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Printing date 10.12.2009 Revision: 10.12.2009

1 Identification of substance

. Product details

. Trade name Ferrocid 4601

Artikelnummer: 48236

. Article number: 48236

. Application of the substance / the preparation

Biocide Disinfectant Water conditioner Water treatment . Manufacturer/Supplier: BK Giulini GmbH www.bk-giulini.com Works Ludwigshafen, Giulinistraße 2 Tel: 0621 5709-01 D-67065 Ludwigshafen Fax: 0621 5709452 . Information:

Business Unit BKG Water Solutions

Works Ladenburg Tel.: +49 (0) 6203 / 77-172 Works Ludwigshafen Tel.: +49 (0) 621 / 5709-523 [email protected]

. Emergency information:

Works Ladenburg Tel.: +49 (0) 6203 / 77-112 Works Ludwigshafen Tel.: +49 (0) 621 / 5709-112

2 Hazards identification

. Hazard designation:

C Corrosive

. Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment

R 31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. R 35 Causes severe burns.

. Classification system

The classification is in line with current EC lists. It is expanded, however, by information from technical literature and by information furnished by supplier companies.

. GHS label elements

Danger

H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. EUH031 - Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. . Prevention:

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. . Response:

P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

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P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. . Storage:

P405 Store locked up. . Disposal:

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/ international regulations.

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_{Composition/information on ingredients}

. Chemical characterization:

. CAS No. Designation:

Void

. Identification number(s):

. EINECS Number: Void

. Chemical characterization

. Description:

Alkaline solution of sodium bromide,

CAS 7647-15-6, EINECS 231-599-9, about 10-13% approximately 17% available bromine.

. Dangerous components: CAS: 13824-96-9 EINECS: 237-520-4 sodium hypobromite C, N; R 31-34-50 Danger: corrosion 3.2/1B Warning: environment 4.1.A/1

10-13%

CAS: 1310-73-2 EINECS: 215-185-5

sodium hydroxide C; R 35

Danger: corrosion 3.2/1A

2.5-10%

4 First aid measures

. General information

Personal protection for the First Aider. Take affected persons into the open air.

Take affected persons out of danger area and instruct to lie down. Instantly remove any clothing soiled by the product.

In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.

. After inhalation :

Supply fresh air and call for doctor for safety reasons.

In case of unconsciousness bring patient into stable side position for transport.

. After skin contact :

Immediately wash with soap and water and rinse thoroughly. Call a doctor immediately.

. After eye contact :

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Call a doctor immediately.

. After swallowing :

Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water (approx. 500 ml).

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Do not induce vomiting; instantly call for medical help.

. Information for doctor

. Danger Danger of gastric perforation.

5 Fire fighting measures

. Suitable extinguishing agents

Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.

CO2, extinguishing powder or water jet. Fight larger fires with foam.

. For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents Water with a full water jet.

. Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or flue gases:

Formation of toxic gases is possible during heating or in case of fire. Fire can cause release of :

bromine

Hydrogen bromide (HBr) Sulphur dioxide (SO2) Sulfur trioxide (SO3) Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

. Protective equipment:

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear full protective suit.

. Additional information Cool endangered containers with water spray jet.

6 Accidental release measures

. Person-related safety precautions:

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Ensure adequate ventilation

Use breathing protection against the effects of fumes/dust/aerosol.

. Measures for environmental protection:

Do not allow concentrated solutions to enter drainage system, surface or ground water.

Inform respective authorities in case product reaches water or sewage system.

. Measures for cleaning/collecting:

Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders).

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to item 13.

7 Handling and storage

. Handling

. Information for safe handling:

Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace. Keep away from heat and direct sunlight.

Do not seal containers gas-tight. Open and handle container with care.

. Information about protection against explosions and fires:

No special measures required. . Storage

. Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:

Store only in the original container.

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Use polyolefine containers.

Provide ventilation for containers.

. Information about storage in one common storage facility:

Do not store together with acids. Store away from oxidizing agents. Store away from reducing agents. Store away from flammable substances.

. Further information about storage conditions:

Store container in a well ventilated position. Protect from the effects of light.

Protect from heat and direct sunlight.

Store in a cool place. Heat will increase pressure and may lead to the container exploding.

Product quality requires storage between 5 °C and 30 °C.

8 Exposure controls and personal protection

. Additional information about design of technical systems:

No further data; see item 7.

. Components with critical values that require monitoring at the workplace:

. Additional information:

The lists that were valid during compilation were used as a basis.

. Personal protective equipment

. General protective and hygienic measures

The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to in handling the chemicals. Instantly remove any soiled and impregnated garments.

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food.

Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

. Breathing equipment:

Use breathing protection in case of insufficient ventilation. Use breathing protection only when aerosol or mist is formed.

In case of brief exposure or low pollution use breathing filter apparatus. In case of intensive or longer exposure use breathing apparatus that is independent of circulating air.

Short term filter device: ABEK-filter Filter B.

. Protection of hands:

Protective gloves:

In case of spray contact at least protection index 2 recommended, according to more than 30 min. penetration time (EN 374).

Layer thickness of gloves at least: 0.4 mm

In case of prolonged and intensive contact protection index 6 recommended, according to more than 480 min. penetration time (EN 374).

