KH Alkalinity Pro Kit

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SAFETY DATA SHEET
according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
Issue 3 - Revision Date 17.01.2011
Print Date 18.01.2011

1.

IDENTIFICATION OF PREPARATION AND OF COMPANY
Brand name :
Product name :
Product category :
Product code :
Company :

Telephone :
e-mail :

Company :

RED SEA
KH / ALKALINITY TEST KIT
AQUARIUM WATER QUALITY TEST KIT
R21410
Red Sea Fish Pharm Ltd
Free Trade Industrial Zone
Eilat 88000
Israel

Red Sea Europe
ZA de la St-Denis
F-27130 Verneuil s/ Avre
France

Tel – 00972 9 9567107

Tel - (33) 2 32 37 71 37

sharonr@redseafish.co.il

info@redseaeurope.com

Red Sea Aquatics
PO Box 1237
Cheddar
Somerset

Red Sea USA
18125 Ammi Trail
Houston
TX 77060
USA

BS279AG
UK
Telephone :
e-mail :

Emergency No. :

2.

Tel – 0203 3711492

Tel – 1-888-RED-SEA9

uk.info@redseafish.com

redseainfo@redseafish.com

As appropriate above

HAZARD INDENTIFICATION
Classification for supply :

Reagent –

Classified as being Harmful
Xn, R22

Health / physical hazard :

Reagent –

Harmful if swallowed

Environmental hazard :
Physico-chemical hazard :

None
Reagent –

May corrode metals and produce flammable vapours

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3.

COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Reagent

Hazardous component

Classification

CAS No.

Conc.

Ethylene glycol

Xn – R22

107-21-1

50 - 75%

Classification symbol / letter and R phrases – Refer to section 16 where the full text of each relevant symbol /
R phrase is listed

4.

FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice :

Eye contact :

In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of flowing water for at
least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting eyelids and seek medical advice.

Skin contact :

After contact with skin, remove any contaminated clothing and wash immediately
with plenty of soap and water. If any irritation occurs after this, seek medical
advice. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

Ingestion :

Inhalation :

5.

Seek medical advice and show this safety data sheet to attending medical
personnel.

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Wash out mouth with water and obtain medical attention immediately. Do not
induce vomiting, unless instructed by medical personnel.
If adverse effects (e.g. irritation of airways, drowsiness or dizziness) occur,
remove from exposure, rest and keep warm. Seek medical advice immediately.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Fire and explosive properties :

The reagents tend to be water based and are not combustible or explosive.

Suitable extinguishing media :

Use extinguishing media suitable to the surroundings such as, Dry Chemical
Powder, Chemical Foam, Water Spray and Carbon dioxide.

Special exposure hazards :

6.

When heated sufficiently, product may decompose to form smoke and toxic
fumes, gases or vapours that may cause dizziness. Wear approved self-contained
breathing apparatus, protective clothing and prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Avoid run-off water from entering drains though the use of barriers or sorbent
materials.

ACCIDENTIAL RELEASE MEASURES

Appropriate to size of spillage.

Personal precautions :

Refer to section 8 of the safety data sheet for personal protection details.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe any vapours and keep
unauthorised personnel from the spillage area.

Environmental precautions :

Do not allow any liquid to be washed down drains or natural water courses if safe
to do so. Contact authorities, water company, and waste water treatment plant
as appropriate if significant contamination occurs.

Clean-up procedure :

In the event of spillage, clean up as soon as possible. Small spills can be mopped
up with a dry cloth or paper tissue. Collect larger spills with sorbent material or
mixed with sand then place in a suitable container for disposal as solid waste in
accordance with local or national regulations. Wash contaminated surfaces with
water. In the case of a large spill follow prescribed advice in section 6 –
“Environmental Precautions” and collect washings for disposal.

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7.

HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling requirements :

Storage requirements :

8.

Handle liquids carefully taking care to avoid contact with skin and eyes, and
inhalation of any mists or vapours. When handling large quantities, wear
personal protective equipment as described in section 8 and good general
ventilation is recommended.
Keep only in original container. Avoid large temperature changes and store in a
cool, dry, well ventilated environment way from direct sunlight. Keep containers
closed when not in use.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

During normal non-professional use of the chemical kit no personal protective equipment is required. However, in case of manufacture
or spillage, use as appropriate to the size of the spill.

Exposure limit values :

Generally not applicable to the packed liquids due to small volumes of liquid being
handled coupled with very short exposure times and packaging type.
Ethylene glycol :

Exposure controls :

Take measure to prevent :
Personal protective equipment :

Respiratory protection :

8hr TWA 52mg/m3 (20ppm) (UK EH40 OEL)
STEL 15min 104mg/m3 (40ppm) (UK EH40 OEL)

None when handling packed liquids in kit form.
For large volumes, good general ventilation is recommended. Where conditions
may lead to high airborne concentrations, local exhaust ventilation may be
necessary to ensure that workplace exposure limits are not exceeded.
Spillage, skin and eye contact, and ingestion.
For professional use, the need for personal protective equipment should be based
on a workplace risk assessment. Avoid skin contact by wearing chemical resistant
gloves (e.g. rubber, neoprene, nitrile) and safety goggles. Where more extensive
contact may occur, wear suitable protective clothing (e.g. apron, sleeves and
boots). Personal protective equipment should be chosen in consultation with the
manufacturer or distributor of the equipment.
Respiratory protection is not necessary if kit is used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions.
If required, use respirators and components tested and approved under
appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Where risk
assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate, use with multipurpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN14387) respirator cartridges.

Hand protection :

Protective gloves.
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive
89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.

