Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7783-35-9
Name of the chemical
Mercuric sulfate
Concentration
Range 0,1 - 1,0
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
Range Units weight / weight
EC/CAS
13530-68-2
Name of the chemical
Dichromic acid
Concentration
Range Units weight / weight
EC/CAS
7664-93-9
Name of the chemical
sulphuric acid
Concentration
Range Units weight / weight
General Information
Revision date
2005-01-07
Product name
Digestion Solution for COD 0-15000 ppm Range
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Determination of Chemical Oxygen Demand
Emergency telephone
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Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
HACH LANGE GmbH
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview: Appearance: Turbid, light orange liquid Odor: None EU Symbols: T - TOXIC C - CORROSIVE
R-phrase(s)
R 49 May cause cancer by inhalation. R 20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R 33 Danger of cumulative effects. R 35 Causes severe burns. R 52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Protective Equipment:
Potential health effects
Eye Contact (EC): Causes severe burns Skin Contact (EC): Causes severe burns Skin Absorption (EC): Will be absorbed through the skin. Effects similar to those of ingestion Target Organs (SA E): Central nervous system Kidneys Ingestion (EC) Causes May cause severe burns abdominal pain circulatory disturbances diarrhea loosening of the teeth nausea vomiting rapid pulse and respirations toxic nephritis (inflammation of the kidneys) shock collapse kidney damage death Target Organs (Ing E): Central nervous system Kidneys Inhalation Toxic Causes severe burns May cause difficult breathing mouth soreness teeth erosion Effects similar to those of ingestion. Target Organs (Inh E): Central nervous system Kidneys Lungs Teeth
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Pre-existing Eye conditions Skin conditions Respiratory conditions Allergies or sensitivity to chromates or chromic acid.
Potential chronic health
Chronic overexposure may cause destruction of any tissue contacted erosion of the teeth mouth soreness chronic irritation or inflammation of the lungs accumulation of silver in body tissues which causes a slate-gray to bluish discoloration. cancer Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information: IARC Group 1: Recognized Carcinogen Hexavalent Chromium Compounds Sulfuric Acid - The IARC evaluation was based on exposure to the mist or vapor of concentrated sulfuric acid generated during chemical processes. Additional Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information
Contains
an experimental teratogen Toxicologically Synergistic Products: None reported ______________________________________
