Sensafe 481396-5 Arsenic Water and Soil Test Kit Instructions

Sensafe 481396-5 Arsenic Water and Soil Test Kit

Product Information

• Product Name:
  • First Reagent
• Product Number:
  • 481196-D
• Recommended use:
  • Used to detect arsenic in water
• Restricted use:
  • Not applicable
• Manufacturer name:
  • Industrial Test Systems, Inc.
• Manufacturer address:
  • 1875 Langston Street, Rock Hill, SC
• Emergency Telephone (poison control):
  • 1-800-222-1222
• Manufacturer Telephone:
  • 1-803-329-9712
• Hazard Identification
  • Hazard(s):
  • Not hazardous: food-grade tartaric acid, less than 1% of other ingredients.
  • Required labeling: Not applicable
• Contact Area
  • Eyes: Flush with large amounts of cold water for 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
  • Skin: Rinse with large amounts of water for 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing.
  • Ingestion: If swallowed, wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician.
  • Inhalation: If inhaled, remove the person to a fresh air source. Call a physician.
  • The most likely effect is irritation of the skin and nose.
• Fire Fighting Measures
  • Extinguishing media: Use that which is appropriate for the surrounding fire.
  • Explosion Hazard: Not flammable or combustible.
  • Flash Point: N/A
  • Special fire fighting procedures: N/A
• Accidental Release Measures
  • Sweep up and dispose of normal trash. Do not breathe dust. Wash hands.
• Handling and Storage
  • Use standard hygienic practices (no eating, drinking, or smoking) around the product.
  • Wash hands after use. Keep away from children and pets.
  • Keep the container tightly closed. Use in a well-ventilated area. Handle carefully to limit dust.
• Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
  • OSHA Permissible Limits: No data
  • Engineering controls: Adequate ventilation. Use a dust mask if there is a large spill.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Use PPE appropriate for the surroundings.
  • Other: Use gloves to prevent contact irritation. Use eye protection to prevent droplets from entering the eye. Ensure an eyewash station is available.
• Stability and Reactivity
  • The product is stable under normal conditions. Hazardous polymerization will not occur. Reacts with zinc, silver, and/or aluminum in the presence of water or moisture to rapidly release explosive hydrogen gas.
• Toxicological Information
  • No data. Do not breathe dust.
• Ecological Information
  • Data not available.
• Disposal Considerations
  • Dispose of in normal trash. Do not breathe dust. At no time should the First Reagent, Second Reagent, and Third Reagent be mixed in dry (powder) form!
• Transport Considerations
  • Not applicable – the material is not hazardous
• Regulatory Information
  • The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all-inclusive and shall be used ONLY as a guide. Keep away from children and pets. Store in a dry, cool place. Keep the container tightly closed.
• Other Information
  • Preparer:
  • H. R.
  • Date Prepared:
  • 5-3-17
  • Supersedes Revision:
  • 10-10-16
• Disclaimer:
  • The information in this Safety Data Sheet is accurate to the best of our knowledge.
  • It is designed only as a guide for safe use, handling, storage, and disposal.
  • This information is not considered to be a warranty or a quality specification.

FAQs

• Q: How should I handle the First Reagent to prevent irritation?
  • A: It is recommended to use gloves when handling the First Reagent to prevent contact irritation. Additionally, ensure proper ventilation in the area and avoid inhaling any dust.
• Q: What should I do if First Reagent comes into contact with my eyes?
  • A: If First Reagent comes into contact with your eyes, flush them with large amounts of cold water for 15 minutes and immediately seek medical attention.
• Q: Can First Reagent be mixed with other reagents in dry form?
  • A: No, at no time should the First Reagent, Second Reagent, and Third Reagent be mixed in dry (powder) form. This can be hazardous.

Introduction

ABOUT KIT #481396-5:

• This test detects soluble inorganic Arsenic (As+3 and As+5).
• This Arsenic Test Kit provides a safe, simple, and reliable way to test for Arsenic from 10 to 200µg/L (up to 1000µg/L when using 1:5 Dilution Method).
• Follow the instructions carefully to get reliable results.
• All components are supplied in the kit except for a timer and thermometer.
• The color chart was standardized at 24ºC / 75ºF.
• For reference purposes, record the temperature at which the sample was run. Use all reagents and test strips within the allowed shelf life as marked on each container.

