HACH LANGE GmbH

Safety Data Sheet

according to Regulation (EU) No. 1907/2006

23532-55 Amino Acid F Reagent Powder

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1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking

Identification of the substance or preparation

23532-55 Amino Acid F Reagent Powder
Use of the substance/preparation
Water analysis
Company/undertaking identification
Company name : HACH LANGE GmbH
Street : Willstätterstr. 11
Place : D-40549 Düsseldorf
Telephone : +49 (0)211 5288-383
e-mail : [email protected]
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: [email protected]

HACH LANGE Ltd.

Unit 1, Chestnut Road Western Industrial Estate
Dublin 12 - Ireland
Tel. +353 (0)1 4602522
e-Mail: [email protected]

2. Hazards identification

Classification
Indications of danger : Harmful, Irritant
R-phrases :
Harmful if swallowed.
Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
Risk of serious damage to eyes.

3. Composition/information on ingredients

Chemical characterization ( Mixture )

Hazardous components
EC-No. CAS-No. Chemical name Quantity Classification
GHS classification

231-673-0 7681-57-4 sodium metabisulphite 90-100 % Xn, Xi R22-41-31

231-673-0 7681-57-4 sodium metabisulphite 90-100 % Xn, Xi R22-41-31
Acute Tox. 4 *, Eye Dam. 1; H302 H318
Fast Amino Acid 5-10 %

Full text of each relevant R phrase can be found in heading 16.

4. First aid measures

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General information
Take off all contaminated clothing immediately.
After inhalation
Move to fresh air.
After contact with skin
Wash off immediately with plenty of water. Call a physician immediately. Show this safety data sheet
to the doctor in attendance.
After contact with eyes
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
After ingestion
Do NOT induce vomiting. Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.
Call a physician immediately. 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.
Special exposure hazards arising from substance or preparation itself, combustion products, resulting
gases
Fire may liberate hazardous vapours.
The following may develop in event of fire: sulfur oxides., Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide (CO2),
nitrogen oxides (NOx), sodium oxides.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Use personal protective equipment.
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. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

7. Handling and storage

Handling
Advice on safe handling
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not breathe vapours/dust.
Storage
Requirements for storage rooms and vessels
Keep in a dry place.

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Advice on storage compatibility

Incompatible with strong acids and oxidizing agents.
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 limits (EH40)

CAS-No. Chemical name ml/m³ mg/m³ F/ml Category Origin

7681-57-4 Disodium disulphite - 5 TWA (8 h) WEL

- - 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
Breathing apparatus only if aerosol or dust is formed.
Hand protection
Use barrier skin cream.
Chemical resistant gloves made of butyl rubber or nitrile rubber category III according to EN 374. In
full contact: Gloves material: Viton, Layer thickness: 0.70 mm, Breakthrough time: >480 min. In
splash contact: Glove material: nitrile rubber, Layer thickness 0,20 mm, Breakthrough time: > 30 min
Eye protection
Safety glasses with side-shields
Skin protection
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

9. Physical and chemical properties

General information
Physical state : solid
Colour : dark yellow
Odour : odourless
Important health, safety and environmental information
Test method
pH-Value (at 20 °C) : 4,5 ( 5 % solution)
Changes in the physical state
Melting point : Decomposition temperature
Boiling point : not applicable
Sublimation point : not applicable
Softening point : not applicable
Flash point : not applicable
Lower explosion limits : not applicable
Upper explosion limits : not applicable

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Density (at 20 °C) : 1,48 g/cm³

Water solubility : moderately soluble
(at 20 °C)
Solubility in other solvents : HCl, H2SO4

10. Stability and reactivity

Conditions to avoid
To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat. Exposure to moisture.
Materials to avoid
acids, oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products
Sulphur oxides, Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide (CO2)
Additional information
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
LD50/oral/rat = 1100 mg/kg

12. Ecological information

Ecotoxicity
No data is available on the product itself.
Further information
Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.

13. Disposal considerations

Advice on disposal
In accordance with local and national regulations.
Waste disposal number of waste from residues/unused products
160506 WASTES NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE LIST; gases in pressure containers and discarded
chemicals; laboratory chemicals, consisting of or containing dangerous substances, including
mixtures of laboratory chemicals
Classified as hazardous waste.
Waste disposal number of used product
160506 WASTES NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE LIST; gases in pressure containers and discarded
chemicals; laboratory chemicals, consisting of or containing dangerous substances, including
mixtures of laboratory chemicals
Classified as hazardous waste.
Waste disposal number of contaminated packaging
160506 WASTES NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE LIST; gases in pressure containers and discarded
chemicals; laboratory chemicals, consisting of or containing dangerous substances, including
mixtures of laboratory chemicals
Classified as hazardous waste.

14. Transport information

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Land transport (ADR/RID)

Other applicable information (land transport)
Not subject to transport regulations.
Inland waterways transport
Other applicable information (inland waterways transport)
Not tested
Marine transport
Other applicable information (marine transport)
Not subject to transport regulations.
Air transport
Other applicable information (air transport)
Not subject to transport regulations.

15. Regulatory information

Labelling
Danger symbols : Xn - Harmful

Xn - Harmful
Hazardous component(s) to be indicated on label
sodium metabisulphite
R phrases
22 Harmful if swallowed.
31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
S phrases
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
39 Wear eye/face protection.
45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
Additional advice on labelling
Classification according to European directive on classification of hazardous preparations
1999/45/EC.
National regulatory information
Employment restrictions : Observe employment restrictions for young people. Observe employment
restrictions for child bearing mothers and nursing.
Water contaminating class (D) : 1 - slightly water contaminating

16. Other information

Full text of R-phrases referred to under sections 2 and 3

22 Harmful if swallowed.
31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.

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Further Information
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.

(The data for the hazardous ingredients were taken respectively from the last version of the sub-contractor's
safety data sheet.)

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