Lab Reagent Safety Guide
Lab Reagent Safety Guide
Supplier
Hach Pacific, 16 Botha Road Penrose, Auckland, New Zealand, 9 AM - 5 PM Tel: 64 9 5790141
Manufacturer
Hach Company, P.O. Box 389, Loveland, CO 80539, USA, +1(970) 669-3050
GHS Classification
GHS classifications based on the U.S. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard in 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Not a dangerous substance or mixture according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Label elements
Hazard statements
Not a dangerous substance or mixture according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
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Not applicable.
Mixture
Emergency telephone number Poisons Information Center, New Zealand: 0800 764 766.
General advice No hazards which require special first aid measures. Use first aid treatment according to the
nature of the injury.
Skin contact Wash skin with soap and water. In the case of skin irritation or allergic reactions see a
physician.
Eye contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids.
Consult a physician.
Ingestion Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.
Suitable Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the
surrounding environment.
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Flammable properties
During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition.
Explosive properties
Not classified according to GHS criteria.
Special protective equipment for Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full firefighting turnout gear.
fire-fighters Use personal protection equipment.
Environmental precautions
Methods for containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later
disposal.
Prevention of secondary hazards Clean contaminated objects and areas thoroughly observing environmental regulations.
Advice on safe handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
General Hygiene Considerations Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Storage Conditions Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
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Incompatible materials Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.
Exposure Limits This product, as supplied, does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational
exposure limits established by the region specific regulatory bodies
Chemical name New Zealand
Glutaraldehyde Ceiling: 0.05 ppm
(<0.1%) Ceiling: 0.21 mg/m3
CAS#: 111-30-8
Legend See section 16 for terms and abbreviations
Respiratory protection No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions. If exposure limits are
exceeded or irritation is experienced, ventilation and evacuation may be required.
Eye/face protection Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles).
General Hygiene Considerations Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Environmental exposure controls Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained. Do not allow
into any sewer, on the ground or into any body of water.
pH 6.4 @ 20 °C
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Solubility(ies)
Water solubility
Other information
Metal Corrosivity
Chemical name CAS No Volatile organic compounds CAA (Clean Air Act)
(VOC) content
Potassium chloride 7447-40-7 No data available -
Phosphoric acid, potassium salt (1:1) 7778-77-0 No data available -
Phosphoric acid, disodium salt 7558-79-4 No data available -
Glutaraldehyde 111-30-8 100% -
Explosive properties
Flammable properties
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Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
Explosion data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact None.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge None.
Conditions to avoid
None known based on information supplied.
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.
Product Information
Acute toxicity
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Mixture
No data available.
Chemical name Endpoint Reported Exposure Toxicological effects Key literature references and
type dose time sources for data
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Potassium chloride Rat 2600 mg/kg None reported None reported IUCLID
(10 - 20%) LD50
CAS#: 7447-40-7
Phosphoric acid, LD50 3200 mg/kg None reported None reported LOLI
potassium salt (1:1) Rat
(<1%)
CAS#: 7778-77-0
Glutaraldehyde Rat 134 mg/kg None reported None reported GESTIS
(<0.1%) LD50
CAS#: 111-30-8
Chemical name Endpoint Reported Exposure Toxicological effects Key literature references and
type dose time sources for data
Glutaraldehyde Rat 0.39 mg/L 4 hours None reported ECHA
(<0.1%) LC50
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Unknown Acute Toxicity
0 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity.
The following values are calculated based on chapter 3.1 of the GHS document
Skin corrosion/irritation
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Mixture
No data available.
Chemical name Test method Species Reported Exposure Results Key literature
dose time references and
sources for data
Phosphoric acid, Standard Draize Rabbit 500 mg 24 hours Skin irritant RTECS
disodium salt Test
(<0.1%)
CAS#: 7558-79-4
Glutaraldehyde OECD Test 404: Rabbit 0.5 mL 4 hours Corrosive to skin ECHA
(<0.1%) Acute Dermal
CAS#: 111-30-8 Corrosion/Irritation
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Mixture
No data available.
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Chemical name Test method Species Reported Exposure Results Key literature
dose time references and
sources for data
Phosphoric acid, Standard Draize Rabbit 500 mg 24 hours Eye irritant RTECS
disodium salt Test
(<0.1%)
CAS#: 7558-79-4
Glutaraldehyde Standard Draize Rabbit 0.1 mL 24 hours Corrosive to eyes ECHA
(<0.1%) Test
CAS#: 111-30-8
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Mixture
No data available.
Chemical name Test method Species Results Key literature references and
sources for data
Glutaraldehyde Open Epicutaneous Guinea pig Confirmed to be a skin sensitizer ECHA
(<0.1%) Test
CAS#: 111-30-8
Chemical name Test method Species Results Key literature references and
sources for data
Glutaraldehyde Based on human Human Confirmed to be a respiratory NITE
(<0.1%) experience sensitizer
CAS#: 111-30-8
STOT - single exposure
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Mixture
No data available.
