Material Safety Data Sheet Fehling's Solution, Part B Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification MSDS Name: Fehling's Solution, Part B Synonyms: None Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS 7732-18-5 Water 41.0 231-791-2 6381-59-5 Sodium Potassium Tartrate 34.0 206-156-8 1310-58-3 Potassium hydroxide 25.0 215-181-3 Section 3 - Hazards Identification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: clear, colorless liquid. Danger! Corrosive. Causes eye and skin burns. Harmful if swallowed. May cause severe respiratory tract irritation with possible burns. May cause severe digestive tract irritation with possible burns. Target Organs: None. Potential Health Effects Eye: May cause irreversible eye injury. Vapor or mist may cause irritation and severe burns. Contact with liquid is corrosive to the eyes and causes severe burns. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage. Skin: Contact with liquid is corrosive and causes severe burns and ulceration. May cause skin rash (in milder cases), and cold and clammy skin with cyanosis or pale color. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract. Causes severe digestive tract burns with abdominal pain, vomiting, and possible death. May cause corrosion and permanent tissue destruction of the esophagus and digestive tract. May cause systemic effects. Inhalation: Causes severe irritation of upper respiratory tract with coughing, burns, breathing difficulty, and possible coma. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. May cause pulmonary edema and severe respiratory disturbances. Aspiration may lead to pulmonary edema. May cause systemic effects. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Repeated exposure may cause erosion of teeth. Effects may be delayed. Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub eyes or keep eyes closed. Extensive irrigation with water is required (at least 30 minutes). Skin: Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask. Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively. Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Extinguishing Media: Do NOT use water directly on fire. Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcoholresistant foam. Flash Point: Not applicable. Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable. Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available. Upper: Not available. NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 3; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0 Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Neutralize spill with a weak acid such as vinegar or acetic acid. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Absorb spill using an absorbent, non-combustible material such as earth, sand, or vermiculite. Do not use combustible materials such as sawdust. Provide ventilation. Section 7 - Handling and Storage Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale. Use with adequate ventilation. Discard contaminated shoes. Storage: Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Corrosives area. Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. Exposure Limits
Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs Water none listed none listed none listed Sodium Potassium Tartrate none listed none listed none listed Potassium hydroxide 2 mg/m3 Ceiling none listed none listed Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties Physical State: Liquid Appearance: clear, colorless Odor: odorless ph: Strongly basic. Vapor Pressure: Not available. Vapor Density: Not available. Evaporation Rate:Not available. Viscosity: Not available. Boiling Point: Not available. Freezing/Melting Point:Not available. Decomposition Temperature:Not available. Solubility: Soluble in water. Specific Gravity/Density:1.24 Molecular Formula:Mixture Molecular Weight:Not available. Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials. Incompatibilities with Other Materials: None reported. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sodium oxide, oxides of potassium. Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. Section 11 - Toxicological Information RTECS#: CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 CAS# 6381-59-5 unlisted. CAS# 1310-58-3: TT2100000 LD50/LC50: CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 ml/kg;
. CAS# 6381-59-5:. CAS# 1310-58-3: Draize test, rabbit, skin: 50 mg/24h Severe; Oral, rat: LD50 = 273 mg/kg;. Carcinogenicity: CAS# 7732-18-5: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65. CAS# 6381-59-5: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65. CAS# 1310-58-3: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65. Epidemiology: No information found Teratogenicity: No information found Reproductive Effects: No information found Mutagenicity: No information found Neurotoxicity: No information found Other Studies: Section 12 - Ecological Information Ecotoxicity: No data available. Cas# 1310-58-3: LC50 (24 hr,) mosquito fish = 80.0 mg/l Environmental: No information available. Physical: No information available. Other: No information available. Section 13 - Disposal Considerations Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification. RCRA P-Series: None listed. RCRA U-Series: None listed. Section 14 - Transport Information IATA Shipping Name: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLUTION Hazard Class: 8 UN Number: UN1814 Packing Group: II
Section 15 - Regulatory Information Hazard Symbols: C Risk Phrases: R 35 Causes severe burns. Safety Phrases: S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 27 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. S 37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. Section 16 - Additional Information MSDS Creation Date: 6/21/2000 Revision #3 Date: 10/03/2005 The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall INDO GULF GROUP be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if INDO GULF GROUP has been advised of the possibility of such damages.