Anitec
Material Safety Data Sheet N EWSPAPER COM PANY
NEWSREADY Fixer and Replenisher
1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
: NEWSREADY Fixer and Replenisher
Common Name
167
MSDS#
Version 2.53
: KAN 365721; PCD 4295; D-0029.000
Synonym
Validation Date 2000-09-05
: 790 0016; 149 4806; 120 4874
Catalogue number
Responsible Name Kodak Polychrome
: Industrial applications. Graphic Arts Imaging.
Area of Application
Graphics
: Anitec Newspaper Company
Supplier
383 Dwight Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
USA
Tel. (413) 538-9624
Emergency telephone : In Case of Emergency (medical/roadside) (24hrs) CALL 1-800-451-8346
number
: Kodak Polychrome Graphics, Environmental Solutions Department;
For other EHS
11465 Johns Creek Parkway, #260, Duluth, GA 30097; USA
Information
Phone: 1-877-574-7274 ext. 511, Additional phone: (770) 232-2133
E-mail: PEP@kpgraphics.com, Fax: (770) 232-2150;
2. Composition, Information on Ingredients
Name CAS # % by Weight Exposure Limits
1) Water 7732-18-5 65-70 Not available.
2) Ammonium thiosulfate 7783-18-8 15-20 Not available.
3) Ammonium thiocyanate 1762-95-4 10-15 Not available.
4) Acetic acid 64-19-7 1-5 TWA: 10 (ppm)
STEL: 15 (ppm)
5) Ammonium bisulfite 10192-30-0 1-5 Not available.
TWA: 1 (mg/m3)
6) Sodium tetraborate 1330-43-4 <1
3. Hazards Identification
: Liquid.
Physical State and
Appearance
Emergency Overview WARNING
:
MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR IF SWALLOWED.
MAY CAUSE EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION
MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY AND SKIN REACTION.
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: THYROID.
Avoid prolonged contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not ingest. Keep container closed. Use only with
adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Absorbed through skin. Eye contact.
:
Routes of Entry
Potential Acute Health Effects
Eyes : Slightly hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant).
: Hazardous in case of skin contact (sensitizer). Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Skin
Skin
inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.
Inhalation :-
Ingestion : Harmful if swallowed.
: CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified None. by OSHA [KODAK 3001 Fixer].
Potential Chronic
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Health Effects
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Medical Conditions : Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
Aggravated by
Overexposure:
See Toxicological Information (section 11)
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4. First Aid Measures
: Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
Eye Contact
water. Seek medical attention.
: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Skin Contact
Inhalation : Allow the victim to rest in a well-ventilated area. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
: Have conscious person drink several glasses of water or milk. INDUCE VOMITING by sticking finger in
Ingestion
throat. Seek medical attention.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
: Non-flammable.
Flammability of the
Product
: Not applicable.
Auto-Ignition
Temperature
: nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...) sulfur oxides (SO2, SO3...) carbon oxides (CO, CO2)
Hazardous thermal
(de)composition
products
: Not applicable.
Fire Hazards in
Presence of Various
Substances
:-
Explosion Hazards in
Presence of Various
Substances
: Use DRY chemicals, CO2, water spray or foam.
Fire Fighting Media
and Instructions
: Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Protective Clothing
(Fire)
: None.
Special Remarks on
Explosion Hazards
6. Accidental Release Measures
: Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste
Small Spill and Leak
disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of
according to local and regional authority requirements.
: Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Neutralize
Large Spill and Leak
the residue with a dilute solution of sodium carbonate. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the
contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
7. Handling and Storage
: Avoid prolonged contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not ingest. Keep container closed. Use only
Handling
with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage : Store at room temperature 25癈 (77癋) or lower. Prevent from freezing
8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
: Use good general ventilation(>10 air changes/hour) and engineering controls (local exhaust, filter's,
Engineering Controls
process enclosures if necessary) to maintain airborne levels below ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLV)
and OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits(PEL). Ensure that eyewash station and safety shower is proximal
to the work-station location.
Personal Protection
Eyes : Splash goggles.
Body : Lab coat.
Respiratory : -
Hands : Gloves (impervious).
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Feet : Not applicable.
:
Protective Clothing
(Pictograms)
: Splash goggles. Lab coat. Gloves (impervious). Ventilation is normally required when handling or using
Personal Protection in
this product (typically 10 air changes per hour).
Case of a Large Spill
Exposure Limits
Product Name
Not available.
1) Water
Not available.
2) Ammonium thiosulfate
Not available.
3) Ammonium thiocyanate
TWA: 10 (ppm)
4) Acetic acid
STEL: 15 (ppm)
Not available.
