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1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
Product name: KODAK FLEXICOLOR SM Processing Unit F2/C-41SM Version 2.1, Fixer
Product code: 1173319 - Fixer
Manufacturer: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY, 343 State Street, Rochester, New York, 14650
Supplier: KODAK AUSTRALASIA Pty. Ltd., 181 Victoria Parade, Collingwood, Victoria, 3066
For Chemical Emergency Information, in Australia call 1800 033111 (24 hour service Australia-wide); in New
Zealand call 0800 734 607 (24 hour service); in Asia call +86 21 63500836
For Other Information, call 61 3 8417 8000.
Synonyms: PCD 6546
Product Use: Professional colour film photographic processing solution
2. Hazards identification
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE: Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
Contains no scheduled poisons
3. Composition/information on ingredients
Weight % Components (CAS-No.)
65 - 70 Water (7732-18-5)
25 - 30 Ammonium thiosulphate (7783-18-8)
1-5 Ammonium thiocyanate (1762-95-4)
1-5 Ammonium sulphite (10196-04-0)
1-5 Sodium sulphite (7757-83-7)
0.1 - 1 Sodium bisulphite (7631-90-5)
4. First aid measures
Inhalation: If inhaled, move to fresh air. Get medical attention.
Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical
attention.
Skin: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. Wash contaminated clothing before
re-use. Destroy or thoroughly clean contaminated shoes.
Ingestion: If swallowed, only induce vomiting as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth
to an unconscious person. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.
Notes to physician:
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Treatment: WARNING! Contact with a strong oxidizer or acid may liberate hydrogen cyanide gas. In the
event that hydrogen cyanide gas is released, the local emergency ambulance/resuscitation service or
physician should be informed that the patient may have been exposed to hydrogen cyanide gas.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Hazchem Code: Not specified
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Flush with
plenty of water.
Special Fire-Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Fire or
excessive heat may produce hazardous decomposition products.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur oxides, (see also
Hazardous Decomposition Products section).
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Dried product residue can act as a reducing agent. Reacts violently
with oxidizing materials. May cause spontaneous heating and ignition when absorbed on combustible, porous
material (e.g. rags, paper, sawdust, cotton, clothing).
6. Accidental release measures
Collect in a noncombustible container for prompt disposal. Clean surface thoroughly to remove residual
contamination. Flush with plenty of water.
7. Handling and storage
Personal precautions: Do not breathe mist or vapour at concentrations greater than the exposure limits. If
accidentally mixed with a strong oxidizer or acid, do not breathe gas. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.
Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Cleaning Precautions: DO NOT add cleaning agents to processor tanks unless the tank and recirculation lines
have been completely drained and thoroughly rinsed with water. The addition of concentrated cleaning agents,
e.g. chlorine containing bleaches, to control biological growth or clean tanks may liberate hazardous gases. For
information on the recommended methods for cleaning processing tanks, contact the Kodak Customer
Assistance Center at (800) 242-2424, extension 60. For information on controlling biological growth, request a
copy of the KODAK Publication CIS-3, Biocides for Photographic Solution Tanks and Wash Water.
Prevention of Fire and Explosion: Keep from contact with oxidizing materials, highly oxygenated or
halogenated solvents, organic compounds containing reducible functional groups. Remove and wash
contaminated clothing promptly.
Storage: Store in original container. Keep away from acids. Keep container tightly closed to prevent the loss of
water. Keep away from incompatible substances (see Incompatibility section.)
8. Exposure controls / personal protection
Occupational exposure controls
Chemical Name Regulatory List Value Type Value
Sulphur dioxide AU OEL Time Weighted 2 ppm
Average (TWA):
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Short Term Exposure 5 ppm
Limit (STEL):
Sodium bisulphite Time Weighted 5 mg/m3
Average (TWA):
Sulphur dioxide ACGIH time weighted 2 ppm
average
Short term exposure 5 ppm
limit
Sodium bisulphite time weighted 5 mg/m3
average
Sulphur dioxide NZ OEL Time Weighted 2 ppm
Average (TWA):
Short Term Exposure 5 ppm
Limit (STEL):
Ventilation: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to
maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. Controls should be sufficient so that
applicable occupational exposure limits are not exceeded.
Respiratory protection: None should be needed under normal conditions of use. However in the
unlikely event that hazardous decomposition products are released, emergency response personnel
must wear a full-face positive-pressure air supplied respirator. See Stability and Reactivity Section. If
engineering controls do not maintain airborne concentrations below recommended exposure limits, an
approved respirator must be worn. If respirators are used, a program should be instituted to assure
compliance with applicable federal, state, commonwealth, provincial, or local laws and regulations.
Eye protection: Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles).
