ABC of Safety in the Biological Sciences
PHOTOGRAPHIC CHEMICALS
COMPANY KODAK
(1) Kodalith Developer (Parts A & B)
Part A:
Contains: Sodium formaldehyde bisulphite 8085%, Hydroquinone
1520%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Skin and eye irritant, may form allergic skin reaction and dust
may cause respiratory tract irritation. If splashed into eyes
flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical advice.
Immediately wash any affected areas of skin. Safety gloves and
glasses should be worn during use.
Part B:
Contains: Alkali bicarbonate mixture 9599%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Skin and eye irritant, may form allergic skin reaction. In case
of eye contact flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical
advice. Immediately wash any affected areas of skin. Safety
gloves and glasses should be worn during use.
(2) Developer D11 (Slightly toxic)
Contains: Sodium sulphite 6065%
Sodium carbonate 2530%
Hydroquinone 510%
pMethylaminophenol sulphate <1%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Skin and eye irritant, may form allergic skin reaction. Dust may
cause upper respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if
swallowed. If inhaled treat symptomatically. Splashes to eyes
flush with running water for 15 minutes and seek medical
attention. Skin contact wash affected area. If ingested rinse
mouth and induce vomiting. Seek medical advice. Store away from
acids. Safety gloves and glasses should be worn during use
(3) Developer D19 (Slightly toxic)
Contains: Sodium sulphite 5560%
Sodium carbonate 3035%
Hydroquinone 510%
pMethylaminophenol sulphate <5%
Same as D11 different concentrations
(4) Developer Dektol (Slightly toxic)
Contains: Sodium carbonate monohydrate 4060%
Sodium sulphite 2040%
Hydroquinone 510%
pMethylaminophenol sulphate <5%
Same as D11 and D19 different concentrations
(5) Developer Super Rapid Access
Contains: Water 6070%
Potassium sulphite 1520%
Hydroquinone 510%
Sodium carbonate 15%
Potassium hydroxide 15%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Skin and eye irritant may cause allergic skin reaction. In
case of eye contact immediately flush with water for 15 minutes
and seek medical advice. Affected skin areas should be washed
immediately with soap and water. Incompatible with strong acids.
Safety glasses and gloves should be warn during use.
(6) Developer RP XOMAT (Parts A, B & C)
Part A:
Contains: Water 5560%
Potassium/sodium sulphite 2025%
Hydroquinone 510%
Potassium hydroxide 15%
Sodium carbonate 15%
Diethylene glycol 15%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Skin and eye irritant may cause allergic skin reaction. In
case of eye contact, immediately flush with water for 15
minutes, seek medical advice. Affected skin areas should be
washed immediately with soap and water. Incompatible with strong
oxidisers, strong acids. Safety glasses and gloves should be
worn during use.
Part B:
Contains: Acetic acid 8590%
1-phenyl3pyrazolidone 1015%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Is an irritant and corrosive to skin, eyes and respiratory
tract. Skin or eye contact causes severe burns. In case of eye
contact immediately flush with water for 15 minutes and seek
prompt medical assistance. Affected skin areas should be washed
immediately with water. If inhaled remove affected person to
fresh air, treat symptomatically, if necessary seek medical
advice. Incompatible with strong oxidisers and strong alkalis.
Fire and excessive heat may cause hazardous decomposition
products. Safety goggles or face shield and gloves should be
worn during use.
Part C:
Contains: Water 5055%
Glutaraldehyde 4550%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Causes severe skin and eye burns, can cause allergic skin
reaction and is harmful if swallowed. Should only be used with
adequate ventilation as vapours are also very harmful especially
to the eyes and respiratory tract. In case of eye contact flush
with water for 15 minutes and seek medical advice. Affected skin
areas should be washed immediately with water. If inhaled remove
affected person to fresh air treat symptomatically and if
necessary seek medical assistance. Incompatible with strong
alkalis. Safety goggles and gloves should be worn during use.
