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Section 1 Identication of the Substance/mixture and of the Company/undertaking

1.1

1.2
1.3

Product Identier
Product Name

Iris System Cleanser

800-3203
Part Number
iQ 200
Series Name
Relevant identied uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
For In Vitro Diagnostic Use. See product literature for details.
Product Use
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Manufacturer
EC REP Address
IRIS International, Inc.
9172 Eton Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311-5874, U.S.A.
Tel: 800-776-4747
818-527-7000
contactIDD@beckman.com

1.4

mdi Europa GmbH

Langenhagener Str. 71
30855 Hannover-Langenhagen
Germany
+49-511-39089530

e-mail address
Emergency telephone number
Chemtrec Emergency Tel No. U.S.A. 800-424-9300, International (001)
Telephone number (24H)
703-527-3887

Distributor and Emergency Phone No.

(800) 776-4747

Section 2 Hazards Identication

2.1 Classication of substance or mixture

Product Description

Mixture
Pale yellow; Clear; Liquid; Bleach odor

Classication according to EC 1272/2008 (CLP/GHS)

Skin Corrosion Category 1
Eye Damage Category 1

Classication according to EC Directives 1999/45/EC and 67/548/EEC

Not classied as dangerous per EC Directives (1999/45/EC and 67/548 EEC)

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Section 2 Hazards Identication (Continued)

Classication according to US-OSHA (HCS 29 CFR 1910.1200) and UN GHS
Skin Corrosion Category 1
Eye Damage Category 1
Aquatic Hazard Acute, Category 2
2.2 Label Elements

According to EC 1272/2008 (CLP/GHS), US-OSHA and UN GHS

Hazardous Ingredients
Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Hypochlorite

Pictogram

Signal Word
DANGER

Hazard Statements
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H401 Toxic to aquatic life

Precautionary Statements
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye/face protection.
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Rinse skin with water.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep at rest in a
position 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/physician.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulations
Product label will display most signicant precautionary statements.
2.3 Other hazards

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: Not applicable.
vPvB: Not applicable.

See Section 11 Toxicological Information for more detailed health information.

Section 3 Composition and Information on Ingredients

3.2 Mixtures
Hazardous Ingredients:
Chemical Name

Hazard Classication of Pure Ingredients

% by wt.

EU-67/548/EEC

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CLP/GHS

GHS

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Section 3 Composition and Information on Ingredients (Continued)

Sodium Hypochlorite

1 - 5

C;R31-34
N;R50

Aquatic Acute 1
Eye Dam. 1
Skin Corr. 1B
H314; H318; H400

Aquatic Acute 1
Eye Dam. 1
Skin Corr. 1B
H314; H318; H400

0.1 - 1

C;R 35

Eye Dam. 1
Skin Corr. 1A
H314; H318

Eye Dam. 1
Skin Corr. 1A
H314; H318

CAS # 7681-52-9
EINECS # 231-668-3
Index # 017-011-00-1

Sodium Hydroxide
CAS # 1310-73-2
EINECS # 215-185-5
Index # 011-002-00-6

See section 8 for available Occupational exposure limits

See Section 15 for additional regulatory information
See Section 16 for hazard class, hazard statements and risk phrase description

Section 4 First Aid Measures

4.1

Description of rst aid measures

If product is inhaled, move exposed individual to fresh air. If individual is not
Inhalation
breathing, begin articial respiration immediately and obtain medical attention.

4.2

Eye Contact

If product enters eyes, wash eyes gently under running water for 15 minutes or
longer, making sure that the eyelids are held open and obtain medical attention
immediately.

Skin Contact

In case of skin contact, ush with copious amounts of water for at least 15
minutes. If pain or irritation occur, obtain medical attention.

Ingestion

If ingested, wash mouth out with water. If irritation or discomfort occurs, seek
medical attention.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
See Section 11 Toxicological Information for more detailed health information.

4.3

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No further relevant information available.

Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures

Flammable Properties

Nonammable aqueous solution.

5.1

Extinguishing Media

In case of re use carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, water spray or foam.
For large res use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding re.

5.2

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Special Fire and Explosion Hazards
No special hazards determined.

Hazardous Combustion Products

No combustion products posing signicant hazards are expected from this
product (an aqueous solution).

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Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures (Continued)

5.3

5.4

Advice for re ghters

Protective Equipment

Self-contained breathing apparatus is recommended for reghters in all

chemical re situations.
No further relevant information available.

Additional information

Section 6 Accidental Release Measures

6.1

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Avoid inhaling, ingesting, and contact with eyes and skin.
Personal Precautions
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye/face protection.

6.2

Environmental Precautions

6.3

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Absorb spilled material with an appropriate inert, non-ammable absorbent and
Spill and Leak Procedures

Contain spill to prevent migration.

Do not allow the undiluted product to enter sewers/surface or ground water.

dispose according to local regulations.

6.4

Reference to other sections

Refer sections 8 and 13.

