Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation
USA
2301 Wilroy Rd.
P. O. Box 820
Suffolk, VA 23434
8am to 5pm Phone: (757) 538-3700
24-Hour Health/Environmental Emergency Phone: (800) 873-1138
Value beyond chemistry
MSDS No: 14768
Effective Date: 6/9/03 Material Safety Data Sheet
SECTION 1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Trade Name: LIBREL FE LO
Health 1*
Chemical Family: High stability, soluble metal complex. Flammability 1
Reactivity 0
Protective Equipment X
HMIS RATING
SECTION 2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
O CAS No. CHEMICAL IDENTITY EXPOSURE LIMITS CARCINOGEN
S STATUS
H ACGIH OSHA MFR. IARC NTP OSHA
A TWA STEL PEL STEL
* 139-13-9 NITRILOTRIACETIC ACID NE NE NE NE NE Yes Yes NR
15708-41-5 FERRIC EDTA, SODIUM SALT NE NE NE NE NE NR NR NR
NE = Not Established NR = Not Reviewed * = OSHA Hazardous Ingredient
SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:
Description: Yellow to brown dry flowable granules.
Statement of Hazards: May cause some eye or skin irritation which should cease upon removal of the product. Contains a
possible human carcinogen.
Precautionary Measures: Avoid breathing dust. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Primary Route(s) of Entry: Skin contact. Inhalation.
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Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Eye contact may produce slight irritation and/or redness. Inhaled dust may cause some
respiratory irritation.
Carcinogenicity: Contains nitrilotriacetic acid, listed by IARC as a possible human carcinogen (Group 2B).
Target Organ(s): Not Applicable.
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If unconscious, do not give anything by mouth. If conscious, rinse mouth with water. Drink one
pint of water and repeat drinking 1 cup (1/3 pint) of water every 10 min. Call a physician immediately. Do not use mouth to mouth
resuscitation, use a resuscitation bag and mask if breathing assistance is required.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse. Wash effected area with soap and water.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Not Applicable
Flash Point:
Not Evaluated
Autoignition:
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: None
Sensitivity to Static Discharge: Not Evaluated.
Fire Fighting Instructions: Do not use direct stream of water.
Fire Fighting Extinguishing Media: Water spray or fog. Product may smoulder if ignited.
Fire Fighting Equipment: Full protective equipment including self contained breathing apparatus is recommended.
Fire and Explosion Hazards: Combustion products may be toxic or irritating.
Extinguishing Media to Avoid: None.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Oxides of carbon and nitrogen. Heavy metal fumes.
Dust Explosivity: Not evaluated.
Emergency Response Guidebook Information: No ERG # indicated.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Accidental Release Measures: Sweep up and collect dry product. Then water wash area to waste treatment.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Precautions: Avoid inhalation of dust. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage Information: Store in cool dry location.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Skin Protection: Impervious gloves are recommemded.
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH approved dust respirator as required to control exposure. Follow ANSI Z88.2.
Eye Protection: Goggles (ANSI Z87.1 std; safety glasses alone do not protect from dust).
Engineering Controls: Provide mechanical ventilation to prevent dust concentrations, and to reduce potential exposure.
Exposure Guidelines: No exposure guidelines established. Avoid all unnecessary exposure.
Additional Information: Provide eyewash station(s). Select additional protective equipment (eg apron, face shield, etc.),
depending on conditions of use.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Granules
Physical Form:
Yellow-brown
Color:
Slight
Odor:
Not Applicable
Odor Threshold:
Solid
Physical State:
Soluble
Solubility in Water:
Not Evaluated
Vapor Pressure:
~ 0.75
Specific Gravity:
Not Applicable
Boiling Point:
Not Applicable
Melting Point:
Not Applicable
Freezing Point:
Not Evaluated
Decomposition Temperature:
Not Applicable
Evaporation Rate:
Not Applicable
Vapor Density:
Not Evaluated
VOC:
5 - 9 For 2 % solution.
pH:
Not Evaluated
Coefficient of water/oil:
Percent Volatile:
None expected above trace levels.
Additional Information:
None
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid wet and humid conditions. Avoid temperature extremes.
Stability: Stable.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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Hazardous Decomposition Products: No decomposition expected under normal storage conditions.
Incompatibility: Strong oxidants and alkalines.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Oral Toxicity:
7757-82-6 SODIUM SULFATE (Impurity)
LD50 (Mice): 5989 mg/kg.
15708-41-5 FERRIC EDTA, SODIUM SALT
LD50 (Rats, Mice): 5 g/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Contains Nitrilotriacetic acid and it's salts. Nitrillotriacetic acid is listed by IARC as a possible human carcinogen.
Mutagenicity:
15708-41-5 FERRIC EDTA, SODIUM SALT
Ames test: Not mutagenic.
Mouse lymphoma: Mutagenic.
Toxicologically Synergistic Products:
None known.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecological Information:
No data available.
Fish Toxicity:
7757-82-6 SODIUM SULFATE (Impurity)
96 Hour LC50 (Bluegill/Sunfish): 12,750 ppm.
96 Hour LC50 (Fathead minnow): 13,500 ppm.
Invertebrate Toxicity:
7757-82-6 SODIUM SULFATE (Impurity)
96 Hour LC50 (daphnia): 4547 mg/L.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
RCRA Hazard Class: This product, when unadulterated, is not a RCRA regulated hazardous waste.