Eye protection :

Face shield and safety goggles.
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive
89/686/EEC and the standard EN 166 derived from it.

Skin and body protection :

Hygiene measures :

Protective clothing; laboratory coat, apron, arm protection etc.
Choose body protection according to the amount and concentration of the
dangerous substance being used.
Handle in accordance with good hygiene and safety practices, and wash hands
after use.

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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.

REAGENT
Appearance :
Odour :

Light orange clear liquid
None

Flash point (°C)
:
Flammability :

Not applicable

Not applicable

pH :

Not determined

Oxidising properties :

Density :

Not determined

Solubility (water) :

Boiling point :

Not determined

Other :

10.

Completely soluble to give an
acidic solution

STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability :
Conditions to avoid:
Materials to avoid :
Decomposition products :

11.

Liquid is non-combustible

Reagents stable under recommended storage and handling conditions.
Long term exposure to heat and direct sunlight.
Acids, alkalis, oxidising compounds and metals. May produce heat.
Toxic fumes may be evolved on thermal decomposition.

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

The preparations / reagents have not been tested for toxicological effects. Based on the known effects of the
ingredients, the product is classified for human health effects as indicated;
Acute toxicity :

Corrosivity / Irritation :

Sensitisation :

Repeated-dose toxicity :

Carcinogenicity / Mutagenicity
/ Reproductive toxicity :

The Reagent is classified as being harmful due to the levels present of Ethylene
glycol. Ethylene glycol when ingested can mimic alcohol inebriation followed by
nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, weakness, muscle tenderness, respiratory
failure, convulsions, cardiovascular collapse, pulmonary edema, hypocalcemic
tetany, and severe metabolic acidosis. Without treatment, death may occur in 8 to
24 hours. Victims who survive the initial toxicity period usually develop renal failure
along with brain and liver damage., Exposure to and/or consumption of alcohol may
increase toxic effects.
A compound classified as being corrosive is present at very low concentrations
(<1%) within the Reagent and may cause irritation when in contact with eyes and
skin. Inhalation may irritate the respiratory system and if ingested, irritation of the
linings of the mouth, troat and gastro-intestinal tract could occur.
No compounds present in the reagents have been identified as having sensitising
properties.
No compounds present in the reagents have been identified as having repeateddose toxicity properties.
No compounds present in the reagents have been identified as having carcinogenic,
mutagenic or reproductive toxicity properties.

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12.

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicological data has not been determined specifically for the preparations / reagents, but are not classified as
toxic on the basis of the known hazards of components present;
Mobility :

Persistence and degradability :

Bioaccumulation :
Ecotoxicity :

13.

Though there is no specific information on the mobility of compounds in the
reagents, they are soluble under normal environmental conditions in water so
would also be expected to be highly mobile in soil.
Compounds present in the reagents would be readily bio-degradable in the
environment.
No information available.
No components in the reagents have been shown to be hazardous to aquatic
organisms.

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

User’s attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national regulations regarding disposal.

Waste residues :
Safe handling of waste product :
Disposal of product :

Hazardous residues.
Landfill or burn in accordance with local regulations.
According to Special Waste Regulations
EWC (European waste code) recommendation : 16 03 05
16 Wastes not otherwise specified in the lists
03 Off specification batches and unused products
05 Organic wastes containing dangerous substances
Depending on the origin and state of the waste, other EWC numbers may be
applicable.

Disposal of packaging :

According to Special Waste Regulations
EWC (European waste code) recommendation : 15 01 10
15 Waste packaging; absorbents, wiping cloths, filter materials and protective
clothing not otherwise specified.
01 Packaging (including separately collected municipal waste).
10 Packaging containing residues of or contaminated by dangerous
substances.
Depending on the origin and state of the waste, other EWC numbers may be
applicable.

14.

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Land transport
RID/ADR hazard classification
Packing group
UN No.
Shipping name

:
:
:
:

9
II
UN 3316
CHEMICAL KIT

:
:
:
:

9
II
UN 3316
CHEMICAL KIT

Maritime transport
IMO – IMDG hazard class
Packing group
UN No.
Shipping name

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Air transport
ICAO/IATA classification
Packing group
UN No.
Shipping name

15.

:
:
:
:

9
II
UN 3316
CHEMICAL KIT

REGULATORY INFORMATION

EEC labelling information

Classified according to CHIP (Chemical Hazard information and packaging)
regulations.
KH/ALKALINITY REAGENT

Hazard symbols :

Harmful : Xn

Contains :

Ethylene glycol

R phrase(s) :

R22

Harmful if swallowed

S phrase(s) :

S2
S7
S46

Keep out of reach of children
Keep container tightly closed
If swallowed seek medical advice immediately and show this container or
label.

Other regulatory information:

16.

OTHER INFORMATION
Nature of revision :
Based on EC directive :

Relevant R phrases used in
section 3 :
Usage advice :

Web site address updated and contact details changed in Section 1.
The classification of this product has been assessed according to the
calculations given in 99/45/EC and its amendments, and regulation (EC)
No.1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and
mixtures on the basis of available information for the ingredients from supplier
safety data sheets and the Existing Chemical Substances Information System
found on the European Chemical Bureau website;
http://ecb.jrc.ec.europa.eu/esis/.
Xn
R22

Harmful
Harmful if swallowed

This safety data sheet is provided to enable the employer / user to fulfil his
duties to assess and provide information on risks in the work place as required
under regional health and safety legislation.
Read accompanying information, use only in accordance to manufacturer’s
instructions.

Recommended uses /
restrictions :

To measure semi-quantitatively the Temporary Hardness / Alkalinity levels in
aquarium water.

Other information :

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 from handling or from contact with the above product.

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