Section 7 Handling and Storage

7.1

Precautions for safe handling Use good laboratory procedures; avoid eye and skin contact.

7.2

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store at 20 to 28C, as directed on the product label.
To maintain product quality, store according to the instructions in the product
labeling.
Store away from strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizers and incompatible
materials (section 10).

7.3

Specic end uses

No further relevant information available.

Section 8 Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

8.1

Control parameters
Exposure Limits
US OSHA
Sodium Hydroxide

2 mg/m3 TWA

CAS # 1310-73-2

ACGIH
Sodium Hydroxide

2 mg/m3 Ceiling

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DFG MAK

None established

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Section 8 Exposure Controls and Personal Protection (Continued)

Ireland
Sodium Hydroxide

2 mg/m3 STEL

CAS # 1310-73-2

None established

IOELVs
NIOSH
Sodium Hydroxide

10 mg/m3 IDLH

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8.2

Japan

None established

Exposure controls
Engineering Controls

No special engineering controls are required. Use with good general ventilation.

Eye Protection

Safety glasses or chemical goggles should be worn to prevent eye contact.

Refer U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133, European Standard EN166 or appropriate
government standards.

Skin Protection

Impervious gloves, such as Nitrile or equivalent, should be worn to prevent skin

contact.
Refer U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.138, European Standard EN374 or appropriate
government standards.

Respiratory Protection

Under normal conditions, the use of this product should not require respiratory
protection. If overexposure should occur and ventilation is not adequate to
maintain airborne concentrations at acceptable levels, the use of respiratory
protection should be evaluated by a qualied professional.

Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties

9.1

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Physical State

Liquid

Specic Gravity
(Water=1.0)

Color

Pale yellow

Solubility

Transparency

Clear

Water

Miscible

Odor

Bleach odor

Organic

Not determined

pH

>= 12.0

Partition coefcient:
n-octanol/water

Not determined

Freezing Point

Not determined

Auto-ignition Temp.

Not applicable

Boiling Point

Not determined

Decomposition
Temperature

Not determined

Flash Point

Not applicable

Percent Volatiles

Not applicable

Evaporation Rate

Not determined

Vapor Pressure

Not determined

Flammability (Solid, Gas)

Not applicable

Viscosity

Not determined

Flammability Limits

Not applicable

Explosive Properties

Not applicable

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Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties (Continued)

9.2

Vapor Density

Not determined

Odor Threshold

Not applicable

Oxidizing Properties

Not applicable

No further relevant information available.

Other Information

Section 10 Stability and Reactivity

10.1 Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

10.2 Chemical Stability

The product is stable in accordance with recommended storage conditions.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

No further relevant information available.
10.4 Conditions to Avoid

To maintain product performance keep away from strong acids, strong bases,
strong oxidizers.
Avoid exposure to heat and direct sunlight.

10.5 Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available.

10.6 Hazardous Decomposition Products

No decomposition products posing signicant hazards would be expected from
this product (an aqueous solution).

Section 11 Toxicological Information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Toxicity Data for Hazardous Ingredients

Sodium Hydroxide

Dermal LD50 Rabbit 1350 mg/kg

CAS # 1310-73-2

Sodium Hypochlorite

Oral LD50 Rat 8200 mg/kg; Dermal LD50 Rabbit >10000 mg/kg

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Primary Routes of Exposure

Eye contact, ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact.

Skin Corrosion/Irritation

Causes severe skin burns.

Serious eye damage/eye

irritation

Causes serious eye damage.

Respiratory/skin sensitization No data available.

Carcinogenicity

No ingredients in this product are listed as carcinogens by ACGIH, IARC, NTP,

OSHA or 1272/2008 EC regulation.

Germ cell mutagenicity

No data available.

Reproductive Toxicity

No data available.

Specic target organ toxicity single exposure

No data available.

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Section 11 Toxicological Information (Continued)

Specic target organ toxicity repeated exposure
No data available.

Aspiration hazard

No data available.

Other Information

No further relevant information available.

Section 12 Ecological Information

12.1 Ecotoxicity

Fresh Water Species

Sodium Hydroxide

96 h LC50 Oncorhynchus mykiss: 45.4 mg/L [static]

CAS # 1310-73-2

Sodium Hypochlorite

96 h LC50 Pimephales promelas: 0.06 - 0.11 mg/L [ow-through]; 96 h

LC50 Pimephales promelas: 4.5 - 7.6 mg/L [static]; 96 h LC50 Lepomis
macrochirus: 0.4 - 0.8 mg/L [static]; 96 h LC50 Lepomis macrochirus: 0.28 1 mg/L [ow-through]; 96 h LC50 Oncorhynchus mykiss: 0.05 - 0.771 mg/L
[ow-through]; 96 h LC50 Oncorhynchus mykiss: 0.03 - <0.19 mg/L [semi-static];
96 h LC50 Oncorhynchus mykiss: 0.18 - 0.22 mg/L [static]
No information available.

