HACH LANGE GmbH
Safety Data Sheet
according to 2001/58/EC
LCK 342 Nitrit/Nitrite, Sample cuvette; 1/2
Print date : 20.04.2007 Product code : LCK342-1 Page 1 of 4
1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
Identification of the substance or preparation
LCK 342 Nitrit/Nitrite, Sample cuvette; 1/2
Use of the substance/preparation
Water analysis
Company/undertaking identification
Company name : HACH LANGE GmbH
Street : Willst盲tterstr. 11
Place : D-40549 D眉sseldorf
Telephone : +49(0)2115288-0
e-mail : Telefax : +49(0)2115288-143
info@hach-lange.de
Internet : www.hach-lange.com
Inquiry office : HACH LANGE Ltd.
Pacific Way
Salford Manchester M50 1DL - United Kingdom
Tel. +44 (0) 161 872 1487
e-Mail: info@hach-lange.co.uk
HACH LANGE Ltd.
Unit 1, Chestnut Road Western Industrial Estate
Dublin 12 - Ireland
Tel. +353 (0)1 4602522
e-Mail: info@hach-lange.ie
2. Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical characterization ( preparation )
Hazardous components
EC-No. CAS-No. Chemical name Quantity Classification
213-791-2 7732-18-5 Water > 97%
201-069-1 77-92-9 Citric acid < 3 % Xi R36
Full text of each relevant R phrase can be found in heading 16.
3. Hazards identification
4. First aid measures
General information
Take off all contaminated clothing immediately.
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
After inhalation
Move to fresh air.
After contact with skin
Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
After contact with eyes
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
After ingestion
Revision no. : 1,00 GB - EN Revision date : 17.11.2005
HACH LANGE GmbH
Safety Data Sheet
according to 2001/58/EC
LCK 342 Nitrit/Nitrite, Sample cuvette; 1/2
Print date : 20.04.2007 Product code : LCK342-1 Page 2 of 4
Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Advice to doctor
Treat symptomatically.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding
environment. The product itself does not burn.
Special exposure hazards arriving from substance or preparation itself, combustion products, resulting
gases
Fire may liberate hazardous vapours.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus. In order to avoid contact with skin, keep a
safety distance and wear suitable protective clothing.
Additional information
Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local
regulations.
6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions
Use personal protective equipment.
Environmental precautions
Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Methods for cleaning up/taking up
Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust).
7. Handling and storage
Handling
Advice on safe handling
Use only in well-ventilated areas. Do not breathe vapours/dust.
Storage
Requirements for storage rooms and vessels
Keep tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
Further information on storage conditions
Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorised persons.
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Exposure limit values
Exposure controls
Protective and hygiene measures
The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the
dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Wash hands before breaks and after work.
Respiratory protection
Provide adequate ventilation.
Hand protection
Revision no. : 1,00 GB - EN Revision date : 17.11.2005
HACH LANGE GmbH
Safety Data Sheet
according to 2001/58/EC
LCK 342 Nitrit/Nitrite, Sample cuvette; 1/2
Print date : 20.04.2007 Product code : LCK342-1 Page 3 of 4
Use barrier skin cream.
Chemical resistant protective gloves
The protective gloves to be used must comply with the specifications of EC directive 89/686/EEC and
the resultant standard EN374.
Eye protection
Safety glasses with side-shields
Skin protection
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
9. Physical and chemical properties
General information
Physical state : liquid
Colour : colourless
Odour : odourless
Important health, safety and environmental information
Test method
2,5
Changes in the physical state
Flash point : not applicable
Lower explosion limits : not applicable
Upper explosion limits : not applicable
1,00 g/cm鲁
completely soluble
10. Stability and reactivity
Conditions to avoid
No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.
11. Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
No data is available on the product itself.
Specific effects in experiment on an animal
No data is available on the product itself.
12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity
No data is available on the product itself.
Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
13. Disposal considerations
Advice on disposal
Our local agencies will accept used cuvettes to ensure their proper disposal.
In accordance with local and national regulations.
