528
CAS No.: 7440439
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Percent Range: 1,0 - 10,0
Percent Range Units: weight / weight
Ingredient EEC Symbol: T+ - VERY TOXIC 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/m 3
PEL: 0,005 mg/m 3
0,015 mg Cd/m 3 as dust, aerosol
EU Occupational Exposure Limits:
Sodium Sulfate
EEC Number: 2318209
CAS No.: 7757826
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Percent Range: 50,0 - 60,0
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
3 mg/m 3, Inhalab le dust
EU Occupational Exposure Limits:
Magnesium Sulfate
EEC Number: 2312982
CAS No.: 10034 -99-8
Percent Range: 1,0 - 10,0
Percent Range Units: weight / weight
Ingredient EEC Symbol: Not applicable
Ingredient R phrase(s) (R phrase details given in Heading 16): Not applica ble
TLV: Not established
PEL: Not established
3 mg/m 3, Inhalable dust
EU Occupational Exposure Limits:
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:
Appearance: Blue metallic 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 43: May cause sensitization by skin contact. R
48/20/22: Harmful: danger of serio us damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed. 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): Causes irritation
Skin Contact (EC): May cause irritation
Skin Absorption (EC): Harmful if absorbed through the skin
Target Organs (SA E): None Reported
Ingestion (EC): Harmful May cause: sal ivation vomiting abdominal pain anemia diarrhea kidney failure central
nervous system effects
Target Organs (Ing E): Kidneys Reproductive system Central nervous system
Inhalation: Harmful May cause: coughing headache nausea vomiting c hest pain pneumonitis respiratory tract
irritation lung damage kidney damage
Target Organs (Inh E): Kidneys Reproductive system Lungs
Medical Conditions Aggravated: Pre -existing: Respiratory conditions Kidney conditions
Chronic Effects: Chronic overexposure may cause cancer kidney damage liver damage bone damage (osteosclerosis)
Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information:
An ingredient of this mixture is: IARC Group 2A: Suspected Carcinogen
Cadmium
Additional Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information: Contains: an experimental teratogen.
Toxicologically Synergistic Products: None reported
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: Immedi ately 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 interval s. 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 physicia n.
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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 phosphorus oxides sulfur oxides.
Fire / Explosion Hazards: None reported
Static Discharge: None reported.
Mechanical Impact: None reported
Extinguishing Media: Use media appropriate to surrounding fire conditi ons
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.
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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 dispo sal assistance.
Containment Technique: Stop spilled material from being released to the environment. Releases of this material may
contaminate the environment.
Clean -up Technique: Avoid contact with spilled material. Sweep up material. Dispose o f 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 quan tity 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 dus t. Wash thoroughly after handling. Maintain
general industrial hygiene practices when using this product. Use with adequate ventilation.
Storage: Protect from: moisture Keep away from: oxidizers powdered metals hydrazoic acid Store between 10掳 and
25掳C.
Special Packaging Instructions: Not applicable
Use of the substance/preparation: Determination of nitrate
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Engineering Controls: Use a fume hood to avoid exposure to dust, mist or vapor. Have an eyewash station nearby.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eye Protection: safety glasses with top and side shields
Skin / Hand Protection: disposable latex glo ves
Inhalation Protection: laboratory fume hood
Precautionary Measures: Avoid contact with: eyes skin clothing Do not breathe: dust Wash thoroughly after handling.
Protect from: moisture Keep away from: oxidizers
TLV: Not established
PEL: Not established
EU Occupational Exposure Limits: 3 mg/m 3, Inhalable dust
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9. PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Blue metallic powder
Physical State: Solid
Odor: None
pH: 5% solution = 4,2
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Vapor Density (air = 1): Not applicable
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Melting Point: decomposes > 200掳C
Flash Point: Not applicable
Method: Not applicable
Autoignition Tempera ture: Not available
Flammability Limits:
Lower Explosion Limits: Not applicable
Upper Explosion Limits: Not applicable
Specific Gravity (water = 1): 2,377
Evaporation Rate (water = 1): Not applicable
Volatile Organic Compounds Content: Not applicable
Partition Coefficient (n -octanol / water): Not applicable
Solubility:
Water: Partially soluble
Acid: Partially soluble
Other: Not determined
Metal Corrosivity:
Steel: 0,026 in/yr
Aluminum: 0,017 in/yr
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10. STABILITY / REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable when stored under proper conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Excess moisture
Reactivity / Incompatibility: Incompatible with: hydrazoic acid oxidizers metals
Hazardous Decomposition: Heating to decomposition releases toxic and/or corrosive fumes of: sulfur oxides phosphorus
oxides cadmium oxide
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: None reported
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 - blo od 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/m 3/30 min; Sodium
Sulfate Oral mouse LD50 = 5989 mg/kg; Potassium Phospate Monobasic Oral rat LD50 = 7100 mg/kg; Potassium
Pyrosulfate Oral rat LD50 = 2340 mg/kg
An ingredient of this mixture is: IARC Group 2A: Sus pected Carcinogen
Cadmium
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Product Ecological Information: --
No ecological data available for this product.
Ingredient Ecological Informa tion: --
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 na tional 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 INF ORMATION
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. Subsidiar y Risk: NA
A.D.R. UN -Number:: 30
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 f ollowing 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 A 97 (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 li sted 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 b y inhalation. 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 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 22: Do not breathe dust. S 35: This
material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. S 36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and
eye/face protection. S 45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
Ingredients: Potassium Pyrosulfate; Cadmium;
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
References: 29 CFR 1900 - 1910 (Code of Federal Regulations - Labor). TLV's Threshold Limit Values and Biological
Exposure Indices for 1992 -1993. Amer ican Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 1992. Air Contaminants,
Federal Register, Vol. 54, No. 12. Thursday, January 19, 1989. pp. 2332 -2983. NIOSH/OSHA Occupational Health
Guidelines for Chemical Hazards. Cincinnati: Department of Hea lth and Human Services, 1981. IARC Monographs on
the Evaluation of the Carcinogenic Risks to Humans. World Health Organization (Volumes 1 -42) Supplement 7. France:
1987. Sixth Annual Report on Carcinogens, 1991. U.S. Department of Health and Human Se rvices. Rockville, MD:
Technical Resources, Inc. 1991. In-house information. Technical Judgment.
R PHRASES: R 45: May cause cancer. R 23: Toxic by inhalation. R 43: May cause sensitization by skin contact. R
48/20/22: Harmful: danger of se rious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed. 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/p reparation: Determination of nitrate
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 IN FORMATION 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2006
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