SAFETY DATA SHEET
Issue Date 05-Sep-2019 Revision Date 15-Oct-2019 Version 2.1
Section 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product identifier
Product Name Saturated KCl Solution
Product Code(s) 25118059
Other means of identification
Safety data sheet number M01756
Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Recommended Use Electrode storage solution.
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
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
Emergency telephone number
Emergency Telephone 0800 808 055
Section 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EPA New Zealand Group Standard and/or HSNO Approval Code
Not applicable.
Dangerous Goods Class Not regulated
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)
Other hazards
None known
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Section 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Family Mixture
Substance
Not applicable.
Mixture
Chemical name Formula CAS No. Percent Range
Potassium chloride KCl 7447-40-7 20 - 30%
Section 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of necessary first aid measures
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.
Inhalation Remove to fresh air.
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.
For emergency responders
Self-protection of the first aider No information available.
Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Symptoms No information available.
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Note to physicians Treat symptomatically.
Section 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Suitable Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the
surrounding environment.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Specific hazards arising from the No information available.
chemical
Explosive properties
Not classified according to GHS criteria.
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Hazardous combustion products This material will not burn.
Specific/special fire-fighting measures
Specific/special fire-fighting No information available.
measures
Hazchem code
None.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters
Special protective equipment for Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full firefighting turnout
fire-fighters gear. Use personal protection equipment.
Section 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions Ensure adequate ventilation.
For emergency responders Use personal protective equipment as required.
Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions See Section 12 for additional ecological information.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for cleaning up Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers.
Prevention of secondary hazards Clean contaminated objects and areas thoroughly observing environmental regulations.
Reference to other sections See section 8 for more information.
See section 13 for more information.
Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Preventive measures for safe handling
Advice on safe handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Precautions for safe handling
General Hygiene Considerations Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage Conditions Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
Incompatible materials Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.
Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure Limits This product, as supplied, does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational
exposure limits established by the region specific regulatory bodies
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Legend See section 16 for terms and abbreviations
Appropriate engineering controls
Engineering Controls Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
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.
Hand Protection Wear suitable gloves.
Eye/face protection Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles).
Skin and body protection No special protective equipment required.
General Hygiene Considerations Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Other Protective Equipment None.
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.
Thermal hazards None under normal processing.
Section 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state Liquid
Appearance aqueous solution Color colorless
clear
Odor Odorless Odor threshold No data available
Property Values Remar
ks •Met
hod
Molecular weight No data available
pH ~7
Melting point/freezing point ~ -31 °C / -24 °F
Boiling point / boiling range ~ 108 °C / 226 °F
Evaporation rate 0.73 (water = 1)
Vapor pressure 15.227 mm Hg / 2.03 kPa at 20 °C / 68 °F
Vapor density (air = 1) 0.62
Specific gravity (water = 1 / air = 1) 1.2
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water) Not applicable
Soil Organic Carbon-Water Partition Not applicable
Coefficient
Autoignition temperature No data available
Decomposition temperature No data available
Dynamic viscosity No data available
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Kinematic viscosity No data available
Solubility(ies)
Water solubility
Water solubility classification Water solubility Water Solubility Temperature
Soluble > 1000 mg/L 25 °C / 77 °F
Solubility in other solvents
Chemical Name Solubility classification Solubility Solubility Temperature
Acid Soluble > 1000 mg/L 25 °C / 77 °F
Other Information
Metal Corrosivity
Steel Corrosion Rate No data available
Aluminum Corrosion Rate No data available
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Content
Chemical name CAS No. Volatile organic CAA (Clean Air Act)
compounds (VOC) content
Potassium chloride 7447-40-7 No data available -
Explosive properties
Upper explosion limit No data available
Lower explosion limit No data available
Flammable properties
Flash point No data available
Flammability Limit in Air
Upper flammability limit No data available
Lower flammability limit No data available
Oxidizing properties No data available.
Bulk density No data available
Section 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
Not applicable.
Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
Explosion data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact None.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge None.
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Possibility of Hazardous Reactions
None under normal processing.
Conditions to avoid
None known based on information supplied.
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Potassium oxide. Chlorides. Hydrogen chloride. Hydrogen chloride.
Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on Likely Routes of Exposure
Product Information
Inhalation No known effect based on information supplied.
Eye contact No known effect based on information supplied.
Skin contact No known effect based on information supplied.
Ingestion No known effect based on information supplied.
Symptoms No information available.
Acute toxicity
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Product Acute Toxicity Data
No data available.
Ingredient Acute Toxicity Data
Test data reported below.
Oral Exposure Route
Chemical name Endpoint Reported Exposure Toxicological effects Key literature references and
type dose time sources for data
Potassium chloride Rat 2600 mg/kg None None reported IUCLID (The International
(20 - 30%) LD50 reported Uniform Chemical Information
CAS#: 7447-40-7 Database)
Unknown Acute Toxicity
0 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity.
0 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute oral toxicity
0 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute dermal toxicity
0 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity (dust/mist)
0 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity (vapor)
0 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity (gas)
Acute Toxicity Estimations (ATE)
The following values are calculated based on chapter 3.1 of the GHS document
ATEmix (oral) 9,122.80 mg/kg
ATEmix (dermal) No information available
ATEmix (inhalation-dust/mist) No information available
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ATEmix (inhalation-vapor) No information available
ATEmix (inhalation-gas) No information available
Skin corrosion/irritation
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Product Skin Corrosion/Irritation Data
No data available.