CAS # 7681-52-9

Microtox
Water Flea
Sodium Hypochlorite

96 h EC50 Daphnia magna: 2.1 mg/L; 48 h EC50 Daphnia magna: 0.033 0.044 mg/L [Static]
No information available.

CAS # 7681-52-9

Fresh Water Algae

12.2 Persistence and degradability Not determined for the product.
12.3 Bioaccumulation

Not determined for the product.

12.4 Mobility in soil

Not determined for the product.

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Not determined for the product. PBT: Not applicable, vPvB: Not applicable.
12.6 Other Adverse Effects

Toxic to aquatic life

This product is classied as environmentally hazardous. Do not allow undiluted
product to enter sewer/surface or ground water. Dispose of contents/container to
in accordance with local/national regulations

Section 13 Disposal Considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Product Waste Disposal

13.2 Additional information

Chemical residues and remains should be routinely handled as special waste. This
must be disposed of in compliance with anti-pollution and other laws of the country
concerned. To ensure compliance we recommend that you contact the relevant
(local) authorities and/or an approved waste-disposal company for information.
Suggested European waste catalogue 18 01 06* - chemicals consisting of or
containing dangerous substances. Dispose in accordance with national, state
and local waste regulations.

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Section 14 Transport Information

Transportation of this product is not regulated under ICAO, IMDG, US DOT, European ADR or Canadian TDG.

Section 15 Regulatory Information

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

US Federal and State Regulations

SARA 313

No ingredients listed.

CERCLA RGs, 40 CFR 302.4

Sodium Hydroxide is listed.

Sodium Hypochlorite is listed.

California Proposition 65

No ingredients listed.

Massachusetts MSL

Sodium Hydroxide is listed.

Sodium Hypochlorite is listed.

New Jersey Dept. of Health RTK List

Sodium Hydroxide is listed.
Sodium Hypochlorite is listed.

Pennsylvania RTK

Sodium Hydroxide is listed.

Sodium Hypochlorite is listed.

EU Regulations
This SDS complies with EC Regulations 1907/2006 (REACH) and amendments.
Water Hazard Class (Germany) WGK 1, low water endangering

REACH 1907/2006 EC - Annex XIV - list of substances subject to authorization.

No ingredients listed.

According to EC Directives (1999/45/EC and 67/548 EEC)

Not classied as dangerous per EC Directives (1999/45/EC and 67/548 EEC)

Canada
This product is exempt from WHMIS label and SDS requirements.
Not applicable
PIN

Ingredients on Ingredient Disclosure List

Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Hypochlorite

Ingredients with unknown toxicological properties

Product is exempt
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
Some hazardous ingredients listed in Section 15 are below OSHAs and WHMIS 1.0% w/w (0.1% for carcinogens) or EUs ingredient specic
concentrations required for reporting in Section 3.

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Section 16 Other Information

Safety Ratings

Flammability:
Health:
Reactivity with Water:
Contact:

0
3
0
3

Code
0=None
1=Slight
2=Caution
3=Severe

Updated to GHS.
Revision Changes
Hazard Class, hazard statements and risk phrase description from section 3

Abbreviations and Acronyms

C - Corrosive
N - Dangerous for the environment
R 35 Causes severe burns.
R31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
R34 Causes burns.
R50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Hazard Acute, Category 1
Eye Dam. 1 - Eye Damage Category 1
Skin Corr. 1A - Skin Corrosion Category 1A
Skin Corr. 1B - Skin Corrosion Category 1B
H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H318 - Causes serious eye damage.
H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life.
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
ADR - European Agreement Concerning The International Carriage Of Dangerous
Goods By Road
CERCLA - The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act
CLP - Classication, Labeling and Packaging
DFGMAK - Republic Germanys maximum exposure limit
GHS - Globally Harmonized System
HCS - Hazard Communication Standard
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer
IATA - International Air Transport Association
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization
IMDG - International Maritime Dangerous Goods
IOELVs - European Unions Indicative Occupational Exposure Limit Values
NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTP - National Toxicology Program
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PBT - Persistent bioaccumulative and toxic substances
SARA - Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
TDG - Canadian Transportation Of Dangerous Goods Regulations.
UN GHS - United Nations Globally Harmonized System
US DOT - United States Department of Transportation
WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
vPvB - Very persistent and very bioaccumulative substances

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Section 16 Other Information (Continued)

EC50 - Effective Concentration, 50%
LC50 - Lethal Concentration, 50%
LD50 - Lethal Dose, 50%
For further information, please contact your local Iris Diagnostics representative.
WHILE IRIS DIAGNOSTICS BELIEVES THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS VALID AND ACCURATE, MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AS TO ITS VALIDITY, ACCURACY, OR
CURRENCY. IRIS DIAGNOSTICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE OR OTHERWISE RESPONSIBLE IN ANY WAY FOR USE OF EITHER THIS INFORMATION OR MATERIALS TO WHICH IT APPLIES. DISPOSAL
OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MAY BE SUBJECT TO LOCAL LAWS OR REGULATIONS.

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