HACH LCK349 PHOSPHATE

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Basic information

  • Chemical formula(s): Contains \({\rm H_2SO_4}\) (sulfuric acid, 10-13%)
  • Other names: LCK 349 Phosphat/Phosphate Sample cuvette, 1/4
  • Product Code: LCK349-1
  • Unique Formula Identifier (UFI): 9YFW-T01A-T004-2Y7S
  • International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC): N/A - multiple components (see Hach safety card)
  • Flammability: no
  • Description: Laboratory reagent for phosphate determination in water analysis. Contains moderate concentration sulfuric acid.

NFPA 704 (fire diamond)

  • Health (blue): 2 - intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury.
  • Flammability (red): 0 - will not burn under typical fire conditions.
  • Instability–reactivity (yellow): 0 - normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water.
  • Special notice (white): COR - corrosive (to metals).

Hazard statements

Code Phrase
H290 may be corrosive to metals
H315 causes skin irritation
H319 causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements

Code Phrase
P280 wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue rinsing
P332+P313 if skin irritation occurs: get medical advice/attention
P337+P313 if eye irritation persists: get medical advice/attention
P390 absorb spillage to prevent material damage

Protective measures

Gloves

  • Viton™: very good - recommended for long-term contact (>480 minutes breakthrough time, 0.70 mm thickness).
  • Nitrile: good - suitable for short-term contact (>30 minutes breakthrough time, 0.40 mm thickness).
  • Natural latex or rubber: fair - adequate for brief contact with moderate acid solutions.
  • Butyl rubber: good - chemical resistant gloves category III according to EN 374-1:2016.

Safety goggles

  • Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles) when handling this product.
  • Corrective glasses are not considered safety goggles.
  • Handle with adequate ventilation.

Clothing

  • Wear suitable protective clothing and closed shoes.
  • Long sleeves and full-length pants recommended.
  • Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Respiratory protection

  • Ensure adequate ventilation.
  • No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions.
  • If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, use appropriate respiratory protection.
  • Recommended filter type: ABEK-P3 if respirator is needed.

Spill management

  • Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
  • Ensure adequate ventilation.
  • Use personal protective equipment as required.
  • Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
  • Soak up with inert absorbent material (sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust).
  • Take up mechanically, placing in appropriate containers for disposal.
  • Clean contaminated objects and areas thoroughly observing environmental regulations.
  • Dispose according to local hazardous waste regulations.

Special warnings

  • Causes skin and eye irritation - avoid contact with skin and eyes.
  • May be corrosive to metals - store in appropriate containers.
  • Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
  • Keep out of the reach of children.
  • Store away from other materials.
  • Corrosive to metals - use appropriate storage containers.