Safety Data Sheet Rapid Fixer: According To Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex II, As Amended

Revision date: 20/06/2017 Revision: 2 Supersedes date: 14/05/2015
SAFETY DATA SHEET

Rapid Fixer
According to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex II, as amended.
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1. Product identifier

Product name Rapid Fixer
Product number 1984253, 1984262, 1984565
Internal identification 10023
Container size 500ml, 1 Litre, 5 Litre
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses Photographic Fixer Solution
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Supplier
Distributors
UK: HARMAN technology Ltd, Ilford Way, Mobberley, Cheshire, WA16 7JL, UK Tel: 01565
650000, Fax: 01565 872734. (http://www.harmantechnology.com)
Australia: CR Kennedy & Co Pty Ltd, 663 Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria 3141, Australia.
Tel: 03 9823 1555, Fax: 03 9827 7216
Contact person UK: HS&E Advisor Dr Trevor Rhodes Tel: +44(0)1565 650000, email:
trevor.rhodes@harmantechnology.com Australia: Contact Distributor
(http://www.crkennedy.com.au) Tel +61 (0)3 9823 1555
1.4. Emergency telephone number

Emergency telephone Australia: 1-800-557346
UK and elsewhere: +44(0) 207 858 1228
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification (EC 1272/2008)
Physical hazards Not Classified
Health hazards Skin Irrit. 2 - H315 Eye Irrit. 2 - H319
Environmental hazards Not Classified
2.2. Label elements
Pictogram
Signal word Warning
Hazard statements H315 Causes skin irritation.

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
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Precautionary statements P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.

P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P280 Wear protective clothing, gloves, eye and face protection.
P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
P102 Keep out of reach of children.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container in accordance with local regulations.
2.3. Other hazards

No information available.
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.2. Mixtures
Ammonium Thiosulphate 36-50%

CAS number: 7783-18-8 EC number: 231-982-0 REACH registration number: 01-
2119537325-41-XXXX
Classification Classification (67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC)

Not Classified -
SODIUM BISULPHITE ....% 1-5%

CAS number: 7631-90-5 EC number: 231-548-0

Acute Tox. 4 - H302 Xn;R22 R31
Acetic acid < 2%

CAS number: 64-19-7 EC number: 200-580-7 REACH registration number: 01-
2119475328-30-XXXX

Flam. Liq. 3 - H226 R10 C;R35
Skin Corr. 1A - H314
Eye Dam. 1 - H318
The Full Text for all R-Phrases and Hazard Statements are Displayed in Section 16.
SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1. Description of first aid measures

Inhalation Move affected person to fresh air at once. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
Ingestion Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
Skin contact Remove affected person from source of contamination. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash
skin thoroughly with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists after washing.
Eye contact Remove affected person from source of contamination. Remove any contact lenses and open
eyelids wide apart. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation
persists after washing.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Inhalation No specific symptoms known.
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Ingestion No specific symptoms known.
Skin contact This product is moderately irritating.
Eye contact Irritating.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes for the doctor No specific recommendations.
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media The product is non-combustible. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards The product is non-combustible. No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted.
Hazardous combustion Thermal decomposition or combustion products may include the following substances: Oxides
products of carbon. Oxides of nitrogen. Oxides of sulphur. Ammonia.
5.3. Advice for firefighters

Protective actions during Avoid breathing fire gases or vapours.
firefighting
Special protective equipment Use protective equipment appropriate for surrounding materials. Selection of respiratory
for firefighters protection for fire fighting: follow the general fire precautions indicated in the workplace.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Provide adequate ventilation. For personal protection, see
Section 8.
6.2. Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions Do not discharge into drains or watercourses or onto the ground. Collect and dispose of
spillage as indicated in Section 13.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up Wear protective clothing, gloves, eye and face protection.
Small Spillages: Flush away spillage with plenty of water.
Large Spillages: Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers. Flush
contaminated area with plenty of water. Avoid the spillage or runoff entering drains, sewers or
watercourses.
6.4. Reference to other sections

Reference to other sections For personal protection, see Section 8. For waste disposal, see Section 13.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Usage precautions Provide adequate ventilation. Avoid spilling. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not eat,
drink or smoke when using this product. Read and follow manufacturer's recommendations.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage precautions Store in tightly-closed, original container. Storage advice to ensure the product remains in a
useable condition throughout its specified shelf life: Store at temperatures above 0°C. Store at
temperatures not exceeding 30°C.
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Storage class Chemical storage.
7.3. Specific end use(s)

Specific end use(s) The identified uses for this product are detailed in Section 1.2.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls/personal protection
8.1. Control parameters

