ABC of Safety in the Biological Sciences
ILFORD - ILFOSPEED 2000TL Paper Developer
CONTAINS
Hydroquinone, 1 to 5%
Potassium Carbonate, 1 to 5 %
Sodium Bromide, 0.1 to 1%
Sodium Metaborate, 1 to 5%
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Keep away from eyes and skin.
Avoid inhalation and ingestion.
Keep away from heat or naked flames.
CHARACTERISTICS
Colourless and odourless liquid.
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
All developing solutions are hazardous to health. They are
strong skin and eye irritants. Ingestion can cause nausea and
vomiting.
TREATMENTS
Skin - Immediately wash the affected area with soap or mild
detergent and large amounts of water until all evidence of the
chemical has been removed (approximately 15 minutes). If
irritation persists or dermatitis develops seek medical advice.
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes and decontaminate before
re-use.
Eyes - Immediately wash the affected eye with large amounts of
water until all evidence of the chemical has been removed
(approximately 15 minutes). If irritation or pain persists seek
immediate medical attention.
Inhalation - Remove from the area of exposure to fresh air. Keep
warm and allow to rest. If signs of toxicity or distress develop
seek medical advice.
Ingestion - Never give anything by mouth if the victim is losing
consciousness, is unconscious or convulsing. Rinse the mouth
thoroughly with water. Give milk to drink, DO NOT induce
vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention.
INCOMPATIBILITY
None known. No polymerisation hazard.
STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry atmosphere away from heat.
HANDLING
Wear protective clothing. A long sleeved laboratory coat or gown
with elasticised wrist bands, rubber gloves and safety goggles
as a minimum standard.
DISPOSAL
The best way to dispose of photographic waste is to collect it
into large waste containers for collection by Waste Disposal
Contractors. Sewerage Authorities do allow the discharge of this
substance to sewer providing that the concentrations of effluent
are within certain pre-existing parameters. To satisfy Sewerage
Authority requirements it may be necessary to calculate maximum
discharge concentrations (at any one time) and/or average
discharge concentrations (over a period of time). Check the
requirements with your local Authority.
At working strength the effluent discharge of the components
considered hazardous to the sewerage system in Ilfospeed 2000TL
developer is:
Sulphates 1,000 mg/L
Sulphite (as S) 6,800 mg/L
Boron (as B) 1,000 mg/L
BOD5 10 gm/L
COD 12.2 gm /L
pH 10.3
ENVIRONMENT
No data available.
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