Ingredient Skin Corrosion/Irritation Data
No data available.
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Product Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Data
No data available.
Ingredient Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Data
No data available.
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Product Sensitization Data
No data available.
Ingredient Sensitization Data
No data available.
STOT - single exposure
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Product Specific Target Organ Toxicity Single Exposure Data
No data available.
Ingredient Specific Target Organ Toxicity Single Exposure Data
Test data reported below.
Oral Exposure Route
Chemical name Endpoint Reported Exposure Toxicological effects Key literature references and
type dose time sources for data
Potassium chloride Man 20 mg/kg None None reported RTECS (Registry of Toxic
(20 - 30%) LDLo reported Effects of Chemical
CAS#: 7447-40-7 Substances)
STOT - repeated exposure
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Product Specific Target Organ Toxicity Repeat Dose Data
No data available.
Ingredient Specific Target Organ Toxicity Repeat Exposure Data
Test data reported below.
Oral Exposure Route
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 (Registry of Toxic
(20 - 30%) TDLo Urine volume increased Effects of Chemical
CAS#: 7447-40-7 Substances)
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Carcinogenicity
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Product Carcinogenicity Data
No data available.
Ingredient Carcinogenicity Data
No data available.
Chemical name CAS No. ACGIH IARC NTP OSHA
Potassium chloride 7447-40-7 - - - -
Legend
ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists) Does not apply
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) Does not apply
NTP (National Toxicology Program) Does not apply
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the US Department of Does not apply
Labor)
Mutagenicity
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Product Germ Cell Mutagenicity invitro Data
No data available.
Ingredient Germ Cell Mutagenicity invitro Data
Test data reported below.
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 Positive test result for RTECS (Registry
(20 - 30%) microorganisms reported mutagenicity of Toxic Effects of
CAS#: 7447-40-7 Chemical
Substances)
Product Germ Cell Mutagenicity invivo Data
No data available.
Ingredient Germ Cell Mutagenicity invivo Data
Test data reported below.
Oral Exposure Route
Chemical name Test Species Reported Exposure Results Key literature
dose time references and
sources for data
Potassium chloride Unscheduled DNA Rat 1.5 mg/kg None Positive test result for RTECS (Registry
(20 - 30%) synthesis reported mutagenicity of Toxic Effects of
CAS#: 7447-40-7 Chemical
Substances)
Reproductive toxicity
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Product Reproductive Toxicity Data
No data available.
Ingredient Reproductive Toxicity Data
No data available.
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Aspiration hazard
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity 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.
Product Ecological Data
Aquatic Acute Toxicity
No data available.
Aquatic Chronic Toxicity
No data available.
Ingredient Ecological Data
Aquatic Acute Toxicity
Test data reported below.
Fish
Chemical name Exposure Species Endpoint Reported Key literature references and
time type dose sources for data
Potassium chloride 96 hours Pimephales promelas LC50 880 mg/L IUCLID (The International
(20 - 30%) Uniform Chemical Information
CAS#: 7447-40-7 Database)
Aquatic Chronic Toxicity
No data available.
Persistence and degradability
Product Biodegradability Data
No data available.
Bioaccumulation
Product Bioaccumulation Data
No data available.
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water) Not applicable
Mobility
Soil Organic Carbon-Water Partition Coefficient Not applicable
Other adverse effects
No information available.
Section 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal methods
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
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products environmental legislation.
Contaminated packaging Do not reuse empty containers.
Section 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Road transport
ADG Not regulated
IATA Not regulated
IMDG Not regulated
Additional information
There is a possibility that this product could be contained in a reagent set or kit composed of various compatible dangerous goods.
If the item is not in a reagent set or kit, the classification given above applies.
If the item is part of a reagent set or kit the classification would change to the following:
UN3316 Chemical Kit, Hazard Class 9, Packing Group II or III.
If the item is not regulated, the Chemical Kit classification does not apply.
Section 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Regulatory information
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
EPA New Zealand Group Standard and/or HSNO Approval Code
Not applicable.
Chemical name CAS No. NZIoC
Potassium chloride 7447-40-7 HSR003261
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
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DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List
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
The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants Not applicable
The Rotterdam Convention 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
Section 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Key or legend to abbreviations and acronyms used in the safety data sheet
NIOSH IDLH Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
ACGIH ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists)
NDF no data
Legend - Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
TWA TWA (time-weighted average) STEL STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit)
Ceiling Ceiling Limit Value MAC Maximum Allowable Concentration
X Listed Vacated These values have no official status. The only
binding levels of contaminants are those
listed in the final OSHA PEL. These lists are
for reference purposes only. Please note that
some reference state regulations of these
"liberated" exposure limits in their state
regulations.
SKN* Skin designation SKN+ Skin sensitization
RSP+ Respiratory sensitization ** Hazard Designation
C Carcinogen R Reproductive toxicant
M mutagen
Prepared By Hach Product Compliance Department
Issue Date 05-Sep-2019
Revision Date 15-Oct-2019
Revision Note
None
Reference Sources for Section 11
See Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Disclaimer
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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.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS BASED ON DATA CONSIDERED TO BE ACCURATE. HOWEVER, NO
WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF THESE DATA OR THE RESULTS TO BE
OBTAINED FROM THE USE THEREOF.
HACH COMPANYÓ2019
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