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1 Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

· Product identifier
· Trade name: Reactor chemical for reduction vessel
· Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
At the moment there is no information available.
· Application of the substance / the preparation Used in mercury analyser to convert Hgx to Hg0
· Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
· Manufacturer/Supplier:
DURAG GmbH
Kollaustr. 105
22453 Hamburg
Germany
· Further information obtainable from: [email protected]
· Emergency telephone number: +49 40 554218-0 (only during business hours from 7:30 - 15:30)

2 Hazards identification
· Classification of the substance or mixture
· Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
GHS05 corrosion

Skin Corr. 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
GHS07

Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.

· Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC
C; Corrosive
R35: Causes severe burns.
Xn; Harmful
R22: Harmful if swallowed.
· Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment:
The product has to be labelled due to the calculation procedure of the "General Classification guideline for preparations of the
EU" in the latest valid version.
· Classification system:
The classification is according to the latest editions of the EU-lists, and extended by company and literature data.
· Label elements
· Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
The product is classified and labelled according to the CLP regulation.
· Hazard pictograms

GHS05 GHS07

· Signal word Danger

· Hazard-determining components of labelling:
potassium hydroxide
· Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
· Precautionary statements
P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
P102 Keep out of reach of children.
P103 Read label before use.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
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P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/
shower.
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/physician.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
· Other hazards
· Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
· PBT: Not applicable.
· vPvB: Not applicable.

3 Composition/information on ingredients
· Chemical characterization: Mixtures
· Description: Mixture of substances listed below with nonhazardous additions.
· Dangerous components:
CAS: 1310-58-3 potassium hydroxide 25-50%
EINECS: 215-181-3 C R35
Index number: 019-002-00-8 Xn R22
Skin Corr. 1A, H314
Acute Tox. 4, H302
CAS: 7440-44-0 carbon 25-50%
EINECS: 231-153-3 R10
Flam. Liq. 3, H226; Self-heat. 1, H251
· Additional information: For the wording of the listed risk phrases refer to section 16.

4 First aid measures

· Description of first aid measures
· General information: Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
· After inhalation: Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a doctor.
· After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
· After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
· After swallowing: Do not induce vomitting, drink plenty of water, seek medical help.
· Information for doctor:
· Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed No further relevant information available.
· Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed No further relevant information available.

5 Firefighting measures
· Extinguishing media
· Suitable extinguishing agents: CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
· Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
In case of fire, the following can be released:
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Flammable substance: dust explosion risk
· Advice for firefighters In case of reaction with metals: Hydrogen will be released.
· Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained respiratory protective device.
Wear fully protective suit.

6 Accidental release measures

· Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Avoid formation of dust.
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· Environmental precautions: Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
· Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Pick up mechanically.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
· Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.

7 Handling and storage

· Handling:
· Precautions for safe handling
Thorough dedusting.
Prevent formation of dust.
· Information about fire - and explosion protection: Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
· Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
· Storage:
· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
· Further information about storage conditions:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in dry conditions.
This product is hygroscopic.
· Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.

8 Exposure controls/personal protection

· Additional information about design of technical facilities: No further data; see item 7.
· Control parameters
· Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be monitored at the
workplace.
· Additional information: The lists valid during the making were used as basis.
· Exposure controls
· Personal protective equipment:
· General protective and hygienic measures:
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
· Respiratory protection: In case of dust: suitable respiratory protection necessary.
· Protection of hands:
Protective gloves
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical
mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
· Material of gloves
Nitrile rubber, NBR
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from
manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of the glove material can
not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application.
· Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
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· Eye protection: Tightly sealed goggles

