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Biochemical oxygen demand BOD Test Kit

Polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400) is a low-molecular-weight grade of polyethylene glycol. It is very hydrophilic, which renders it a useful ingredient in drug formulations to augment the solubility and bioavailability of weakly water-soluble drugs.

Test Kit For Water-62

Biochemical oxygen demand BOD Test Kit

Part No: RXSOL-62-6238-002

PEG 400 is used as suitable auxiliary factor in paper, leather and coating industries. This chemical is also used as flocculent, cement suspension factor and as emulsifier in different industries.

Polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400) is a low-molecular-weight grade of polyethylene glycol. It is very hydrophilic, which renders it a useful ingredient in drug formulations to augment the solubility and bioavailability of weakly water-soluble drugs.

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Synonoms : Polyglycol, Polyethylene oxide, Polyoxy ethylene, PEG 400 PEG, poly(oxyethylene), poly(ethylene oxide)

Technical Specification
Polyethylene Glycol 400 PEG 400 Properties
Appearance (Clarity) Clear
Appearance (Colour) Colourless
Appearance (Form) Viscous liquid
Density (g/ml) @ 20°C 1.120 - 1.126g/ml
Viscosity (20°C) ~ 120 mPa
Average Molecular weight 380 -420
Acidity (CH3COOH) max. 0.05%
Boiling point >200 degree C
Flash Point  138.6 degree C
pH Value 5-7
Purity 99
EC No 500-038-2
CAS No  25322-68-3
MSDS

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Product Name               Polyethylene Glycol 400 (PEG 400)
Part Number   RXSOL-81-8123-005

Company Details:

RX MARINE INTERNATIONAL
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VASHI ,NEW BOMBAY 400703 INDIA

Branch : Kandla, Mumbai , Chennai, Vizag, Kolkata, UAE , OMAN , CANADA and KENYA  

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Chemical  Name                            CAS                    EC number              Weight             Formula 
Polyethylene Glycol              25322-68-3    231-634-8                    100 %      (C2H4O)nH2O

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Signal Word  None
Hazard Statements H300 + H310 + H330 Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements   P260 Do not breathe mist or vapors. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Classification of the substance or mixture Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
Supplemental Hazard      Statements None.
Other hazards  This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

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General advice None
If inhaled  After inhalation: fresh air.
Eye Contact After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses.
Swallowed After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult doctor if feeling unwell.
Skin Contact In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
Inhalation Remove patient to fresh air, keep warm and at rest and get medical assistance in necessary. 
Ingestion Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delaye The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed  Note for the doctor: It is recommended to consult a doctor with experience in the treatment of lesions caused by hydrofluoric acid. If a systemic effect is suspected,monitoring and treatment in an intensive care unit is urgently required. Caution, ventricular fibrillation due to electrolyte imbalance.

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Flammability                                                  Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Flash Point Dry powder Dry sand
Suitable extinguishing media Water Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture  Nature of decomposition products not known. Combustible. Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
Further information Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
Hazardous combustion
products
Fire may cause the evolution of Sulphur oxides, nitrogen oxides.
Advice for firefighters In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Protective Equipment Use personal protective equipment.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical Oxides of phosphorus Sodium oxides Not combustible. Fire may cause evolution of: Oxides of phosphorus Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.

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Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Advice for non-emergency personnel: Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. For personal protection see section 8.
Spillage Oxidizing material. Stop leak if without risk. Avoid contact with a combustible material (wood, paper, oil, clothing...). Keep substance damp using water spray. Do not touch spilled material. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas dike if needed. Eliminate all ignition sources. Call for assistance on disposal.
Enviromental Precaution Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® ). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.

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Advice on safe handling  Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
Incompatible materials  Keep away from alkalis, strong oxidizing agents and metals. Provide containment walls of adequate capacity to hold any accidental spills. 
Hygiene measures Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance. For precautions see section 2.2.
Precautions for     safe handling For precautions see section 2.2.
Storage conditions Tightly closed. Recommended storage temperature see product label.
Storage class Storage class (TRGS 510): 10: Combustible liquids
Specific end     use(s) Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated
Handling Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep away from combustible material.. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such as reducing agents, combustible materials, organic materials, metals
Advice on general occupational hygiene Advice on safe handling Observe label precautions. Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance.
Requirements for storage  Keep in cool and store under shade. 

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Exposure controls  Appropriate engineering controls Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday. 
Control parameters Ingredients with workplace control parameters Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Engineering Control Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Eye/face protection Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Body Protection Protective clothing, Rubber or plastic boots
Skin protection This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de). Full contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:KCL 741 Dermatril® L This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de). Splash contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:KCL 741 Dermatril® L
Respiratory protection Not required; except in case of aerosol formation.
Other Protection      Measure Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Control of    environmental exposure Do not let product enter drains.

