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CAS-No. 7761-88-8
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
1.4 Emergency telephone Please contact the regional company representation in your country.
number
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
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Hazard pictograms
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
Prevention
P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles, heavy-metal compounds, acids and
alkalis.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P308 + P310 IF exposed or concerned: immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
Signal word
Danger
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Hazard statements
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P308 + P310 IF exposed or concerned: immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
Index-No. 047-001-00-2
Index-No. 047-001-00-2
EC-No. 231-853-9
7761-88-8 01-2119513705-43-
XXXX 05- Oxidizing solid, Category 2, H272
2114751442-53-0000 Skin corrosion, Category 1B, H314
Acute aquatic toxicity, Category 1, H400
Chronic aquatic toxicity, Category 1, H410
M-Factor: 100
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
3.2 Mixture
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Not applicable
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/
shower. Call a physician immediately.
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist.
After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of
perforation). Call a physician immediately. Do not attempt to neutralise.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Irritation and corrosion, Cough, Shortness of breath, Dizziness, Unconsciousness, Diarrhoea,
gastric spasms, Vomiting, death
Risk of permanent damage due to staining of the cornea.
Risk of blindness!
The following applies to soluble silver compounds: only slightly absorbed via the gastrointestinal
tract. Strong irritations after contact with eyes and skin.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No information available.
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Further information
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapours/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire extinguishing
water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
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Hygiene measures
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and
face after working with substance.
Engineering measures
Technical measures and appropriate working operations should be given priority over the use of
personal protective equipment.
Eye/face protection
Tightly fitting safety goggles
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Hand protection
full contact:
Glove material: Nitrile rubber
Glove thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: > 480 min
splash contact:
Glove material: Nitrile rubber
Glove thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: > 480 min
The protective gloves to be used must comply with the specifications of EC Directive
89/686/EEC and the related standard EN374, for example KCL 741 Dermatril® L (full contact),
KCL 741 Dermatril® L (splash contact).
The breakthrough times stated above were determined by KCL in laboratory tests acc. to EN374
with samples of the recommended glove types.
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).
Respiratory protection
required when dusts are generated.
Recommended Filter type: Filter P 2 (acc. to DIN 3181) for solid and liquid particles of harmful
substances
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.
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Form crystals
Colour colourless
Odour odourless
pH 5,4 - 6,4
at 100 g/l
20 °C
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Skin irritation
In vitro study
Result: Corrosive
OECD Test Guideline 431
Causes burns.
Eye irritation
Rabbit
Result: Causes burns.
(External MSDS)
Causes serious eye damage. Risk of permanent damage due to staining of the cornea.
Risk of blindness!
Sensitisation
This information is not available.
(External MSDS)
Carcinogenicity
This information is not available.
Reproductive toxicity
This information is not available.
Teratogenicity
This information is not available.
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Aspiration hazard
This information is not available.
Toxicity to algae
IC50 Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae): 0,008 mg/l; 8 d
(External MSDS)
Toxicity to bacteria
EC10 Pseudomonas putida: 0,006 mg/l; 16 h
(External MSDS)
12.2 Persistence and degradability
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Biodegradability
The methods for determining the biological degradability are not applicable to inorganic
substances.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No information available.
12.4 Mobility in soil
No information available.
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted.
12.6 Other adverse effects
Additional ecological information
Biological effects:
Forms corrosive mixtures with water even if diluted.
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
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Not relevant
14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not relevant
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SEVESO III
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
E1
Quantity 1: 100 t
Quantity 2: 200 t
Occupational restrictions Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at
work.
Substances of very high concern (SVHC) This product does not contain substances
of very high concern according to
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH),
Article 57 above the respective regulatory
concentration limit of ≥ 0.1 % (w/w).
National legislation
Storage class 5.1B
For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out.
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Training advice
Provide adequate information, instruction and training for operators.
Labelling
Hazard pictograms
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
Prevention
P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles, heavy-metal compounds, acids and
alkalis.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
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P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P308 + P310 IF exposed or concerned: immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
Key or legend to abbreviations and acronyms used in the safety data sheet
Regional representation
This information is given on the authorised Safety Data Sheet for your country.
The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge. It characterises the product with
regard to the appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent a guarantee of any properties of the product.
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