Skin and body protection: Wear impervious gloves and protective clothing appropriate for the risk of
exposure.
Recommended Decontamination Facilities: Safety shower, eye wash, washing facilities as
appropriate to condition of use.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Physical form: liquid
Colour: clear
Odour: ammonia
Specific gravity: 1.18
Vapour pressure (at 20.0 癈 (68.0 癋)) : 24 mbar (18.0 mm Hg)
Vapour density: 0.6
Volatile fraction by weight: 65 - 70 %
Boiling point/range: > 100.0 癈 (> 212.0 癋)
Water solubility: complete
pH: 7.5
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Flash point: does not flash
Flammability Limits: Not specified
10. Stability and reactivity
Stability: Stable under normal conditions.
Incompatibility: Acids, sulfuric acid, strong bases, sodium hypochlorite (bleach), halogenated compounds,
oxidizing agents. Contact with sodium hypochlorite (bleach) may form chloramine (toxic gas). Contact with
strong oxidizing agents e.g. sodium hypochlorite (bleach) or strong acids may liberate cyanides or carbonyl
sulphide. Contact with strong oxidizing agents or acids liberates toxic and flammable gas. Contact with strong
acids liberates sulphur dioxide. Contact with base liberates flammable material. Contact with base liberates
ammonia.
Hazardous decomposition products: ammonia, chloramine, cyanides, carbonyl sulfide, sulphur oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
11. Toxicological information
Effects of Exposure
General advice:
Contains: Ammonium thiocyanate. Overexposure to thiocyanates has been shown to cause
thyroid enlargement, decrease in metabolic rate, and symptoms of hypothyroidism in humans
and animals.
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. If hydrogen cyanide gas is liberated due to contact with a strong
oxidizer or acid, it may cause dizziness, headache, rapid respiration, rapid pulse, unconsciousness,
convulsions and death. In contact with strong acids or if heated, sulphites may liberate sulphur dioxide gas.
Sulphur dioxide gas is irritating to the respiratory tract. Some asthmatics or hypersensitive individuals may
experience difficult breathing.
Eyes: No specific hazard known. May cause transient irritation.
Skin: May be harmful if absorbed through skin.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract.
Data for Ammonium thiocyanate (CAS 1762-95-4):
Acute Toxicity Data:
? Dermal LD50 (guinea pig): 0.25 - 0.5 g/kg
? Skin irritation: moderate
? Eye irritation: moderate
Data for Ammonium sulphite (CAS 10196-04-0):
Acute Toxicity Data:
? Oral LD50 (rat): 2,528 mg/kg
? Oral LD50: 1,904 mg/kg
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? Inhalation LC50 (rat): > 2.46 mg/l / 6 hr
? Dermal LD50: > 1,000 mg/kg
? Skin irritation: slight
Data for Sodium sulphite (CAS 7757-83-7):
Acute Toxicity Data:
? Oral LD50 (rat): > 1,600 mg/kg
? Skin irritation: none
? Eye irritation: slight; washing palliative
12. Ecological information
The following properties are ESTIMATED from the components of the preparations.
Potential Toxicity:
Fish LC50: > 100 mg/l
Daphnid EC50: > 100 mg/l
Algal IC50: 100 mg/l
Waste treatment organisms EC50: > 100 mg/l
Organics Readily Degradable: Readily biodegradable
Potential Bioaccumulation: log Pow < 1
COD (approximate): 75 g/l
BOD (approximate): 61 g/l
13. Disposal considerations
Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to federal, state, commonwealth, provincial, or local laws.
Since emptied containers retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is emptied.
14. Transport information
Not regulated for all modes of transportation.
For more transportation information, go to: www.kodak.com/go/ship.
15. Regulatory information
Poisons Schedule: Not specified
Carcinogenicity Classification (components present at 0.1% or more):
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): Sodium sulphite: 3 (Classification not possible from
current data.), Ammonium sulphite: 3 (not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans), Sodium bisulphite: 3
(Classification not possible from current data.)
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American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH): Sodium bisulphite: Group A4 (Not
classifiable as a human carcinogen.)
U.S. National Toxicology Program (NTP): none
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): none
Worksafe Australia: none
16. Other information
Worksafe Australia Labeling:
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
National Health and Medical Research Council Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and
Poisons Labeling:
CONTAINS NO SCHEDULED POISONS
First aid: No first aid instructions are recommended for labelling purposes.
The information contained herein is furnished without warranty of any kind. Users should consider these data
only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent determinations of
suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use and disposal of these materials
and the safety and health of employees and customers and the protection of the environment. The information
relating to the working solution is for guidance purposes only, and is based on correct mixing and use of the
product according to instructions.
R-1, S-2, F-1, C-1
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