Waste disposal number of waste from residues/unused products
WASTES NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE LIST; gases in pressure containers and discarded
160506
chemicals; laboratory chemicals, consisting of or containing dangerous substances, including mixtures
of laboratory chemicals
Classified as hazardous waste.
Revision no. : 1,00 GB - EN Revision date : 17.11.2005
HACH LANGE GmbH
Safety Data Sheet
according to 2001/58/EC
LCK 342 Nitrit/Nitrite, Sample cuvette; 1/2
Print date : 20.04.2007 Product code : LCK342-1 Page 4 of 4
Waste disposal number of used product
WASTES NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE LIST; gases in pressure containers and discarded
160506
chemicals; laboratory chemicals, consisting of or containing dangerous substances, including mixtures
of laboratory chemicals
Classified as hazardous waste.
14. Transport information
Land transport (ADR/RID)
Remarks (land transport)
Not subject to transport regulations.
Inland waterways transport
Remarks (inland waterways transport)
Not tested
Marine transport
Remarks (marine transport)
Not subject to transport regulations.
Air transport
Remarks (air transport)
Not subject to transport regulations.
15. Regulatory information
Labelling
Labelling according to EC-guidelines : Classification according to European directive on classification of
hazardous preparations 1999/45/EC.
Additional information on EC regulations
The product does not need to be labelled in accordance with EC directives or respective national laws.
National regulations
Water contaminating class : 1 - slightly water contaminating
16. Other information
Full text of R-phrases referred to under sections 2 and 3
36 Irritating to eyes.
Other data
The information is based on present level of our knowledge. It does not, however, give assurances of
product properties and establishes no contract legal rights.
Revision no. : 1,00 GB - EN Revision date : 17.11.2005
HACH LANGE GmbH
Safety Data Sheet
according to 2001/58/EC
LCK 342 Nitrit/Nitrite, DosiCapZip; 2/2
Print date : 20.04.2007 Product code : LCK342-2 Page 1 of 5
1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
Identification of the substance or preparation
LCK 342 Nitrit/Nitrite, DosiCapZip; 2/2
Use of the substance/preparation
Water analysis
Company/undertaking identification
Company name : HACH LANGE GmbH
Street : Willst盲tterstr. 11
Place : D-40549 D眉sseldorf
Telephone : +49(0)2115288-0
e-mail : Telefax : +49(0)2115288-143
info@hach-lange.de
Internet : www.hach-lange.com
Inquiry office : HACH LANGE Ltd.
Pacific Way
Salford Manchester M50 1DL - United Kingdom
Tel. +44 (0) 161 872 1487
e-Mail: info@hach-lange.co.uk
HACH LANGE Ltd.
Unit 1, Chestnut Road Western Industrial Estate
Dublin 12 - Ireland
Tel. +353 (0)1 4602522
e-Mail: info@hach-lange.ie
2. Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical characterization ( preparation )
Hazardous components
EC-No. CAS-No. Chemical name Quantity Classification
200-711-8 69-65-8 D(-)-Mannitol < 70%
1-Naphthylamine sulfonic acid salt < 25 % C R34
215-185-5 1310-73-2 caustic soda, sodium hydroxide < 0,25 % C R35
Full text of each relevant R phrase can be found in heading 16.
3. Hazards identification
Classification
Indications of danger : Irritant
R-phrases :
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
4. First aid measures
General information
Take off all contaminated clothing immediately.
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
After inhalation
Move to fresh air.
Revision no. : 1,00 GB - EN Revision date : 20.04.2005
HACH LANGE GmbH
Safety Data Sheet
according to 2001/58/EC
LCK 342 Nitrit/Nitrite, DosiCapZip; 2/2
Print date : 20.04.2007 Product code : LCK342-2 Page 2 of 5
After contact with skin
Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
After contact with eyes
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
After ingestion
Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Advice to doctor
Treat symptomatically.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding
environment. The product itself does not burn.
Special exposure hazards arriving from substance or preparation itself, combustion products, resulting
gases
Fire may liberate hazardous vapours.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus. In order to avoid contact with skin, keep a
safety distance and wear suitable protective clothing.
Additional information
Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local
regulations.
6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions
Use personal protective equipment.
