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1 Version: 2.0 Effective Date: Apr Previous Date: Apr SAFETY DATA SHEET SODIUM PERSULFATE, 98%+ 1. Identification Product identifier SODIUM PERSULFATE, 98%+ Other means of identification Product application None. GE Analytical Instruments part number Product name APK APK GE Analytical Instruments kit number Recommended use Recommended restrictions Company/undertaking identification GE Analytical Instruments Inc 6060 Spine Road Boulder, CO T Analytical reagent. None known. Emergency telephone INFOTRAC (North America) Outside of N.A., call collect: GE (800) Hazard(s) identification Physical hazards Health hazards OSHA defined hazards Label elements Oxidizing solids Acute toxicity, oral Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Sensitization, respiratory Sensitization, skin Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 Category 4 Category 2 Category 2 Category 1 Category 1 Category 3 respiratory tract irritation Signal word Hazard statement Danger May intensify fire; oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Page: 1 / 8

2 Precautionary statement Prevention Response Storage Disposal Hazard(s) not otherwise classified (HNOC) Supplemental information Keep away from heat. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Observe good industrial hygiene practices. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: Use for extinction. Wash hands after handling. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Store away from incompatible materials. Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements. Dispose of contents/container to an approved facility. None known. None. 3. Composition/information on ingredients Mixtures Chemical name Common name and synonyms CAS number % Sodium persulphate > 98 Water < 2 Composition comments 4. First-aid measures Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed 5. Fire-fighting measures Suitable extinguishing media Unsuitable extinguishing media Specific hazards arising from the chemical Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters Information for specific product ingredients as required by the U.S. OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD is listed. Refer to additional sections of this SDS for our assessment of the potential hazards of this formulation. Remove to fresh air. In case of loss of consciousness, give artificial respiration. Give oxygen if necessary. Seek medical attention. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. Rinse mouth with water. Do not feed anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsive victim. Seek medical attention. Water. Carbon dioxide (CO2). and Foam. Oxides of sulphur evolved in fire. Wear full protective clothing, including helmet, self-contained positive pressure or pressure demand breathing apparatus, protective clothing and face mask. Page: 2 / 8

3 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Environmental precautions Wear protective clothing, gloves and safety goggles. Ventilate the area. Contain and recover by physical means. Following product recovery, flush area with water. Prevent from entering sewers or the immediate environment. 7. Handling and storage Precautions for safe handling Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Ensure good ventilation. Avoid producing or diffusing dust into the air. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures. Store in dry, cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from combustibles. Store containers closed when not in use. 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Occupational exposure limits US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values Components Sodium persulphate (CAS ) Biological limit values Type TWA No biological exposure limits noted for the ingredient(s). Appropriate engineering controls Provide adequate ventilation. Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment Eye/face protection Splash proof chemical goggles. Skin protection Hand protection Other Respiratory protection Thermal hazards Chemical resistant gloves. None required. Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing. Value 0.1 mg/m3 In case of insufficient ventilation, use a breathing mask with filter type: P2 Not applicable. 9. Physical and chemical properties Appearance Color Odor Physical state Odor threshold White Crystalline powder None ph in aqueous solution 6 (1 %) Melting point/freezing point Initial boiling point and boiling range Flash point Evaporation rate Flammability (solid, gas) 212 F (100 C) Not applicable Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Flammability limit - lower (%) Flammability limit - upper (%) Explosive limit - lower (%) Explosive limit - upper (%) Vapor pressure Page: 3 / 8

4 Vapor density Relative density (Air=1) Solubility(ies) Solubility (water) 73 % Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature Viscosity 10. Stability and reactivity Reactivity Chemical stability The product is stable and non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport. Material is stable under normal conditions. Possibility of hazardous reactions Hazardous polymerization does not occur. Conditions to avoid Incompatible materials Hazardous decomposition products 11. Toxicological information Keep away from heat. Avoid conditions which create dust. Do not expose to moisture. Avoid contact with strong reducing agents. Avoid contact with strong acids. Avoid contact with strong bases. Avoid contact with combustible materials. Oxides of sulphur evolved in fire. Information on likely routes of exposure Inhalation May cause irritation to the respiratory system. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity Product SODIUM PERSULFATE, 98%+ (CAS Mixture) Acute Dermal Inhalation LC50 Oral Components Sodium persulphate (CAS ) Acute Dermal Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if swallowed. Species Rabbit Rat Rat Species Rabbit Test Results > 2000 mg/kg, (Calculated according to GHS additivity formula) > 5.1 mg/l, (Calculated according to GHS additivity formula) 714 mg/kg, (Calculated according to GHS additivity formula) Test Results > 2000 mg/kg Page: 4 / 8

