EMS CATALOG NO: 74312 EMS PRODUCT: Kodak Rapid Fixer DATE: 09/17/97 PAGE NUMBER: One of 9 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET The information contained herein is based on data considered accurate. However, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of these data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Electron Microscopy Sciences assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage to vendees, users or third parties caused by the material. Such vendees or users assume all risks associated with the use of the material. ELECTRON MICROSCOPY SCIENCES 321 MORRIS ROAD P.O. BOX 251 FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 24 HOUR EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER (215) 646-1566 CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300 _________________________________________________________________ FOR PRODUCT AND SALES INFORMATION _________________________________________________________________ CONTACT ELECTRON MICROSCOPY SCIENCES OFFICE ABOVE. _________________________________________________________________ PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION _________________________________________________________________ PRODUCT NAME: Kodak Rapid Fixer SYNONYM(S); Part A: KAN 427810, PCD 4896;D-0018.000 Part B: KAN 365686, PCD 4415, PCD 14817;D0019.000 Working Solution(film): KAN 471329;D-0018.100 Working solution(paper): KAN 471330;D-0019.100 _________________________________________________________________ COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS _________________________________________________________________ WEIGHT % - COMPONENT - (CAS REGISTRY NO.) PART A: 40-45 Water (007732-18-5) 40-45 Ammonium Thiosulfate (007783-18-8) 5-10 Sodium Acetate (000127-09-3) 1-5 Boric Acid (010043-35-3) 1-5 Ammonium Sulfite (010196-04-0) 1-5 Acetic Acid (000064-19-7) PART B: 70-75 Water (007732-18-5) 15-20 Aluminum Sulfate (010043-01-3) 11 Sulfuric Acid (007664-93-9) WORKING SOLUTION (FILM): 80-85 Water (007732-18-5) 10-15 Ammonium Thiosulfate (007783-18-8) 1-5 Sodium Acetate (000127-09-3) <1 Boric Acid (010043-35-3) <1 Ammonium Sulfite (010196-04-0) <1 Acetic Acid (000064-19-7) WORKING SOLUTION (PAPER): 90-95 Water (007732-18-5) 5-10 Ammonium Thiosulfate (007783-18-8) 1-5 Sodium Acetate (000127-09-3) <1 Boric Acid (010043-35-3) <1 Ammonium Sulfite (010196-04-0) <1 Acetic Acid (000064-19-7) _________________________________________________________________ HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION _________________________________________________________________ PART A: LOW HAZARD FOR RECOMMENDED HANDLING HMIS HAZARD RATINGS: NFPA HAZARD RATINGS: Health=0 Health=1 Flammability=0 Flammability=0 Reactivity=0 Chem Reactivity=0 Personal Protection=B PART B: WARNING CONTAINS SULFURIC ACID Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin and eye irritation. HMIS HAZARD RATINGS: NFPA HAZARD RATINGS: Health=2 Health=2 Flammability=0 Flammability=0 Reactivity=0 Reactivity=0 Personal Protection=C WORKING SOLUTION(FILM): LOW HAZARD FOR RECOMMENDED HANDLING HMIS HAZARD RATINGS: NFPA HAZARD RATINGS: Health=0 Health=1 Flammability=0 Flammability=0 Reactivity=0 Reactivity=0 Personal Protection=A WORKING SOLUTION(PAPER): LOW HAZARD FOR RECOMMENDED HANDLING HMIS HAZARD RATINGS: NFPA HAZARD RATINGS: Health=0 Health=0 Flammability=0 Flammability=0 Reactivity=0 Reactivity=0 Personal Protection=A NOTE: HMIS and NFPA ratings involve data and interpretations that may vary from company to company. They are intended only for rapid, general identification of the magnitude of the specific hazard. To deal adequately with the safe handling of this material, all the information contained in this MSDS must be considered. _________________________________________________________________ FIRST AID MEASURES _________________________________________________________________ INHALATION: If symptomatic, move to fresh air. Get medical attention if symptoms persist. EYES: PART A & WORKING SOLUTION: Any material that contacts the eye should be washed out immediately with water. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. PART B: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention. SKIN: PART A & WORKING SOLUTION: Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. PART B: Immediately remove contaminated clothing and shoes and wash with soap and plenty of water. Get medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Destroy or thoroughly clean contaminated shoes. INGESTION: PART A & WORKING SOLUTION: Drink 1-2 glasses of water. Seek medical attention. PART B: DO NOT induce vomiting. Give victim a glass of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. _________________________________________________________________ FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES _________________________________________________________________ EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use appropriate agent for adjacent fire. SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Fire or excessive heat may produce hazardous decomposition products. HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: None (see also Hazardous Decomposition Products section). UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None _________________________________________________________________ ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES _________________________________________________________________ May require neutralization of pH <3 or >12. Flush to sewer with large amounts of water. Otherwise, absorb spill with vermiculite or other inert material, then place in a container for chemical waste. Clean surface thoroughly to remove residual contamination. _________________________________________________________________ HANDLING AND STORAGE _________________________________________________________________ PERSONAL PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES: PART A & WORKING SOLUTION: Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. PART B: Do not breathe mist or vapor. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. PREVENTION OF FIRE AND EXPLOSION: PART A & WORKING SOLUTION: Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. PART B: No special precautionary measures should be needed under anticipated conditions of use. STORAGE: Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from incompatible substances (see Incompatibility section). _________________________________________________________________ EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION _________________________________________________________________ EXPOSURE LIMITS: ACGIH THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV): Acetic Acid: 10ppm TWA; 15 ppm STEL Aluminum sulfate: 2 mg/m3 TWA, as A1 soluble salts Sulfuric Acid: 1 mg/m3 TWA; 3 mg/m3 STEL OSHA (USA) PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT (PEL): Acetic Acid: 10ppm TWA Sulfuric Acid: 1 mg/m3 TWA VENTILATION: Good general ventilation (typically 10 air changes per hour) should be used. Ventilation rates should be matched to conditions. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None should be needed. EYE PROTECTION: Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles). SKIN PROTECTION: Wear impervious gloves and protective clothing appropriate for the risk of exposure. RECOMMENDED DECONTAMINATION FACILITIES: Eye bath, washing facilities, safety shower. _________________________________________________________________ PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES _________________________________________________________________ PART A PART B WORKING SOLUTION (FILM) (PAPER) PHYSICAL FORM: Liquid Liquid Liquid Liquid COLOR: Light yellow Colorless Colorless Colorless ODOR: Slight sulfur Slight sulfur Slight sulfur Slight sulfur dioxide dioxide dioxide dioxide acetic acid SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.32 1.30 1.09 1.04 (H20=1) VAPOR PRESSURE: 24 mbar 24 mbar 24 mbar 24 mbar at 20oC (18mmHg) (18mmHg) (18mmHg) (18mmHg) VAPOR DENSITY: 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 (Air=1) VOLATILE FRACTION BY WEIGHT: 40-45% 70-75% 80-85% 90-95% BOILING POINT: >100oC >100oC >100oC >100oC >212oF) (>212oF) (>212oF) (>212oF) (>212oF) SOLUBILITY IN H2O: Complete Complete Complete Complete pH: 5.0 1.0 4.4 4.4 FLASH POINT: None None None None Noncombustible liquid Noncombustible liquid ________________________________________________________________ STABILITY AND REACTIVITY _________________________________________________________________ STABILITY: Stable INCOMPATIBILITY: PART A: Bases, sodium hypochlorite (bleach), strong oxidizing agents. Contact with base liberates flammable material. PART B: Bases WORKING SOLUTION: Bases, sodium hypochlorite, strong oxidizing agents. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: PART A: Ammonia, nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur dioxide, choramine, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide. PART B: Sulfur dioxide. WORKING SOLUTION: Ammonia, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide chloramine. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur. _________________________________________________________________ TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION _________________________________________________________________ EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE: GENERAL: PART B: International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has determined that occupational exposure to strong inorganic mists or vapors containing sulfuric acid is carcinogenic to humans. This product is not expected to generate mists or vapors when product instructions for mixing and use are following. INHALATION: Expected to be a low hazard for recommended handling. EYES: PART A: No specific hazard known. May cause transient irritation. PART B: Causes irritation. WORKING SOLUTION: No specific hazard known. May cause transient irritation. SKIN: PART A: Low hazard for recommended handling. PART B: Causes irritation. WORKING SOLUTION: Low hazard for recommended handling. INGESTION: PART A: Expected to be a low ingestion hazard. PART B: Harmful if swallowed. May cause burns of the gastrointestinal tract if swallowed. WORKING SOLUTION: Expected to be a low ingestion hazard. ACUTE TOXICITY DATA: DATA FOR PART A: Oral LD-50 (rat): > 2540 mg/kg Dermal LD-50: >20 ml/kg Skin irritation: slight Eye irritation: slight DATA FOR PART B: Oral LD-50 (rat): 0.5-5.0 g/kg Skin irritation: moderate Eye irritation: slight Skin sensitization: negative __________________________________________________________________ ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION __________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION: This environmental effects summary is written to assist in addressing emergencies created by an accidental spill which might occur during the shipment of this material, and, in general, it is not meant to address discharges to sanitary sewers or publicly owned treatment works. SUMMARY: Data for the major components of this material have been used to estimate the environmental impact of this material. This material forms a moderately acidic aqueous solution, and this property may cause adverse environmental effects. However, this material, itself, has not been tested for environmental effects. PART A: This material is moderately acidic aqueous solution, and this property may cause adverse environmental effects. It is expected to have the following properties: a moderate biochemical oxygen depletion in aqueous systems, a moderate potential to affect some aquatic organisms, a low potential to affect secondary waste treatment microbial metabolism, a high potential to affect the growth of some plant seedlings, a low potential to persist in the environment. After dilution with a large amount of water, followed by secondary waste treatment, this material is not expected to cause adverse environmental effects. PART B: This material is a strongly acidic aqueous solution, and this property may cause adverse environmental effects. It is expected to have the following properties: no biochemical oxygen demand and no potential to cause oxygen depletion in aqueous systems, a high potential to affect some aquatic organisms, a low potential to affect secondary waste treatment microbial metabolism, a low potential to affect the germination and/or early growth of some plants. After dilution with a large amount of water, followed by secondary waste treatment, this material is not expected to cause adverse environmental effects. _________________________________________________________________ DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS _________________________________________________________________ Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to National, State, or local laws. Flush to sewer with large amounts of water. _________________________________________________________________ REGULATORY INFORMATION _________________________________________________________________ Materials known to the State of California to cause cancer: None Materials known to the State of California to cause adverse reproductive effects: None Carcinogenicity Classification (components present at 0.1% or more): International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): Group 1A, Strong inorganic mists or vapors containing sulfuric acid American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH): None National Toxicology Program (NTP): None Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): None Chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 or Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372: _________________________________________________________________ OTHER IDENTIFICATION _________________________________________________________________ US/CANADIAN LABEL STATEMENTS: PART A: LOW HAZARD FOR RECOMMENDED HANDLING. Keep out of reach of children. PART B: CONTAINS - Sulfuric Acid WARNING!!! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. FIRST AID: If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Give victim a glass of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. In case of eye contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. In case of skin contact, wash skin with soap and plenty of water. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Destroy or thoroughly clean contaminated shoes. Keep out of reach of children. ADDITIONAL HAZARD PRECAUTIONS FOR CONTAINERS GREATER THAN 1 GALLON OF LIQUID OR 5 POUNDS OF SOLID: Since emptied containers retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is emptied. WORKING SOLUTION: LOW HAZARD FOR RECOMMENDED HANDLING. Keep out of reach of children.