SAFETY DATA SHEET

HYDREX 7120/3
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Compilation date: 02/12/2010
Revision No: 1

Section 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1. Product identifier

Product name: HYDREX 7120/3

CAS number: 7758-19-2
EINECS number: 231-836-6

1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Use of substance / mixture: Preparation for the production of Chlorine Dioxide solutions. For use in potable and
industrial grade waters.

1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company name: Veoila Water Solutions & Technologies

Whittle Road
Meir
Stoke-on- Trent
ST3 7QD
Tel: 01628 897295
Fax: 01628 897001
Email: info@veoliawater.com

1.4. Emergency telephone number

Section 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification under CHIP: -: ; -: R31

Classification under CLP: Acute Tox. 4: H302; Skin Corr. 1A: H314; Ozone: EUH031
Most important adverse effects: ot hazardous when normal industrial health and safety practises are observed. Contact
with acids liberates toxic gas.

2.2. Label elements

Label elements under CLP:

Hazard statements: H302: Harmful if swallowed.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
EUH031: Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
Signal words: Danger
Hazard pictograms: GHS05: Corrosion
GHS07: Exclamation mark

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Precautionary statements: P352: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
P305+351+338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P321: Specific treatment (see information on this label).
P330: Rinse mouth.
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste facility.
Label elements under CHIP:
Hazard symbols: No significant hazard.
Risk phrases: Not hazardous when normal industrial health and safety practises are observed.
R31: Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
Safety phrases: S2: Keep out of the reach of children.
S25: Avoid contact with eyes.
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show
the label where possible).

2.3. Other hazards

Other hazards: Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. This product is for specialist use only.
PBT: This substance is not identified as a PBT substance.

Section 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.2. Mixtures

Hazardous ingredients:

SODIUM CHLORITE

EINECS CAS CHIP Classification CLP Classification Percent

231-836-6 7758-19-2 Xn: R22; -: R32; Xi: R41 - 1-10%

Contains: Stabilised Chlorine Dioxide solution.

Section 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures

Skin contact: Remove all contaminated clothes and footwear immediately unless stuck to skin.
Drench the affected skin with running water for 10 minutes or longer if substance is still
on skin. Transfer to hospital if there are burns or symptoms of poisoning.
Eye contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Consult a doctor.

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Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give half a litre of water to drink immediately. If
unconscious and breathing is OK, place in the recovery position. Transfer to hospital as
soon as possible.
Inhalation: Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so. If
conscious, ensure the casualty sits or lies down. If unconscious and breathing is OK,
place in the recovery position. Transfer to hospital as soon as possible.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Skin contact: There may be irritation and redness at the site of contact.
Eye contact: There may be irritation and redness.
Ingestion: Nausea and stomach pain may occur. There may be vomiting. Contact with stomach
acids may produce toxic gas. Inhalation of fumes from the stomach may cause
symptoms similar to direct inhalation.
Inhalation: Nausea and stomach pain may occur. There may be vomiting. Drowsiness or mental
confusion may occur. There may be loss of consciousness.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Immediate / special treatment: Not applicable.

Section 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media

Extinguishing media: Carbon dioxide.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Exposure hazards: In combustion emits toxic fumes.

5.3. Advice for fire-fighters

Advice for fire-fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing to prevent contact
with skin and eyes.

Section 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions: Mark out the contaminated area with signs and prevent access to unauthorised
personnel. Turn leaking containers leak-side up to prevent the escape of liquid.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into drains or rivers. Contain the spillage using bunding.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Clean-up procedures: Absorb into dry earth or sand. Transfer to a closable, labelled salvage container for
disposal by an appropriate method. Wash the spillage site with large amounts of water.

6.4. Reference to other sections

Reference to other sections: Refer to section 8 of SDS.

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Section 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Handling requirements: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Avoid direct contact with the substance.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage conditions: Store in cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed.
Suitable packaging: Must only be kept in original packaging.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

Specific end use(s): No data available.

Section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters

Workplace exposure limits: Respirable dust

State 8 hour TWA: 15 min. STEL: 8 hour TWA: 15 min. STEL:

UK 0.1ppm as ClO2 - - -

Hazardous ingredients:

SODIUM CHLORITE

Workplace exposure limits: Respirable dust

State 8 hour TWA: 15 min. STEL: 8 hour TWA: 15 min. STEL:

UK 0.1ppm as ClO2 - - -

8.2. Exposure controls

Engineering measures: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area.

Respiratory protection: Self-contained breathing apparatus must be available in case of emergency.
Hand protection: Protective gloves.
Eye protection: Safety goggles.
Skin protection: Protective clothing.

Section 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

State: Liquid
Colour: Colourless
Odour: Barely perceptible odour
Oxidising: Oxidising (by EC criteria)
Solubility in water: Highly soluble
Viscosity: Non-viscous
Boiling point/range°C: ca 100 Melting point/range°C: -3 deg C
Flash point°C: >93 Relative density: 1.04-1.09
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9.2. Other information

Section 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity

Reactivity: Stable under recommended transport or storage conditions.

10.2. Chemical stability

Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous reactions: Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal transport or storage conditions.
Decomposition may occur on exposure to conditions or materials listed below.

10.4. Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid: Hot surfaces. Direct sunlight. Heat.

10.5. Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid: Acids. Reducing agents. Metalic salts. Combustible materials.

10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

Haz. decomp. products: Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. Oxygen, Chlorine Dioxide gas.

Section 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Toxicity values:

Route Species Test Value Units

ORL RAT LD50 532 mg/kg

Symptoms / routes of exposure

Skin contact: There may be irritation and redness at the site of contact.
Eye contact: There may be irritation and redness.
Ingestion: Nausea and stomach pain may occur. There may be vomiting. Contact with stomach
acids may produce toxic gas. Inhalation of fumes from the stomach may cause
symptoms similar to direct inhalation.
Inhalation: Nausea and stomach pain may occur. There may be vomiting. Drowsiness or mental
confusion may occur. There may be loss of consciousness.

Section 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity

Ecotoxicity values:

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Species Test Value Units

Algae 72H IC50 1.7 mg/l
Daphnia magna 48H EC50 >1 mg/l
FISH 96H LC50 >500 mg/l

12.2. Persistence and degradability

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

12.4. Mobility in soil

Mobility: Soluble in water.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT identification: This substance is not identified as a PBT substance.

12.6. Other adverse effects

Other adverse effects: Do not allow concentrated product to enter rivers or water courses.

Section 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods

Disposal operations: Disposal should be carried out by licenced contractors. Do not allow entry to drains or
waterways.
Disposal of packaging: Containers must be disposed of in a safe way.
NB: The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national
regulations regarding disposal.

Section 14: Transport information

Transport class: This product is not classified for transport.

Section 15: Regulatory information

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment

Chemical safety assessment: A chemical safety assessment has not been carried out for the substance or the mixture
by the supplier.

Section 16: Other information

Other information

Other information: This safety data sheet is prepared in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No
453/2010.
* indicates text in the SDS which has changed since the last revision.
Phrases used in s.2 and 3: EUH031: Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
H302: Harmful if swallowed.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

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Not hazardous when normal industrial health and safety practises are observed.
R22: Harmful if swallowed.
R31: Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
R32: Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
R41: Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Legal disclaimer: 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.

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