5 Components Inhalation Oral Skin corrosion/irritation Species Rat Rat Causes skin irritation. Serious eye damage/eye irritation Causes serious eye irritation. Respiratory or skin sensitization Respiratory sensitization Skin sensitization Germ cell mutagenicity Carcinogenicity May cause sensitization by inhalation. OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR ) Reproductive toxicity Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Aspiration hazard 12. Ecological information Ecotoxicity Product May cause respiratory irritation. SODIUM PERSULFATE, 98%+ (CAS Mixture) Aquatic Crustacea Fish Bioaccumulative potential Mobility in soil Other adverse effects Persistence and degradability LC50 LC50 LC50 No data available Species Bluegill sunfish Daphnia magna Rainbow Trout Test Results > 5.1 mg/kg 700 mg/kg Test Results 771 mg/l, 96 hours 133 mg/l, 48 hours 163 mg/l, 96 hours 13. Disposal considerations Disposal instructions Hazardous waste code Waste from residues / unused products Contaminated packaging 14. Transport information DOT UN number UN proper shipping name Transport hazard class(es) Class Subsidiary risk Packing group Special precautions for user Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. The waste code should be assigned in discussion between the user, the producer and the waste disposal company. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe manner. Since emptied containers may retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is emptied. UN1505 SODIUM PERSULFATE III Page: 5 / 8

6 IATA UN number UN proper shipping name Transport hazard class(es) Class Subsidiary risk Packing group Environmental hazards Special precautions for user IMDG DOT UN number UN proper shipping name Transport hazard class(es) Class Subsidiary risk Packing group Environmental hazards Marine pollutant EmS Special precautions for user UN1505 SODIUM PERSULFATE III No. UN1505 SODIUM PERSULFATE III No. IATA; IMDG 15. Regulatory information US federal regulations TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification (40 CFR 707, Subpt. D) CERCLA Hazardous Substance List (40 CFR 302.4) SARA 304 Emergency release notification All components of this product are included on or are in compliance with the U.S. TSCA regulations. OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR ) Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Hazard categories Immediate Hazard - Yes Delayed Hazard - No Fire Hazard - Yes Pressure Hazard - No Reactivity Hazard - No Page: 6 / 8

7 SARA 302 Extremely hazardous substance SARA 311/312 Hazardous chemical SARA 313 (TRI reporting) Other federal regulations Yes Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) List Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(r) Accidental Release Prevention (40 CFR ) Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Inventory status Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)* Canada Domestic Substances List (DSL) Yes Canada United States & Puerto Rico Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory *A "Yes" indicates that all components of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s) A "No" indicates that one or more components of the product are not listed or exempt from listing on the inventory administered by the governing country(s). US state regulations US - Massachusetts RTK - Substance List US - Pennsylvania RTK - Hazardous Substances US - Rhode Island RTK US. California Controlled Substances. CA Department of Justice (California Health and Safety Code Section 11100) US. New Jersey Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act Sodium persulphate (CAS ) US. Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right-to-Know Law US. California Proposition 65 US - California Proposition 65 - CRT: Listed date/carcinogenic substance No ingredient listed. US - California Proposition 65 - CRT: Listed date/developmental toxin No ingredient listed. US - California Proposition 65 - CRT: Listed date/female reproductive toxin No ingredient listed. US - California Proposition 65 - CRT: Listed date/male reproductive toxin No ingredient listed. 16. Other information, including date of preparation or last revision Issue date Revision date Version # 2.0 Apr Apr No Yes List of abbreviations CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registration Number TWA: Time Weighted Average STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit TLV: Threshold Limit Value : Lethal Dose, 50% LC50: Lethal Concentration, 50% EC50: Effect Concentration, 50% Page: 7 / 8

8 References: Disclaimer Revision Information Prepared by NOEL: No Observed Effect Level COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand BOD: Biochemical Oxygen Demand TOC: Total Organic Carbon IATA: International Air Transport Association IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code NFPA: National Fire Protection Association ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists No data available The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text. Transport Information: Material Transportation Information This SDS has been prepared by GE Water & Process Technologies Regulatory Department ( ). Page: 8 / 8