Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
109-86-4
Name of the chemical
2-methoxyethanol
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7553-56-2
Name of the chemical
Iodine (I)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2017-05-26
Product name
Karl Fischer Reagent, Stabilized
Product Synonyms
None
Emergency telephone
US 001-201-796-7100 / Europe +32 14 57 52 99
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Immune system. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Thymus.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Flammable liquid and vapor Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation Harmful if inhaled May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child Causes damage to organs May cause 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 Use personal protective equipment as required 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 Wear eye/face protection Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge Keep cool
Response
IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Skin Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
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
WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.