Kit Components

• 1 Reaction Bottle, clear PVC, with lines
• 1 White Cap, with white turret, for holding the test strip
• 5 Powder Pillows of First Reagent 15 Powder Pillows of Second Reagent 2 MPS
• 5 Powder Pillows of Third Reagent 3 ZINC
• 5 Arsenic Test Strips in Foil Packets – Caution: Each test strip pad contains about 1 mg Mercuric Bromide (HgBr2)
• This Instruction Booklet with MSDS
• 1 Yellow Cap for mixing
• Kit Box for Components
• Color Chart

For the Arsenic test procedure in Soil or Wood, scan the QR code below.

US Patent #6696300

INTERFERENCES

• This test tolerates up to 2mg/L Hydrogen Sulfide without interference.
• No interference was found for this test kit for Antimony up to 0.5mg/L.
• No interference from Iron or Sulfate was found.
• It is recommended that the water sample be 22ºC – 28ºC / 72ºF – 84ºF.

Suggestions For Best Accuracy

1. To gain confidence in using this test kit for unknown samples, it is highly recommended that you use the kit on a sample with a known inorganic Arsenic concentration value, or with a sample that has been prepared using an Arsenic standard. By making a “practice run” of the test, you will familiarize yourself with all of the procedures necessary to ensure accurate testing results. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to become familiar with the process of color matching, which will help to ensure accurate test results. ITS suggests the test be run in duplicate for better accuracy.
2. The water sample must not be preserved with Nitric Acid or any other preservation method. Small amounts of strong acids will interfere with the test results, and therefore the water sample should be freshly drawn and run within 24 hours. Some water samples held for over 24 hours may read low. The water sample should not contain any significant amount of buffers. If you are planning to send a duplicate sample for ICP laboratory verification, follow preservation requirements for that sample only.
3. The water and ambient temperature are very important to ensure accurate results. As an example, a water temperature of 15°C / 59ºF can result in the color development on the testing pad being lighter than the actual Arsenic concentration in the tested sample (a false low reading occurs). When the water is cold, warm the water sample to 22°C to 28°C / 72ºF – 84ºF before testing (using a microwave is acceptable). If the water temperature is above 28°C / 84ºF your result may read low (accelerator chemistry reacts too fast). Consideration must also be made for the air temperature when running the test. Best results are from 22°C to 28°C / 72ºF – 84ºF (water and air). The color chart is calibrated at 24°C / 75ºF.
4. After the test has been run, try to rinse out the reaction bottle with clean tap water as soon as possible. When the reaction chemicals are allowed to sit in the reaction bottle after the reaction time, the zinc may begin to adhere to the bottom of the bottle. When this occurs, you may need to clean the reaction bottle with a bottlebrush. Another method for zinc removal is to use a 20% Hydrochloric Acid (reusable) rinse. Be sure to rinse the reaction bottle with clean tap water before running the next test.
5. When matching your test strip pad with the colors on the color chart label, it may be helpful to find a color that is lighter than the test strip pad and make a note of it (as an example, we will use a value of 10 ppb). Next, find a color that is darker than the test strip pad (as an example, we will use a value of 30 ppb). By defining a lowest and highest possible value range we can assume that the correct color match is 20 ppb. If the 20 ppb color matches, then you have determined your Arsenic level. In some cases, however, an exact color match will not be available. As an example, if your test strip pad is slightly darker than 20 ppb and slightly lighter than 30 ppb, you can estimate a value of 25 ppb as your result. Following these easy steps can make color matching more precise. Careful color matching will ensure the best possible result.
6. Levels of hydrogen sulfide above 2 ppm (mg/L) can interfere with this test, resulting in elevated Arsenic readings. Our test kit eliminates up to 2 mg/L of sulfide interference. To overcome hydrogen sulfide levels above 2 mg/L, allow the water sample to sit at room temperature, uncovered, and exposed to air for 8 hours (about 50% of the H2S gas dissipates every 8 hours). Industrial Test Systems, Inc. sells hydrogen sulfide detection kits (part # 481167) for quick, accurate verification of this interfering ion. The test kit detects levels of 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 mg/L (ppm). The hydrogen sulfide test kit contains all components necessary to run the test and is economically priced at $16.99 for 30 tests.
7. Irrigation of crops with arsenic water increases the soil arsenic levels which can increase the arsenic content in the crop. This Arsenic kit can be used for screening of Arsenic levels in soil.
8. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact our R&D Department at 1-803-329-0162 ext 210 or by email at: its@sensafe.com.

