World Headquarters
Hach Company
P.O.Box 389 MSDS No: M00698
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: Ascorbic Acid Titrant
Catalog Number: 2308232
HACH LANGE GmbH Emergency Telephone Numbers:
Willst盲tterstrass e 11 (Poison Information Center Main)
40549 D眉sseldorf, Germany (+49 (0) 6131 19240) 24 HR
+49 -(0)211 -52880
SDS Number: M00698
Chemical Name: Not applicable
Chemical Formula: Not applicable
Chemical Family: Not applicable
Use of the substance/preparation: Determination of ascorbic acid
CAS No.: Not applicable
Hazard: Causes eye burns. May cause irritation.
Date of MSDS Preparation:
Day: 12
Month: 01
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 I NGREDIENTS
Propylene Glycol
EEC Number: 2003380
CAS No.: 57556
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Percent Range: 15,0 - 25,0
Percent Range Units: volume / volume
Ingredient EEC Symbol: Not applicable
Ingredient R phrase(s) (R phrase details given in Heading 16): Not applicab le
TLV: Not established
PEL: Not established
EU Occupational Exposure Limits: Not established
Potassium Hydroxide
EEC Number: 2151813
CAS No.: 1310583
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Percent Range: < 0,5
Percent Range Units: weight / volume
Ingredient EEC Symbol: Not applicable
Ingredient R phrase(s) (R phrase details given in Heading 16): Not applicable
TLV: 2 mg/m 3 Ceiling
PEL: 2 mg/m 3 Ceiling
2 mg/m 3
EU Occupational Exposure Limits:
Potassium Iodide
EEC Number: 2316594
CAS No.: 7681110
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Percent Range: 1,0 - 5,0
Percent Range Units: weight / volume
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/m 3, Inhalable dust
Demineralized Water
EEC Number: 2317912
CAS No.: 7732185
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Percent Range: 70,0 - 80,0
Percent Range Units: volume / volume
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
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergenc y Overview:
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: Not determined
EU Symbols: Not applicable
R PHRASES: Not applicable
Protective Equipment:
Potential Health Effects:
Eye Contact (EC): May cause irritation
Skin Contact (EC): Non e reported
Skin Absorption (EC): None Reported
Target Organs (SA E): None Reported
Ingestion (EC): May cause iodism, which symptoms include skin rash, conjunctivitis, runny nose, sneezing, bronchitis,
headache, fever and irritation of mucous me mbranes. May cause: abdominal pain nausea
Target Organs (Ing E): None Reported
Inhalation: No data reported.
Target Organs (Inh E): None Reported
Medical Conditions Aggravated: Pre -existing: Eye conditions Skin conditions
Chronic Effects: Iodines overdose, 'iodism', may cause skin rash, runny nose, headaches, fever and bronchitis.
Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information:
This product does NOT contain any IARC listed chemicals.
Additional Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information: Contains: an experimental mutagen. an experimental
teratogen.
Toxicologically Synergistic Products: None reported
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with wa ter 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): Do not induce vomiting. Give 1 -2 glasses of water. Call physician immediately.
Inhalation: None required.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties: During a fire, this product decomposes to form toxic gases.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Toxic fumes of: iodine compounds c arbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Fire / Explosion Hazards: None reported
Static Discharge: None reported.
Mechanical Impact: None reported
Extinguishing Media: Use media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions
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. Evacuate area and fight fire from a safe distance.
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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 assistan ce.
Containment Technique: Releases of this material may contaminate the environment. Stop spilled material from being
released to the environment. Absorb spilled liquid with non -reactive sorbent material. Dike the spill to contain material for
later disposal.
Clean -up Techni que: Cover spilled material with a dry acid, such as citric or boric. Scoop up slurry into a large beaker.
Adjust to a pH between 6 and 9 with an acid, such as sulfuric or citric. Flush reacted material to the drain with a large
excess of water. Deco ntaminate the area of the spill with a weak acid solution.
