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Product Name :
UNIVERSAL INDICATOR Solution (pH 3 - pH 11)
Classified as hazardous

1. Identification
GHS Product UNIVERSAL INDICATOR Solution (pH 3 - pH 11)
Identifier
Company Name CHEMSUPPLY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD (ABN 19 008 264 211)
Address 38 - 50 Bedford Street GILLMAN
SA 5013 Australia
Telephone/Fax Tel: (08) 8440-2000
Number
Emergency phone CHEMCALL 1800 127 406 (Australia) / +64-4-917-9888 (International)
number
E-mail Address www.chemsupply.com.au
Recommended use of pH indicator solution
the chemical and
restrictions on use
Other Names Name Product Code
UNIVERSAL INDICATOR Solution (pH 3 - pH UL000
11)
Other Information
ChemSupply Australia Pty Ltd does not warrant that this product is suitable
for any use or purpose. The user must ascertain the suitability of the product
before use or application intended purpose. Preliminary testing of the product
before use or application is recommended. Any reliance or purported reliance
upon ChemSupply Australia Pty Ltd with respect to any skill or judgement or
advice in relation to the suitability of this product of any purpose is
disclaimed. Except to the extent prohibited at law, any condition implied by
any statute as to the merchantable quality of this product or fitness for any
purpose is hereby excluded. This product is not sold by description. Where the
provisions of Part V, Division 2 of the Trade Practices Act apply, the
liability of ChemSupply Australia Pty Ltd is limited to the replacement of
supply of equivalent goods or payment of the cost of replacing the goods or
acquiring equivalent goods.
2. Hazard Identification
GHS classification of Eye Damage/Irritation: Category 2A
the Flammable Liquids: Category 2
substance/mixture
Signal Word (s) DANGER
Hazard Statement (s) H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Pictogram (s) Flame, Exclamation mark

Precautionary P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking.

statement – P233 Keep container tightly closed.
Prevention P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../equipment.
P242 Use only non-sparking tools.
P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face
protection.
Precautionary P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all
statement – Response contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.

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Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol resistant
foam for extinction.
Precautionary P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
statement – Storage
Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
statement – Disposal
3. Composition/information on ingredients
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion
Ethanol denatured 64-17-5 50-60 %
Water 7732-18-5 40-50 %
Bromothymol blue 76-59-5 0.03-0.04 %
Phenolphthalein 77-09-8 0.03-0.04 %
Methyl red, sodium salt 845-10-3 0.01-0.02 %
Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 0.005 %
Methyl orange, sodium 547-58-0 0.005 %
salt
4. First-aid measures
Inhalation If inhaled, remove from contaminated area to fresh air immediately. Apply
artificial respiration if not breathing. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Ingestion Rinse mouth thoroughly with water immediately, repeat until all traces of
product have been removed. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Seek medical advice if
effects persist.
Skin Wash affected areas with copious quantities of water. Remove contaminated
clothing and wash before re-use. If persistent irritation occurs, obtain
medical attention.
Eye contact Immediately irrigate with copious quantity of water for at least 15 minutes.
Eyelids to be held open. If rapid recovery does not occur, obtain medical
attention
First Aid Facilities Maintain eyewash fountain and safety shower in work area.
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reactions of
the patient.
Other Information For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre (Phone eg Australia 13 1126;
New Zealand 0800 764 766) or a doctor.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Hazards from Irritating and toxic fumes and gases, acrid smoke and fumes, oxides of sulfur,
Combustion carbon, nitrogen and sodium, sodium, hydrogen bromide and phenols.
Products
Specific Methods Caution: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.
Small fire: Use foam, dry chemical, CO2 or water spray.
Large fire: Use foam, fog or water spray - Do not use water jets.
If safe to do so, move undamaged containers from fire area. Cool containers
with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Avoid getting
water inside containers.
Specific hazards HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Low flash point - Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or
arising from the flames at ambient temperatures. Vapours will form explosive mixtures with air.
chemical Vapours will travel to source of ignition and flash back. Fire may produce
irritating, poisonous and/or corrosive gases. Containers may explode when
heated. The liquids is lighter than water. Vapours are heavier than air and
will collect in low or confined areas (drains, basements, tanks). Vapours from
run-off may create an explosion hazard.
Hazchem Code •3YE
Precautions in SCBA and structural firefighter's uniform may provide limited protection.
connection with Fire Fully-encapsulating, gas-tight suits should be worn for maximum protection.

