SAFETY DATA SHEET

IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING Hydro-X Boiler Treatment Boiler water conditioning agent Hydro-X Water Treatment Ltd Eden Place Outgang Lane Dinnington Sheffield S25 3QT Tel: 01909 565133 Fax: 01909 564301

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COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS EC No 215-185-5 CAS No 1310-73-2 10100-89-0 Content 10-30% <5 % Classification C;R35

Name Sodium Hydroxide Trisodium Phosphate

The full text for all R-phrases is displayed in Section 16. 3 HAZARDS / IDENTIFICATION Causes severe burns C;R35 Irritation of nose, mouth and throat. Coughing with bloody mucus. Breathing difficulty and pain in airways. Blushing, pain and later corrosion burn, skin appears greasy Stinging, pain, eyes tearing u, reflexive blinking and cramps in the eyelids. Can cause serious damage to the eyes and subsequent loss of sight Burning pain in mouth, throat and stomach. Difficulty swallowing, increased saliva production, fainting, bloody vomit and possibly chock. White, soapy coating in the mouth that develops into yellowish/brownish spot or corrosion burns. Non flammable. Strong chemical reaction with acids. Dissolves metals such as aluminium, zinc, tin and lead releasing hydrogen. These reactions can produce explosive compounds. It also dissolves oxides of aluminium and zinc. The substance dissolves grease coatings and attacks certain plastics and rubber materials such as in washers.

Main hazards: Classification: Inhalation: Skin: Eyes: Ingestion: Other:

FIRST AID MEASURES In Case of skin contact wash skin with copious quantities of water with diluted vinegar added. Immediately remove soiled clothing. In case of continued irritation seek medical attention. Immediately rinse thoroughly with water until doctors takes over with treatment. Remove contact lenses. In case of continued irritation seek medical attention. Rinse the mouth and give copious quantities of milk or water to conscious persons. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention. Seek fresh air. Rinse nose and mouth with water. In case of respiration problems seek medical attention at once. Affected persons are moved to fresh air. In case of respiratory failure, give mouth to mouth aid. Unconscious persons who are breathing should be placed in recovery position and kept warm. Make no attempt to induce vomiting or ingestion of fluids to unconscious persons. Use oxygen treatment if needed.

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Eye contact: Ingestion: Inhalation: General:

FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

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Extinguishing media: Special fire-fighting procedures: Specific hazards: Protective measures in fire:

Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials. Keep run-off water out of sewers and water sources. Dike for water control. The product is non-combustible. formed. If heated, corrosive and toxic vapours may be

Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire.

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet. 50m in case of minor release. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. This product is no considered harmful to environment, in case of larger accidental releases contact authorities. Do not allow to enter drains, sewers or watercourses. Use sand or dirt to create dams. Prevent formation of aerosols or limit evaporation by covering the spill with suitable plastic foil. Use absorbent material or pump/scoop up the release. Collect in suitable containers. Clean drains with large quantities of water. Air out drains and low lying areas. In case of accidental release in drains, inform the sewer authorities and alert environmental authorities. If released into water, stop the flow of material. Collection is not possible, alert authorities. Water that had been in contact with chemical can be corrosive. Depending on the concentration of the substance in the extinguishing water this water may either be considered harzardous waste or can be led to drain/ocean.

Personal precautions: Environmental precautions:

Spill clean-up methods:

Use absorbent material (sand or kieselgur). Possible after-treament: neutralize with diluted hydrochloric acid. The floor and contaminated objects are cleaned with water. For special applications refer to instructions for the industry according to: announcement about work with substances and materials.

HANDLING AND STORAGE Open drums with care and avoid contact with the product. Use protective gloved made of nitrate and protective goggles. Mechanical ventilation and localised ventilation must be used when handling the product in circumstances that produce aerosols. Store safely, out of reach of children and not with any foods, animal feed, medical products etc. Ensure good natural ventilation. Store only in original and properly closed containers. Prevent the product from seeping into the ground. The product must not be exposed to frost or direct sunlight. Corrosive storage

Handling precautions: Storage precautions:

Storage class: 8

EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Sodium hydroxide OES 2mg/m OES = Occupational Exposure Standard. Note L Protective equipment
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Ingredient comments:

Engineering measures: Respiratory equipment: Hand protection: Eye protection: Other protection: Hygiene measures:

Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation No specific recommendation made, but respiratory protection must be used if the general level exceeds the Recommended Optional Exposure limit. Protective gloves made from nitrate rubber. Time to breach: >480 minutes. Protective goggles or screen. Eye rinsing bottles should be present at work site. Wear appropriate clothing to prevent reasonable probable skin contact. Provide eyewash station. Promptly remove any clothing that becomes contaminated. Wash promptly if skin becomes contaminated. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.

