MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

R.B.C. DILUTING FLUID (HAYEM’S)

SDS/MSDS

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifiers
Product name : R.B.C. Diluting Fluid (Hayem’s)

Product Code : 883010

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Industrial & for professional use only.
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company : Central Drug House (P) Ltd
7/28 Vardaan House
New Delhi -110002
INDIA
Telephone : +91 11 49404040
Email : care@cdhfinechemical.com
1.4 Emergency telephone number
Emergency Phone # : +91 11 49404040 (9:00am - 6:00 pm) [Office hours]

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Acute hazard (Category 4), H302
Aquatic Chronic (Category 2), H412
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Pictogram

Signal word Warning

Hazard statement(s)
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effect.
Precautionary statement(s)
P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P330 Rinse mouth

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 P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…/if you feel unwell.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/
international regulations.

Supplemental Hazard none

Statements
2.3 Other hazards
The substance does not fulfill the criteria to be identified as PBT substance or vPvB substance according to
Annex XIII of Regulation REACH.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Mixtures
Hazardous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Component Classification Concentration
Sodium Chloride
CAS-No. 7647-14-5 About 0.5 %
EC-No. 231-598-3

Water
CAS-No. 7732-18-5 > 95.0 %
EC-No. 231-791-2

Sodium Sulphate anhydrous

CAS-No. 7757-82-6 About 2.5 %
EC-No. 231-820-9

Mercuric chloride
CAS-No. 7487-94-7 About 0.25 %
EC-No. 231-299-8

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
Assure fresh air breathing. Allow the victim to rest.
In case of skin contact
Remove affected clothing and wash all exposed skin area with mild soap and water, followed by warm
water rinse.
In case of eye contact
Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Obtain medical attention if pain, blinking or redness persist.
If swallowed
Obtain emergency medical attention. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Not expected to present a significant hazard under anticipated conditions of normal use.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the
label where possible).

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media: Foam, Dry powder, carbon dioxide, water spray, sand.

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 Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do not use a heavy water stream.
Surrounding fires: Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Under fire conditions, hazardous fumes will be present.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection against fire: Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory
protection.
Special procedures: Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Avoid (reject) fire-fighting water to
enter environment.
5.4 Further information
No data available

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
For emergency responders: Equip cleanup crew with proper protection. Ventilate area.
For non-emergency personnel: Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify authorities if product enters sewers or public waters.
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers. Minimize generation of dust. Store away from other
materials.
6.4 Reference to other sections
See section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Handling: Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eat, drink or smoke and
when leaving work.
Technical protective measures: Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent formation of vapour.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage: Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place. Keep container closed when
not in use.
Storage- away from: Strong bases, strong acids, sources of ignition, direct sunlight.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
None

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. W ash hands before breaks and
at the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166 Use equipment for eye protection tested and
approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
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.

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 Body Protection
Impervious clothing. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the
concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use (EN 143) respirator
cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the full-face supplied air respirator. Use
respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as
NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Do not let product enter drains.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance Form: liquid
Colour: Colourless
b) Odour No data available
c) Odour Threshold No data available
d) pH No data available
e) Melting point/freezing No data available
point
f) Initial boiling point and 100°C
boiling range
g) Flash point No data available
h) Evaporation rate No data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas) No data available
j) Upper/lower No data available
flammability or
explosive limits
k) Vapour pressure 23 h Pa at 20 °C
l) Vapour density No data available
m) Relative density 1.042 g/ml at 20ºC
n) Water solubility Completely miscible
o) Partition coefficient: n- No data available
octanol/water
p) Auto-ignition No data available
temperature
q) Decomposition No data available
temperature
r) Viscosity No data available
s) Explosive properties No data available
t) Oxidizing properties No data available
9.2 Other safety information
No data available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
No data available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.

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10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Reacts with light alloys to form hydrogen.
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Direct sunlight. Extremely high or low temperatures.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No data available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Mercury/mercury oxides, Hydrogen chloride gas.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
No data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
No data available
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
No data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified
as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive toxicity
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available
Additional Information
No data available

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
No data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
No data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
The substance does not fulfill the criteria to be identified as PBT substance or vPvB substance according
to Annex XIII of Regulation REACH.
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions: Avoid release to the environment.

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SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Avoid release to the environment. Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: - 2024 IMDG: - 2024 IATA: - 2024
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: MERCURY COMPOUND, LIQUID, N.O.S.
IMDG: MERCURY COMPOUND, LIQUID, N.O.S.
IATA: MERCURY COMPOUND, LIQUID, N.O.S.
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: - 6.1 IMDG: - 6.1 IATA: - 6.1
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: - II IMDG: - II IATA: - II
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
No data available

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
15.2 Chemical safety assessment
A Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for this substance.

SECTION 16: Other information

Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effect.
Further information
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used
only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is
applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee
of the properties of the product. Central Drug House (P) Ltd and its Affiliates shall not be held liable for any
damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See www.cdhfinechemical.com for
additional terms and conditions of sale.

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