Russell's Modified Zenker Solution

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Russell's Modified Zenker Solution

Other Names

Russell's Modified - Zenker Fluid

Product Number(s)

26658-05, 64123-05, 64123-06, EMS26658-05, EMS64123-05, EMS64123-06

CAS Number

Not available

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

None

Hazard Statement(s)

• Hazard-determining components of labelling:
• Potassium Dichromate
• zinc chloride
• Acetic Acid Glacial
• Toxic if inhaled.
• Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
• May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• May cause genetic defects.
• May cause cancer.
• May damage fertility or the unborn child.
• Causes damage to the respiratory system through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• Obtain special instructions before use.
• Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• Do not breathe dusts or mists.
• Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
• Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• Wear respiratory protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

Ingestion

Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

Eyes

Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

Skin

(Or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

• Call for a doctor immediately.
• Drink plenty of water and provide fresh air. Call for a doctor immediately.

Inhalation

• Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for doctor.
• In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.

Skin Contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

Other Information

• Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
• Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
• Remove breathing equipment only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
• In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Environmental precautions

• Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
• Dilute with plenty of water.
• Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

• Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
• Use neutralising agent.
• Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
• Ensure adequate ventilation.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

• Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
• Open and handle receptacle with care.
• Prevent formation of aerosols.
• Keep respiratory protective device available.

Conditions for safe storage

Keep container tightly sealed.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

• Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
• Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
• Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
• Store protective clothing separately.
• Avoid contact with the eyes.
• Avoid contract with the eyes and skin.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Tightly sealed goggles.

Skin protection

Protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

Body protection

Protective clothing.

Respiratory protection

In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. in case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Orange liquid

Odour

Odourless

pH

2.2-2.5

Vapour Pressure

23hPa

Density

Not determined

Boiling Point

Undetermined

Melting Point

Undetermined

Solubility

Fully miscible

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available

Flash Point

Not applicable.

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Not determined

Ignition Temperature

Not available.

Formula

Not available.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Chemical stability

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known.

Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information available.

Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

• 7646-85-7 zinc chloride
• Oral LD50 350 mg/kg (rat)
• 7778-50-9 Potassium Dichromate
• Oral LD50 190 mg/kg (mouse)

Eye contact

• Strong caustic effect.
• Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.

Skin contact

Strong caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes. Sensitisation possible through skin contact.

Ingestion

Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of oesophagus and stomach.

Inhalation

Sensitisation possible through inhalation.

Toxicity and irritation

• Toxic
• Harmful
• Corrosive
• Irritant
• Carcinogenic
• This product can cause inheritable damage.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

Toxic for fish.

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

Other adverse effects

• Wate hazard class 3: extremely hazardous for water.
• Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system, even in small quantities.
• Must not reach sewage water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralised.
• Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.
• Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
• Toxic for aquatic organisms.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

UN Number

UN3264

Proper shipping name

3264 CORRISIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (Potassium dichromate, ZINC CHLORIDE), ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS. MARINE POLLUTANT.

Transport hazard class

Class 8 Corrosive substances

Packing group

II

Environmental hazard

• Product contains environmentally hazardous substances: zinc chloride
• Marine pollutant: Yes (DOT)
• Symbol (fish and tree)

Special precautions for users

Warning: Corrosive substances.

Additional information

Not available.

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

• 64-19-7 Acetic Acid Glacial, S2, S5, S6
• 7646-85-7 zinc chloride S2, S6

Other Information

• Workers are not allowed to be exposed to the hazardous carcinogenic materials contained in this preparation. Exceptions can be made by the authorities in certain cases.
• A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

29 November 2024

Comments

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.