Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
109-86-4
Name of the chemical
2-methoxyethanol
Concentration
50-60
EC/CAS
7553-56-2
Name of the chemical
Iodine (I)
Concentration
10-15
General Information
Version
This safety data sheet was created pursuant to the requirements of
Revision date
2025-12-18
Product name
Karl Fischer reagent
Product Synonyms
No information available
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H314, H335, H351, H360D, H360F, H370, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Flammable liquid and vapor Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation Suspected of causing cancer May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child Causes damage to organs Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground and bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment Keep cool Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Take action to prevent static discharges Use non-sparking tools
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Skin Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Ingestion Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
None identified
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous according to [US] OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1200, 2024) Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Immune system, Central nervous system (CNS), Respiratory system. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Thyroid, Thymus.