MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Last changed: 22/Nov/1998 Internal no.: Replaces date: 02/Sep/1995

VAPTREAT
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY
TRADE NAME GROUP NAME APPLICATION ART-NO Producer/Importer Address Zipcode & City Country Telephone Fax Issued by Emergency number VAPTREAT Polyelectrolytes ANTI-INCRUSTATORS (for boilers etc.) 655 571331 (25 liter) UNITOR CHEMICALS, Kjemi-Service AS P.O.Box 49 3163 Borgheim Norway + 47 33 35 15 00 + 47 33 35 15 05 Leen de Visser (+31 6 538 63736) Int. +44 1865 407333 Int. +1 703 5273887 USA (800) 424-9300 Greece Int. +30 1 7793777

2. COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT
No 1 2 Ingredients name sodium hydroxide Components which do not contribute to the classification of the product. CAS-NO 1310-73-2 Cons.(weight%) <1 60-100 Classification C,35

Legend

T+=Very toxic, T=Toxic, C=Corrosive, Xn=Harmful, Xi=Irritant, IK=No classification required, E=Explosive, O=Oxidising, F+=Extremely flammable, F=Very flammable, Fo=Flammable, N=Dang. to the environment, Mut=Genetoxic, Sens=Sensitizing, Carc=Carcinogen, Repr=Causes birth defects

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Liquid.Pale yellow.

Soluble in water. Not regarded as a health or environmental hazard under current legislation. May cause eye/skin irritation.

4. FIRST AID
GENERAL Seek medical attention if any signs of unconsciousness or discomfort develop.Show this safety data sheet to the physician present. INHALATION Low inhalation risk, except if the product is heated/burned.General first aid; provide fresh air, keep the patient warm and at rest.Get medical advice if discomfort develops. SKIN CONTACT
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Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water for several minutes.Get medical attention if irritation persists after washing.Remove contaminated clothing immediately. EYE CONTACT After splashes in the eyes: Flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.Get medical advice. INGESTION Never give anything to drink and never try to induce vomiting if the patient is not fully conscious.Give plenty of water or milk to drink.See a physician if large amounts have been ingested.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

PROPER FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS Non-flammable.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

SAFETY MEASUREMENTS TO PROTECT PERSONS Use personal protective equipment as specified in section 8. SAFETY MEASUREMENTS TO PROTECT ENVIRONMENT No special environmental precautions required PROPER METHODS FOR DAMAGE LIMITATION AND CLEANUP Remove spill with absorbent materials and/or mechanical equipment, and dispose of in accordance with section 13.Flush with large amounts of water to clean the area.Ventilate well. OTHER INFORMATION Small amounts can be flushed to sea or drain with large amounts of water.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING ADVICE Use personal protective equipment as specified in section 8.Avoid contact with skin and eyes.Eyewash facilities should be available at the workplace. STORAGE S-3/9/49 Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Ingredients name CAS-no 1310-73-2 TLV value 2.0 mg/m3 (shortterm) TLV Year

sodium hydroxide

EXPOSURE CONTROL When using do not eat, drink or smoke.Avoid contact with skin and eyes. RESP. PROTECTION Normally not necessary in ordinary use. EYE PROTECTION
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Wear eye protection if there is a possibility of direct contact or splashes. HAND PROTECTION Use protective gloves of impervious material, e.g. rubber/plastic. SKIN PROTECTION Protective clothing should be worn if there is a possibility of direct contact or splashes.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form Colour Odour Solubility
Melting point/range Expl. limit LEL-UEL., %-%: Vapor pressure Decomposition temp. pH Solution Flash point Molecular weight Ignition temp Rel. vapor density (air=1) Air reactive

Liquid. Pale yellow. Odourless. Completely soluble in water. < 0 C N/A N/E N/A 1% ~7 N/A N/A N/A N/A

Density Solubility in water Saturation conc. Rel. density sat. air (air=1) Boiling point/range pH konsentrat: Viscosity Smelling limits lo-hi Rel. evap. velocity

1.08 @ 20 C 100 % N/A N/A >100 C 9 - 9.5 N/E N/A

Water reactive

OTHER INFORMATION

N/A = Not applicable. N/E = Not established. 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY Stable under normal conditions. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS No decomposition if stored and used as directed. OTHER INFORMATION Do not allow to freeze.Avoid intense heating.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

OTHER TOX. INFORMATION LD50/dermal/rat => 10000 mg/kg GENERAL This product does not contain any substances known to be hazardous to health. INHALATION Spray may cause temporary irritation to the respiratory system. SKIN CONTACT Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause irritation to eyes and skin. EYE CONTACT Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause irritation to eyes and skin. INGESTION May cause discomfort if swallowed. CANCER Carcinogenic properties are not known.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
MOBILITY Dissolves in water . ACCUMULATION Does not bioaccumulate. ECOTOXITY LC50 (aquatic organisms, mg/litre / 96 hours): > 10000 mg/l Chemical oxygen demand (COD) =1600 g

O2/kgBiochemical oxygen demand in 5 days (BOD5) =36 g O2/kgNo ecological effects are expected in normal use. 13. DISPOSAL
S-35 This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.S-35 In accordance with local and national regulations. WASTEGROUP 11 01 07 alkalis not otherwise specified

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

GENERAL
Goods classified for transport PROPER SHIPPING NAME Flash point : : : NO Not regulated. N/A

Label information:

ADR
Class : Not regulated.

IMDG-CODE
Class : Not regulated.

IATA-DGR
Class : Not regulated.

US DOT
Class : Not regulated.

GENERAL Not considered as dangerous goods under UN, IMO, ADR/RID or IATA/ICAO regulations.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Classification

R-PHRASES Not required S-PHRASES Not required REFERENCES Classified according to European directive on classification of dangerous preparations 90/492/EEC. OTHER INFORMATION
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The product does not require labelling in accordance with EEC guidelines.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

ISSUED: 22/Nov/1998

VENDOR NOTES The safety data sheet fulfills requirements specified in Directive 93/112/EEC.The safety data sheet has been prepared on the basis of information given by our suppliers and our present knowledge.Information given is intented to present guidelines for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transport, disposal and discharge; it is not intended to be a guarantee or quality specification.The intent of this safety data sheet is to give a description of the product with regard to safe storage, handling and use.Information given applies only to the product itself, and not in combination with other products or in any processed form, unless this is specified in the text.We believe that all information in this safety data sheet (which replaces all previous versions) was correct at the date of issue.It is the responsibility of the recipient of

this safety data sheet to ensure that information given here is read and understood by all who use, handle, dispose of or in any way come in contact with the product.

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