WARNING: Hydrogen and Arsine gases are generated during the test. Work in a well-ventilated area away from open flames and other sources of ignition. Review the Safety Data Sheet before handling any chemicals.
NOTE: To ensure complete transfer of reagent, shake or tap the packet before opening to move all reagents to the bottom.

HOW TO USE

1. Fill the reaction bottle, with 100mL of water to be tested, to the upper line on the bottle. For best results, the water temperature should be 71°F (22°C) – 82°F (28°C).
2. Add 1 powder pillow of First Reagent 1 to the reaction bottle. Tightly Cap the bottle with a yellow mixing cap and shake for 15 seconds vigorously.
3. Uncap the bottle and add 1 powder pillow of Second Reagent 2 MPS. Tightly Cap the bottle with a yellow cap and shake 15 seconds vigorously. Wait 2 minutes to minimize Sulfide interference.
4. Uncap the bottle and add 1 powder pillow of Third Reagent 3 ZINC. Tightly cap the bottle with a yellow cap and shake for 5 seconds vigorously.
5. Remove the yellow mixing cap. Immediately recap the bottle tightly using the white cap (must be dry) with the turret up (open).
6. Remove one Arsenic Quick test strip from the Foil Packet. Insert the test strip into the dry turret until the red line is even with the top of the turret so that the test pad and red line are facing the back of the white cap. Close (flip down) the turret.
   • ( Note: Steps 6 & 7 should be completed within 30 seconds. Arsenic test strips will not react with arsine gas if they are wet.)
7. Using a timer, wait 10 minutes. Allow the reaction to occur in an undisturbed, well-ventilated area. The reaction generates small hydrogen gas bubbles.
8. After the 10-minute wait (but before 12 minutes), open the turret and remove the test strip. Do not touch the reaction pad. Match within 30 seconds to the color chart.
9. ATTENTION: After testing is completed allow the sample to settle. Pour the clear liquid down a sink that is not used for food preparation, and flush it with water. Dispose of the wet zinc separately, according to the local regulations. Rinse the bottle, white cap, and yellow cap with clean water. Shake off any excess water and dry the whitecap with a turret with a soft tissue. Drying the white turret cap is especially important if you plan to run the next test immediately. Store the used strips in a plastic re-sealable bag. Keep the used strips inaccessible to children and pets, and dispose according to local environmental regulations.

Safety Data Sheets

SDS 1 Safety Data Sheet

Section 1 Product and Company Information

• Product Name: First Reagent
• Product Number: 481196-D
• Recommended use: Used to detect arsenic in water
• Restricted use: Not applicable
• Mfg. name: Industrial Test Systems, Inc.
• Mfg. address: 1875 Langston Street. Rock Hill, SC
• Emergency Telephone (poison control): 1-800-222-1222
• Mfg. Telephone: 1-803-329-9712

Section 2 Hazard Dentification

• Hazard(s):
  • Not hazardous: food-grade tartaric acid, less than 1% of other ingredients.
• Required labeling: Not applicable

Section 3 Composition/Information on Ingredients

• Reagent /CAS /TSCA# RTECS# % /Hazard
  • L-Tartaric Acid
  • 87-69-4 N/A
  • N/A
  • 98.9 Food grade,
  • N/A

Section 4 First-Aid Measures

Contact Area First-aid

• Eyes Flush with large amounts of cold water for 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
• Skin Rinse with large amounts of water for 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing.
• Ingestion If swallowed, wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician.
• Inhalation If inhaled, remove the person to a fresh air source. Call a physician.
• Most likely affects the Irritation of the skin and nose.

Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures

• Extinguishing media: Use that which is appropriate for the surrounding fire.
• Explosion Hazard: Not flammable or combustible
• Flash Point: N/A
• Special fire fighting procedures: N/A

Section 6 Accidental Release Measures

• Sweep up and dispose of normal trash.
• Do not breathe dust. Wash hands.

Section 7 Handling and Storage

• Use standard hygienic practices (no eating, drinking, or smoking) around the product.
• Wash hands after use.
• Keep away from children and pets.
• Keep the container tightly closed.
• Use in a well-ventilated area. Handle carefully to limit dust.

Section 8 Exposures Controls/Personal Protection

• OSHA Permissible Limits: No data
• Engineering controls: Adequate ventilation. Use a dust mask if there is a large spill.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Use PPE appropriate for the surroundings.
• Other: Use gloves to prevent contact irritation. Use eye protection to prevent droplets from entering the eye. Ensure an eyewash station is available.

Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties

• Appearance: White, granular free-flowing solid
• Melting/Freezing point: N/A
• Decomposition temperature: No data
• Upper/Lower flammability limit: No data
• Solubility: Water soluble Viscosity: N/A Odor: odorless
• Initial boiling point/range: N/A
• Vapor Pressure: Not volatile
• Flash point: No data Odor threshold: N/A
• Evaporation rate: N/A Vapor density: N/A
• Flammability: flammable pH: Acidic
• Partition coefficient: N/A Relative density: No data
• Auto-ignition temperature: No data

Section 10 Stability and Reactivity

• Product is stable under normal conditions.
• Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
• Reacts with zinc, silver, and/or aluminum in the presence of water or moisture to rapidly release explosive hydrogen gas.

Section 11 Toxicological Information

• No data. Do not breathe dust.

Section 12 Ecological Information

• Data not available.

Section 13 Disposal Considerations

• Dispose of normal trash. Do not breathe dust. At no time should the First Reagent, Second Reagent, and Third Reagent be mixed in dry (powder) form!

Section 14 Transport Considerations

• Not applicable – the material is not hazardous

Section 15 Regulatory Information

• The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all-inclusive and shall be used ONLY as a guide.
• Keep away from children and pets. Store in a dry, cool place. Keep the container tightly closed.

Section 16 Other Information

• Preparer: H. R.
• Date Prepared: 5-3-17
• Supersedes Revision: 10-10-16
• Disclaimer: The information in this Safety Data Sheet is accurate to the best of our knowledge. It is designed only as a guide for safe use, handling, storage, and disposal.

This information is not considered to be a warranty or a quality specification.

SDS 2 Safety Data Sheet

Section 1 Product and Company Information

• Product Name: Second Reagent
• Product Number: 481196-E
• Recommended use: Used to detect arsenic in water
• Restricted use: Not applicable
• Mfg. name: Industrial Test Systems, Inc.
• Mfg. address: 1875 Langston Street. Rock Hill, SC
• Emergency Telephone (poison control): 1-800-222-1222
• Mfg. Telephone: 1-803-329-9712
• Section 2 Hazard Identification
• Hazard(s) DANGER:
  • CORROSIVE: Causes skin and eye damage. May be fatal if swallowed. Irritation to nose and throat.
• Required labeling: N/A

Section 3 Composition/Information on Ingredients

• Reagent: Potassium

• Peroxymonosulfate CAS: 10058-23-8

• TSCA#: N/A

• RTECS#: N/A %: 43

• Hazard: N/A
  Reagent: Potassium Bisulfate

• CAS: 7646-93-7 TSCA#: N/A

• RTECS#: N/A %: 23

• Hazard: N/A

• Reagent: Potassium Sulfate CAS: 7778-80-5 TSCA#:

• N/A RTECS#: N/A %: 29 Hazard: N/A

• Reagent: Potassium Peroxydisulfate CAS: 7727-21-1

• TSCA#: N/A RTECS#: N/A %: 3 Hazard: N/A

• Reagent: Magnesium Carbonate CAS: 546-93-0 TSCA#:

• N/A RTECS#: N/A %:2

• Hazard: N/A

Section 4 First-Aid Measures
Contact Area First-aid

• Eyes Flush with large amounts of cold water for 15 mins. Skin Rinse with large amounts of water for 15 mins. Remove contaminated clothing.
• Ingestion If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Drink 1-2 glasses of water to dilute the stomach contents. Do not give water to the victim if they are unconscious. Call a physician immediately.
• Inhalation If inhaled, remove the person to a fresh air source. If breathing is still difficult, have a trained person administer oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Call a physician immediately.
• Most likely effect Irritation

Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures

Extinguishing media:

• Water Explosion Hazard: Not flammable or combustible.
• Will release oxygen when heated, acidic mist may be present Flash Point: N/A
• Special fire fighting procedures: N/A
• Section 6 Accidental Release Measures Sweep up and dispose of normal trash. Do not breathe dust. Wash hands.

Section 7 Handling and Storage

• Use standard hygienic practices (no eating, drinking, or smoking) around the product.
• Wash hands after use. Keep away from children and pets.
• Keep the container tightly closed. Mixing with compounds containing halides or active halogens can cause the release of the respective halogen in the presence of moisture.
• Mixing with cyanides can cause the release of hydrogen gas.
• Mixing with heavy metal salts such as of cobalt, nickel, copper, or manganese can cause decomposition with the release of oxygen and heat.

Section 8 Exposures Controls/Personal Protection

• OSHA Permissible Limits: No data Engineering controls: Adequate ventilation. Use a dust mask if there is a large spill.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Use PPE appropriate for the surroundings.
• Other: Use gloves to prevent contact irritation. Use eye protection to prevent droplets from entering the eye. Ensure an eyewash station is available.

Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties

• Appearance: White, granular free-flowing solid
• Melting/Freezing point: N/A
• Decomposition temperature: No data
• Upper/Lower flammability limit: No data
• Solubility: N/A
• Viscosity: N/A
• Odor: odorless
• Initial boiling point/range: N/A Odor threshold: N/A
• Vapor Pressure: Not volatile Flash point: No data
• Evaporation rate: N/A Vapor density: N/A
• Flammability: flammable Auto-ignition temperature:
• No data pH: 2.3 (1% in water)
• Partition coefficient: N/A
• Relative density: 1.1 – 1.4

Section 10 Stability and Reactivity

• The product is stable under normal conditions.
• Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
• Reacts with zinc, silver, and/or aluminum in the presence of water or moisture to rapidly release explosive hydrogen gas.

Section 11 Toxicological Information

• Acute Effects:
• Skin Absorption: >11,000 mg/kg (rabbits) Oral LD. 50* 2,000 mg/kg (rats)
• Inhalation LCo: >5 mg/L (rats) (4 hours)

Section 12 Ecological Information

• Data not available.

Section 13 Disposal Considerations

• Dispose of normal trash. Do not breathe dust. At no time should the First Reagent, Second Reagent, and Third Reagent be mixed in dry (powder) form!

Section 14 Transport Considerations

• Not applicable – the material is not hazardous

Section 15 Regulatory Information

• The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all-inclusive and shall be used ONLY as a guide.
• Keep away from children and pets. Store in a dry, cool place. Keep the container tightly closed.

Section 16 Other Information

• Preparer: H. R.
• Date Prepared: 5-3-17 Supersedes
• Revision: 12-16-15
• Disclaimer: The information in this Safety Data Sheet is accurate to the best of our knowledge. It is designed only as a guide for safe use, handling, storage, and disposal. This information is not considered to be a warranty or a quality specification.

