Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7553-56-2
Name of the chemical
Iodine (I)
Concentration
10-15 20-30
EC/CAS
288-32-4
Name of the chemical
Imidazol (2015/1221)
Concentration
5-10
EC/CAS
111-90-0
Name of the chemical
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (DEGEE)
Concentration
50-75
General Information
Revision date
2026-01-09
Product name
Karl Fischer reagent
Product Synonyms
Karl Fischer Reagent
Emergency telephone
+64 9 980 6780
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific New Zealand Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H314, H317, H360, H372, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand GHS Classification
Physical hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Health hazards
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 C Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1
Environmental hazards
Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P273 - Avoid release to the environment
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P391 - Collect spillage
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other hazards which do not result in classification
This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Health hazards Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 C Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Environmental hazards Chronic aquatic toxicity