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RBS™ 50 solution

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
RBS™ 50 solution
Product Code
83462

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

M

Merck Life Science BV/SRL

manufacturer

Brusselsesteenweg 288, B-3090 OVERIJSE

+32 (0)3 899-1301

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Met. Corr. Cat. 1 H290
Skin Corr. Cat. 1B H314
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318
Aquatic Chronic Cat. 2 H411

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS09 - Environmental hazard

GHS09

Hazard Statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements

P234 Keep only in original packaging.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 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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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type mixture
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Tetrapotassium diphosphate EC: 230-785-7 7320-34-5 20 - 30% Yes
sodium hydroxide EC: 215-185-5 1310-73-2 3 - 5% Yes
sodium hypochlorite solution EC: 231-668-3 7681-52-9 3 - 5% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.

Skin contact

In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation). Call a physician immediately. Do not attempt to neutralise.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Oxides of phosphorus, Hydrogen chloride gas, Potassium oxides, Sodium oxides. Not combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.

Instructions

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

Cleanup methods

Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®). Clean up affected area.

Materials: liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®)

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

For precautions see section 2.2.

Storage

No metal containers. Tightly closed.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it. Full contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested: Dermatril® (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M) Splash contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested: Dermatril® (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M) data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail sales@kcl.de, test method: EN374 If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the EC approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles

Respiratory

required when vapours/aerosols are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter type: Filter type ABEK The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

protective clothing

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

Metal Corrosion
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Freezing Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Solubility In Fat
---
Flammability
---
Colour Intensity
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not applicable
Density
1,24 g/mL at 20 °C
Physical State Data
liquid
Colour
No data available
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Odor Threshold
---
Boiling Point
No data available
Bulk Density
---
Odor
No data available
Crystallisation Point
---
Properties Status
---
Upper Explosive Limit
---
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Voc Content
---
Melting Point
No data available
Explosive Limits
---
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Solidification Point
---
Partition Coefficient
No data available
Form
---
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Molecular Weight
---
Vapor Density
---
Softening Point
---
Solubility In Water
No data available
Flash Point
No data available
Solubility
---
Lower Explosive Limit
---
Appearance
---
Physical State
liquid
Vapor Pressure
No data available
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Evaporation Rate
---
Ph
13,5
Relative Density
No data available
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Reactivity

No data available

Hazardous reactions

No data available

Avoid

no information available

Incompatible

Strong oxidizing agents, Metals

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

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
1824
Shipping Name
SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
II
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 RBS™ 50 solution?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of RBS™ 50 solution?

RBS™ 50 solution is a liquid with no data available color. It has no data available odor.

What is RBS™ 50 solution used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for RBS™ 50 solution?

This substance has 3 hazard statements:

  • H290: May be corrosive to metals.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

What is the melting point of RBS™ 50 solution?

The melting point is No data available and the boiling point is No data available.