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Physical state Liquid
Colour Colorless
Odour No data available
Odor Threshold No data available
pH No data available
Melting Point No data available
Boiling Point 205,7 °C at 977,6
Flash Point 138,6 °C - closed cup
Evaporation Rate Not Applicable
Flammability (solid, gas) No data available
Explosive limits No Data Available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits No data available
Autoignition temperature 360 °C
Decomposition temperature  No data available
Vapour pressure < 0,1 hPa at 20 °C               
Density 1,116 g/cm3 at 20 °C at 975,5 hPa
Relative  Density No data available
Relative vapor density No data available
Freezing point  < -14,08 °C at 973,5 hPa - (ECHA)
Viscosity No data available
Partition coefficient log Pow: -0,698 at 30 °C
Explosive properties No data available 
Solubility 256,084 g/l at 25 °C
Ignition temperature No information available.
Particle characteristics No data available 

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Reactivity                        Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating. A range from approx. 15 Kelvin below the flash point is to be rated as critical.
Stability The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
Possibility of hazardous reactions Violent reactions possible with: Strong oxidizing agents
Conditions to avoid Strong heating.
Incompatible materials No data available
Hazardous decomposition products In the event of fire: see section 5

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Acute toxicity  LD50 Oral - Rat - female - > 2.000 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 423) Inhalation: No data available LD50 Dermal - Rat - male and female - > 2.000 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 402)
Skin corrosion/irritation Skin - Rabbit Result: No skin irritation - 4 h (OECD Test Guideline 404)
Serious eye      damage/eye       irritation  Eyes - Rabbit Result: No eye irritation - 24 h (OECD Test Guideline 405)
Respiratory or skin    sensitization  Sensitisation test: - Guinea pig Result: Not a skin sensitizer. (OECD Test Guideline 406)
Toxic Effects on         Human May cause damage to the following organs: upper respiratory tract. Other Toxic Effects on Humans: Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, sensitizer), of ingestion, of inhalation (lung irritant, lung sensitizer).
Carcinogenicity Remarks: No data available
Germ cell        mutagenicity  Test Type: Ames test Test system: S. typhimurium Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation Method: OECD Test Guideline 471 Result: negative Test Type: gene mutation test Test system: Chinese hamster ovary cells Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation Method: OECD Test Guideline 476 Result: negative
Reproductive toxicity  No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single      exposure Acute inhalation toxicity - burns of mucous membranes, Cough, Shortness of breath, Possible damages:, damage of respiratory tract, Resultant lesions may affectthe following:, bronchitis, Pneumonia, Lung edema
Special Remarks on other Toxi  Effects on Humans Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: Causes skin irritation. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reation, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. Eyes: Causes eye irritation. Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal (digestive) tract irritation with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed. Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema, inflammation, edema of bronchi and larynx. Chronic Potential Health Effects: Repeated or prolonged skin exposure may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Repeated or prolonged exposure by inhalation may affect respiration and metabolism.
Endocrine disrupting properties The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher. To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated. Hazardous properties cannot be excluded but are unlikely when the product is handled appropriately.

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Bioaccumulative potential No data available
Persistence and            degradability Biodegradability aerobic - Exposure time 28 d Result: 74,85 % - Readily biodegradable. (OECD Test Guideline 301D) Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) 1.790 mg/g Remarks: (External MSDS)
Toxicity to fish  Static test LC50 - Poecilia reticulata (guppy) - > 100 mg/l - 96 h (OECD Test Guideline 203)
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates Static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - > 100 mg/l - 48 h (OECD Test Guideline 202)
Toxicity to algae Static test ErC50 - Skeletonema costatum - 9 mg/l - 72 h (ISO 10253)
Toxicity to bacteria  Static test EC20 - activated sludge - > 1.000 mg/l - 30 min (OECD Test Guideline 209)
Mobility in soil No Information available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Endocrine disrupting       properties The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Other adverse effects No data available

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Disposal methods The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Contaminated packaging Dispose of as unused product.
Waste treatment      Method See www.retrologistik.com for processes regarding the return of chemicals and containers, or contact us there if you have further questions.

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UN number ADR/RID:       IMDG:           IATA: 
UN proper shipping name  ADR/RID:       IMDG:            IATA:
Transport hazard class(es) ADR/RID:        IMDG:           IATA: 
Packaging group ADR/RID:        IMDG:            IATA:
Environmental hazards ADR/RID:  NO          IMDG:     NO         IATA: NO
Further information No data available                                                                                                                                  

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Inventory status Components are on the following inventories: Polymaleic acid: - US TSCA, Canadian DSL, EU EINECS, Australian AICS, Korean, Philippine PICCS and Chinese Xi irritant R 36/38 Irritant to eyes & skin R 41 Risk of serious damage to eyes S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes S26/28 In case of contact eyes & skin, rinse with plenty water and seek medical advice Section 312/313: Not listed. Not listed under California proposition 65. 
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
Authorisations and/or restrictions on use REACH - Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern for Authorisation (Article 59). : potassium chromate This product contains a substance listed on Annex XIV of the REACH Regulation (EC) Nr. 1907/2006. Listed substance / Sunset Date : potassium chromate / 21.09.2017 After the sunset date the use of this substance requires either an authorization or can only be used for exempted uses, e.g. use in scientific research and development which includes routine analytics or use as intermediate.REACH - Restrictions on the manufacture, placing on the market and use of certain dangerous substances, mixtures and articles (Annex XVII) : potassium chromate
National legislation Seveso III: Directive 2012/18/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances. : ACUTE TOXIC
Other regulations Observe work restrictions regarding maternity protection in accordance to Dir 92/85/EEC or stricter national regulations where applicable. Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work.
Chemical Safety Assessment For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out.

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