HACH LANGE GmbH

Safety Data Sheet

according to Regulation (EU) No. 1907/2006

14577-99 Ascorbic Acid PP

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

Identification of the substance or preparation

14577-99 Ascorbic Acid PP
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
The product does not need to be labelled in accordance with EC directives or respective national
laws.

3. Composition/information on ingredients

Chemical characterization ( Mixture )

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

200-066-2 50-81-7 Ascorbic acid > 99 %

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

4. First aid measures

General information
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.
Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
After inhalation
Move to fresh air.

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After contact with skin

Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water.
If skin irritation persists, call a physician.
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. Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
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
The following may develop in event of fire: sulfur oxides., Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide (CO2)
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
Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal.

7. Handling and storage

Handling
Advice on safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe vapours/dust.
Storage
Requirements for storage rooms and vessels
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Advice on storage compatibility
Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

8. Exposure controls/personal protection

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Exposure limit values

Exposure controls
Occupational exposure controls
The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the
dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Protective and hygiene measures
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Respiratory protection
Provide adequate ventilation.
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 : white, light yellow
Odour : odourless
Important health, safety and environmental information
Test method
pH-Value (at 20 °C) : 2,3 ( 5 % solution)
Changes in the physical state
Melting point : 192 °C
Flash point : not applicable
Flammability
Solid : not applicable
Gas : not applicable

Explosive properties
not applicable

Lower explosion limits : not applicable

Upper explosion limits : not applicable
Density (at 20 °C) : 1,65 g/cm³
Water solubility : soluble
(at 20 °C)
Solubility in other solvents : Alcohol

10. Stability and reactivity

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Conditions to avoid
Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight.
Exposure to moisture.
Materials to avoid
bases, oxidizing agents, copper, iron
Hazardous decomposition products
carbon dioxide (CO2), Carbon monoxide
Additional information
Stable under recommended storage conditions.

11. Toxicological information

Acute toxicity
No data is available on the product itself.

12. Ecological information

Ecotoxicity
No data is available on the product itself.

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

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.

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Air transport
Other applicable information (air transport)
Not subject to transport regulations.

15. Regulatory information

Labelling
Additional advice on labelling
Classification according to European directive on classification of hazardous preparations
1999/45/EC.
EU regulatory information
Additional information
The product does not need to be labelled in accordance with EC directives or respective national
laws.
National regulatory information
Water contaminating class (D) : 1 - slightly water contaminating

16. Other information

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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