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Classified as hazardous

6. Accidental release measures

Spills & Disposal ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flame) within at
least 50m - All equipment used in handling the product must be earthed.
Do not touch or walk through spilled material.
Stop leak if safe to do so - Prevent entry into waterways, drains or confined
areas.
Vapour-suppressing foam may be used to control vapours.
Absorb spill with earth, sand or other non-combustible material - Use clean,
non-sparking tools to collect material and place it in loosely-covered metal
or plastic containers for later disposal. Water spray may be used to knock
down or divert vapour clouds.
SEEK EXPERT ADVICE ON HANDLING AND DISPOSAL.
Personal Precautions Evacuate the area of all non-essential personnel. Avoid inhalation, contact
with skin, eyes and clothing. Take precautionary measures against static
discharge.
Personal Protection Wear protective clothing specified for normal operations (see Section 8)

7. Handling and storage

Precautions for Safe Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.
Handling Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Wash
thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Ground
and bond containers when transferring material. Use spark-proof tools and
explosion proof equipment. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill,
grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames. Empty
containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapour), and can be
dangerous.
Conditions for safe Flammables-area. Store in tightly closed containers, in a cool, dry,
storage, including well-ventilated area, away from incompatible substances. Keep away from heat
any incompatibilities and all sources of ignition (sparks and flame). Keep from contact with
oxidizing materials. Do not store near perchlorates, peroxides, chromic acid
or nitric acid.
Corrosiveness Ethanol is not corrosive to cast iron, steel stainless steel, copper and its
alloys, nickel and its alloys and aluminium. May react with hot aluminium.
Storage Regulations Refer Australian Standard AS 1940-2017 'The storage and handling of flammable
and combustible liquids'.
Storage Store at room temperature (15 to 25 °C recommended).
Temperatures
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Other Exposure These Workplace Exposure Standards are guides to be used in the control of
Information occupational health hazards. All atmospheric contamination should be kept to
as low a level as is workable. These workplace exposure standards should not
be used as fine dividing lines between safe and dangerous concentrations of
chemicals. They are not a measure of relative toxicity.
A time weighted average (TWA) has been established for Sodium hydroxide (Safe
Work Australia) of 2 mg/m³ (Peak limitation) and for Ethyl alcohol (Safe Work
Australia) of 1,880 mg/m³, (1,000 ppm). The exposure value at the TWA is the
average airborne concentration of a particular substance when calculated over
a normal 8 hour working day for a 5 day working week. Peak Limitation - a
ceiling concentration which should not be exceeded over a measurement period
which should be as short as possible but not exceeding 15 minutes.
Appropriate In industrial situations maintain the concentrations values below the TWA.
engineering controls This may be achieved by process modification, use of local exhaust
ventilation, capturing substances at the source, or other methods.
Respiratory Where ventilation is not adequate, respiratory protection may be required.
Protection Avoid breathing vapours or mists. Select and use respirators in accordance
with AS 1716 - Respiratory Protective Devices and be selected in accordance
with AS 1715 - Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective
Devices. When mists or vapours exceed the exposure standards then the use of
the following is recommended: Approved respirator with organic vapour and