Chemical name Endpoint Reported Exposure Toxicological effects Key literature references and
type dose time sources for data
Potassium chloride Man 20 mg/kg None reported None reported RTECS
(10 - 20%) LDLo
CAS#: 7447-40-7
STOT - repeated exposure
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Mixture
No data available.
Chemical name Endpoint Reported Exposure Toxicological effects Key literature references and
type dose time sources for data
Potassium chloride Rat 75600 mg/kg 42 days Kidney, Ureter, or Bladder RTECS
(10 - 20%) TDLo Urine volume increased
CAS#: 7447-40-7
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Mixture
No data available.
Legend
Chemical name Endpoint Reported Exposure Toxicological effects Key literature references and
type dose time sources for data
Glutaraldehyde Rat 2912 mg/kg 2 years Blood RTECS
(<0.1%) TDLo Leukemia
CAS#: 111-30-8
Mutagenicity
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Chemical name Test Cell Strain Reported Exposure Results Key literature
dose time references and
sources for data
Potassium chloride Mutation in Mouse lymphocyte 2048 mmol/L None reported Positive test result for RTECS
(10 - 20%) microorganisms mutagenicity
CAS#: 7447-40-7
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Glutaraldehyde Mutation in Salmonella 5 mg/plate None reported Positive test result for ECHA
(<0.1%) microorganisms typhimurium mutagenicity
CAS#: 111-30-8
Mixture invivo Data
No data available.
Mixture
No data available.
Chemical name Endpoint Reported Exposure Toxicological effects Key literature references and
type dose time sources for data
Glutaraldehyde Rat 500 ppm Multiple No reproductive or ECHA
(<0.1%) NOAEL generations developmental toxic effects
CAS#: 111-30-8 observed
Aspiration hazard
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Unknown Aquatic Toxicity 0 % of the mixture consists of components(s) of unknown hazards to the aquatic
environment.
Mixture
Substance
Chemical name Exposure Species Endpoint Reported dose Key literature references and
time type sources for data
Potassium chloride 96 hours Pimephales promelas LC50 880 mg/L IUCLID
(10 - 20%)
CAS#: 7447-40-7
Glutaraldehyde 96 hours None reported LC50 3.5 mg/L GESTIS
(<0.1%)
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Chemical name Exposure Species Endpoint Reported dose Key literature references and
time type sources for data
Glutaraldehyde 48 Hours None reported EC50 0.75 mg/L GESTIS
(<0.1%)
CAS#: 111-30-8
Chemical name Exposure Species Endpoint Reported dose Key literature references and
time type sources for data
Glutaraldehyde 72 Hours Scenedemus subspicatus EC50 0.6 mg/L ECHA
(<0.1%)
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Aquatic Chronic Toxicity
No data available.
Chemical name Exposure Species Endpoint Reported dose Key literature references and
time type sources for data
Glutaraldehyde None reported Scenedemus subspicatus NOEC < 0.0391 mg/L ECHA
(<0.1%)
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Persistence and degradability
Mixture
No data available.
Bioaccumulation
There is no data for this product.
Mixture
No data available.
Mobility
No information available
Disposal considerations Dispose as a waste using methods consistent with the Hazardous Substances (Disposal)
Notice 2017 and Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996.
Waste from residues/unused Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Dispose of waste in accordance with
products environmental legislation.
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Additional information
National regulations
New Zealand
National Regulations
This product is an approved substance under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act (HSNO)
or
This product is exempt or excluded from approval under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act (HSNO)
The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
Hazardous Substances (Classification) Regulations 2001
HSNO CoP 8-1 09-06, Preparation of Safety Data Sheets
HSNO CoP 10-1 08-07, Labelling of Hazardous Substances
International Inventories
TSCA Complies
DSL/NDSL Complies
EINECS/ELINCS Complies
ENCS Complies
IECSC Complies
KECL Complies
PICCS Complies
TCSI Complies
AICS Complies
NZIoC Complies
TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory
DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List
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EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances/European List of Notified Chemical Substances
ENCS - Japan Existing and New Chemical Substances
IECSC - China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances
KECL - Korean Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
TCSI - Taiwan Chemical Substances Inventory
AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals
International Regulations
The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer Not applicable
Exposure Limits
This product, as supplied, does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limits established by the region
specific regulatory bodies
Chemical name New Zealand
Glutaraldehyde Ceiling: 0.05 ppm
(<0.1%) Ceiling: 0.21 mg/m3
CAS#: 111-30-8
Key or legend to abbreviations and acronyms used in the safety data sheet
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TWA TWA (time-weighted average) STEL STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit)
Revision Note
None
Disclaimer
USER RESPONSIBILITY: Each user should read and understand this information and incorporate it in individual site
safety programs in accordance with applicable hazard communication standards and regulations.
Ó2023
HACH COMPANYÓ
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