SAFETY DATA SHEET Version 8.

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Revision Date 23.12.2021
according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Print Date 24.02.2024
GENERIC EU MSDS - NO COUNTRY SPECIFIC DATA - NO OEL DATA

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

1.1 Product identifiers
Product name : Sodium sulfate
Product Number : 239313
Brand : SIGALD
REACH No. : 01-2119519226-43-XXXX
CAS-No. : 7757-82-6

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company :

1.4 Emergency telephone

Emergency Phone # : +(44)-870-8200418 (CHEMTREC (GB))
+(353)-19014670 (CHEMTREC Ireland)
001-803-017-9114 (CHEMTREC India)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
2.2 Label elements
Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
2.3 Other hazards
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent,
bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at
levels of 0.1% or higher.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances
Formula : SO4.2Na
Molecular weight : 142,04 g/mol
CAS-No. : 7757-82-6

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 EC-No. : 231-820-9
No components need to be disclosed according to the applicable regulations.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first-aid measures
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult doctor if feeling
unwell.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section
2.2) and/or in section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the
surrounding environment.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Sulfur oxides
Sodium oxides
Not combustible.
Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
5.4 Further information
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire
extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

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SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Evacuate the danger
area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions
(see sections 7 and 10). Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid
generation of dusts.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions
Tightly closed. Dry.
hygroscopic
Storage class
Storage class (TRGS 510): 13: Non Combustible Solids
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
Ingredients with workplace control parameters
8.2 Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment

Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate
government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Skin protection
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet,
supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other
substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please
contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
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 Material tested:KCL 741 Dermatril® L
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet,
supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other
substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please
contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 Dermatril® L

Respiratory protection
required when dusts are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following
standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to
the used respiratory protection system.
Recommended Filter type: Filter type P1
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory
protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer.
These measures have to be properly documented.
Control of environmental exposure
Do not let product enter drains.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance Form: granular
Color: white
b) Odor odorless
c) Odor Threshold Not applicable
d) pH 5,2 - 8,0 at 50 g/l at 20 °C

e) Melting Melting point/range: 884 °C

point/freezing point
f) Initial boiling point 108,9 °C
and boiling range
g) Flash point Not applicable
h) Evaporation rate No data available
i) Flammability (solid, The product is not flammable.
gas)
j) Upper/lower No data available
flammability or
explosive limits
k) Vapor pressure Not applicable
l) Vapor density No data available

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 m) Density 2,68 g/mL at 25 °C
Relative density No data available
n) Water solubility 445,5 g/l at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 105- completely
soluble
o) Partition coefficient: Not applicable for inorganic substances
n-octanol/water
p) Autoignition > 400 °C
temperature - Relative self-ignition temperature for solidsdoes not ignite
q) Decomposition > 890 °C -
temperature
r) Viscosity Viscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
s) Explosive properties No data available
t) Oxidizing properties none

9.2 Other safety information

Surface tension 71 mN/m at 1g/l at 20 °C
- OECD Test Guideline 115

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
No data available
10.2 Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Risk of explosion with:
smelt
with
Aluminum

10.4 Conditions to avoid

no information available
10.5 Incompatible materials
No data available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5

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SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - female - > 2.000 mg/kg
(OECD Test Guideline 423)
Symptoms: Possible damages:, Nausea, Vomiting
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - male and female - 4 h - > 2,4 mg/l - dust/mist

(OECD Test Guideline 436)

Remarks: (highest concentration to be prepared)
Dermal: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - Rabbit
Result: No skin irritation - 4 h
(OECD Test Guideline 404)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: slight irritation - 24 h
(Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, Annex, B.5)
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Maximization Test - Guinea pig
Result: negative
(OECD Test Guideline 406)
Germ cell mutagenicity
Test Type: Ames test
Test system: Salmonella typhimurium
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Result: negative
Remarks: (ECHA)
Test Type: In vitro mammalian cell gene mutation test
Test system: mouse lymphoma cells
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 476
Result: negative
Test Type: Chromosome aberration test in vitro
Test system: Chinese hamster lung cells
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 473
Result: negative
Carcinogenicity
No data available
Reproductive toxicity
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available

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 Aspiration hazard
No data available
11.2 Additional Information
Endocrine disrupting properties
Product:
Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain
components considered to have endocrine
disrupting properties according to REACH Article
57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU)
2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU)
2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
RTECS: WE1650000
Nausea, Vomiting, cardiovascular disorders
Systemic effects:

After uptake of large quantities:

cardiovascular disorders

Symptoms in:

Gastrointestinal tract

However, when the product is handled appropriately, hazardous effects are unlikely to
occur.

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity to fish static test LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 7.960
mg/l - 96 h
(US-EPA)
Toxicity to daphnia static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 1.766 mg/l - 48 h
and other aquatic (US-EPA)
invertebrates
Toxicity to algae static test EC50 - Nitzschia sp. - 1.900 mg/l - 120 h
Remarks: (ECHA)

Toxicity to bacteria NOEC - activated sludge - ca. 8 mg/l - 37 Days

Remarks: (ECHA)

12.2 Persistence and degradability

The methods for determining biodegradability are not applicable to inorganic substances.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
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12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent,
bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at
levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties
Product:
Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain components
considered to have endocrine disrupting properties
according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission
Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission
Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.

12.7 Other adverse effects

Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
See www.retrologistik.com for processes regarding the return of chemicals and
containers, or contact us there if you have further questions.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA: Not dangerous goods
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no
14.6 Special precautions for user

Further information
Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the
substance or mixture

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 This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No.
1907/2006.

15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment

For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out

SECTION 16: Other information

Further information
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive
and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the
present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to
appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of
the product. Sigma-Aldrich Corporation and its Affiliates shall not be held liable for any
damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See
www.sigma-aldrich.com and/or the reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional
terms and conditions of sale.

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