Safety Data Sheets. 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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1 Safety Data Sheets Product: EGC III KOH (EluGen III Potassium Hydroxide Cartridge) EGC III KOH (EluGen III Potassium Hydroxide Capillary) EGC 500 KOH Cartridge Thermo Fisher Scientific 1228 Titan Way P.O. Box 3603 Sunnyvale, California For laboratory use Emergency Phone: (CHEMTREC) Information Phone: (408) Date Revised: 2/18/2013 The following information is believed to be accurate and is currently the best information available to us. However, we make no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information supplied and we assume no liability resulting from its use. 2. HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION HAZARD CLASS Skin /Irritant (Category 1A) Acute Toxic 4 NFPA HEALTH 3 FLAMMABILITY 0 REACTIVITY 0 GHS Label Elements: Danger H302 Harmful if swallowed H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Page 1 of 6

2 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS Water Potassium Hydroxide PERCENT (%) CAS NO EINECS NO RISKS R22, R34 SAFETY S26, S36/37/39, S45 4. FIRST AID MEASURES GENERAL: EYES: SKIN: INHALATION: INGESTION: If over exposed, consult a physician. Flush with water for at least 15 minutes occasionally raising upper and lower eyelids. Consult a physician. Remove contaminated clothing and flush skin with water thoroughly. Consult a physician. Move to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician. If large amounts are swallowed, get medical help immediately. If patient is conscious, give large quantities of water. Do not induce vomiting. Consult a physician. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Hazardous Combustion Products: Extinguishing Media: Special Protective Equipment For Fire Fighters: 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Ventilate area. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Contain spill and neutralize using citric acid. Collect or absorb with an inert material (vermiculite, dry sand, earth, etc.). Sweep up and store in a suitable waste container. Wash contaminated areas with soap and water. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Ensure good ventilation. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Have an eye wash in the immediate area in case of emergency. Store at room temperature. Keep container tightly closed. Use good laboratory practice when working with chemicals. Page 2 of 6

3 8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION Routes of Entry: INHALATION: SKIN: INGESTION: Health Hazards ACUTE: CHRONIC: Ventilation LOCAL EXHAUST: MECHANICAL (GENERAL): SPECIAL: OTHER: Protective Clothing Or Equipment GLOVES: EYE PROTECTION: RESPIRATORY: OTHER: Yes Yes Yes May cause deep penetrating ulcerations to skin, eyes, respiratory, and digestive tract. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Prolonged or repeated eye contact may cause conjunctivitis. Effects may be delayed. Good laboratory ventilation is required. Use in a fume hood Disposable nitrile gloves Face shield, safety glasses or goggles. Use a full face respirator with the appropriate cartridge attached or use a full face supplied air respirator if mists are present. Lab coats 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE: ODOR: ph: 12 Colorless odorless MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 56.1 MELTING POINT/FREEZINGPOINT: INITIAL BOILING POINT AND BOILING RANGE: ºC AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: FLASH POINT: LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT: UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT: SPECIFIC GRAVITY: SOLUBILITY: FREEZING POINT: EVAPORATION RATE: FLAMMABILITY: VAPOR PRESSURE: VAPOR DENSITY: RELATIVE DENSITY: DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: VISCOSITY: SOLUBILITIES: PARTITION COEFFICIENT: n-octanol/water: Not combustible Not combustible Page 3 of 6

4 DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: 10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY STABILITY/CONDITIONS TO AVOID: INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS: HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Stable Water-reactive materials, strong acids, strong oxidating agents, and metals Will not occur 11. TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION PRODUCT TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION: Acute toxicity: Skin corrosion/irritation: Serious eye damage/irritation: Respiratory or skin sensitization: Germ cell mutagenicity: Carcinogenicity: Reproductive toxicity: STOT-single exposure: STOT-repeated exposure; Aspiration hazard: Causes burns to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. to skin Causes serious eye damage Extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin. Get medical attention. Likely routes of exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin OSHA PEL: NTP: IARC Monographs: ACGIH TLV TWA: TWA 2 mg/m 3 HAZARDOUS COMPONENT TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION: Hazardous Components: RTECS # OSHA PEL Potasium Hydroxide TT C 2 MG/M3 Page 4 of 6

5 ACGIH TLV C 2 MG/M3; 9596 TOXICITY DATA SKN-HMN 50 mg/24h SERV ORL-RAT LD50: 365 mg/kg 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION on environmental toxicity, persistence or bioaccumulative potential for this solution. on soil mobility, PBT and vpvb assessment. on other adverse effects. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Contact local hazardous materials or chemical waste disposal agency for regulations. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION USDOT CLASSIFICATION: UN ID NUMBER: UN 1814 PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Potassium hydroxide solution CLASS OR DIVISION: 8 II ADR CLASSIFICATION: UN ID NUMBER : PROPER SHIPPING NAME: CLASS OR DIVISION: UN 1814 Potassium hydroxide solution 8 PG II IATA CLASSIFICATION: UN ID NUMBER: UN 1814 PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Potassium hydroxide solution CLASS OR DIVISION: 8 PG II IMDG CLASSIFICATION: UN ID NUMBER: UN 1814 PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Potassium hydroxide solution CLASS OR DIVISION: 8 PG II Marine pollutant: No Page 5 of 6

6 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR. 16. OTHER INFORMATION PRODUCT RISK STATEMENTS: PRODUCT SAFETY STATEMENTS: R22 Harmful if swallowed R34 Causes burns S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S36 Wear suitable protective clothing S37 Wear suitable gloves S39 Wear eye/face protection S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately No changes from previous versions of this document. Page 6 of 6