Conductivity Calibrator 1,000-100,000 micromho/cm

Safety Data Sheet

according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations
Revision date: 09/11/2013 Supersedes: 04/04/2011 Version: 2.0

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY

Product Identifier
Product name: Conductivity Calibrator 1,000-100,000 micromho/cm
Product code: 3160, 3161, 3163, 3165, 3167, 3168, 3169

Intended Use Of The Product

Use of the substance/preparation: Calibration of YSI Analytical equipment
Name, Address, And Telephone Of The Responsible Party
YSI
1700/1725 Brannum Lane
Yellow Springs, OH 45387

T 937-767-7241

www.ysi.com
MSDSinfo@ysi.com

Emergency Telephone Number

Emergency number : Within USA and Canada: 1-800-424-9300 - Outside USA and Canada: +1 703-527-3887
(collect calls accepted) CHEMTREC

SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification Of The Substance Or Mixture
Classification (GHS-US)
Not classified
Label Elements
GHS-US labeling No labeling applicable
Other Hazards Not available
Unknown acute toxicity (GHS US) Not available

SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substances
Mixture
Name Product identifier % (w/w) Classification (GHS-US)
Water (CAS No.) 7732-18-5 93 - 100 Not classified
Potassium chloride (CAS No.) 7447-40-7 0.1 - 7 Eye Irrit. 2B, H320
Full text of H-phrases: see section 16

SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

Description Of First Aid Measures
General: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where
possible).
Inhalation: When symptoms occur: go into open air and ventilate suspected area.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Drench affected area with water for at least 15 minutes.
Eye Contact: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing.

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Safety Data Sheet
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Ingestion: Rinse mouth.Do NOT induce vomiting
Most Important Symptoms And Effects Both Acute and Delayed
General: Not available
Inhalation: None expected under normal conditions of use..
Skin Contact: May cause mild skin irritation..
Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation..
Ingestion: If a large quantity has been ingested: Diarrhea. Abdominal pain..
Chronic symptoms: Not available
Indication Of Any Immediate Medical Attention And Special Treatment Needed
If exposed or concerned, get medical advice and attention.

SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media
Suitable extinguishing media: Alcohol foam, polymer foam, dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, water spray, fog.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: None known.
Special Hazards Arising From The Substance Or Mixture
Fire hazard: Not flammable.
Explosion hazard: Product is not explosive.
Reactivity: Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal conditions.
Advice For Firefighters
Precautionary measures fire: Not available
Firefighting instructions: Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire.
Protection during firefighting: Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection..
Hazardous Combustion Products: Upon heating, toxic fumes are formed. (chlorine). Potassium oxides.
Reference To Other Sections
Refer to section 9 for flammability properties.

SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment And Emergency Procedures
General measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
For Non-Emergency Personnel
Protective equipment: Use appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE).
Emergency procedures: Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
For Emergency Personnel
Protective equipment: Equip cleanup crew with proper protection.
Emergency procedures: Ventilate area.
Environmental Precautions
Prevent entry to sewers and public waters.
Methods And Material For Containment And Cleaning Up
For containment: Absorb and/or contain spill with inert material, then place in suitable container.
Methods for cleaning up: Clear up spills immediately and dispose of waste safely.
Reference To Other Sections
See heading 8, Exposure Controls and Personal Protection.

SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions For Safe Handling
Hygiene measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures. Wash hands and other exposed
areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking, or smoking and again when leaving work.
Conditions For Safe Storage, Including Any Incompatibilities
Storage conditions: Store in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep container closed when not in use.
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Safety Data Sheet
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Incompatible materials: Strong acids. Strong oxidizers.
Specific End Use(s)
Calibration of YSI Analytical equipment

SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Control Parameters
No Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) have been established for this product or its chemical components.
Exposure Controls
Appropriate engineering controls: Emergency eye wash fountains and safety showers should be available in the immediate vicinity
of any potential exposure.
Personal protective equipment: Safety glasses. Gloves.

Materials for protective clothing: Not available

Hand protection: Wear chemically resistant protective gloves.
Eye protection: Chemical goggles or safety glasses.
Skin and body protection: Not available
Respiratory protection: Use NIOSH-approved air-purifying or supplied-air respirator where airborne concentrations of vapor or
mist are expected to exceed exposure limits.
Other information: When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.

SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information On Basic Physical And Chemical Properties
Physical state : Liquid
Appearance : Clear
Odor : Not available
Odor threshold : Not available
pH : 6.5 - 7.5
Relative evaporation rate (butyl acetate=1) : Not available
Melting point : Not available
Freezing point : Not available
Boiling point : 100 °C (212 °F)
Flash point : Not available
Auto-ignition temperature : Not available
Decomposition Temperature : Not available
Flammability (solid, gas) : Not available
Lower flammable limit : Not available
Upper flammable limit : Not available
Vapor pressure : Not available
Relative vapor density at 20 °C : Not available
Relative density : Not available
Specific gravity density : 1 g/ml
Solubility : Not available
Log Pow : Not available
Log Kow : Not available
Viscosity, kinematic : Not available
Viscosity, dynamic : Not available

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Safety Data Sheet
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Explosion data - sensitivity to mechanical impact : Not available
Explosion data - sensitivity to static discharge : Not available

SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal conditions.
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions.
Possibility Of Hazardous Reactions Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Conditions To Avoid Direct sunlight. Extremely high or low temperatures.
Incompatible Materials Strong acids. Strong oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition Products Potassium oxides. Upon heating, toxic fumes are formed. (chlorine)

SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information On Toxicological Effects - Product
Acute toxicity : Not classified
LD50 and LC50 Data Not available
Skin corrosion/irritation: Not classified pH: 6.5 - 7.5
Serious eye damage/irritation: Not classified pH: 6.5 - 7.5
Respiratory or skin sensitization: Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity: Not classified
Teratogenicity: Not available
Carcinogenicity: Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure): Not classified
Reproductive toxicity: Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure): Not classified
Aspiration hazard: Not classified
Symptoms/injuries after inhalation: None expected under normal conditions of use.
Symptoms/injuries after skin contact: May cause mild skin irritation.
Symptoms/injuries after eye contact: May cause eye irritation.
Symptoms/injuries after ingestion: If a large quantity has been ingested: Diarrhea. Abdominal pain.
Information On Toxicological Effects - Ingredient(s)
LD50 and LC50 Data
Potassium chloride (7447-40-7)
LD50 oral rat 2600 mg/kg

SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity
Potassium chloride (7447-40-7)
LC50 fish 1 1060 mg/l (Exposure time: 96 h - Species: Lepomis macrochirus [static])
EC50 Daphnia 1 825 mg/l (Exposure time: 48 h - Species: Daphnia magna)
EC50 other aquatic organisms 1 2500 mg/l (Exposure time: 72 h - Species: Desmodesmus subspicatus)
LC50 fish 2 750 - 1020 mg/l (Exposure time: 96 h - Species: Pimephales promelas
[static])
EC50 Daphnia 2 83 mg/l (Exposure time: 48 h - Species: Daphnia magna [Static])
Persistence And Degradability
Conductivity Calibrator 1,000-100,000 micromho/cm
Persistence and degradability Not established.
Bioaccumulative Potential
Conductivity Calibrator 1,000-100,000 micromho/cm
Bioaccumulative potential Not established.

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Mobility In Soil Not available

Other Adverse Effects
Other information: Avoid release to the environment.

SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste disposal recommendations: Dispose of waste material in accordance with all local, regional, national, provincial, territorial
and international regulations.

SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

In accordance with ICAO/IATA/DOT/TDG
UN Number Not regulated for transport
UN Proper Shipping Name Not regulated for transport
Additional information Not regulated for transport
Overland transport Not regulated for transport
Transport by sea Not regulated for transport
Air transport Not regulated for transport
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
US Federal regulations
Potassium chloride (7447-40-7)
Listed on the United States TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) inventory
Water (7732-18-5)
Listed on the United States TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) inventory
US State regulations
Potassium chloride (7447-40-7)
U.S. - Texas - Effects Screening Levels - Long Term
U.S. - Texas - Effects Screening Levels - Short Term
Canadian regulations
Conductivity Calibrator 1,000-100,000 micromho/cm
Uncontrolled product according to WHMIS classification criteria

Potassium chloride (7447-40-7)

Listed on the Canadian DSL (Domestic Substances List) inventory.
WHMIS Classification Class D Division 2 Subdivision B - Toxic material causing other toxic effects
Water (7732-18-5)
Listed on the Canadian DSL (Domestic Substances List) inventory.
WHMIS Classification Uncontrolled product according to WHMIS classification criteria
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS
contains all of the information required by CPR.

SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION

Indication of changes : 04/04/2013
Other information : This document has been prepared in accordance with the SDS requirements of the
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.
GHS Full Text Phrases:
------ Eye Irrit. 2B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B

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Safety Data Sheet
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Party Responsible For The Preparation Of This Document:

YSI, EHS Manager
1700/1725 Brannum Lane
Dayton, OH 45387
937-767-7241 x433

This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposes of health, safety and
environmental requirements only. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing any specific property of the product.

North America GHS US 2012 & WHMIS

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