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Schiff's Reagent

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Schiff's Reagent
Product Code
AR165, AR169, AR172, AR178

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A

Identified Uses

Laboratory use

Manufacturers & Suppliers

Agilent Technologies, Inc. logo

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

manufacturer

5301 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95051, USA

+1 800 227 9770

www.Agilent.com

Agilent Technologies Singapore (International) Pte Ltd. logo

Agilent Technologies Singapore (International) Pte Ltd.

manufacturer

No. 1 Yishun Avenue 7, Singapore, 768923

(65) 6276 2622

www.Agilent.com

Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd. logo

Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd.

manufacturer

5500 Lakeside Cheadle Royal Business Park, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3GR, United Kingdom

+44 (0) 345 712 5292

www.Agilent.com

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC®

+(44)-870-8200418

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Met. Corr. Cat. 1 H290
Skin Corr. Cat. 1 H314

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

Hazard Statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statements

P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.
P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
P501 Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
IF INHALED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type mixture
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Hydrochloric acid EC: 231-595-7 7647-01-0 10% Yes
dipotassium disulphite EC: 240-795-3 16731-55-8 3% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If it is suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or self-contained breathing apparatus. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.

Symptoms: No known significant effects or critical hazards. No specific data.

Skin contact

Wash contaminated skin with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear gloves. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Chemical burns must be treated promptly by a physician. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.

Symptoms: Causes severe burns. Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain or irritation, redness, blistering may occur

Eye contact

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Chemical burns must be treated promptly by a physician.

Symptoms: Causes serious eye damage. Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain, watering, redness

Ingestion

Wash out mouth with water. Remove dentures if any. If material has been swallowed and the exposed person is conscious, give small quantities of water to drink. Stop if the exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Chemical burns must be treated promptly by a physician. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.

Symptoms: Corrosive to the digestive tract. Causes burns. Adverse symptoms may include the following: stomach pains

Immediate Medical Attention

Get medical attention immediately. Call a poison center or physician.

Medical Treatment

Treat symptomatically.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.

Unsuitable media

None known.

Specific hazards

In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst.

Instructions

Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.

Firefighter Protection

Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode. Clothing for fire-fighters (including helmets, protective boots and gloves) conforming to European standard EN 469 will provide a basic level of protection for chemical incidents.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilt material. Do not breathe vapour or mist. Provide adequate ventilation.

Environmental

Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.

Cleanup methods

Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not breathe vapour or mist. Do not ingest. If during normal use the material presents a respiratory hazard, use only with adequate ventilation or wear appropriate respirator. Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Keep away from alkalis. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. Do not reuse container. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials and food and drink. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Store locked up. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabelled containers.

Hygiene

Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

If user operations generate dust, fumes, gas, vapour or mist, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits.

Hands

Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Considering the parameters specified by the glove manufacturer, check during use that the gloves are still retaining their protective properties. It should be noted that the time to breakthrough for any glove material may be different for different glove manufacturers. In the case of mixtures, consisting of several substances, the protection time of the gloves cannot be accurately estimated.

Eyes

Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists, gases or dusts. If contact is possible, the following protection should be worn, unless the assessment indicates a higher degree of protection: chemical splash goggles and/or face shield. If inhalation hazards exist, a full-face respirator may be required instead.

Respiratory

Based on the hazard and potential for exposure, select a respirator that meets the appropriate standard or certification. Respirators must be used according to a respiratory protection program to ensure proper fitting, training, and other important aspects of use.

Skin/Body

Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product. Appropriate footwear and any additional skin protection measures should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product.

Environmental

Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Density
1.45 g/cm³ [20°C (68°F)]
Odor
Sulphurous. Pungent.
Solubility In Fat
---
Appearance
Clear. Colourless.
Flash Point
Closed cup: 221.5 °C (430.7 °F)
Cloud Point
---
Bulk Density
---
Upper Explosive Limit
Not available.
Solubility In Water
---
Vapor Pressure
2.3 kPa (17 mm Hg)
Odor Threshold
Not available.
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Molecular Weight
---
Physical State Data
liquid
Properties Status
---
Ph
1.5 to 2
Solubility
Easily soluble in the following materials: cold water and hot water.
Metal Corrosion
---
Boiling Point
100°C (212°F)
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Explosive Limits
---
Decomposition Temperature
---
Form
---
Freezing Point
---
Vapor Density
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Dynamic Viscosity
---
Relative Density
---
Colour
Clear. Colourless.
Flammability
Not applicable.
Colour Intensity
---
Evaporation Rate
Not available.
Softening Point
---
Physical State
Liquid.
Solidification Point
---
Partition Coefficient
Not applicable.
Auto Ignition Temperature
---
Voc Content
---
Melting Point
Not available.
Lower Explosive Limit
Not available.
State Under Standard Conditions
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is stable.

Reactivity

No specific test data related to reactivity available for this product or its ingredients.

Hazardous reactions

Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur.

Avoid

No specific data.

Incompatible

Attacks many metals producing extremely flammable hydrogen gas which can form explosive mixtures with air. Reactive or incompatible with the following materials: alkalis metals, oxidising materials and reducing materials.

Decomposition

extremely flammable hydrogen gas

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
UN1789
Shipping Name
HYDROCHLORIC ACID solution
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
III
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Schiff's Reagent?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Schiff's Reagent?

Schiff's Reagent is a liquid. appearing as clear. colourless. with clear. colourless. color. It has sulphurous. pungent. odor.

What is the solubility of Schiff's Reagent?

Easily soluble in the following materials: cold water and hot water.

What is Schiff's Reagent used for?

Laboratory use

What are the hazard statements for Schiff's Reagent?

This substance has 2 hazard statements:

  • H290: May be corrosive to metals.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

What is the melting point of Schiff's Reagent?

The melting point is Not available. and the boiling point is 100°C (212°F).