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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Liquid Amber Slight odour Ammonia Fully in water 1.18 1.19 25C 13.8 100 g/l 3.55 mPas 80 Corrosive Material 319 Corrosive materials non flammable Classified as corrosive NaOH 40.0

Appearance: Colour: Odour: Solubility: Relative density: pH value, diluted solution: Viscosity: Hazard Number: Hazard Group: Respiratory Hazard: Formula: Molecular Weight: 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Conditions to avoid: Hazardous polymerisation: Materials to avoid: Hazardous decomposition products: 11 Name: General: Inhalation: Ingestion: Contact with skin and eyes: Acute ingestion: 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No particular stability concerns Avoid heat Will not polymerise Metals and alloys. Powdered metal. Strong acids. May attack light metals and their alloys to produce hydrogen gas which can form explosive mixtures with air. Fire creates: Oxides of Nitrogen. Sulphur

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Sodium Hydroxide Contact with living tissue can cause destruction of the tissue. Inhalation of high concentrations of fumes causes corrosion to the mucous membranes of the airways. Can cause corrosion in mouth, esophagus and the digestive system. Risk of permanent damage to mucus membranes and intestines. The product causes corrosion to skin and eyes and risk of permanent eye damage. LD50:500mg/kg (oral, rat)

Ecotoxicity: Elimination method: Harmful effects under extreme circumstances:

Spills of the product will be absorbed in the ground. The product is non-volatile and fully soluble in water. The product is biologically degradable. Neutralization with acid until PH is below 9.0 Fish toxicity LC50 (lepomis macrochirus): PH 10.5 Fish toxicity LC50 (gambusia affinis) :125mg/L Fish toxicity LC50 (daphnia magna): 40-249mg/L At pH above 8.5 algae is destroyed

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DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS When handling waste, consideration should be made to the safety precautions applying to handling of the product. Protective equipment must be worn. Immediately remove spill and rinse with plenty of water. Larger quantities must be delivered to municipal receiving station for chemical waste with a declaration regarding oil and chemical waste. Labels should not be removed from the container before is has been cleaned. Empty containers should be rinsed with water and must under all circumstances be transported in a closed container. Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements. Kommunekemi waste type: H EAK code, (European waste catalogue) code: 10 01 22 00 for alkaline waste ISAG register no: 1.11 (washing and cleaning agent) Method of disposal: Refer to municipal waste regulatons.

General information:

Classification:

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TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UK road class: Proper shipping name: UN No road: ADR class No: ADR pack group: Hazchem code: RID class No: UN No Sea: IMDG page No: EMS: Marine pollutant: ICAO class: 15

8 Sodium Hydroxide Solution 1824 8 II 2R 8 1824 8 F-A, S-B No 8

UK road pack gr: ADR class: ADR label No: CEFIC TEC (R) No: RID pack group: IMDG class: IMDG pack gr: MFAG UN No Air: Air pack gr:

II Class 8: Corrosive substances 8 80GC5-II+III II 8 II See guide 1824 II

REGULATORY INFORMATION HYDRO-X BOILER TREATMENT

Labelling:

Corrosive Contains: Risk phrases: Safety phrases: Sodium Hydroxide NaOH R35 S26 S24/25 S36/37/39 S45 S60 S27 S28 Causes severe burns In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice Avoid contact with skin and eyes Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately and show label where possible This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste

Statutory Instruments: Approved Code of Practice: Guidance Notes:

Soiled clothes must be removed immediately If the substance comes in contact with skin rinse immediately with copious quantities of water. S61 Avoid release to the environment. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations. Classification and Labelling of Substances and Preparations Dangerous for Supply. Safety Data Sheets for Substances and Preparations. CHIP for everyone HSG(108). Occupational Exposure Limits EH40.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Sodium Hydroxide: MV140565-08 Trisodium Phosphate: GK140673-40 Starch: RG140666-32 Tannin: TU140670-13 Corrosive Caused severe burns The manufacturers basic material treatment of boiler water, technical data sheets and the manufacturers professional seminars. Municipal emergency services and environmental bodies, the traffic board. Has unlimited durability while in closed containe, one year durability in plastic container ( due to oxygen diffusion) 25L plastic can, 200L steel drum, 700L pallet tank As additive to steam and district heating plants Prevention of scale coating and corrosion Rinse with several vats of water. First vat of rinising water should be treated as extinguishing water. In the final vat of rinsing water the PH should be below 9 Since the working conditions of the user are outside our knowledge and control it is hereby noted that it is always the repsonsibity of the user to take the necessary precautions to comply with the current rules. This safety data sheet is made on the background of information made available to the supplier and current national and EU law. The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all-inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. This company shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. The information contained in this MSDS does not constitute an assessment of workplace risks. The customer should undertake a formal COSHH assessment which should ensure that employees are aware of the hazards/precautions detailed in this MSDS. The COSHH assessment should also ensure that recommended safety equipment is available and, where applicable, that the exposure limits detailed in Section 8 are not being exceeded.

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Hazard Information: C R35 Advice about training/instruction Further information: Special Information: Durability Standard containers Use Purpose Material cleaning Concluding remark

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