Version: 1.0 Effective Date: Apr-14-2015 SAFETY DATA SHEET Buffered Ammonium Persulfate Solution 1. Identification Product identifier Other means of identification Product application Buffered Ammonium Persulfate Solution None. GE Analytical Instruments part number APF 90150-XX, APF 90300-XX GE Analytical Instruments kit number Recommended use Recommended restrictions Company/undertaking identification GE Analytical Instruments Inc 6060 Spine Road Boulder, CO 80301 T 303-444-2009 Analytical reagent. None known. Product name Buffered Ammonium Persulfate Emergency telephone 1-800-535-5053 INFOTRAC (North America) Outside of N.A., call collect: 1-352-323-3500 GE (800) 877-1940 2. Hazard(s) identification Physical hazards Health hazards OSHA defined hazards Label elements Corrosive to metals Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Sensitization, respiratory Sensitization, skin Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 1 Category 2 Category 2 Category 1 Category 1 Category 3 respiratory tract irritation Signal word Hazard statement Precautionary statement Prevention Danger May be corrosive to metals. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Keep only in original container. Avoid breathing mist or vapor. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Page: 1 / 8
Response Storage Disposal Hazard(s) not otherwise classified (HNOC) Supplemental information Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. None known. None. 3. Composition/information on ingredients Mixtures Chemical name Common name and synonyms CAS number % Water 7732-18-5 80.5 Ammonium persulphate 7727-54-0 15 Disodium phosphate(sodium phosphate, dibasic) 7558-79-4 SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC 10049-21-5 1.7 2.8 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 Fire fighting equipment/instructions 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. Move to fresh air. Seek medical attention. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water. Seek medical attention. Immediately flush eye(s) with plenty of water. Seek medical attention. First rinse mouth with water. Immediately give 1-2 glasses of water, if victim is fully conscious. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention. Sensitization. Irritant effects. Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam. None. Oxides of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulphur evolved in fire. Wear full protective clothing, including helmet, self-contained positive pressure or pressure demand breathing apparatus, protective clothing and face mask. Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials. Prevent spillage and fire-fighting water from entering in public sewers or the immediate environment. 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. Contain and absorb on absorbent material (e.g. sand). Remove small spills with plenty of water. Prevent from entering sewers or the immediate environment. Accidental release of large quantities into the aquatic environment may harm aquatic organisms. Page: 2 / 8
7. Handling and storage Precautions for safe handling Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Ensure good ventilation. Wash contaminated skin promptly. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures. Store in cool, well ventilated area. Store containers closed when not in use. Store in a closed container away from incompatible materials. 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Occupational exposure limits US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values Components Ammonium persulphate (CAS 7727-54-0) Biological limit values Type TWA No biological exposure limits noted for the ingredient(s). Value 0.1 mg/m3 Appropriate engineering controls Adequate ventilation to maintain air contaminants below exposure limits. 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. Lab coat. In case of insufficient ventilation, use a breathing mask with filter type: B2-P2 9. Physical and chemical properties Appearance Color Odor Physical state Odor threshold Colorless Liquid None ph (concentrated product) 6.5 Melting point/freezing point Initial boiling point and boiling range Flash point 34 F (1 C) 212 F (100 C) > 212 F (> 100 C) P-M(CC) Evaporation rate < 1 (Ether = 1) Flammability (solid, gas) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Flammability limit - lower (%) Flammability limit - upper (%) Explosive limit - lower (%) Explosive limit - upper (%) Vapor pressure 11 mm Hg Vapor density 1 (Air = 1) Relative density 1.09 Relative density temperature 70 F (21 C) Solubility(ies) Solubility (water) 100 % Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature Page: 3 / 8
Viscosity Viscosity temperature Other information Percent volatile Specific gravity 0 10. Stability and reactivity Reactivity Chemical stability 70 F (21 C) 1 (Estimated) 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 None known. Avoid contact with strong reducing agents. Oxides of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulphur evolved in fire. 11. Toxicological information Information on likely routes of exposure Inhalation May cause irritation to respiratory organs. May cause sensitisation. Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity Product Causes irritation. May cause sensitisation. Causes irritation. May cause slight gastrointestinal irritation. Species Buffered Ammonium Persulfate Solution (CAS Mixture) Acute Dermal Inhalation LC50 Oral Components Ammonium persulphate (CAS 7727-54-0) Acute Dermal Inhalation LC50 Oral Rabbit Species Rabbit Acute Dermal Test Results > 5000 mg/kg, (Calculated according to GHS additivity formula) > 5 mg/l, 4 Hours, (Calculated according to GHS additivity formula) 4667 mg/kg, (Calculated according to GHS additivity formula) Test Results > 2000 mg/kg > 5.1 mg/l, 4 Hours 700 mg/kg > 5000 mg/kg Page: 4 / 8
Components Oral Skin corrosion/irritation Species 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. May cause an allergic skin reaction. OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR 1910.1001-1050) Not listed. Reproductive toxicity Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Aspiration hazard May cause irritation to the respiratory system. Test Results > 5000 mg/kg 12. Ecological information Ecotoxicity Bioaccumulative potential Mobility in soil Other adverse effects Persistence and degradability 13. Disposal considerations Disposal instructions Hazardous waste code Waste from residues / unused products Contaminated packaging No ecotoxicity data noted for the ingredient(s). No data available 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. 14. Transport information DOT UN number UN proper shipping name Transport hazard class(es) Class Subsidiary risk Packing group Special precautions for user ERG number IATA UN number UN proper shipping name Transport hazard class(es) Class Subsidiary risk Packing group Environmental hazards ERG Code UN1760 CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S. (15% Ammonium Persulfate solution) 8 - III 154 UN1760 CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S. (15% Ammonium Persulfate solution) 8 - III No. 154 Page: 5 / 8
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 UN1760 CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S. (15% Ammonium Persulfate solution) 8 - 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) Disodium phosphate(sodium phosphate, dibasic) (CAS 7558-79-4) 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 1910.1001-1050) Not listed. Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Hazard categories Immediate Hazard - Yes Delayed Hazard - No Fire Hazard - No Pressure Hazard - No Reactivity Hazard - No SARA 302 Extremely hazardous substance Not listed. SARA 311/312 Hazardous chemical Yes Listed. Page: 6 / 8
SARA 313 (TRI reporting) Chemical name CAS number % by wt. Ammonium persulphate 7727-54-0 15 Other federal regulations Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) List Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(r) Accidental Release Prevention (40 CFR 68.130) Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 112(r) (40 CFR 68.130) Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Inventory status Hazardous substance 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) Not listed. US. New Jersey Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act Ammonium persulphate (CAS 7727-54-0) 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 # 1.0 Apr-14-2015 Apr-14-2015 No Yes List of abbreviations CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registration Number TWA: Time Weighted Average STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit : Lethal Dose, 50% LC50: Lethal Concentration, 50% EC50: Effect Concentration, 50% NOEL: No Observed Effect Level Page: 7 / 8
References: Disclaimer Revision Information Prepared by COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand BOD: Biochemical Oxygen Demand TOC: Total Organic Carbon TLV: Threshold Limit Value 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. Product and Company Identification: Product and Company Identification Composition / Information on Ingredients: Disclosure Overrides Physical & Chemical Properties: Multiple Properties Toxicological Information: Toxicological Data Transport Information: Material Transportation Information Regulatory Information: Risk Phrases - Classification HazReg Data: North America GHS: Classification This SDS has been prepared by GE Water & Process Technologies Regulatory Department (1-215-355-3300). Page: 8 / 8