Manufacturer/supplier identification
Company: Merck KGaA * 64271 Darmstadt * Germany * Tel: +49 (0)6151/72-0
Contact for information: USF/GEN P * Phone: +49 6151/722775 * Fax: +49 6151/726433
Emergency telephone No.: +49 (0)6151/72112 * Telefax: +49 (0)6151/72-7780 *
2. Composition/information on ingredients
Aqueous solution.
Hazardous ingredients:
Name according to EC Directives: Sulphuric acid
Hazard symbols: C R-phrases: 35
EC-Index-No.: 016-020-00-8 Causes severe burns.
CAS-No.: 7664-93-9 Content: 40 %
3. Hazards identification
Causes severe burns.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media:
In adaption to materials stored in the immediate neighbourhood.
Special risks:
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
Hydrogen may form upon contact with metals (danger of explosion!).
The following may develop in event of fire: sulfur oxides.
Special protective equipment for fire fighting:
Do not stay in dangerous zone without suitable chemical protection clothing and self-
contained breathing apparatus.
Other information:
Non-combustible.
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Merck Safety Data Sheet According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC
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Product name: Hydrazine Test Method: photometric 0.02 - 5.0 mg/l N2H4 250
Tests Spectroquant
Hy-1A
Environmental-protection measures:
Do not allow to enter sewerage system.
Additional notes:
Render harmless: neutralize with diluted sodium hydroxide solution or by throwing on
lime, lime sand, or sodium carbonate.
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Merck Safety Data Sheet According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC
Catalogue No.: 114797
Product name: Hydrazine Test Method: photometric 0.02 - 5.0 mg/l N2H4 250
Tests Spectroquant
Hy-1A
Toxicologic values are not available due to other dangerous properties of the
substance.
Further toxicological information
After inhalation of aerosols:damage to the affected mucous membranes.
After skin contact: severe burns with formation of scabs.
After eye contact: burns, corneal lesions.
After swallowing: severe pain (risk of perforation!), nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
After a latency period of several weeks possibly pyloric stenosis.
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Merck Safety Data Sheet According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC
Catalogue No.: 114797
Product name: Hydrazine Test Method: photometric 0.02 - 5.0 mg/l N2H4 250
Tests Spectroquant
Hy-1A
Ecotoxic effects:
Biological effects: Toxic for aquatic organisms. Harmful effect due to pH shift. Toxic
effect on fish and algae. Caustic even in diluted form. Does not cause biological
oxygen deficit. Endangers drinking-water supplies if allowed to enter soil and/or
waters in large quantities. Neutralization possible in waste water treatment plants.
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Merck Safety Data Sheet According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC
Catalogue No.: 114797
Product name: Hydrazine Test Method: photometric 0.02 - 5.0 mg/l N2H4 250
Tests Spectroquant
Hy-1A
German regulations
Water pollution class 1 (slightly polluting substance)
Storage class VCI 8
Data sheet of the Chemical M004 Irritant substances/corrosive substances
Professional Association M051 Dangerous chemical substances
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Merck Safety Data Sheet According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC
Catalogue No.: 114797
Product name: Hydrazine Test Method: photometric 0.02 - 5.0 mg/l N2H4 250
Tests Spectroquant
Hy-1A
The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge. It
characterizes the product with regard to the appropriate safety precautions. It does
not represent a guarantee of the properties of the product.
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Safety data sheet MERCK
According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC
Manufacturer/supplier identification
Company: Merck KGaA * 64271 Darmstadt * Germany * Tel: +49 (0)6151/72-0
Contact for information: USF/GEN P * Phone: +49 6151/722775 * Fax: +49 6151/726433
Emergency telephone No.: +49 (0)6151/72112 * Telefax: +49 (0)6151/72-7780 *
2. Composition/information on ingredients
Mixture of solvents + organic compounds.
Hazardous ingredients:
Name according to EC Directives: 2-Ethoxyethanol
Hazard symbols: T R-phrases: 60-61-10-20/21/22
EC-Index-No.: 603-012-00-X May impair fertility. May cause harm to the unborn child. Flammable. Also harmful
by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
CAS-No.: 110-80-5 Content: ≥ 50 %
3. Hazards identification
May impair fertility. May cause harm to the unborn child. Flammable. Also harmful by
inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
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Merck Safety Data Sheet According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC
Catalogue No.: 114797
Product name: Hydrazine Test Method: photometric 0.02 - 5.0 mg/l N2H4 250
Tests Spectroquant
Reagenz Hy-2A
5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media:
In adaption to materials stored in the immediate neighbourhood.
Special risks:
Combustible. Keep away from sources of ignition. Formation of explosive mixtures
possible with air. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in
the event of fire.
Special protective equipment for fire fighting:
Do not stay in dangerous zone without suitable chemical protection clothing and self-
contained breathing apparatus.
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Merck Safety Data Sheet According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC
Catalogue No.: 114797
Product name: Hydrazine Test Method: photometric 0.02 - 5.0 mg/l N2H4 250
Tests Spectroquant
Reagenz Hy-2A
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Merck Safety Data Sheet According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC
Catalogue No.: 114797
Product name: Hydrazine Test Method: photometric 0.02 - 5.0 mg/l N2H4 250
Tests Spectroquant
Reagenz Hy-2A
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Merck Safety Data Sheet According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC
Catalogue No.: 114797
Product name: Hydrazine Test Method: photometric 0.02 - 5.0 mg/l N2H4 250
Tests Spectroquant
Reagenz Hy-2A
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Merck Safety Data Sheet According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC
Catalogue No.: 114797
Product name: Hydrazine Test Method: photometric 0.02 - 5.0 mg/l N2H4 250
Tests Spectroquant
Reagenz Hy-2A
German regulations
Water pollution class 1 (slightly polluting substance) (own classification)
Data sheet of the Chemical M039 Teratogenic effects - protection at working place
Professional Association M050 Dealing with harmful substances
The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge. It
characterizes the product with regard to the appropriate safety precautions. It does
not represent a guarantee of the properties of the product.
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