Layer thickness of gloves at least: 0.7 mm

. Material of gloves

Butyl rubber, BR

Fluorocarbon rubber (Viton) Chloroprene rubber, CR Neoprene gloves

. Penetration time of glove material

The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

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. Not suitable are gloves made of the following materials: Leather gloves

. Eye protection:

Tightly sealed safety glasses (DIN 58211, EN 166) Face protection (DIN 58214)

. Body protection: Alkaline resistant protective clothing

9 Physical and chemical properties:

. General Information

Form: Fluid

Colour: Orange

Smell: Characteristic

. Change in condition

Boiling point/Boiling range: ca. 100°C

. Flash point: Not applicable

. Ignition temperature: Not applicable

. Decomposition temperature: > 40°C

. Danger of explosion: Product is not explosive.

. Density at 20°C ca. 1.45 g/cm3

. Solubility in / Miscibility with

Water: Fully miscible

. pH-value at 20°C: ca. 13.4 (100 %)

. Viscosity:

dynamic at 20°C: < 200 mPas

10 Stability and reactivity

. Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

No decomposition if used according to specifications. To avoid thermal decomposition do not overheat.

. Materials to be avoided:

Salts of heavy metals.

ammonium dihydrogenorthophosphate

. Dangerous reactions

Contact with acids releases toxic gases Reacts with acids

Reacts with strong oxidizing agents Reacts with flammable substances Reacts with reducing agents

. Dangerous composition products:

Bromine

Hydrogen bromide (HBr)

11 Toxicological information

. Acute toxicity:

. Primary irritant effect:

. on the skin: Strong caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes.

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. on the eye: Strong caustic effect.

. Sensitization: No sensitizing effect known.

. Additional toxicological information:

Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.

The product shows the following dangers according to the calculation method of the General EC Classification Guidelines for Preparations as issued in the latest version:

Corrosive

12 Ecological information:

. Information about elimination (persistence and degradability):

. Other information:

Inorganic salts are basicly not biodegradable.

Easy elimination possible by flocculation or adsorption by sludge.

. Ecotoxical effects:

. Other information:

No VOC according to EC-directive 1999/13/EC No AOX

. Additional ecological information:

. According to recipe contains the following heavy metals and compounds according

to EC guideline NO. 76/464 EC:

None

. General notes:

Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water bodies or sewage system.

13 Disposal considerations

. Product:

. Recommendation

Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.

Must be specially treated in adherence to official regulations.

. European waste catalogue

16 03 03 inorganic wastes containing dangerous substances

. Uncleaned packaging:

. Recommendation:

Packagings that cannot be cleaned are to be disposed of in the same manner as the product.

Empty contaminated packagings thoroughly. They can be recycled after thorough and proper cleaning.

Dispose of packaging according to regulations on the disposal of packagings.

. Recommended cleaning agent: Water, if necessary with cleaning agent.

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14 Transport information

. Land transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (cross-border/domestic)

. ADR/RID-GGVS/E Class: 8 (C5) Corrosive substances.

. Kemler Number: 80

. UN-Number: 3266

. Packaging group: II

. Label 8

. Designation of goods: 3266 CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (SODIUM

HYDROXIDE, sodium hypobromite)

. Limited quantities (LQ) LQ22

. Transport category 2

. Tunnel restriction code E

. Maritime transport IMDG/GGVSea:

. IMDG/GGVSea Class: 8

. UN Number: 3266

. Label 8

. EMS Number: F-A,S-B

. Marine pollutant: No

. Correct technical name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (SODIUM

. Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:

. ICAO/IATA Class: 8

. UN/ID Number: 3266

. Label 8

. Correct technical name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (SODIUM

. UN "Model Regulation": UN3266, CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S., 8, II

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15 Regulatory information

. Designation according to EC guidelines:

The product has been classified and labelled in accordance with EC Directives / Ordinance on Hazardous Materials (GefStoffV)

Observe the normal safety regulations when handling chemicals

. Code letter and hazard designation of product:

C Corrosive

. Hazard-determining components of labelling:

sodium hydroxide sodium hypobromite

. Risk phrases:

31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. 35 Causes severe burns.

. Safety phrases:

2 Keep out of the reach of children.

26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice

immediately (show the label where possible). 50 Do not mix with acids.

. National regulations

. Information about limitation of use:

Employment restrictions concerning young persons must be observed.

. Decree to be applied in case of technical fault:

Major accidents hazards regulation, annex: not applicable (German regulation)

. Water hazard class: WGK 2 : water hazard risk (German regulation)

. Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulations

BG-information M004 "Irritant/corrosive substances" (German regulation)

16 Other information:

These data are based on our present knowledge. However, they shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.

. Relevant R-phrases

31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. 34 Causes burns.

35 Causes severe burns.

50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.

. Department issuing data specification sheet:

Occupational health and safety department . Contact:

Dr. Roland Gitzing

[email protected]

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. Abbreviations and acronyms:

ADR: Accord européen sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses par Route (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)

RID: Règlement international concernant le transport des marchandises dangereuses par chemin de fer (Regulations Concerning the International Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail)

IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods IATA: International Air Transport Association

IATA-DGR: Dangerous Goods Regulations by the "International Air Transport Association" (IATA) ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization

ICAO-TI: Technical Instructions by the "International Civil Aviation Organization" (ICAO) GHS: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals

EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)

. * Data compared to the previous version altered.