Material Safety Data Sheet

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SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Identification of the substance/preparation

Product name : G328
MSDS Number : 000000004117
Use of the : Photographic fixing concentrate
Substance/Preparation
Business group : MAT

Company/Undertaking Identification
Agfa Corporation
100 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
U.S.A.

Transport Emergency Non-transportation

Call CHEMTREC : +1 800 4249300 Health Emergency Phone : +1 303 6235716

International : +1 703 5273887 Agfa Information Phone : +1 201 4402500

SECTION 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Aqueous photographic fixing concentrate, mainly consisting of:

CAS-No. Concentration [%]
• Ammonium thiosulphate 7783-18-8 >= 40.0 - <= 60.0
• Acetic acid 64-19-7 >= 1.0 - <= 5.0

• Water 7732-18-5 >= 30.0 - <= 40.0

• Sodium sulphite 7757-83-7 >= 5.0 - <= 10.0
• Sodium acetate 127-09-3 >= 1.0 - <= 5.0

SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

The product as a whole has not been tested. This hazard information is for the individual ingredients.

Emergency Overview
Form : Liquid.
Colour : Colourless.
Odour : Slightly pungent smell
CAUTION !
This preparation does not meet any of the criteria for classification as dangerous as defined by EC
Directives and transposed into national legislation.

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May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause allergic respiratory reaction. May cause skin irritation.
May cause allergic skin reaction. Causes eye irritation. Maybe Harmful if swallowed.

Potential Health Effects

Primary Routes of Entry : Eye contact. Skin contact. Inhalation of vapours or mists. Accidental
ingestion.
Aggravated Medical Condition : Persons with preexisting eye, skin or respiratory tract disorders may
be more susceptible to the effects of this product.
Acute health effects

Inhalation
• Ammonium thiosulphate : Is expected to be irritating to the respiratory tract with symptoms of
coughing, sore throat, and runny nose.
• Acetic acid : Is expected to be irritating to the respiratory tract with symptoms of
coughing, sore throat, and runny nose.
• Sodium sulphite : Is expected to be irritating to the respiratory tract with symptoms of
coughing, sore throat, and runny nose. May cause an allergic
reaction in some asthmatics and sulfite sensitive individuals.
Possible symptoms include bronchoconstriction, sweating, flushing,
hives, rapid heart rate, decreased blood pressure and anaphylaxis.
Skin contact
• Ammonium thiosulphate : May be irritating to the skin with symptoms of reddening and itching.
• Acetic acid : Corrosive with symptoms of reddening, itching, swelling, burning
and possible permanent damage. Skin sensitization is rare, but has
been reported.
• Sodium sulphite : May be irritating to the skin with symptoms of reddening and itching.
May cause skin sensitization with symptoms of rash, itching, hives,
and swelling.
Eye contact
• Ammonium thiosulphate : May be irritating to the eyes with symptoms of reddening, tearing
and stinging.
• Acetic acid : Overexposure can cause severe irritation resulting in burning,
stinging, reddening, tearing, swelling and possible injury to the
cornea depending on the concentration.
• Sodium sulphite : May be irritating to the eyes with symptoms of reddening, tearing
and stinging.
Ingestion
• Ammonium thiosulphate : May cause gastrointestinal irritation.
• Acetic acid : Swallowing high concentrations may cause severe injury.
• Sodium sulphite : May cause gastrointestinal irritation.

Chronic health hazards

Inhalation

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• Sodium sulphite : Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause an allergic respiratory

reaction in previously exposed individuals.
Skin contact
• Sodium sulphite : Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause allergic reactions
with susceptible persons.
Carcinogenicity
The components of this product are not listed by NTP, IARC or regulated as a carcinogen by OSHA.

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye contact : Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and
consult a physician.
Skin contact : Wash immediately with plenty of water and soap. If symptoms
persist, seek medical advice.
Ingestion : Rinse mouth with plenty of water. Seek medical advice.
Inhalation : Take person to fresh air. If necessary, seek medical advice.

SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Specific hazards during fire : In case of fire, thermal decomposition with emission of hazardous
fighting fumes is possible (e.g. sulphur dioxide and ammonia).
Additional advice : Product is not combustible.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions : See section : Exposure controls / personel protection.

Environmental precautions : For waste disposal see section 13.
Methods for cleaning up : Dike the spill if necessary. Soak up with absorbent material. Collect
large spills into a properly labelled and sealable container. Prevent
release into the drain, soil or surface water.
Additional advice : Wash away residues with plenty of water.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling
Advice on protection against : No special protective measures against fire and explosion required.
fire and explosion

Storage
Advice on common storage : Store away from strong acids, strong alkalis and strong oxidizing

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agents.
Requirements for storage : Keep container tightly closed. Protect from direct sunlight.
areas and containers

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Limit Values (US)

Components CAS-No. Values Type Revision Basis
Date
Acetic acid 64-19-7 10 ppm TWA 2002 ACGIH
15 ppm STEL 2002 ACGIH
25 mg/m3 PEL 06 1993 OSHA Z1
25 mg/m3 TWA 1989 OSHA Z1A

Exposure Limit Values (CA)

Components CAS-No. Values Type Revision Basis
Date
Acetic acid 64-19-7 25 mg/m3 TWA 2006 OEL (QUE)
37 mg/m3 STEL 2006 OEL (QUE)

Exposure controls
Hygiene measures : Employees should wash their hands and face before eating, drinking,
or using tobacco products. Educate and train employees in the safe
use and handling of this product. Emergency showers and eye wash
stations should be available.
Respiratory protection : Under normal conditions of use, respirator protection is not required.
If respirators are used, institute a program in accordance with OSHA
standard 29CFR1910.134 or Canada CSA Standard Z94.4-02.
Hand protection : Use chemical resistant gloves. In case of prolonged immersion or
frequently repeated contact use gloves made of the materials: butyl
rubber (thickness >= 0.36 mm, breakthrough time > 480 min), nitrile
rubber (thickness >= 0.38 mm, breakthrough time > 480 min) or
neoprene (thickness >= 0.65 mm, breakthrough time > 240 min). For
intermittent splash protection corresponding gloves with breakthrough
times > 60 min can be used. Avoid gloves made of: natural latex.
Eye protection : Safety glasses.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form : Liquid.
Colour : Colourless.
Odour : Slightly pungent smell
Relative density : 1.369 at 20 °C (68 °F)
pH (25 °C, 77 °F) : 5.5

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Melting point/range : < 0 °C (< 32 °F)

Boiling point/range : > 100 °C (> 212 °F)
Flash point : Not combustible.
VOC content : 3.1 %
VOC content excluding water

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability : The product is stable under normal conditions of storage and use.
Hazardous decomposition : Hazardous decomposition products
products Sulphur dioxide and ammonia
Conditions to avoid : Avoid contact with strong acids, strong alkalis and strong oxidizing
agents. Remove all chemicals and rinse the processing tanks
thoroughly with water before using any cleansing products.

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity data specific for individual ingredients in their pure state:

Acute oral toxicity

• Ammonium thiosulphate : LD50 rat 2,890 mg/kg
• Acetic acid : LD50 rat 3,310 mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity
• Acetic acid : LC50 rat 11.4 mg/l/ 4 h
Acute dermal toxicity
• Acetic acid : LD50 rabbit 1,060 mg/kg
Other information
In normal conditions of use, sulphur dioxide may be set free in concentrations well below the threshold
limit value (TLV) of 2 ppm. Asthmatic individuals, however, may possibly be sensitive to concentrations
as low as 0.1 ppm.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Elimination information (persistence and degradability)

Biodegradation
• Acetic acid : OECD 301D Assessment of biological degradability
99 % after 30 d

Ecotoxicity effects

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Ecotoxicity data specific for individual ingredients in their pure state:

Toxicity to fish
• Ammonium thiosulphate : Species: Poecilia reticulata (guppy)
LC50: > 200 mg/l/ 48 h
• Acetic acid : Species: Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow)
LC50: 88 mg/l/ 96 h
Toxicity to daphnia
• Acetic acid : Species: Daphnia magna (water flea)
EC50: 47 mg/l/ 24 h
Toxicity to algae
• Acetic acid : Species: Scenedesmus quadricauda (algae)
EC10: 4,000 mg/l/ 8 d
Toxicity to bacteria
• Acetic acid : Species: Pseudomonas putida (bacteria)
EC10: 2,850 mg/l/ 16 h

This preparation does not contain any ingredient that is classified as hazardous to the environment
according to European Directives and corresponding national legislation.

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste disposal methods

Waste disposal should be in accordance with existing federal, state and local environmental control
laws. Discharge to sewer may require approval of permitting authority and may require pretreatment.
Empty containers.
Recondition or dispose of empty container in accordance with governmental regulations.
US. RCRA Hazardous Waste Classification (40 CFR 261)
If discarded in its purchased form, this product would not be a hazardous waste either by listing or by
characteristic. However, under RCRA, it is the responsibility of the product user to determine at the
time of disposal, whether a material containing the product or derived from the product should be
classified as a hazardous waste.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

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US. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

All of the components of this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory.

US. OSHA Classification

This product is hazardous under the criteria of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29
CFR 1910.1200.

US. SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories

Acute Health Hazard.

US. EPA Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) SARA Title III Section
313 Toxic Chemicals (40 CFR 372.65) - Supplier Notification Required
• Ammonium thiosulphate : De minimis concentration: 1.0 %
• : Reportable threshold: 10,000 lbs
• : Reportable threshold: 25,000 lbs

US. EPA CERCLA Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 302)

• Acetic acid : Reportable quantity: 5,000 lbs

State Right-to-Know Information

The following chemicals are specifically listed by individual states. Other product specific health and
safety data in other sections of the MSDS may also be applicable for state requirements. For details on
your regulatory requirements you should contact the appropriate agency in your state.

US. Massachusetts Commonwealth's Right-to-Know Law (Appendix A to 105 Code of

Massachusetts Regulations Section 670.000)
CAS-No. Concentration [%]
• Ammonium thiosulphate 7783-18-8 >= 40.0 - <= 60.0
• Acetic acid 64-19-7 >= 1.0 - <= 5.0
US. New Jersey Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act (New Jersey Statute Annotated
Section 34:5A-5)
CAS-No. Concentration [%]
• Ammonium thiosulphate 7783-18-8 >= 40.0 - <= 60.0
US. Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right-to-Know Law (34 Pa. Code Chap. 301-323)
CAS-No. Concentration [%]
• Ammonium thiosulphate 7783-18-8 >= 40.0 - <= 60.0
• Acetic acid 64-19-7 >= 1.0 - <= 5.0
US. Rhode Island Hazardous Substances Right-to-Know Act (R.I. Gen. Laws Section 28-21-1 et.
seq.)
CAS-No. Concentration [%]
• Acetic acid 64-19-7 >= 1.0 - <= 5.0
US. Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania or Rhode Island Right to Know Substance Lists :
See Section 2.

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Canadian WHMIS Classification

D2B : Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects

Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)

All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL list.

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

US. HMIS Rating

Health : 2
Flammability : 1
Reactivity : 0
(0 = Minimal, 1 = Slight, 2 = Moderate, 3 = Serious, 4 = Severe)
US. NFPA 704M Rating
Health : 2
Flammability : 1
Reactivity : 0
(0 = Insignificant, 1 = Slight, 2 = Moderate, 3 = High, 4 = Extreme)
Agfa Corporation's method of hazard communication is comprised of Product Labels and Material Safety
Data Sheets. HMIS and NFPA ratings are provided by Agfa Corporation as a customer service.
This MSDS is replacing Agfa MSDS number 1747G.000

This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, and is believed to be

accurate to the best knowledge of Agfa Corporation. The data on this MSDS relates only to the
specific material designated herein. Agfa Corporation assumes no legal responsibility for use or
reliance upon these data.

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