METTLER TOLEDO SAFETY DATA SHEET

according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006

(amended by Regulation (EU) 2020/878)

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

1.1. Product identifier

Product name Buffer solution pH 4.01

Product code 52118020, 52118101, 52118125, 51302069, 51302083, 51350004,

51350018, 51350032, 51350042

1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Use of the Substance/Mixture Laboratory chemicals

1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company/Undertaking Mettler-Toledo GmbH

Identification Im Langacher 44
CH-8606 Greifensee
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 567 53 22
Fax: +41 22 567 53 23
Email: ph.lab.support@mt.com

1.4. Emergency telephone (24-Hour-Number): GBK GmbH +49 6132 84463

number

Revision date 28.04.2021

Version GHS 3 (Previous versions: GHS 2)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to The substance or mixture is not classified.

Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008

In accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008, the product does not need to be classified nor
labelled.

Additional information For the full text of the phrases mentioned in this Section, see
Section 16.

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2.2. Label elements

Signal Word -

Hazard Statements None.

Precautionary statements None.

Supplemental information None.

Product identifier None.

2.3. Other hazards No hazards to be specially mentioned.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.2. Mixtures
Buffer solution.
Components CLP Classification Product identifier
CAS-No.: 7732-18-5
Deionised water 95% - 99% -
EC-No.: 231-791-2
CAS-No.: 877-24-7
Potassium hydrogen phthalate 1% - 2,5% -
EC-No.: 212-889-4

For the full text of the phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Hazardous impurities None known.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures

Inhalation Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of vapours or

decomposition products. Consult a physician for severe cases.

Skin contact Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing
all contaminated clothes and shoes. If skin irritation persists, call a
physician.

Eye contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids. If eye
irritation persists, consult a specialist.

Ingestion Rinse mouth. Consult a physician for severe cases.

4.2. Most important symptoms If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where
and effects, both acute and possible).
delayed

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4.3. Indication of any immediate None known.
medical attention and special
treatment needed

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry extinguishing agent or
carbon dioxide.

Extinguishing media which must None.

not be used for safety reasons

5.2. Special hazards arising from The product is not flammable. Use extinguishing measures that are
the substance or mixture appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding
environment. Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water
separately. This must not be discharged into drains.

5.3. Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment for Standard procedure for chemical fires. In the event of fire, wear
firefighters self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective suit.

Specific methods Water mist may be used to cool closed containers.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Advice for non-emergency Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment.
personnel Sweep up to prevent slipping hazard. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes. Do not breathe vapours/dust.

Advice for emergency Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
responders practice. Use personal protective equipment. Sweep up to prevent
slipping hazard.

6.2. Environmental precautions Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.

6.3. Methods and material for Soak up with inert absorbent material. Keep in suitable and closed
containment and cleaning up containers for disposal.

6.4. Reference to other sections See chapter 8 and 13.

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SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin and
handling eyes.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, Store at room temperature in the original container.
including any incompatibilities

7.3. Specific end use(s) No information available.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters

Exposure limit(s) No data is available on the product itself.

8.2. Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

Personal protection equipment

Respiratory protection In case of good ventilation no personal respiratory protective

equipment required.

Hand protection Gloves made of latex. The selected protective gloves have to
satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU) No. 2016/425 and the
standard EN 374 derived from it. Take note of the information given
by the producer concerning permeability and break through times,
and of special workplace conditions (mechanical strain, duration of
contact).

Eye protection Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166.

Skin and body protection Long sleeved clothing.

Thermal hazards No special measures required.

Environmental exposure controls Prevent product from entering surface water or sewage.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Physical state Liquid.

Colour Red.
Odour None.
Melting point/ freezing point: Not determined.

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 Boiling point or initial boiling Not determined.
point / range:
Flammability: Not determined.
Lower and upper explosion limit: Not determined.
Flash point: Not determined.
Auto-ignition temperature: Not determined.
Decomposition temperature: Not determined.
pH: 4
Kinematic viscosity: Not determined.
Solubility: completely miscible (Water)
Partition coefficient n- Not determined.
octanol/water (log value):
Vapour pressure: Not determined.
Density and/or relative density: Not determined.
Relative vapour density: Not determined.
Particle characteristics: Not applicable.

9.2. Other information

Other safety characteristics No information available.

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity No information available.

10.2. Chemical stability Stable at normal conditions.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous No information available.

reactions

10.4. Conditions to avoid Not required.

10.5. Incompatible materials None.

10.6. Hazardous decomposition None reasonably foreseeable.

products

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on hazard classes as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Acute toxicity No data is available on the product itself.

Deionised water (CAS 7732-18-5)
Oral LD50 Rat > 90 mL/kg (FOOD_JOURN)
Potassium hydrogen phthalate (CAS 877-24-7)
Oral LD50 Rat > 3200 mg/kg (NLM_CIP)

Skin corrosion/irritation No skin irritation.

Serious eye damage/eye No eye irritation.

irritation

Respiratory / Skin Sensitisation None.

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Carcinogenicity No data available.

Germ cell mutagenicity No data available.

Reproductive toxicity No data available.

Specific target organ toxicity No data available.

(single exposure)

Specific target organ toxicity No data available.

(repeated exposure)

Aspiration hazard No data available.

Human experience No data available.

11.2. Information on other hazards

Information on likely routes of dermal

exposure

Other information The product contains no substances which at their given

concentration, are considered to be hazardous to health.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity No data is available on the product itself.

12.2. Persistence and Expected to be biodegradable.

degradability

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential Bioaccumulation is unlikely.

12.4. Mobility in soil No data available.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB This preparation contains no substance considered to be persistent,
assessment bioaccumulating nor toxic (PBT).

12.6. Endocrine disrupting No information available.

properties

12.7. Other adverse effects No information available.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods

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Waste from residues / unused Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Used product,
products diluted with water, is not dangerous waste according to European
Waste Code.

Contaminated packaging Dispose of as unused product.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1. UN number or ID number Not applicable.

14.2. UN proper shipping name Not applicable.

14.3. Transport hazard class(es) Not applicable.

14.4. Packing group Not applicable.

14.5. Environmental hazards Not applicable.

14.6. Special precautions for Not applicable.

user

14.7. Maritime transport in bulk Not applicable.

according to IMO instruments

UN Model Regulations

ADR/RID Not regulated.

IMDG Not regulated.

IATA Not regulated.

Further Information Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

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

Regulatory Information In accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008, the product
does not need to be classified nor labelled.

Potassium hydrogen phthalate (CAS 877-24-7)

EU - REACH (1907/2006) - List of Present
Registered Substances

15.2. Chemical safety Not required.

assessment

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SECTION 16: Other information

Revision Note Safety datasheet sections which have been updated: 3, 11, 13, 15.

Key or legend to abbreviations CLP: Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
and acronyms (GHS)

Key literature references and Information taken from reference works and the literature.
sources for data

Classification procedure Calculation method.

Full text of phrases referred to None.

under sections 2 and 3

Disclaimer The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the
best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its
publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance
for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal
and release. It is not to be considered a warranty or quality
specification.

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