SDS 3 Safety Data Sheet

Section 1 Product and Company Information

• Product Name: Third Reagent
• Product Number: 481196-F
• Recommended use: Used to detect arsenic in water
• Restricted use: Not applicable
• Mfg. name: Industrial Test Systems, Inc.
• Mfg. address: 1875 Langston Street. Rock Hill, SC
• Emergency Telephone (poison control): 1-800-222-1222
• Mfg. Telephone: 1-803-329-9712

Section 2 Hazard Identification

• Hazard(s): TOXIC: May be fatal if swallowed.
• IRRITANT: Irritation to nose and throat.
• Required labeling: Not applicable

Section 3 Composition/Information on Ingredients

• Reagent: Zinc CAS: 7440-66-6 TSCA#: N/A
• RTECS#: N/A %: >99 Hazard: Toxic, irritant

Section 4 First-Aid Measures

Contact Area /First-aid

• Eyes
  • Flush with large amounts of cold water for 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately
• Skin
  • Wash with soap and water for 15 minutes
  • Remove contaminated clothing.
• Ingestion
  • If swallowed, wash out mouth with water. If a large amount is swallowed, call a physician.
  • Antidote: Calcium disodium edetate/dextrose, intravenous; Calcium disodium edetate/procaine. intramuscular
• Inhalation
  • If inhaled, remove the person to a fresh air source. Call a physician.
• Most likely effect
  • Irritation of skin and nose.

Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures

• Extinguishing media: Dry chemical, sand, lime, soda ash.
• Explosion Hazard: Very fine dust may form explosive mixtures with air.
• Flash Point: N/A
• Special fire fighting procedures: Do not use water or foam

Section 6 Accidental Release Measures

• Do not touch spilled material. Avoid heat, flames, sparks, and other sources of ignition. Remove sources of ignition. Collect material into a suitable, loosely covered container for disposal. Do not get water directly on the material.

Section 7 Handling and Storage

• Use standard hygienic practices (no eating, drinking, or smoking) around the product.
• Wash hands after use. Keep away from children and pets. Keep the container tightly closed.
• Use in a well-ventilated area. Handle carefully to limit dust. Store in a cool, dry place.

Section 8 Exposures Controls/Personal Protection

• OSHA Permissible Limits: N/A
• Engineering controls: Adequate ventilation. Use a dust mask if there is a large spill.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Use PPE appropriate for the surroundings.
• Other: Use gloves to prevent contact irritation. Use eye protection to prevent droplets from entering the eye. Ensure an eyewash station is available.

Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties

• Appearance: Grayish, powdery solid Viscosity: N/A
• Melting/Freezing point: 420°C/N/A Odor: odorless
• Decomposition temperature: No data
• Upper/Lower flammability limit: No data
• Solubility: reacts Initial boiling point/range: N/A
• Vapor Pressure: 1mmHg @ 487°C Flash point: No data
• Odor threshold: N/A Evaporation rate: N/A
• Vapor density: N/A Flammability: flammable pH: N/A
• Partition coefficient: N/A Relative density: 7.14
• Auto-ignition temperature: No data

Section 10 Stability and Reactivity

• The product is stable under normal conditions. Hazardous polymerization will not occur. Finely divided powder may react with water. Keep away from acids, bases, metals, oxidizers, reducing agents, combustible materials.

Section 11 Toxicological Information

• Eye Contact: Dust may cause mechanical irritation or injury to the surface of the eye, with discomfort, reddening, and tearing. Direct contact may cause serious corneal burns.
• Skin Contact: Dust may cause mechanical irritation and mild dermatitis.
• Ingestion: Large oral doses may cause gastrointestinal distress with stomach cramps, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, hematemesis, diarrhea, lethargy, immune system effects, fever, dizziness, tightness in the throat, shock, collapse, renal failure, and death.

Section 12 Ecological Information

• Data not available.

Section 13 Disposal Considerations

• Dispose of normal trash. Do not breathe dust. At no time should the First Reagent, Second Reagent, and Third Reagent be mixed together in dry (powder) form!

Section 14 Transport Considerations

• Not applicable – packaged as part of a reagent set.

Section 15 Regulatory Information

• The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all-inclusive and shall be used ONLY as a guide.
• Keep away from children and pets. Store in a dry, cool place. Keep the container tightly closed.