Evacuation Procedure: Evacuate local area (15 foot radius or as directed by your facility's emergency response plan)
when: any quantity is spilled.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid contact with eyes skin Maintain general industrial hygiene practices when using this product. Wash
thoroughly after handling.
Storage: Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
Special Packaging Inst ructions: Not applicable
Use of the substance/preparation: Determination of ascorbic acid
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Engineering Controls: Have an eyewash station nearby. Use general ven tilation to minimize exposure to mist, vapor or
dust. Maintain general industrial hygiene practices when using this product.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eye Protection: safety glasses with top and side shields
Skin / Hand Protection: disposabl e latex gloves
Inhalation Protection: adequate ventilation
Precautionary Measures: Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
TLV: Not established
PEL: Not established
EU Occupational Exposure Limits: Not established
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9. PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Physical State: Liquid
Odor: Not determined
pH: 11,1
Vapor Pressure: Not determined
Vapor Density (air = 1): Not determined
Boiling Point: 97掳C
Melting Point: freezes at -7掳C
Flash Point: Not applicable
Method: Not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: Not determined
Flammability Limits:
Lower Explosion Limits: Not applicable
Upper Explosion Limits: Not applicable
Specific Gravity (water = 1): 1,03
Evaporation Rate (water = 1): 1,05
Volatile Organic Compounds Content: Not determined
Partition Coefficient (n -octanol / water): Not applicable
Solubility:
Water: Miscible
Acid: Miscible
Other: Not determine d
Metal Corrosivity:
Steel: 0,015 in/yr
Aluminum: None
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10. STABILITY / REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable when stored under proper conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Extreme temperatures
Reactivity / Incompatibility: Incompatible with: acids
Hazardous Decomposition: Heating to decomposition releases: iodine compounds
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATIO N
Product Toxicological Data:
LD50: None reported
LC50: None reported
Dermal Toxicity Data: None reported
Skin and Eye Irritation Data: Propylene glycol: Skin human 500 mg/7D - MILD; Eye rabbit 500 mg/24H - MILD
Mutation Data: Propylene glycol:Cytogenic analysis, DNA inhibition mouse - subcutaneous - 8000 mg/kg.
Reproductive Effects Data: Propylene glycol: Intraperitoneal mouse TDLo = 100 mg/kg -fetoxicity, post implantation
mortality. Potassium Iodide: Oral human wmn TDLo = 2700 mg/kg (endocri ne abnormalities in offspring)
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Ingredient Toxicological Data: Potassium hydroxide: Oral rat LD50 = 365 mg/kg; Potassium Iodide: Oral mouse LDLo =
1862 mg/kg; Propylene glycol: oral rat LD50 = 20 g/kg
This product does NOT contain any IARC l isted chemicals.
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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 stringen t
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 dis posed 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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ICA O 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. Pack ing Group: NA
A.D.R.:
A.D.R. Proper Shipping Name: Not Currently Regulated
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A.D.R Hazard Class: NA
A.D.R. Subsidiary Risk: NA
A.D.R. UN -Number:: NA
A.D.R. Packing Group: NA
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
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
National Inventories:
EEC Inventory Status: All ingredients used to make this product are listed on EINECS / ELINCS.
EEC Number: Not applicable
EEC LABEL COPY:
EU Symbols: Not applicable
R PHRASES: Not applicable
S PHRASES: Not applicable
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
References: 29 CFR 1900 - 1910 (Code of Federal Regulations - Labor). CCINFO RTECS. Canadian Cent re for
Occupational Health and Safety. Hamilton, Ontario Canada: 30 June 1993. IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of the
Carcinogenic Risks to Humans. World Health Organization (Volumes 1 -42) Supplement 7. France: 1987. In -house
information. Technicl Judgment.
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R PHRASES: Not applicable
Use of the substance/preparation: Determination of ascorbic acid
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 communica tion 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.
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