Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1336-21-6
Name of the chemical
ammonium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2014-12-05
Product name
HARDNESS BUFFER REAGENT
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Test kit reagent. Laboratory chemicals. Industrial (not for food or food contact use)
Emergency telephone
(CHEM-TEL) USA, Canada, Puerto Rico 1-800-255-3924
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Company Information
company name
LaMotte Company, Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Regulatory Status DANGER POISON EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Corrosive Liquid and mist cause severe burns to all body tissue Inhalation may cause coughing, chest pains, damage to lungs May be fatal if inhaled or swallowed Appearance Clear, colorless Physical state liquid Odor pungent, Ammonia OSHA Regulatory Status Safety information is given for exposure to the reagent as sold and considers exposure to the chemical if user has direct eye and skin contact.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eye Contact, Inhalation, skin contact, and ingestion. Acute toxicity Eyes Corrosive to the eyes and may cause severe damage including blindness. Vapor may cause irritation. Skin Contact with skin causes irritation and burns. Inhalation Inhalation of vapors can cause coughing, choking, inflammation of the upper respiratory tract; in higher concentrations, burns pulmonary edema, and death. Brief exposure to 5000ppm can be fatal. Ingestion May be fatal if swallowed. Swallowing may cause severe burns of mouth, throat, and stomach. Scarring of tissues and death may result. Symptoms may include pain in mouth, chest, abdomen, coughing, vomiting, and collapse.
Potential chronic health
Repeated exposure may cause damage to the tissues of the mucous membranes, respiratory tract, eyes, and skin.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Respiratory disorders.