5) Ammonium bisulfite
TWA: 1 (mg/m3)
6) Sodium tetraborate
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
: Liquid. : Acetic acid. (Slight.)
Physical State and Odor
Appearance
: Not applicable.
Molecular Weight
: Colorless. (Light.)
Color
: Not applicable.
Molecular Formula
: 4.9 [Acidic.]
pH (1% Soln/Water)
: >100癈 (212癋)
Boiling/Condensation
Point
: <0癈 (32癋)
Melting/Freezing Point
: 1.15 (Water = 1)
Specific Gravity
Vapor Pressure : 2.4 kPa (@ 20癈)
: 0.6 (Air = 1)
Vapor Density
: 65 to 70% (w/w).
Volatility
:-
VOC by EPA Method
24
: 57.5 g/l (0.48 lbs/Gal.).
VOC Calculated
:-
Ionicity (in Water)
: See solubility in water.
Dispersion Properties
: Easily soluble in cold water
Solubility
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability and Reactivity The product is stable.
:
Conditions of Instability :-
Incompatibility with Incompatible with some strong acids. oxidizing agents
:
Various Substances
Hazardous : nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...) sulfur oxides (SO2, SO3...) carbon oxides (CO, CO2)
Decomposition Products
: Will not occur.
Hazardous
Polymerization
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11. Toxicological Information
: Water:
Toxicity to Animals
ORAL (LD50): Acute: >90000 mg/kg [Rat].
Ammonium thiosulfate:
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 2890 mg/kg [Rat].
Ammonium thiocyanate:
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 500 mg/kg [Rat].
Acetic acid:
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 3310 mg/kg [Rat].
DERMAL (LD50): Acute: 1060 mg/kg [Rabbit].
Ammonium bisulfite
LD50: Not available.
LC50: Not available.
Sodium tetraborate:
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 2660 mg/kg [Rat].
: CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC [Ammonium thiocyanate].
Chronic Effects on
Humans
: Irritating to eyes and skin. Harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Other Toxic Effects on
Humans
12. Ecological Information
:-
Biodegradable/OECD
: Not available.
BOD5 and COD
: Ecotoxicity in water (LC50): 200 mg/l 96 hours [Fish]. (Ammonium thiosulfate). 10 mg/l 96 hours [Fish].
Ecotoxicity
(Acetic acid).
: Not available.
Bioaccumulative
potential
: The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.
Toxicity of the Products
of Biodegradation
13. Disposal Considerations
: Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations.
Waste Information
Consult your local or regional authorities.
14. Transport Information
: Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
DOT Classification
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
: Not available.
Marine Pollutant
: Not applicable.
Special Provisions for
Transport
: Not controlled under TDG (Canada).
TDG Classification
: Not controlled under ADR (Europe).
ADR/RID Classification
: Not controlled under IMDG.
IMO/IMDG
Classification
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Not applicable.
: Not controlled under IATA.
ICAO/IATA
Classification
Not applicable.
15. Regulatory Information
CLASS: Toxic.
:
HCS Classification
: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Water; Ammonium thiosulfate; Acetic acid; Ammonium bisulfite; Sodium tetraborate
U.S. Federal Regulations
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: No products were found.
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: Ammonium thiocyanate:
immediate health hazard; Acetic acid: fire, immediate health hazard; Ammonium bisulfite: immediate health
hazard, delayed health hazard; Sodium tetraborate: immediate health hazard, delayed health hazard
SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting: No products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.
International
Regulations
WHMIS : CLASS D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).
(Canada)
This product has been classified in accordance with hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations
and the MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.
CEPA DSL: Water; Ammonium thiosulfate; Acetic acid; Ammonium bisulfite; Sodium tetraborate
:
DSCL (EEC) This product is not classified according to the EU regulations.
:
International WGK 1
Lists
:
State Regulations No products were found.
California prop. 65: No products were found.
16. Other Information
: MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR IF SWALLOWED.
Label Requirements
MAY CAUSE EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION
MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY AND SKIN REACTION.
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: THYROID.
Hazardous Material : 2 National Fire
Health
Fire Hazard
1
Information System 1 Protection
Fire Hazard
(U.S.A.) Association (U.S.A.) 1 0
Health Reactivity
0
Reactivity
Specific Hazard
C
Personal Protection
: Not available.
References
: Not available.
Other Special
Considerations
Validated by Kodak Polychrome Graphics on 2000-09-05. Verified by Kodak Polychrome Graphics.
Printed 2000-09-06.
In Case of Emergency CALL 1-800-451-8346
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Notice to Reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier nor any of its
subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be
used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
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