OX1272

SAFETY DATA SHEET Version: 6.0

Effective date: 10/02/2012

Previous Date: 22/11/2010

SPECTRUS OX1272

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

Product identifier SPECTRUS OX1272

Version number 6.0

Revision date 10/02/2012

Supersedes date 22/11/2010

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

Identified uses Biocide

Uses advised against None known.

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Section 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC as amended

Hazard summary

- Health/physical hazard Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.Causes burns.

- Environmental hazards Very toxic to aquatic organisms.

Label elements

Label according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC as amended

Contains: Sodium hypochlorite (CAS 7681-52-9) (136 g/l (as active Cl))Sodium hydroxide

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SPECTRUS OX1272

Corrosive:C Dangerous for theenvironment: N

R-phrases R 31 :Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.R 34 :Causes burns.R 50 :Very toxic to aquatic organisms.

S-phrases S 26 :In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.S 28 :After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.S 36/37/39 :Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.S 45 :In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label wherepossible).S 60 :This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.S 61 :Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets.

Supplemental label information Not applicable.

Other hazards Not assigned.

Section 3: Composition/information on ingredients

Mixtures

Chemical description Aqueous alkaline solution of organic and inorganic salts

Chemical name NotesINDEX No.REACH Registration No.CAS-No. / EC No.%

Classification: DSD: C;R34, R31, N;R50

Skin Corr. 1B;H314, Aquatic Acute 1;H400CLP:

017-011-00-101-2119488154-347681-52-9231-668-3

10 - 25Sodium hypochlorite

Classification: DSD: C;R35

Skin Corr. 1A;H314CLP:

#011-002-00-601-2119457892-271310-73-2215-185-5

2 - 5Sodium hydroxide

Classification: DSD: Xi;R36

Eye Irrit. 2;H319CLP:

011-005-00-201-2119485498-19497-19-8207-838-8

1 - 5Sodium carbonate

The classification of the above substance(s) is given, including the symbol letters and R phrases which are assigned in accordance with theirphysicochemical, health and environmental hazards. Please refer to section 16 (Relevant R phrases, used in sections 2 and 3 of this SDS),where the full text of each relevant R phrase is listed.

Section 4: First aid measures

Description of first aid measures

Inhalation Remove victim to fresh air and allow to rest.In case of loss of consciousness, give artificial respiration.Seek medical attention.

Skin contact Wash immediately with plenty of water.Remove contaminated clothing.Seek medical attention.





SPECTRUS OX1272Eye contact Flush immediately with plenty of running water.

Keep eyelids apart.Continue rinsing for at least 15 minutes.Seek medical attention.

Ingestion Rinse mouth with water.Immediately give 1-2 glasses of water, if victim is fully conscious.Do not feed anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsive victim.Do NOT induce vomiting!Seek medical attention.

Most important symptoms and

effects, both acute and delayedCorrosive effects.

Indication of any immediate

medical attention and special

treatment needed

Not available.

Section 5: Firefighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media Carbon dioxide, dry chemicals, foam, water spray (fog).

Unsuitable extinguishing

mediaNot available.

Special hazards arising from the

substance or mixtureChlorine gas evolved on heating.Contact with combustible material may cause fire.

Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment

for firefightersSelf contained breathing apparatus. (CEN : EN 137)Protective clothing (CEN : EN 469)Protective gloves (CEN : EN 659)Helmet (CEN : EN 443)

Special firefighting

proceduresUse standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials.Prevent spillage and fire-fighting water from entering in public sewers or the immediate environment.

Section 6: Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For non-emergency

personnelWear protective clothing, gloves and safety goggles.It is possible to pass or work near the treated system during product application.

For emergency responders Use personal protection recommended in Section 8 of the MSDS.

Environmental precautions Prevent from entering sewers or the immediate environment.Do not empty into drains, dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special wastecollection point.Transport and store in approved containers according to applicable national and internationalregulations.

Methods and material for

containment and cleaning upAbsorb onto inert material and dispose of according to Hazardous Waste Regulations.Clean with water.

Reference to other sections Please refer also to section no. 8 'Exposure controls' for further information.

Section 7: Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling Do not breathe vapours.Do not create an aerosol.Use only containers which are compatible with the substance.Avoid contact with skin and eyes.Avoid contamination with metals (iron, copper, brass, zinc and aluminium) and caustic.





SPECTRUS OX1272Conditions for safe storage,

including any incompatibilitiesKeep container tightly closed.Store in original package.Store in a well ventilated place.Keep away from light.Avoid contact with strong acids.Avoid contact with ammonia.

