World Headquarters
Hach Company
P.O.Box 389 MSDS No: M00072
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: Q.A.C. Reagent 2
Catalog Number: 2401268
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: M00 072
Chemical Name: 2-Hydroxy -1,2,3 -Propanetricarboxylic Acid
Chemical Formula: C 6H 8O 7
Chemical Family: Organic Acid
Use of the substance/preparation: Laboratory Reagent
CAS No.: 77-92-9
Hazard: Causes severe eye irritation.
Date of MSDS Pre paration:
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 -251551
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2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Citric Acid
EEC Number: 2010691
CAS No.: 77929
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Percent Range: 100,0
Percent Range Units: weight / weight
Ingredient EEC Symbol: Xi - IRRITATING
Ingredient R phrase(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:
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:
Appearance: White crystals
Odor: None
EU Symbols: Xi - IRRITATING
R PHRASES: R 36: Irritating to eyes.
Protective Equipment:
Potential Health Effects:
Eye Contact (EC): Causes severe irritation
Skin Contact (EC ): Causes moderate irritation
Skin Absorption (EC): No effects anticipated
Target Organs (SA E): Not applicable
Ingestion (EC): None reported
Target Organs (Ing E): Not applicable
Inhalation: May cause: respiratory tract irritation
Target Organs (Inh E): Not applicable
Medical Conditions Aggravated: Pre -existing: Eye conditions Skin conditions Respiratory conditions
Chronic Effects: Citric acid chronic overexposure may cause effects due to the ability of citric acid to chelate metals,
which could impair the body's ability to absorb calcium and iron.
Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information:
IARC Listed: No
Additional Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information: Not applicable
Toxicologically Synergistic P roducts: 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 plenty of water. Call physician if ir ritation develops.
Ingestion (First Aid): Give large quantities of water.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties: Can burn in fire, releasing toxic vapors.
Haz ardous Combustion Products: Toxic fumes of: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Fire / Explosion Hazards: Contact with metal nitrates may cause explosion.
Static Discharge: None reported.
Mechanical Impact: None reported
Extinguishing Media: Ca rbon dioxide Dry chemical. Water.
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. Evacuate area and fight fire from a safe distance.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spill Response Notice:
On ly 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: Stop spilled material from bein g released to the environment. Cover spilled solid material with
sand or other inert material.
Clean -up Technique: Scoop up spilled material into a large beaker and dissolve with water. Adjust to a pH between 6 and
9 with an alkali, such as soda ash or sodium bicarbonate. Flush reacted material to the drain with a large excess of water.
Decontaminate the area of the spill with a soap solution.
Evacuation Procedure: Evacuate as needed to perform spill clean -up. If conditions warrant, increase th e size of the
evacuation.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid contact with eyes skin Do not breathe dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Maintain general
industrial hygiene practices when using this product.
Storage: Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
Special Packaging Instructions: Not applicable
Use of the substance/preparation: Laboratory Reagent
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Engineering Controls: Have an eyewash station nearby. Maintain general industrial hygiene pra ctices when using this
product.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eye Protection: safety glasses with top and side shields
Skin / Hand Protection: disposable latex gloves lab coat
Inhalation Protection: adequate ventilation
Precautionary Measu res: Avoid contact with: eyes skin Do not breathe: dust Wash thoroughly after handling.
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: White crystals
Physical State: Solid
Odor: None
pH: 0,1 N solution = 2,2
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Vapor Density (air = 1): Not applicable
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Melting Point: 153 掳C
Flash Point: Not applicable
Method: Not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable
Flammability Limits:
Lower Explosion Limits: Not applicable
Upper Explosion Limits: Not applicable
Specific Gravity (water = 1): 1,54
Evaporation Rate (water = 1): Not applicable
Volatile Organic Compounds Content: Not applicable
Partition Coefficient (n -octanol / water): Not available
Solubility:
Water: 60% soluble @ 20 掳C
Acid: Not determined
Other: Soluble in alcohol, ether.
Metal Corrosivity:
Steel: Not Applicable
Aluminum: Not Applicable
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10. STABILITY / REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable when stored under proper conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Excess moisture
Reactivity / Incompatibility: May explode in contact with: metal nitrates
Hazardous Decomposition: None reported
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Product Toxicolo gical Data:
LD50: Oral rat LD50 = 6730 mg/Kg
LC50: None reported
Dermal Toxicity Data: None reported
Skin and Eye Irritation Data: Skin; rabbit; 500 mg/24 hour: MODERATE. Eye; rabbit; 750 碌g/24 hour: SEVERE.
Mutation Data: None reported
Reproductive Effects Data: None reported
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Ingredient Toxicological Data: --
Not applicable
IARC Listed: No
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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 d isposal 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: 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: EINECS Listed: Yes
EEC Number: 2010691
EEC LABEL COPY:
EU Symbols: Xi - IRRITATING
R PHRASES: R 36: Irritating to eyes.
S PHRASES: S 26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
References: Technical Judgment. The Merck Index, 11th Ed. Rahway, New Jersey: Merck and Co., Inc., 1989. TLV's
Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices for 1992 -1993. American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists, 1992. Sa x, N. Irving. Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, 7th Ed. New York: Van Nostrand
Reinhold Co., 1989. Sax, N. Irving and Richard J. Lewis, Sr., revised by. Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary,
Eleventh Ed. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1987. Patty, Frank A. Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology, 3rd
Revised Edition. Volume 2. New York: A Wiley -Interscience Publication, 1981. NIOSH Registry of Toxic Effects of
Chemical Substances, 1985 -86. Cincinnati: U.S. Department of Health an d Human Services, April, 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. In -house information. Air Contaminants, Federal Register , Vol. 54, No. 12.
Thursday, January 19, 1989. pp. 2332 -2983.
R PHRASES: R 36: Irritating to eyes.
Use of the substance/preparation: Laboratory Reagent
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
program s 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 T O BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE THEREOF.
HACH COMPANY 漏2006
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