(7) Developer Technidol LC
Contains: Sodium sulphite 9095%
1phenyl3pyrazolidinone 510%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Is an irritant to skin, eyes, respiratory tract and may be
harmful if ingested. In case of eye contact flush with water for
15 minutes and seek medical advice. Affected skin areas should
be washed immediately with water. If ingested induce vomiting
and seek medical advice immediately. Incompatible with strong
acids. Safety goggles and gloves should be worn during use.
(8) Rapid Fixer (Parts A & B)
Part A:
Contains: Water 4050%
Ammonium thiosulphate 4050%
Sodium acetate 510%
Boric acid <5%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Harmful if ingested. Eye or skin contact should be flushed
immediately. Incompatible with strong alkali
Part B:
Contains: Water 6575%
Aluminium sulphate 1020%
Sulphuric acid 1015%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Is corrosive and an irritant to eyes and skin. In case of eye
contact immediately flush with water for 15 minutes and seek
medical advice. Affected skin areas should be washed immediately
with water. If ingested give large quantities of water or
milk. DO NOT induce vomiting, seek medical advice
immediately. Incompatible with alkali.
(9) Kodak E6 Process Fixer (Aqueous mixture)
Contains: Water 4550%
Ammonium thiosulphate 4045%
Sodium bisulphite 510%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Low hazard substance. In case of contact flush affected area
with plenty of water. Incompatible with mineral acids.
(10) Kodak E6 Process First Developer
Contains: Water 5560%
Potassium sulphite 1015%
Potassium carbonate 510%
Diethyleneglycol 510%
Potassium hydroquinone monosulphate 510%
Sodium bicarbonate 510%
Potassium hydroxide 15%
Sodium bromide 15%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
May cause allergic skin reaction. Any material that contacts the
eyes may be irritating, the contact area should be flushed
immediately. Incompatible with strong acids. Safety glasses and
gloves should be worn when handling the substance.
(11) Kodak E6 Process Conditioner
Contains: Water 8590%
Potassium sulphite 510%
1thioglycerol
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
May cause allergic skin reaction. May be harmful if swallowed,
induce vomiting, seek immediate medical advice. Safety glasses
and gloves should be worn when handling this substance.
(12) Kodak E6 Process Colour Developer (Parts A &
B)
Part A:
Contains: Water 8085%
Potassium phosphate 1015%
Potassium hydroxide 15%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Corrosive to skin and eyes and may cause burns to oesophagus if
ingested. Eye or skin contact flush with water for 15 minutes
and seek medical aid. If ingested DO NOT induce vomiting.
Give water or milk and seek immediate medical assistance.
Incompatible with strong acids. Safety glasses and gloves should
be worn when handling this substance. Spills neutralised with
sodium bisulphate.
Part B:
Contains: Water 7080%
4(NethylN2methanesulphonylaminoethyl)
2methylphenylenediamine Sesquisulphate monohydrate 1520%
Sodium metabisulphite <1%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Is an irritant to eyes skin and respiratory tract and may be
harmful if ingested. May cause allergic skin reaction. Eye or
skin contact flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical
aid. If ingested rinse mouth and induce vomiting. Seek immediate
medical assistance. Incompatible with strong oxidisers and
strong bases. Wash away any spills with water. Safety glasses
and gloves should be worn when handling this substance.
(13) Kodak E6 Process Bleach (Parts A &
Part A:
Contains: Water 5060%
Ammonium [(ethylenedinitrilo)tetra aceto] ferrate 1520%
Ammonium bromide 1015%
Hydrobromic acid <5%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Low hazard substance good laboratory practice should be
followed.
Part B:
Contains: Water 6570%
EDTA potassium salt 2530%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Low hazard substance good laboratory practice should be
followed.
(14) Kodak E6 Process Reversal Bath and Replenisher
Contains: Water 5055%
Sodium propionate 1520%
Chelated triphosphonate 510%
Sodium phosphonate 510%
Propionic acid <5%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Low hazard substance in case of contact flush affected area
with water good laboratory practice should be followed.
