Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
12179-04-3
Name of the chemical
Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate
Concentration
2.5-10
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
2.5-10
EC/CAS
1313-82-2
Name of the chemical
Disodium sulphide
Concentration
1-2.5
General Information
Version
2.0
Revision date
2016-04-15
Product name
HARDNESS BUFFER
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Field test reagent
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
GE Betz, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H314, H318, H335, H360
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Not classified
Health hazards
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Page: 1 / 8 Hazard(s) not otherwise classified (HNOC) None known.
Additional information
None.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified. Health hazards Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
