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CHEMetrics, Inc. 24 Hour Emergency Numbers: (703) 590-9204
4295 Catlett Rd., Calverton, VA 20138 (540) 439-3860
(800) 356-3072 (540) 788-9026 Creation Date: 03/10/89 (1145-10)
Fax (540) 788-4856 E-mail technical@chemetrics.com Revision Date: 07/22/04
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I. CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION IX. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
TRADE NAME: CHLORIDE Titrets?& Activator Solution In the TitretTM:
STATE: Liquid APPEARANCE: Colorless ODOR: None
KIT CATALOG NOS.: K-2020, K-2050, K-2051, K-2055 and K-2070 SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Miscible pH: < 1 SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.2
BOILING POINT: 110癈 MELTING POINT: 0癈
COMPONENT CATALOG NO.: A-2000 VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A VAPOR DENSITY: N/A
DESCRIPTION: Reagent ampoules and activator solution for the titrimetric In the Activator Solution:
determination of chloride in water. Each Titret?ampoule contains approxi- STATE: Liquid APPEARANCE: Burnt orange ODOR: None
mately 1 mL of liquid reagent sealed under vacuum. The bottle of activator SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Miscible pH: 1.85
solution contains approximately 10 mL of accessory solution. BOILING POINT: 244癈 MELTING POINT: -10癈
VAPOR PRESSURE: 1.12 mm Hg @ 15癈 (Diethylene Glycol)
NFPA RATINGS: HEALTH: 1 FLAMMABILITY: 0 REACTIVITY: 0 SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.09 VAPOR DENSITY: 3.6 (Diethylene Glycol)
II. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS X. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
In the TitretTM: HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: When heated to decomposition,
COMPONENT: Nitric Acid oxides of mercury, carbon and nitrogen may be emitted.
CAS NO.: 7697-37-2 PERCENT: < 2.0 Stable under normal conditions.
XI. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
COMPONENT: Mercuric Nitrate
CAS NO.: 7783-34-8 PERCENT: <27.0
CARCINOGENIC STATUS: IARC: Group 3 carcinogen (Mercury)
No other data available at this time.
COMPONENT: Deionized Water
CAS NO.: 7732-18-5 PERCENT: >71.0
XII. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
In the Activator Solution:
Mercuric nitrate may be harmful to aquatic organisms; may cause long term
COMPONENT: Diphenylcarbazone
adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Diethylene Glycol has a low
CAS NO.: 538-62-5 PERCENT: < 0.1
potential to bioconcentrate and is practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms.
No other data available at this time.
COMPONENT: 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid
CAS NO.: 490-79-9 PERCENT: < 7.0
XIII. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
COMPONENT: Diethylene Glycol
Dispose of in a manner consistent with Federal, State, and Local Regulations.
CAS NO.: 111-46-6 PERCENT: 93.0
III. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION XIV. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DOT: 49 CFR, 173.4 Exceptions for Small Quantities
Toxic in contact with skin or if swallowed.
IATA: Dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities
ACUTE TOXICITY: Irritation, burns, cough, labored breathing, metallic
Hazard Class: 8 ID: UN 1760 GROUP: II
taste,abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, delayed pulmonary edema
CHRONIC TOXICITY: Irritation, skin sensitization, liver and kidney lesions.
XV. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Mercury compounds affect the kidneys and nervous system.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Skin and eye
EUROPEAN INFORMATION:
disorders, impaired kidney and liver function.
EU Symbols: T+ - VERY TOXIC, N - DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
IV. FIRST AID MEASURES Risk Phrases: Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed. Danger of
cumulative effects. Very toxic to aquatic organisms; may cause long term
adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
EYE AND SKIN CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes and skin with water for 15
Safety Phrases: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
minutes. Seek medical attention.
(show the label where possible). After contact with skin, wash immediately with
INGESTION: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
plenty of water. This material and its container must be disposed of as
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Induce vomiting if
hazardous waste. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
instructed by medical personnel. Seek medical attention.
CANADA INFORMATION:
INHALATION: Remove individual to fresh air. Seek medical attention.
WHMIS Classification: D2A, D2B
V. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES All chemical components of this product are listed on Canada's DSL list.
U.S. INFORMATION:
FLASH POINT: 124癈 AUTOIGNITION POINT: 224癈 This product contains nitric acid which is subject to SARA Section 313 reporting
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS: UPPER: 10.8% LOWER: 1.6% requirements.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or foam CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: "WARNING - This product contains a
chemical known to the State of California as a reproductive toxicant."
VI. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES All chemical components of this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
XVI. OTHER INFORMATION
Take up with absorbent material. Place in small containers for disposal.
VII. HANDLING AND STORAGE THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE AND REPRESENTS THE BEST
INFORMATION CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO US. ALL PRODUCTS ARE OFFERED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S CURRENT PRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
If this product is used as directed, the user will not come in contact with or be AND ARE INTENDED SOLELY FOR USE IN ANALYTICAL TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER
exposed to any of its chemical components. SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM
Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes. THE HANDLING, USE OR MISUSE OF THESE PRODUCTS.
Fragile. Liquid in glass. Handle with care.
Titrets?is a registered trademark of CHEMetrics, Inc.
Product should be stored in the dark and at room temperature; however,
temperatures up to 120癋 or even below freezing will not normally affect
reagent performance.
VIII. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ACGIH TLV: 0.025 mg/m3 (skin) Mercury, 5.2 mg/m3 Nitric acid TWA
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Safety glasses.
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