(15) Kodak E6 Process Stabiliser and Replenisher
Contains: Water 7580%
Formaldehyde 1525%
Methanol 510%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Is an irritant and corrosive to skin, eyes, nose and throat. May
cause allergic skin reactions. Eye or skin contact flush with
water for 15 minutes and seek medical aid. Systemic toxic spills
can be neutralised with sodium metabisulphite. Safety glasses
and gloves should be used when handling the substance
COMPANY ILFORD
(1) Developer ID11
Parts A and B:
Contains: Hydroquinone 70%
4Methylaminophenolsulphate 30%
Borax 3%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Is an irritant to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.
Ingestion may be harmful and allergic skin reactions may occur.
Eye contact flush with running water for 15 minutes and seek
medical advice. Wash affected skin areas with soap and water. If
ingested induce vomiting and seek medical advice. Incompatible
with mineral acids. Sulphur dioxide is released on
decomposition. Safety glasses and gloves should be worn when
handling this substance.
(2) Cibachrome P30 Process Developer Additive
Contains: Cinanmic acid disulphite 2.5%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Is an irritant to the skin and eyes. Ingestion may be harmful.
Eye contact flush with running water for 15 minutes and seek
medical advice. Wash affected skin areas. If ingested, induce
vomiting and seek medical advice. Incompatible with strong
oxidising agents.
Spills absorb excess with charcoal sand etc. Remove to waste.
Safety glasses and gloves should be worn when handling this
substance.
(3) Cibachrome P30 Process Developer A & B
Contains: Potassium carbonate
Hydroquinone 7.6%
Acetic acid 0.8%
2 (ethoxy) ethanol 47.8%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Is an irritant to the eyes and skin. Ingestion or inhalation may
cause nausea, dizziness and collapse. Allergic skin reactions
may occur. Eye contact flush with running water for 15
minutes. Seek medical advice. Wash affected skin areas. If
ingested induce vomiting and seek medical advice. If inhaled
remove to fresh air. Incompatible with mineral acids. Sulphur
dioxide released on decomposition. Spills absorb with
charcoal, sand etc. Remove to waste. Safety glasses and gloves
should be worn when handling the substance.
(4) Cibachrome P30 Process Fixer
Contains: Nmethyl2pyrolidone 67%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Is an irritant to the eyes and skin. Ingestion may be harmful.
Eye contact flush with running water for 15 minutes, seek
medical advice. Wash affected skin area with water. If ingested
induce vomiting. Incompatible with mineral acids produces
sulphur dioxide on decomposition. Spills absorb with charcoal,
sand etc. Remove to waste. Safety glasses and gloves should be
used when handling this substance.
(5) Cibachrome P30 Process Bleach
(Parts A, B & C)
Contains: p Toluene sulphuric acid
2 ethoxy ethanol
Potassium carbonate
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Is an irritant to the skin and eyes. Ingestion may be harmful.
Eye contact flush with running water for 15 minutes and seek
medical advice. Wash affected skin areas with soap and water. If
Part A ingested DO NOT induce vomiting give milk or
magnesia. If Part B or C ingested induce vomiting. When mixed as
working solution DO NOT induce vomiting give milk of
magnesia. In all cases seek medical advice. Part A and C
incompatible with strong oxidising agents. Spills Part A
neutralising with bicarbonate then run to waste. Part B
Absorb with charcoal, sand etc. Incinerate waste. Part C
Flush to waste. Safety glasses and gloves should be used when
handling this substance.
(6) Hypam Hardener
Contains: Aluminium chloride 14%
Acetic Acid 14%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Is corrosive and an irritant to the skin and eyes. Ingestion may
be harmful, may cause vomiting, nausea and circulatory
disturbances. Eye contact flush with running water for 15
minutes and seek medical advice. Wash affected skin area with
soap and water. If ingested give milk or water DO NOT
induce vomiting seek medical advice. Do not overheat gives
off chloride fumes. Spills run to waste with excess of water.
Safety glasses and gloves should be worn when handling this
substance.
