SAFETY DATA SHEET
S2
Issued: 01/12/00
Revision No: 1
Bayer-Wood Technologies, 2 Duddage Manor Business Park, Brockeridge Road, Twyning, Tewkesbury, GL20 6BY UK
Tel: 01684 290077
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING
Product name: S2
Product code: RD2702
Synonyms: B2
Use / description of product: No significant hazard. For use in small quantities, for water analysis.
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient 1: RAW POTASSIUM IODATE <10%
Ingredient 2: RAW POTASSIUM IODIDE <10%
Ingredient 3: SOLUTIONSODIUM HYDROXIDE <10%
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Main hazards: No significant hazard.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES (SYMPTOMS)
Skin contact: No symptoms.
Eye contact: No symptoms.
Ingestion: No symptoms.
Inhalation: No symptoms.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES (ACTION)
Skin contact: Wash off thoroughly with soap and water.
Eye contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes.
Ingestion: wash out mouth with water
Inhalation: Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media: Water. Dry chemical powder. Carbon dioxide. Foam Vapourising Liquids.
Protection of fire-fighters: Wear protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Refer to section 8 of SDS for personal protection details.
Clean-up procedures: Wash the spillage site with large amounts of water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage conditions: Store in cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Hand protection: Protective gloves.
Eye protection: Safety goggles.
Skin protection: Protective clothing with elasticated cuffs and closed neck.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
State: Liquid
Colour: Colourless
Odour: Odourless
Oxidising: Non-oxidising (by EC criteria)
Evaporation rate: Slow
Solubility in water: Miscible in all proportions
pH: 12
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to avoid: Heat.
Materials to avoid: Interhalogens and diazonium salts
Haz. decomp. products: In combustion emits toxic fumes.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ingredient 1: RAW POTASSIUM IODATE
IPR MUS LD50 136mg/kg
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility: Non-volatile.
Persistence and degradability: Biodegradable.
Bioaccumulative potential: No bioaccumulation potential.
Other adverse effects: Negligible ecotoxicity.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste disposal: Dispose of as normal industrial waste.
Disposal of packaging Dispose of as normal industrial waste.
NB: The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national regulations
regarding disposal.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR / RID
UN no: : none
IMDG / IMO
IATA / ICAO
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard symbols: No significant hazard.
Safety phrases: Contains raw potassium iodate. May produce an allergic reaction.
S2: Keep out of the reach of children.
S24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Note: The regulatory information given above only indicates the principal regulations specifically applicable to the product described in the safety data sheet. The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of additional provisions which complete these regulations. Refer to all applicable national, international and local regulations or provisions.
16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information: The information contained within this MSDS is based on bulk quantities. The user should bear in mind the reduced hazard associated with the small quantities normally associated with test kit reagents, and adjust their responses accordingly.
Legal disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. This company shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.