9 Physical and chemical properties

· Information on basic physical and chemical properties
· General Information
· Appearance:
Form: Solid
Colour: Dark grey
· Odour: Odourless
· Odour threshold: Not determined.
· pH-value: Not applicable.
· Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: Undetermined.
Boiling point/Boiling range: Undetermined.
· Flash point: Not applicable.
· Flammability (solid, gaseous): Not determined.
· Ignition temperature:
Decomposition temperature: Not determined.
· Self-igniting: Product is not selfigniting.
· Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard.
· Explosion limits:
Lower: Not determined.
Upper: Not determined.
· Vapour pressure: Not applicable.
· Density: Not determined.
· Relative density Not determined.
· Vapour density Not applicable.
· Evaporation rate Not applicable.
· Solubility in / Miscibility with
water: Insoluble.
· Segregation coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined.
· Viscosity:
Dynamic: Not applicable.
Kinematic: Not applicable.
· Solvent content:
Organic solvents: 0,0 %
Solids content: 100,0 %
· Other information No further relevant information available.

10 Stability and reactivity

· Reactivity
· Chemical stability Potassium hydroxide can react heavily with small quantities of water.
· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
· Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known.
· Conditions to avoid intense heating
· Incompatible materials:
Nitro compounds, Organic metals, Magnesium, Copper, Water
reacts heavily with Metals and Light metals
contact with Aluminium
Tin and Zinc releases Hydrogen gas
contact with Nitro methan and other Nitro compounds forms shock sensitive Salts
heavy reaction with Alkali metals, Halogens, Azides and Anhydrides
explosion risk with Oxidizing agents, Oils, Halogens and Peroxides
· Hazardous decomposition products:
In case of fire the following decomposition products can be released:
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Potassium oxide

11 Toxicological information
· Information on toxicological effects
· Acute toxicity:
· LD/LC50 values relevant for classification:
1310-58-3 potassium hydroxide
Oral LD50 273 mg/kg (rat)
· Primary irritant effect:
· on the skin: Strong caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes.
· on the eye: Strong caustic effect.
· Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
· Additional toxicological information:
The product shows the following dangers according to the calculation method of the General EU Classification Guidelines for
Preparations as issued in the latest version:
Harmful
Corrosive
Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and
stomach.

12 Ecological information
· Toxicity
· Acquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available.
· Persistence and degradability No further relevant information available.
· Behaviour in environmental systems:
· Bioaccumulative potential No further relevant information available.
· Mobility in soil No further relevant information available.
· Additional ecological information:
· General notes:
Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Must not reach sewage water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralized.
· Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
· PBT: Not applicable.
· vPvB: Not applicable.
· Other adverse effects No further relevant information available.

13 Disposal considerations
· Waste treatment methods
· Recommendation Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
· Uncleaned packaging:
· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

14 Transport information
· UN-Number
· ADR, IMDG, IATA UN3244
· UN proper shipping name
· ADR 3244 SOLIDS CONTAINING CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.
(POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE)
· IMDG, IATA SOLIDS CONTAINING CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.,
(POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE) MIXTURE
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· Transport hazard class(es)
· ADR, IMDG, IATA
· Class 8 Corrosive substances.
· Label 8
· Packing group
· ADR, IMDG, IATA II
· Environmental hazards:
· Marine pollutant: No
· Special precautions for user Warning: Corrosive substances.
· Danger code (Kemler): 80
· EMS Number: F-A,S-B
· Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78
and the IBC Code Not applicable.
· Transport/Additional information:
· ADR
· Tunnel restriction code E

15 Regulatory information
· Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
· Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
The product is classified and labelled according to the CLP regulation.
· Hazard pictograms

GHS05 GHS07

· Signal word Danger

· Hazard-determining components of labelling:
potassium hydroxide
· Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
· Precautionary statements
P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
P102 Keep out of reach of children.
P103 Read label before use.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/
shower.
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/physician.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
· Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16 Other information
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product
features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
· Relevant phrases
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
H251 Self-heating: may catch fire.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
R10 Flammable.
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R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R35 Causes severe burns.
· Abbreviations and acronyms:
ADR: Accord européen sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses par Route (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous
Goods by Road)
RID: Règlement international concernant le transport des marchandises dangereuses par chemin de fer (Regulations Concerning the International Transport
of Dangerous Goods by Rail)
IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization
GHS: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
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