Material Safety Data Sheet NFPA HMIS Personal Protective Equipment 1 Health Hazard Fire Hazard 1 See Section 15. Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification Common Name/ Trade Name Manufacturer Commercial Name(s) Synonym Chemical Name Conductivity Calibration Standard 1 SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC. 14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET GARDENA, CA 9248 Conductivity Calibration Standard 1 Catalog Number(s). CAS# RTECS TSCA CI# C1525 Mixture. TSCA 8(b) inventory: Potassium chloride or Sodium Chloride; Water IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CHEMTREC (24hr) 8-424-93 Page Number: 1 Chemical Family Chemical Formula Supplier SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC. 14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET GARDENA, CA 9248 CALL (31) 516-8 Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients Name CAS # Exposure Limits TWA (mg/m 3 ) STEL (mg/m 3 ) CEIL (mg/m 3 ) % by Weight 1) Potassium chloride 7447-4-7-1 2) or 3) Sodium Chloride 7647-14-5-1 4) Water 7732-18-5 9-1 Toxicological Data on Ingredients Potassium chloride: ORAL (LD5): Sodium chloride: ORAL (LD5): DERMAL (LD5): DUST (LC5): Acute: 25 mg/kg [Guinea pig]. 26 mg/kg [Rat]. 15 mg/kg [Mouse]. Acute: 3 mg/kg [Rat.]. 4 mg/kg [Mouse]. Acute: >1 mg/kg [Rabbit]. Acute: >42 mg/m 3 1 hours [Rat].
Conductivity Calibration Standard 1 Section 3. Hazards Identification Page Number: 2 Potential Acute Health Effects Potential Chronic Health Effects Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Non-corrosive for skin. Non-permeator by skin. CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells. Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast. (for solution with sodium chloride) TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Classified Reproductive system/toxin/female [POSSIBLE]. (for solution with Sodium Chloride) The substance may be toxic to blood, cardiovascular system. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. Section 4. First Aid Measures Eye Contact Skin Contact Serious Skin Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention if irritation occurs. Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops. Cold water may be used. Inhalation Serious Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention. Ingestion Serious Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if symptoms appear. Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data Flammability of the Product Auto-Ignition Temperature Flash Points Flammable Limits Products of Combustion Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances Non-flammable. Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Fire Fighting Media and Instructions Fire Hazards Explosion Hazards May result in explosion with potassium permanganate and sulfuric acid. (Potassium chloride) Electrolysis of sodium chloride in presence of nitrogenous compounds to produce chlorine may lead to formation of explosive nitrogen trichloride. Potentially explosive reaction with dichloromaleic anhydride + urea. (Sodium Chloride)
Conductivity Calibration Standard 1 Section 6. Accidental Release Measures Small Spill Large Spill Section 7. Handling and Storage Page Number: 3 Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements. Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system. Precautions Storage Do not ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store above 23 C (73.4 F). Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Engineering Controls Personal Protection Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their respective threshold limit value. Safety glasses. Lab coat. Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill Exposure Limits Splash goggles. Full suit. Boots. Gloves. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product. Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Physical state and appearance Liquid. Odor Molecular Weight ph (1% soln/water) Neutral. Taste Color Clear Colorless. Boiling Point The lowest known value is 1 C (212 F) (Water). Melting Point Critical Temperature Specific Gravity Weighted average: 1.3 (Water = 1) Vapor Pressure Vapor Density Volatility Odor Threshold Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Ionicity (in Water) Dispersion Properties Solubility The highest known value is 2.3 kpa (@ 2 C) (Water). The highest known value is.62 (Air = 1) (Water). The product is much more soluble in water. See solubility in water. Easily soluble in cold water, hot water. Very slightly soluble in methanol, n-octanol.
Conductivity Calibration Standard 1 Section 1. Stability and Data Stability The product is stable. Page Number: 4 Instability Temperature Conditions of Instability Incompatibility with various substances Corrosivity Incompatible materials Slightly reactive to reactive with oxidizing agents, acids. Non-corrosive in presence of glass. Corrosivity Polymerization Hygroscopic. Incompatible with KMnO4, H2SO4, BrF3, and BrCl3. May react violently with BrF3. (Potassium chloride) Hygroscopic. Reacts with most nonnoble metals such as iron or steel, building materials (such as cement) Sodium chloride is rapidly attacked by bromine trifluoride. Violent reaction with lithium. (Sodium Chloride Will not occur. Section 11. Toxicological Information Routes of Entry Toxicity to Animals Chronic Effects on Humans Other Toxic Effects on Humans Toxicity to Animals Chronic Effects on Humans other Toxic Effects on Humans Absorbed through skin. Eye contact. Acute oral toxicity (LD5): 3 mg/kg (Mouse) (Calculated value for the mixture with Potassium Chloride). Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: blood, cardiovascular system. (Potassium Chloride) MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells. Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Classified Reproductive system/toxin/female [POSSIBLE]. (Sodium Chloride) Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Passes through the placental barrier in animal. (Potassium chloride) May cause adverse reproductive effects (fetotoxicity, abortion, maternal effects) by intraplacental route. May affect genetic material (mutagenic) (Sodium Chloride) Actute Potential Health Effects: Skin: May cause skin irritation Eye: May cause eye irritation. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling Ingestion: May affect behavior (coma, change in motor activity), metabolism, blood (change in clotting factor, electrolytic imbalance), cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal (irritation of GI tract, nausea, vomiting) systems. (Potassium chloride) Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: May cause skin irritation. Eyes: Causes eye irritation. Ingestion: Ingestion of large quantities can irritate the stomach (as in overuse of salt tablets) with nausea and vomiting. May affect behavior (muscle spasicity/contraction, somnolence), sense organs, metabolism, and cardiovascular system. Continued exposure may produce dehydration, internal organ congestion, and coma. Inhalation: Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. (Sodium Choride)
Conductivity Calibration Standard 1 Section 12. Ecological Information Page Number: 5 Ecotoxicity BOD5 and COD Products of Biodegradation Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation the Products of Biodegradation Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may arise. The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic. Section 13. Disposal Considerations Waste Disposal Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations. Section 14. Transport Information DOT Classification Identification Not a DOT controlled material (United States). Special Provisions for Transport DOT Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms Federal and State Regulations California Proposition 65 Warnings Other Regulations TSCA 8(b) inventory: Potassium chloride or Sodium Chloride; Water California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found. California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found. OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 191.12). Other Classifications WHMIS (Canada) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada). DSCL (EEC) This product is not classified according to the EU regulations. HMIS (U.S.A.) Health Hazard Fire Hazard Personal Protection 1 a National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.) Health 1 Flammability Specific hazard
Conductivity Calibration Standard 1 WHMIS (Canada) Page Number: 6 DSCL (Europe) TDG (Canada) ADR (Europe) Protective Equipment Lab coat. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Safety glasses. Section 16. Other Information MSDS Code References Other Special Considerations C4613 Validated by Sonia Owen on 8/11/26. Verified by Sonia Owen. Printed 9/11/26. CALL (31) 516-8 Notice to Reader All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packaged. If this product is combined with other materials, deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned in this MSDS. It shall be the user's responsibility to develop proper methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual conditions of use. While this MSDS is based on technical data judged to be reliable, Spectrum Quality Products, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.