Material Safety Data Sheet acc. to ISO/DIS 11014

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1 Page 1/6 * 1 Identification of substance Product use: Reagent for water analysis Catalogue number: RT129-0(BT), RT129-1(BT), RT129-2(BT), RT129-3 Manufacturer/Supplier: Orbeco-Hellige, Inc Parkland Drive Sarasota, FL phone: (941) fax: (941) Made in Germany Emergency information: Chemtrec: Hazards identification Hazard description: Not applicable. Canadian Hazard Symbols: Not controlled under WHMIS. Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment: The product does not have to be labelled due to the calculation procedure of the "General Classification guideline for preparations of the EU" in the latest valid version. NFPA ratings (scale 0-4) Health = 0 Fire = 0 Reactivity = 0 3 Composition / Data on components Description: preparation contains organic and inorganic compounds Composition and Information on Ingredients: CAS: Nonhazardous components 80-90% Any ingredient(s) of this product listed as "Nonhazardous component(s)" is not considered a health hazard according to OSHA definition. CAS: potassium iodide 10-20% EINECS: RTECS: TT CAS: EINECS: cellulose % 4 First aid measures General information: No special measures required. After inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints. After skin contact: Immediately rinse with water. (Contd. on page 2)

2 Page 2/6 After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes (15 min) under running water. After swallowing: Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water. If symptoms persist consult doctor. The following symptoms may occur: after swallowing of large amounts: sickness vomiting drop in blood pressure resorption Danger: Danger of disturbed cardiac rhythm. (Contd. of page 1) 5 Fire fighting measures Suitable extinguishing agents: Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment. Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or resulting gases: Formation of toxic gases is possible during heating or in case of fire. Hydrogen chloride (HCl) potassium oxide Protective equipment: Wear self-contained respiratory protective device. Wear fully protective suit. Additional information Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours. Collect contaminated fire fighting water separately. It must not enter the sewage system. Dispose of fire debris and contaminated fire fighting water in accordance with official regulations. 6 Accidental release measures Person-related safety precautions: Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Avoid formation of dust. Measures for environmental protection: Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course. Measures for cleaning/collecting: Pick up mechanically. Ensure adequate ventilation. Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13. Additional information: No dangerous substances are released. 7 Handling and storage Handling: Information for safe handling: No special measures required. Information about protection against explosions and fires: The product is not flammable. Storage: Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: Store in a cool location. Information about storage in one common storage facility: Store away from oxidizing agents. Further information about storage conditions: Protect from heat and direct sunlight. Store in dry conditions. Protect from humidity and water. Protect from exposure to the light. (Contd. on page 3)

3 Page 3/6 (Contd. of page 2) 8 Exposure controls and personal protection Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7. Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: cellulose PEL () 15* 5** mg/m³ *total dust **respirable fraction REL () 10* 5** mg/m³ *total dust **respirable fraction TLV () 10 mg/m³ EL (Canada) 10 mg/m³ Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis. Personal protective equipment: General protective and hygienic measures: Do not eat, drink, smoke or sniff while working. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. Breathing equipment: Use respiratory protective device against the effects of fumes/dust/aerosol. Recommended filter device for short term use: Filter P1 Protection of hands: Preventive skin protection by use of skin-protecting agents is recommended. Material of gloves Nitrile rubber, NBR Recommended thickness of the material: 0.11 mm Penetration time of glove material The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed. Value for the permeation: Level 6 (480 min) Eye protection: Safety glasses with side-shields Body protection: Protective work clothing 9 Physical and chemical properties Odor Threshold: Not applicable. Form: Tablets Color: White Odor: Odorless Melting point/melting range: 773 C (1423 F) Boiling point/boiling range: Freezing Point: Not applicable. Flash point: Not applicable. Flammability (solid, gaseous): Upper Flammable Limit: Not applicable. Lower Flammable Limit: Not applicable. Ignition temperature: Undetermined. Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: None Sensitivity to Static Discharge: None Auto igniting: Product is not selfigniting. Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard. Vapor Density: Not applicable. Specific Gravity: Not applicable. Density at 20 C (68 F): g/cm³ Solubility in / Miscibility with Water: Partly soluble. Coefficient of Water / Oil Distribution: Not applicable. (Contd. on page 4)

4 Page 4/6 ph-value (12.5 g/l) at 20 C (68 F): 6.3 Solvent content: Organic solvents: 0.0 % Solids content: % (Contd. of page 3) 10 Stability and reactivity Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: To avoid thermal decomposition do not overheat. Materials to be avoided: alkali metals acids oxidizing agents --> Forms heat. Dangerous products of decomposition: see chapter 5 11 Toxicological information Acute toxicity: Quantitative data on the toxicity of the preparation are not available. LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification: potassium iodide Oral LD mg/kg (rat) Primary irritant effect: on the skin: No irritant effect. on the eye: Irritating effect. Sensitization: Sensitizing effect by skin contact is possible with prolonged exposure. Additional toxicological information: The product is not subject to classification according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations. When used and handled according to specifications, the product does not have any harmful effects according to our experience and the information provided to us. The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed. Carcinogenicity: NTP? IARC Monographs? OSHA Regulated? see chapter 8 / 15 Teratogenicity: Not found. Mutagenicity: Not found. Reproductive Toxicity: Not found. Synergistic Products: None 12 Ecological information Information about elimination (persistence and degradability): Other information: Quantitative data on the ecological effect of this preparation are not available. Ecotoxical effects: Aquatic toxicity: potassium iodide Daphnia EC mg/l/24h (Daphnia magna) Remark: Protozoen: CAS-No : E. sulcatum toxic > 40 mg/l General notes: Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system. (Contd. on page 5)

5 Page 5/6 Must not reach bodies of water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralized. (Contd. of page 4) 13 Disposal considerations Product: Recommendation: Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system. Uncleaned packagings: Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations. Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents. 14 Transport information DOT regulations: Hazard class: - None Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border): ADR/RID class: - Maritime transport IMDG: IMDG Class: - Marine pollutant: No Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR: ICAO/IATA Class: - Propper shipping name: None Canadian TDG Class: None Transport/Additional information: Not dangerous according to the above specifications. 15 Regulations Sara Section 355 (Extremely hazardous substances): Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings): TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): All ingredients are listed. Proposition 65 Chemicals known to cause cancer: Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females: Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males: Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity: (Contd. on page 6)

6 Page 6/6 Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List Limit 0,1% Limit 1% potassium iodide (Contd. of page 5) Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL) All ingredients are listed. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) NTP (National Toxicology Program) NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) Product related hazard informations: The product is not subject to identification regulations according to directives on hazardous materials. Water hazard class: Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water. CPR Classification: None MSDS discloses information elements required by the CPR. 16 Other information This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship. Contact: Orbeco-Hellige, Inc., Quality Assurance Dept., Phone: * Data compared to the previous version altered.