Section 16 Other Information

• Preparer: H. R.
• Date Prepared: 10-10-16
• Supersedes Revision: 12-16-15
• Disclaimer: The information in this Safety Data Sheet is accurate to the best of our knowledge. It is designed only as a guide for safe use, handling, storage, and disposal.

This information is not considered to be a warranty or a quality specification. This company shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.

SDS 4 Safety Data Sheet

Section 1 Product and Company Information

• Product Name: Arsenic Quick Strip
• Product Number: 481196-G
• Recommended use: Used to detect arsenic in water
• Restricted use: Not applicable
• Mfg. name: Industrial Test Systems, Inc.
• Mfg. address: 1875 Langston Street. Rock Hill, SC
• Emergency Telephone (poison control): 1-800-222-1222
• Mfg. Telephone: 1-803-329-9712

Section 2 Hazard Identification

• Hazard(s): Pad contains Mercury.
• Required labeling: N/A

Section 3 Composition/Information on Ingredients

• Reagent: Mercuric Bromide
• CAS: 7789-47-1 TSCA#: N/A
• RTECS#: OV7415000 %: Approx. 1mg
• Hazard: Oral LDso (rat) 40mg/kg

Section 4 First-Aid Measures

Contact Area /First-aid

• Eyes
  • Flush with copious amounts of cold water for 5 minutes.
• Skin
  • Rinse with large amounts of water for 2 minutes.
  • Remove contaminated clothing.
• Ingestion
  • Rinse mouth with water. As a precaution, call a physician or Poison Control.
• Inhalation
  • Evacuate to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen and seek medical advice.
• Most likely effect
  • Irritation

Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures

• Extinguishing media: Use that which is appropriate for the surrounding fire. Explosion Hazard: None found
• Flash Point: N/A
• Special fire fighting procedures: N/A

Section 6 Accidental Release Measures

• Sweep up strips and put them into a plastic bag labeled “Used
• Test Strips.” Dispose of used strips per local environmental and regulatory requirements. Wash hands after use.

Section 7 Handling and Storage

• Use standard hygienic practices (no eating, drinking, or smoking) around the product. Wash hands after use. Keep away from children and pets. Keep the container tightly closed.

Section 8 Exposures Controls/Personal Protection

• OSHA Permissible Limits: N/A
• Engineering controls: N/A
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Use PPE appropriate for the surroundings.
• Other: Use gloves to prevent contact irritation. Use eye protection to prevent droplets from entering the eye. Ensure an eyewash station is available.

Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties

• Appearance: Off-white pad on plastic handle
• Melting/Freezing point: N/A
• Decomposition temperature: No data
• Upper/Lower flammability limit: No data
• Solubility: N/A
• Viscosity: N/A Odor: odorless
• Initial boiling point/range: N/A Vapor
• Pressure: N/A
• Flash point: No data
• Odor threshold: N/A
• Evaporation rate: N/A
• Vapor density: N/A
• Flammability: flammable
• pH: N/A
• Partition coefficient: N/A Relative density: N/A
• Auto-ignition temperature: No data

Section 10 Stability and Reactivity

• The product is stable. Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
• Firefighters should wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus when fighting fires involving plastic and PVC materials.

Section 11 Toxicological Information

• Each strip contains about 1 mg of Mercuric Bromide so toxicological effects are minimal because of the low exposure.
• Material, however, is toxic and should be handled carefully to minimize exposure.
• Place all used test strips into a plastic bag labeled “Used Test Strips.”
• Dispose of used strips per local environmental and regulatory requirements. Wash hands after use.

Section 12 Ecological Information

• Data not available.

Section 13 Disposal Considerations

• Dispose of the test strips according to regulatory requirements.

Section 14 Transport Considerations

• Not applicable – the strips are not hazardous

Section 15 Regulatory Information

• This strip is considered an article under OSHA rules (CFR29, 1910.1200): “Article means a manufactured item other than a fluid or particle: i) which is formed to a specific shape or design during manufacture; (ii) which has end use function(s) dependent in whole or in part upon its shape or design during end use; and iii) which under normal conditions of use does not release more than very small quantities, e.g., minute or trace amounts of a hazardous chemical (as determined under paragraph (d) of this section), and does not pose a physical hazard or health risk to employees”.
• A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is not required for articles. This SDS is provided as a courtesy.

