EHRLICH S REAGENT

2.1. Substance : EHRLICH'S REAGENT

Substance name                                                    Contents                    CAS No     

Ethanol                                                                     75 - 99                      64-17-5

Hydrochloric acid                                                    15 – 25                     7647-01-0

p-dimethyl amino Benzaldehyde                             0.1 – 1                       100-10-7

Substance. Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the product.   

3.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45

Classification : R11 : Flammable S Phrase(s) : S22 : Do not breathe dust.

S16 : Keep away from source of  ignition-No smoking.

S24/25 : Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Labelling Regulation EC 1272/2008 (CLP) Not classified.

3.3. Other hazards

Other hazards : The substance does not fulfil the criteria to be identified as

PBT substance or vPvB substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation REACH

. 

4.1. Description of first aid measures

First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove victim to fresh air and keep at

rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER

or doctor/physician. First-aid measures after skin contact : Remove/Take off immediately

all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses,

if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms/injuries : Causes severe

skin burns and eye damage. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Symptoms/injuries after inhalation : Harmful if inhaled.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treat symptomatically. 

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide (CO2).

Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream. 

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Fire hazard : Flammable liquid and vapour. Explosion hazard : Heating may cause a fire or explosion.

5.3. Advice for firefighters

Protection during firefighting : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. 

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel

Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

6.1.2. For emergency responders

Protective equipment : Use personal protective equipment as required.

Emergency procedures : Stop release.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Avoid release to the environment.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up : Collect spillage. On land, sweep or shovel into suitable

containers. Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible.

6.4. Reference to other sections

No additional information available 

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Odour threshold : No data available

pH : No data available

Relative evaporation

rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available

Melting point : 72 - 75

Freezing point : No data available

Boiling point : 176 °C

Flash point : 164 °C

Auto-ignition temperature : No data available

Decomposition temperature : No data available

Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available

Vapour pressure : No data available

Relative vapour density at 20 °C : No data available

Relative density : No data available

Solubility : Water: Slightly soluble

Log Pow : No data available

Viscosity, kinematic : No data available

Viscosity, dynamic : No data available

Explosive properties : No data available

Oxidising properties : No data available

Explosive limits : No data available

9.2. Other information

No additional information available 

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity : Not classified

Irritation : Irritating to respiratory

system. Corrosivity : Causes severe burns.

Sensitisation : Not classified

Repeated dose toxicity : Not classified

Carcinogenicity : Not classified

Mutagenicity : Not classified

Toxicity for reproduction : Not classified

13.1. Waste treatment methods

Product/Packaging disposal

Recommendations : Dispose of contents/container to ... 

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

15.1.1. EU-Regulations Contains no substances with Annex XVII restrictions Contains no REACH candidate substance Contains no

REACH Annex XIV substances.

15.1.2. National regulations

Germany

AwSV/VwVwS Annex reference : Water hazard class (WGK) 2, hazardous to water

(Classification according to AwSV, Annex 1) 12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal

Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV : Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance) 

Denmark

Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years

are not allowed to use the product Pregnant/breastfeeding women working with the product

must not be in direct contact with the product The requirements from the Danish Working

Environment Authorities regarding work with carcinogens must be followed during use and disposal

15.2. Chemical safety assessment

No additional information available 

Abbreviations and acronyms : PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic. vPvB: very persistent and very bioaccumulative

Sources of key data used : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December

2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC,

and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Further information : None. In accordance with REACH Regulation (CE) Nº 1907/2006 and with

CLP Regulation (CE) Nº 1272/2008 

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