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dust/mist filters. Filter capacity and respirator type depends on exposure
levels.
Eye Protection The use of a face shield, chemical goggles or safety glasses with side shield
protection as appropriate. Must comply with Australian Standards AS 1337 and
be selected and used in accordance with AS 1336.
Hand Protection Wear gloves of impervious material conforming to AS/NZS 2161: Occupational
protective gloves - Selection, use and maintenance. Final choice of
appropriate glove type will vary according to individual circumstances. This
can include methods of handling, and engineering controls as determined by
appropriate risk assessments. Avoid skin contact when removing gloves from
hands, do not touch the gloves outer surface. Dispose of gloves as hazardous
waste.
Personal Protective Personal protective equipment should not solely be relied upon to control risk
Equipment and should only be used when all other reasonably practicable control measures
do not eliminate or sufficiently minimise risk. Guidance in selecting personal
protective equipment can be obtained from Australian, Australian/New Zealand
or other approved standards.
Footwear Rubber boots.
Body Protection Wear anti-static protective clothing if there is a risk of ignition from
static electricity. Clean impervious clothing should be worn. Clothing for
protection against chemicals should comply with AS 3765 Clothing for
Protection Against Hazardous Chemicals.
Hygiene Measures Always wash hands before smoking, eating or using the toilet. Wash
contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before storing or
re-using.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Form Liquid
Appearance Green solution which may develop a red colour during storage.
Odour Ethanolic odour.
Freezing Point -37 °C
Solubility in Water Soluble.
Solubility in Organic Easily soluble in n-octanol. Soluble in methanol, diethyl ether, acetone.
Solvents
Specific Gravity ~0.8
Vapour Pressure Ethanol: 5.9 kPa (44.3 mm Hg) at 20 °C.
Vapour Density Ethanol: 1.59.
(Air=1)
Evaporation Rate >1 (ether=1)
Odour Threshold Ethanol: 49-716 ppm (geometric mean: 180 ppm) (detection); 100 ppm
(recognition).
Flash Point 22 °C
Flammability HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. Keep away from heat, sparks or naked flames. Use flameproof
equipment and fittings to prevent flammability risk. Electrically link and
ground metal containers for transfer of the product to prevent accumulation of
static electricity. Ensure adequate ventilation to prevent an explosive
vapour-air mixture. Vapours will travel considerable distances to sources of
ignition.
Flammable Limits - 2.0 vol %
Lower
Flammable Limits - 12.0 vol%
Upper
Explosion Properties Can release vapours that form explosive mixtures at temperatures above the
flashpoint. Containers may explode in the heat of a fire.
Saturated Vapour Ethanol: 58300 ppm (5.8%) at 20 °C (calculated)
Concentration
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10. Stability and reactivity