Waste Disposal Method: Disposal must be arranged in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Care must be taken to
prevent environmental contamination from the disposal of material, residues and containers.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT:
NOT A DOT/IMO HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
Proper Shipping Name:
IATA:
NOT HAZARDOUS FOR TRANSPORT BY AIR
Proper Shipping Name:
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IMO:
NOT A DOT/IMO HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
Proper Shipping Name:
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
US Federal Regulations:
Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC): This product does not contain any chemicals listed under the Chemical Weapons
Convention Schedules of Chemicals.
Clean Air Act -Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP): This product does not contain any hazardous air pollutants (HAP), as defined
by the U.S. Clean Air Act Section 12 (40 CFR 61).
Clean Air Act - Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS): This product neither contains, nor was manufactured with, a Class I or Class
II ozone depleting substance (ODS), as defined by the U.S. Clean Air Act Section 602 (40 CFR 82, Subpt. A, App. A+B).
Clean Water Act - Priority Pollutants (PP): This product does not contain any priority pollutants listed under the U.S. Clean
Water Act Section 307 (2)(1) Priority Pollutant List (40 CFR 401.15).
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): This product is considered to be a hazardous chemical under the OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA): This product is not considered to be a P or U listed hazardous waste under
RCRA (40 CFR 261).
SARA Title III: Section 302 - Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS): This product does not contain any chemicals regulated
under Section 302 (40 CFR 355) as extremely hazardous substances.
SARA Title III: Section 304 - CERCLA: This product does not contain any chemicals regulated under Section 304 (40 CFR 302)
as hazardous chemicals for emergency release notification ("CERCLA" List).
SARA Title III: Section 311/312 - Hazard Communication Standard (HCS): This product is regulated under Section 311-312
(40 CFR 370). Chronic health hazard.
SARA Title III: Section 313 Toxic Chemical List (TCL): This product contains a toxic chemical(s) for routine annual toxic
chemical release reporting under section 313 (40 CFR 372). This information must be included in all MSDS's copied or distributed
for this material.
Chemical Name: NITRILOTRIACETIC ACID
CASRN: 139-13-9
Percent in Composition: 0.1 - 0.5 % by wt
Comment:
TSCA Section 5(e) - Consent Order / SNUR: This product is not subject to a Section 5(e) Consent Order or Significant New Use
Rule (SNUR).
TSCA Section 8(b) - Inventory Status: All chemical(s) comprising this product are either exempt or listed on the TSCA
inventory.
TSCA Section 12(b) - Export Notification: This product does not contain any chemical(s) that are subject to a Section 12(b)
export notification.
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International Regulations:
Canadian Inventory Status: This product contains only chemicals that are currently listed on the Canadian Domestic Substance
List.
State Regulations:
California Proposition 65: The following is required composition information. This product contains the following chemical(s)
which are currently listed on the California list of Known Carcinogens and Reproductive Toxins:
Chemical Name: NITRILOTRIACETIC ACID
CASRN: 139-13-9
Percent in Composition: 0.1 - 0.5 % by wt
Massachusetts Right-to-Know: The following is required composition information:
Chemical Name: NITRILOTRIACETIC ACID
CASRN: 139-13-9
Percent in Composition: 0.1 - 0.5 % by wt
Chemical Name: SODIUM SULFATE (Impurity)
CASRN: 7757-82-6
Percent in Composition: 1.5 % by wt
New Jersey Right-to-Know: The following is required composition information:
Chemical Name: NITRILOTRIACETIC ACID
CASRN: 139-13-9
Chemical Name: FERRIC EDTA, SODIUM SALT
CASRN: 15708-41-5
Chemical Name: Water
CASRN: 7732-18-5
Chemical Name: SODIUM SULFATE (Impurity)
CASRN: 7757-82-6
Pennsylvania Right-to-Know: The following is required composition information:
Chemical Name: FERRIC EDTA, SODIUM SALT
CASRN: 15708-41-5
Comment: Not on Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance List
Chemical Name: Water
CASRN: 7732-18-5
Comment: Not on Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance List
Chemical Name: SODIUM SULFATE (Impurity)
CASRN: 7757-82-6
Comment: Environmental Hazardous Substance
Chemical Name: NITRILOTRIACETIC ACID
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CASRN: 139-13-9
Comment: Special Hazardous Substance
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
14768
MSDS No:
New format
Reason Issued:
Leon Knight
Prepared By:
Approved By:
04/30/03
Supersedes Date:
Sections Modified: Database entry. Msds sections not effected.
Disclaimer: The following supercedes Buyer's documents. SELLER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. No
statements herein are to be construed as inducements to infringe any relevant patent. Under no circumstances shall Seller be liable
for incidental, consequential or indirect damages for alleged negligence, breach of warranty, strict liability, tort or contract arising in
connection with the product(s). Buyer's sole remedy and Seller's sole liability for any claims shall be Buyer's purchase price. Data
and results are based on controlled or lab work and must be confirmed by Buyer by testing for its intended conditions of use. The
product(s) has not been tested for, and is therefore not recommended for, uses for which prolonged contact with mucous membranes,
abraded skin, or blood is intended; or for uses for which implantation within the human body is intended.
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