Occupational exposure limits
SODIUM BISULPHITE ....%
Long-term exposure limit (8-hour TWA): WEL 5 mg/m³
WEL = Workplace Exposure Limit
Ammonium Thiosulphate (CAS: 7783-18-8)
DNEL General population - Inhalation; Long term systemic effects: 104 mg/m³
PNEC - Fresh water; 0.78 mg/l

- Marine water; 0.08 mg/l
Acetic acid (CAS: 64-19-7)
DNEL Workers - Inhalation; Short term local effects: 25 mg/m³

Workers - Inhalation; Long term local effects: 25 mg/m³
Consumer - Inhalation; Long term local effects: 25 mg/m³
PNEC - Fresh water; Short term 3.058 mg/l

- Marine water; Short term 0.3058 mg/l
- STP; Short term 85 mg/l
8.2. Exposure controls
Protective equipment
Appropriate engineering Provide adequate ventilation. This product must not be handled in a confined space without
controls adequate ventilation.
Eye/face protection Eyewear complying with an approved standard should be worn if a risk assessment indicates
eye contact is possible.
Hand protection Use protective gloves.
Other skin and body Wear suitable protective clothing as protection against splashing or contamination.
protection
Respiratory protection If ventilation is inadequate, suitable respiratory protection must be worn.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance Liquid.
Colour Green-yellow.
Odour Slight pungent.
pH pH (concentrated solution): 5.1
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Melting point <0°C
Initial boiling point and range >100°C @ 760 mm Hg
Evaporation rate ~ 1 H2O (water)=1
Vapour pressure Data lacking.
Relative density 1.34 @ 20°C
Solubility(ies) Soluble in water. 100%
9.2. Other information

Other information Not available.
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1. Reactivity
Reactivity See the other subsections of this section for further details.
10.2. Chemical stability

Stability Stable under the prescribed storage conditions. No particular stability concerns.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

Possibility of hazardous Under normal conditions of storage and use, no hazardous reactions will occur.
reactions
10.4. Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid Avoid excessive heat for prolonged periods of time. Avoid contact with acids and alkalis.
10.5. Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid Strong acids. Strong alkalis. Avoid contact with other photographic solutions and/or cleaning
compounds.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition Thermal decomposition or combustion products may include the following substances:
products Irritating gases or vapours. Ammonia or amines. Sulphur dioxide. Oxides of carbon. Oxides of
nitrogen.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Toxicological effects This chemical formulation has not been tested for health effects. Exposure effects listed are
based on existing health data for the individual components that comprise the mixture.
Acute toxicity - oral

ATE oral (mg/kg) 12,834.33
Inhalation No specific health hazards known.
Ingestion No specific health hazards known.
Skin contact This product is moderately irritating.
Eye contact Irritating to eyes.
Acute and chronic health No known chronic or acute health risks.

hazards
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Route of entry Ingestion. Skin and/or eye contact
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Not regarded as dangerous for the environment.
12.1. Toxicity
Toxicity Not considered toxic to fish.
Acetic acid
Acute toxicity - fish LC₅₀, 96 hours: >100 mg/l, Algae
12.2. Persistence and degradability

Persistence and degradability No data available.
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential No data available on bioaccumulation.
12.4. Mobility in soil

Mobility The product is soluble in water.
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Results of PBT and vPvB This product does not contain any substances classified as PBT or vPvB.
assessment
12.6. Other adverse effects

Other adverse effects The product may contribute to an excessive enrichment of the aquatic environment with
nutrients.
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1. Waste treatment methods

Disposal methods Used, diluted, and spent solutions may be allowed to be discharged to sanitary sewer by
permit IF allowed by local regulations. Consult your local authority for advice. Waste may
have to be pre-treated before discharge. Consult local authorities before discharging any
waste to sewer. Do not discharge to septic system. Waste that cannot be discharged to sewer
may have to handled by a licensed hazardous waste contractor.
Waste class 090104
SECTION 14: Transport information
General The product is not covered by international regulations on the transport of dangerous goods
(IMDG, IATA, ADR/RID).
14.1. UN number
Not applicable.
14.2. UN proper shipping name

Not applicable.
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)

Not applicable.
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Transport labels
No transport warning sign required.
14.4. Packing group

Not applicable.
14.5. Environmental hazards
Environmentally hazardous substance/marine pollutant

No.
14.6. Special precautions for user

Not applicable.
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL and the IBC Code
Transport in bulk according to Not applicable.
Annex II of MARPOL 73/78
and the IBC Code
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
EU legislation Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16
December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (as
amended).
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18
December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of
Chemicals (REACH) (as amended).
Guidance Worksafe Australia NOHSC 2012: Labelling of workplace substances.