(7) Ilford Acetic Acid 90%
(8) Hypam Rapid Fixer
Contains: Acetic acid 3%
Borax 4%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Is an irritant to the skin and eyes. Ingestion may cause nausea
and vomiting. Eye contact flush with running water for 15
minutes and seek medical advice. Wash affected skin area with
soap and water. If ingested induce vomiting seek medical
assistance. Incompatible with mineral acids decomposition
produces sulphur dioxide. Spills flush to waste. Safety
glasses and gloves should be worn when handling this substance.
(9) Ilfospeed Developer
Contains: Diethylene glycol 11%
Hydroquinone 2%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Is an irritant to the eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Eye
contact flush with running water for 15 minutes and seek
medical advice. Wash affected skin areas with soap and water. If
ingested give water then diluted lemon juice. Seek medical
advice immediately. Incompatible with mineral acids,
decomposition produces sulphur dioxide. Spills flush to waste.
Safety glasses and gloves should be worn when handling this
substance.
COMPANY AGFA GEVAERT
(1) Process 44 Colour Developer 44CD
(Parts A & B)
Part A:
Contains: Alkali phosphate 510%
Alkali sulphite 15%
Alkali bromide 01%
Phosphoric acid derivative 15%
Citrazinic acid 01%
Potassium hydroxide 2%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Is an irritant to the eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Ingestion
may be harmful. Eye contact flush with running water for 15
minutes and seek medical advice. Wash affected skin areas with
soap and water. If ingested give water then diluted lemon juice.
Seek medical advice immediately. Avoid temperature below 0°C and
above 40°C. Safety glasses and gloves should be worn when
handling this substance.
Part B:
Contains: pphenylediamine 1030%
Alkali sulphite 15%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Is an irritant to the eyes and skin, may cause allergic skin
reactions. Eye contact flush with running water for 15 minutes
and seek medical advice. Wash affected skin areas with soap and
water. If ingested give large quantities of water. Induce
vomiting and seek medical advice. Avoid temperatures below 0°C
and above 40°C. Safety glasses and gloves should be worn when
handling this substance.
(2) Neutol
Contains: Alkali carbonate <50%
Alkali sulphite <50%
Alkali bromide <10%
Hydroquinone <10%
EDTA alkali salt <10%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Is an irritant to the eyes and skin. May cause allergic skin
reactions. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation. Eye
contact flush with running water for 15 minutes and seek
medical advice. Wash affected skin areas with soap and water. If
ingested give warm salt water to drink and induce vomiting. Seek
medical advice immediately. Avoid temperatures below 0°C and
above 40°C. Safety glasses and gloves should be worn when
handling this substance.
(3) Rodinal
Contains: Alkali sulphite <50%
Alkali bromide <10%
Amino phenol <10%
Alkali hydroxide <03%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Is an irritant to the eyes, skin and mucous membranes. May cause
allergic skin reaction. Ingestion may be harmful. Eye contact
flush with running water for 15 minutes and seek medical advice.
Wash affected skin areas with soap and water. If ingested give
large quantities of water then diluted lemon juice. Seek medical
assistance immediately. Avoid temperatures below 0°C and above
40°C. Neutralise spills with diluted acid flush to waste.
Safety glasses and gloves should be worn when handling this
substance.
(4) Fixer G334c (Parts A & B)
Part A:
Contains: Ammonium thiosulphate 50%
Boric acid 1.9%
Sodium sulphite 4.0%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Is an irritant to the eyes and skin. Ingestion may be harmful.
Eye contact flush with running water for 15 minutes and seek
medical advice. Wash affected skin areas with soap and water. If
ingested give water then seek medical advice. Avoid contact with
strong acids sulphur dioxide produced. Spills flush to waste
with excess water. Safety glasses and gloves should be worn when
handling this substance.
Part B:
Contains: Acetic acid 16%
Aluminium sulphate 12%
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Is a strong irritant to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Harmful
if ingested or inhaled. Eye contact flush with running water
for 15 minutes and seek medical advice. Wash affected skin areas
with soap and water. If ingested give large quantities of water
and seek medical advice immediately. Spills flush to waste
with excess water. Safety glasses and gloves should be worn when
handling this substance.
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