Environmental precautions
Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Methods for cleaning up/taking up
Use mechanical handling equipment.
After cleaning, flush away traces with water.
7. Handling and storage
Handling
Advice on safe handling
Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Do not breathe vapours/dust.
Storage
Requirements for storage rooms and vessels
Keep tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
Further information on storage conditions
Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorised persons.
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Exposure limit values
Revision no. : 1,00 GB - EN Revision date : 20.04.2005
HACH LANGE GmbH
Safety Data Sheet
according to 2001/58/EC
LCK 342 Nitrit/Nitrite, DosiCapZip; 2/2
Print date : 20.04.2007 Product code : LCK342-2 Page 3 of 5
Exposure limits (EH40)
CAS No. Substance ml/m鲁 mg/m鲁 F/ml Category Origin
1310-73-2 Sodium hydroxide - - TWA (8 h) WEL
- 2 STEL (15 min) WEL
Exposure controls
Protective and hygiene measures
The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the
dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Wash hands before breaks and after work.
Respiratory protection
Provide adequate ventilation.
Hand protection
Use barrier skin cream.
Chemical resistant protective gloves
The protective gloves to be used must comply with the specifications of EC directive 89/686/EEC and
the resultant standard EN374.
Eye protection
Safety glasses with side-shields
Skin protection
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
9. Physical and chemical properties
General information
Physical state : solid
Colour : white
Odour : odourless
Important health, safety and environmental information
Test method
7-8
Changes in the physical state
Flash point : not applicable
Lower explosion limits : not applicable
Upper explosion limits : not applicable
completely soluble
10. Stability and reactivity
Conditions to avoid
No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.
11. Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
No data is available on the product itself.
Specific effects in experiment on an animal
No data is available on the product itself.
Corrosive and irritant effects
The product causes irritation of eyes, skin and mucous membranes.
Revision no. : 1,00 GB - EN Revision date : 20.04.2005
HACH LANGE GmbH
Safety Data Sheet
according to 2001/58/EC
LCK 342 Nitrit/Nitrite, DosiCapZip; 2/2
Print date : 20.04.2007 Product code : LCK342-2 Page 4 of 5
12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity
No data is available on the product itself.
Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
13. Disposal considerations
Advice on disposal
Our local agencies will accept used cuvettes to ensure their proper disposal.
In accordance with local and national regulations.
Waste disposal number of waste from residues/unused products
WASTES NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE LIST; gases in pressure containers and discarded
160506
chemicals; laboratory chemicals, consisting of or containing dangerous substances, including mixtures
of laboratory chemicals
Classified as hazardous waste.
Waste disposal number of used product
WASTES NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE LIST; gases in pressure containers and discarded
160506
chemicals; laboratory chemicals, consisting of or containing dangerous substances, including mixtures
of laboratory chemicals
Classified as hazardous waste.
14. Transport information
Land transport (ADR/RID)
Remarks (land transport)
Not subject to transport regulations.
Inland waterways transport
Remarks (inland waterways transport)
Not tested
Marine transport
Remarks (marine transport)
Not subject to transport regulations.
Air transport
Remarks (air transport)
Not subject to transport regulations.
15. Regulatory information
Labelling
Danger symbols : Xi - Irritant
Xi - Irritant
Labelling according to EC-guidelines : Classification according to European directive on classification of
hazardous preparations 1999/45/EC.
R phrases
36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Revision no. : 1,00 GB - EN Revision date : 20.04.2005
HACH LANGE GmbH
Safety Data Sheet
according to 2001/58/EC
LCK 342 Nitrit/Nitrite, DosiCapZip; 2/2
Print date : 20.04.2007 Product code : LCK342-2 Page 5 of 5
S phrases
24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
National regulations
Water contaminating class : 1 - slightly water contaminating
16. Other information
Full text of R-phrases referred to under sections 2 and 3
34 Causes burns.
35 Causes severe burns.
36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Other data
The information is based on present level of our knowledge. It does not, however, give assurances of
product properties and establishes no contract legal rights.
Revision no. : 1,00 GB - EN Revision date : 20.04.2005
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