Australian Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP).
Australian Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances (NOHSC 1008).
Australian List of Designated Hazardous Substances (NOHSC 10005).
Australian National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material safety Data Sheets
(NOHSC 2011)
15.2. Chemical safety assessment

No chemical safety assessment has been carried out. See the appended document: Safe Use of Mixtures Information (SUMI)
SECTION 16: Other information
General information HARMAN technology Ltd believe the information and recommendations contained herein are
based on correct and factual data. However, no express or implied guarantee or warranty of
any kind is made with respect to this information. Use this information only to supplement
other information you have gathered and then make an independent determination about the
completeness and suitability of all information to ensure the proper use and disposal of this
product and the health and safety of employees and customers.
Key literature references and European Photographic Chemical Industry Code of Practice For Classification And Labelling
sources for data Dangerous Properties of Industrial Chemicals, 6.edition, N.Sax, 1984. Material Safety Data
Sheet, Misc. manufacturers.
Issued by HS&E Advisor Dr Trevor Rhodes Tel: +44(0)1565 650000, email:

trevor.rhodes@harmantechnology.com
Revision date 20/06/2017
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Hazard statements in full H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.

H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
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Safe Use of Mixtures Information (SUMI)
Automated Photoprocessing using Aqueous based Products
Disclaimer
This SUMI is a generic document for communicating conditions of safe use of a product in response to the REACH obligation.
This document relates only to conditions of safe use and is not specific to a product. By adding this SUMI to a specific product
Safety Data Sheet (SDS), the importer/formulator declares that the mixture can safely be used following the instructions
below. Following occupational health legislation, the employer of workers remains responsible for communicating relevant
use information to employees. When developing workplace instructions for employees, SUMI Sheets should always be
considered in combination with the SDS and the label of the product. Derived No Effect Levels (DNEL) and Predicted No Effect
Concentration (PNEC) values of substances derived from the Chemical Safety Assessment (CSA) will be given in section 8 of
the SDS. The REACH registration numbers, where applicable, complete an extended product SDS.
Operational conditions
Maximum duration 1 hour per day for delivery, storage, loading, cleaning and mixing operations.
4-8 hours per day for application.
Frequency of exposure 240 days per year.
Physical state Aqueous solutions (aq).
Process conditions Covers use at ambient temperatures.
Provide a good standard of controlled ven6la6on (10 to 15 air changes per hour).
Keep emissions below the occupational exposure limits of the ingredients
specified in section 8 of the SDS.
Avoid direct contact.
Regular cleaning of equipment and work area.
Supervision in place to check that Risk Management Measures (RMM's) are in place and
are being correctly used and Operational Conditions (OC's) followed.
Risk management measures
Conditions and measures Delivery & storage: Wear suitable gloves and labcoat.
related to Application: Wear labcoat and if there is a chance of exposure wear suitable eye
Personal Protection Equipment protection and suitable gloves.
(PPE), hygiene and health
Loading/Cleaning/ Mixing: Wear suitable eye protection with side shield, suitable gloves
evaluation
and labcoat.
Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves: see Section 8 of the SDS.
No respiratory protective equipment should be required under normal conditions of use
provided that adequate ventilation is in place.
Eye wash station and emergency showers are recommended.
Avoid breathing mist/vapours.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Training of workers in relation to proper use and maintenance of all Personal Protective
Equipment must be ensured.
Good practice advice

Use personal protective equipment as required.
Wash hands before breaks and after work.
Keep good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Store at room temperature.
Environmental measures
Do not allow this material to drain into sewers/water supplies.
Dispose of waste material according to Local, State, Federal and Provincial Environmental Regulations.
Ensure collection and disposal with appropriately licenced waste contractor.
Do not dispose of together with general office waste.
Use descriptors
IS- Use at industrial sites.
PW-Widespread use by professional workers.
SU7-Printing and reproduction of recorded media.
PC30-Photochemicals.
PROC1-Chemical production or refinery in closed process without likelihood of exposure or processes with
equivalent containment conditions.
PROC2-Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional
controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions.
PROC3- Manufacture or formulation in the chemical industry in closed batch processes with occasional
controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment condition.
PROC5- Mixing and blending in batch processes.
PROC8a-Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities.
PROC8b-Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at dedicated facilities.
PROC13-Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring.
ERC6b-Use of reactive processing aid at industrial site (no inclusion into or onto article).
ERC8b-Widespread use of reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor).
Additional information on product composition
In section 2 of the SDS as well as on the label, the classification of the mixture is provided.
All ingredients contributing to the classification are stated in Section 3 of the SDS.
Relevant limit values of ingredients on which the exposure assessment is based, are listed in section 8 of the SDS.
The product may contain sensitizing ingredients that may cause allergic reaction to certain people.
Section 2 of the SDS states these ingredients where applicable.
Note that this will be usually the concentrate needed to create the working strength (WS) solution. In some cases the
product will be RTU (Ready to Use) and will not require diluting. Hence there is a need to estimate the WS composition on a
cases by case basis.
Mixing aqueous solutions creates a slightly different risk management method than mixing powders as the latter is normally
done by operators wearing respirators suitable for the particle size and hazard posed by the substance(s).
Photoprocessing Solutions from Liquid or Powder Concentrates: Manual
Processing (Professional Use)
Disclaimer
Maximum duration 1 hour per day for diluting liquid concentrates or dissolving powders (when applicable).
1 hour per day for mixing and disposal activities.