Chemical Stability Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid Incompatible materials, ignition sources, excess heat, oxidizers.
Incompatible Strong oxidizing agents, acids, alkali metals, ammonia, hydrazine, peroxides,
Materials sodium, acid anhydrides, calcium hypochlorite, chromyl chloride, nitrosyl
perchlorate, bromine pentafluoride, perchloric acid, silver nitrate, mercuric
nitrate, potassium-tert-butoxide, magnesium perchlorate, acid chlorides,
platinum, uranium hexafluoride, silver oxide, iodine heptafluoride, acetyl
bromide, disulfuryl difluoride, tetrachlorosilane + water, acetyl chloride,
permanganic acid, ruthenium (VIII) oxide, uranyl perchlorate, potassium
dioxide.
Hazardous Irritating and toxic fumes and gases, oxides of sulfur, carbon, nitrogen and
Decomposition sodium, sodium, hydrogen bromide and phenols.
Products
Hazardous Will not occur.
Polymerization
11. Toxicological Information
Acute Toxicity - Oral LD50 (rat): 7060 mg/kg - Ethanol;
Acute Toxicity - LD50 (rabbit): 15800 mg/kg - Ethanol (anhydrous substance);
Dermal
Acute Toxicity - LD50 (rat): 38mg/l/10h - Ethanol.
Inhalation
Ingestion May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement,
followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may
cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory
failure.
Inhalation Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects
characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Causes
respiratory tract irritation. May cause narcotic effects in high
concentrations. Vapours may cause dizziness or suffocation.
Skin Causes moderate skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin. May cause
cyanosis of the extremities.
Eye Causes severe eye irritation. May cause painful sensitization to light. May
cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage.
Respiratory Not classified based on available information.
sensitisation
Skin Sensitisation Not classified based on available information.
Germ cell Not classified based on available information.
mutagenicity
Carcinogenicity Not classified based on available information.
Reproductive Not classified based on available information.
Toxicity
STOT-single Not classified based on available information.
exposure
STOT-repeated Not classified based on available information.
exposure
Aspiration Hazard Not classified based on available information.
Chronic Effects Prolonged exposure to ethanol may cause liver, kidney, and heart damage.
Serious eye Eye Damage/Irritation: Category 2A
damage/irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Skin Not classified based on available information.
corrosion/irritation
12. Ecological information
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Ecological No ecological problems are to be expected when the product is handled and used
Information with due care and attention.
Ecotoxicity When used properly, no impairments in the function of waste-water-treatment
plants are to be expected. In high concentrations: Harmful effect on aquatic
organisms.
Persistence and Ethanol: Abiotic degradation: Rapid degradation. (air)
degradability Biologic degradation: Biodegradation: 94 % modified OECD screening test;
Readily biodegradable.
Further ecologic data: BOD: 0.93-1.67 g/g; COD: 1.99 g/g; ThOD: 2.10 g/g; BOD
74 % of ThOD /5 d; COD 90 % of ThOD.
Mobility Distribution: log P(oct): -0.32 (ethanol).
Bioaccumulative No bioaccumulation is to be expected (log P(o/w <1) (ethanol).
Potential
Environmental Do not allow to enter waters, waste water, or soil!
Protection
Acute Toxicity - Fish LC50 (L.idus): 8140 mg/l /48 h (ethanol).
Acute Toxicity - EC50 (Daphnia magna): 9268-14221 mg/l /48 h (ethanol).
Daphnia
13. Disposal considerations
Disposal Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as
Considerations hazardous waste and disposed of according to relevant local, state and federal
government regulations.
14. Transport information
Transport Dangerous Goods of Class 3 Flammable Liquids, are incompatible in a placard
Information load with any of the following: - Class 1, Class 2.1, if both the Class 3 and
Class 2.1, dangerous goods are in bulk, Class 2.3, Class 4.2, Class 5, Class
6, if the Class 3 dangerous goods are nitromethane and Class 7.
U.N. Number 1993
UN proper shipping FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S.
name
Transport hazard 3
class(es)
Hazchem Code •3YE
Packing Group II
EPG Number 3A1
IERG Number 14
Environmental When used properly, no impairments in the function of waste-water-treatment
Hazards plants are to be expected. In high concentrations: Harmful effect on aquatic
organisms.
15. Regulatory information
Regulatory All the constituents of this product are listed on the Australian Inventory of
Information Chemical Substances ( AICS ), or exempted. Not listed under WHS Regulation
2011, Schedule 10 - Prohibited carcinogens, restricted carcinogens and
restricted hazardous chemicals.
Poisons Schedule Not Scheduled

16. Other Information

Literature 'Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons .', Commonwealth
References of Australia.
National Road Transport Commission, 'Australian Code for the Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail 7th. Ed.'.
Safe Work Australia, 'National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Safety
Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals'.
Standards Australia, 'SAA/SNZ HB 76:2010 Dangerous Goods - Initial Emergency
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Response Guide', Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand.
Safe Work Australia, 'Hazardous Chemical Information System'.
Safe Work Australia, 'National Code of Practice for the Labelling of Safe
Work Hazardous Substances'.
Safe Work Australia, 'National Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants
in the Occupational Environment'.
Contact Person/Point Paul McCarthy Ph. (08) 8440 2000 DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:
All information provided in this data sheet or by our technical
representatives is compiled from the best knowledge available to us. However,
since data, safety standards and government regulations are subject to change
and the conditions of handling and use, or misuse, are beyond our control, we
make no warranty either expressed or implied, with respect to the completeness
or accuracy to the information contained herein. ChemSupply Australia Pty Ltd
accepts no responsibility whatsoever for its accuracy or for any results that
may be obtained by customers from using the data and disclaims all liability
for reliance on information provided in this data sheet or by our technical
representatives.
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