Section 16 Other Information

• Preparer: H. R.
• Date Prepared: 5-3-17
• Supersedes Revision: 9-21-16
• Disclaimer: The information in this Safety Data Sheet is accurate to the best of our knowledge. It is designed only as a guide for safe use, handling, storage, and disposal. This information is not considered to be a warranty or a quality specification.

Our products are compliant with all 49CFR and IATA rules and regulations.

LETTER FROM THE KIT INVENTOR

Thank you for purchasing our U.S. Patented # 6,696,300) Arsenic Quick ™ Kit. Our company has trademarked the kits Quick ™ because of the short 14-minute time for analysis. The Drinking Water standard of the US EPA and the World Health Organization (WHO) allows a maximum contaminant level of 10 ppb (ug/L) for Arsenic. The old US EPA level of 50 ppb (ug/L) remains the maximum contaminant level for many countries in the world. For several years, Industrial Test Systems, Inc. (ITS) committed a major research & development effort to provide better and safer arsenic test kits. The goal was achieved. The test was made safer by using tartaric acid, instead of strong acids, for the reduction of inorganic arsenic (As+3/As+5) to arsine gas. For these efforts, a US Patent was granted for the acceleration of the arsenic detection chemistry by the addition of metal enhancers, iron, and nickel salts. This permits Arsenic field tests to be completed faster. The Quick ™ |I series of kits use a modified Turret cap which allows the detection of arsenic below 10 ppb (ug/L). The reduction reactions utilized in all kits are as follows:

• Zn +2H+ → Zn+2 + H2 (gas) and As40 + 12 Zn +24H* → 4ASH (gas) + 12 Zn+2 + 6H20 (рН 1.6)

The analysis is performed in a closed reaction bottle (plastic) with an appropriate volume of sample (50 to 500 ml). After the 10-minute reduction reaction, the mercuric bromide strip or testing pad is removed and matched to the color chart or color analyzed by the Quick ™ Arsenic Scan instrument. A light yellow to brown color change indicates that arsenic is present. The color intensity is proportionately related to the concentration of arsenic in the sample. NOTE: ITS test kits detect free inorganic arsenic only. ICP-MS methods detect inorganic and organic arsenic. If organic arsenic is present, ITS kit results can be expected to give lower values when compared to ICP-MS results.  Where precision is important, ITS recommends that you run the water sample in duplicate, since the typical color matching is within one color block. For best precision consider the purchase of our Quick ™ Arsenic Scan instrument. This unit is ideal for use with all test kits. Please contact our sales department at 803-329-9712 for more information or to order the Quick ™ Arsenic Scan instrument. The typical shelf life of kits is over 12 months. The kit includes the First Reagent (Tartaric acid with iron and nickel salts); Second Reagent (MPS, an oxidizer); Third Reagent (zinc dust); and mercuric bromide strips, which contain about 1mg mercury per strip. After use, the strips should be discarded according to local environmental regulations. The Second Reagent must not be shipped by passenger airlines. Valuable information about the kit is in the MSDS literature. As a safeguard to minimize the operator’s exposure to arsine and hydrogen gas, please run all tests in a well-ventilated area away from open flames and other sources of ignition. Arsine gas is highly toxic, and this precaution becomes more urgent if the water sample has high arsenic levels.

• Cordially yours,
• Ivars Jaunakais, Analytical Chemist
• email: info@sensafe.com.
• InspectUSA.com.
• Revision: 02/01/22
• Part Number: 481396-5 Contains 5 Tests
• Tests Arsenic (As+3/As+5) from 0-600 ppb US Patent #6696300

Information on the performance characteristics of this kit can be found at https://archive.epa.gov/nrmrl/archive-etv/web/html/, or call ITS at 803-329-9712 for a copy of the ETV verification report. The use of the ETV® Name or Logo does not imply approval or certification of this product nor does it make any explicit or implied warrantees or guarantees as to product performance. Industrial Test Systems, Inc.

References

• ETV | Sustainability | US EPA

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