6 hours per day for application (= processing).
Frequency of exposure Dissolving powders: 25 days per year.
Diluting liquids and all other activities: 50 days per year.
Physical state As supplied: liquid concentrates or powder concentrates.
As used, after making up: aqueous working solution.
Provide a good standard of controlled ventilation (10 to 15 air changes per hour).
Keep emissions below the occupational exposure limits of the ingredients
specified in section 8 of the SDS.
Conditions and measures Wear safety glasses with side shields.
related to Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves: see section 8 of the SDS.
Personal Protection Equipment Wear lab coat or overall.
(PPE), hygiene and health No respiratory protective equipment is required under normal conditions of use, provided
evaluation that adequate ventilation is in place.
Eye wash station and emergency showers are recommended.
Avoid breathing dust (when handling powders), mist/vapours.
Training of worker in relation to proper use and maintenance of the PPE must be ensured.

Use personal protective equipment as required.
Keep good hygiene and safety practice.
Ensure collection and disposal with appropriately licenced waste contractor.
Use descriptors
PW-Widespread use by professional workers.
PROC5-Mixing or blending in batch processes.
PROC8b-Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at dedicated facilities.
ERC8a-Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor).
In section 2 of the SDS as well as on the label, the classification of the mixture as supplied is provided.
See section 3 of the SDS for information on the product's composition. Note that this information will be for the concentrate
supplied, which is used to create the working strength (WS) solution.
Relevant limit values of ingredients on which the exposure assessment is based, are listed in section 8 of the SDS.
Photoprocessing Solutions from Liquid or Powder Concentrates: Manual
Processing (Consumer Use)
Disclaimer
Maximum duration 15 minutes per day for dissolving powders (when applicable).
15 minutes per day for mixing and disposal activities.
4 hours per day for application (= processing).
Frequency of exposure Dissolving powders: 12 days per year.
Diluting liquids and all other activities: 25 days per year.
Physical state As supplied: liquid concentrate or powder concentrate.
As used, after making up: aqueous working strength solution.
Provide a good standard of ventilation.
Conditions and measures Wear safety glasses with side shields.
related to Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves: see section 8 of the SDS.
Personal Protection Equipment Wear lab coat or overall.
(PPE), hygiene and health Provide adequate ventilation.
evaluation Avoid breathing dust (when handling powders), mist/vapours.

Use Personal Protective Equipment as required.
Use descriptors
C-Consumer use.
PROC5-Mixing or blending in batch processes.
ERC8a-Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor).
In section 2 of the SDS as well as on the label, the classification of the mixture as supplied is provided.
See section 3 of the SDS for information on the product's composition.
Note that this information will be for the concentrate supplied, which is used to create the working strength (WS) solution.

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SAFETY DATA SHEET

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

1.1. Product identifier

Product number 1984253, 1984262, 1984565

Internal identification 10023

Container size 500ml, 1 Litre, 5 Litre

1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

1.4. Emergency telephone number

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Health hazards Skin Irrit. 2 - H315 Eye Irrit. 2 - H319

Environmental hazards Not Classified

2.2. Label elements

Signal word Warning

Hazard statements H315 Causes skin irritation.

Precautionary statements P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.

2.3. Other hazards

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

Ammonium Thiosulphate 36-50%

Classification Classification (67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC)

SODIUM BISULPHITE ....% 1-5%

Classification Classification (67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC)

Acetic acid < 2%

Classification Classification (67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC)

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures

Ingestion No specific symptoms known.

Skin contact This product is moderately irritating.

Eye contact Irritating.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

5.3. Advice for firefighters

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

6.2. Environmental precautions

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

6.4. Reference to other sections

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage class Chemical storage.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

SECTION 8: Exposure Controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters

Ammonium Thiosulphate (CAS: 7783-18-8)

PNEC - Fresh water; 0.78 mg/l

Acetic acid (CAS: 64-19-7)

DNEL Workers - Inhalation; Short term local effects: 25 mg/m³

PNEC - Fresh water; Short term 3.058 mg/l

8.2. Exposure controls

Hand protection Use protective gloves.

Respiratory protection If ventilation is inadequate, suitable respiratory protection must be worn.

SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Odour Slight pungent.

pH pH (concentrated solution): 5.1