Specific end use(s) Only for professional and industrial usersThe material which has been in contact with this product can be cleaned with water. Product is typicallyused on an intermittent basis to control microbiological growth. It may be used in a programme whichincludes non-oxidizing biocides and other treatment chemicals. The minimum contact time is: <1 hours.Proper treatment levels and ways of addition depend on many factors such as microbialcontamination, conditions particular for a given installation, and system operating characteristics. Theproduct should be used in accordance with control procedures that GE Water & Process Technologiesestablishes for a specific application.

Shelf life 42 days

Section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

Control parameters

Occupational exposure limits

Components ValueType

Belgium. Exposure Limit Values.

Sodium hydroxide(1310-73-2)

TWA 2 mg/m3

Biological limit values No biological exposure limits noted for the ingredient(s).

Recommended monitoring

proceduresNot available.

Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls Adequate ventilation to maintain air contaminants below exposure limits.Arrange for eye wash possibility.

Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment

Eye/face protection Splash proof chemical goggles.Face shield.CEN : EN 166

Skin protection

- Hand protection Gauntlet type neoprene gloves (Protection against unintentional short-term contact)CEN : EN 374-1/2/3; EN 420

- Other Chemical resistant apron.CEN : EN 340; EN 368; EN 369; EN 467

Respiratory protection In case of insufficient ventilation, use a breathing mask with filter type: B2-P2CEN : EN 140; EN 141

Thermal hazards Not available.

Environmental exposure controls Prevent from entering in public sewers or the immediate environment.Do not empty into drains, dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special wastecollection point.

Section 9: Physical and chemical properties

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance

Colour Yellow to amber

Physical state Liquid

Odour Chlorine





SPECTRUS OX1272Odour threshold Not available.

pH (concentrated product) 12

Melting point/freezing point -25 °C

Boiling point, initial boiling point,

and boiling range

> 100 °C

Flash point > 100 °C Pensky Martens (CC)

Evaporation rate < 1 (Ether = 1)

Flammability (solid, gas) Not available.

Flammability limit - lower (%) Not available.

Flammability limit - upper (%) Not available.

Vapour pressure As water

Vapour density < 1 (Air = 1)

Relative density 1,2

Solubility (water) Completely soluble

Partition coefficient

(n-octanol/water)

Not available.

Auto-ignition temperature Non combustible.

Decomposition temperature Not available.

Viscosity 6 (mPas) at 20°C

Explosive properties Not applicable.

Oxidizing properties Not applicable.

Pour point -23 °C

Other data

Shelf life 42 days

Other information No relevant additional information available.

Section 10: Stability and reactivity

Reactivity Not available.

Chemical stability Not available.

Possibility of hazardous reactions Not applicable.

Conditions to avoid Store away from direct sunlight.

Incompatible materials Avoid contact with strong acids.Avoid contact with steel, aluminium, and zinc.Reacts with metals (iron, copper, brass, zinc, and aluminium), alkali and oxidisers.

Hazardous decomposition

productsContact with strong acids causes violent reaction and release of chlorine gas.

Section 11: Toxicological information

Information on toxicological effects

Product Test results

SPECTRUS OX1272 (Mixture) Dermal LD50 rabbit: > 2000 mg/kg (estimated value)

Inhalation LC50 rat: > 2,75 mg/l 4 hours (estimated value)

Oral LD50 rat: > 2000 mg/kg (estimated value)

Components Test results

Sodium hydroxide (1310-73-2) Acute Other LD50 Mouse: 40 mg/kg

Sodium carbonate (497-19-8) Acute Inhalation LC50 Guinea pig: 0,8 mg/l 2 Hours





SPECTRUS OX1272Components Test results

Acute Inhalation LC50 Mouse: 1,2 mg/l 2 Hours

Acute Inhalation LC50 Rat: 2,3 mg/l 2 Hours

Acute Oral LD50 Rat: 4090 mg/kg

Acute Other LD50 Mouse: 116,6 mg/kg 30 Days

Sodium hypochlorite (7681-52-9) Acute Oral LD50 Mouse: 5800 mg/kg

Acute Oral LD50 Rat: 8,91 g/kg

Acute toxicity Not classified.

Skin corrosion/irritation Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Respiratory sensitisation Not classified.

Specific target organ toxicity

- repeated exposure

Not classified.

Specific target organ toxicity

- single exposure

Not classified.

Carcinogenicity Not classified.

Germ cell mutagenicity Not classified.

Reproductive toxicity Not classified.

Information on likely routes of exposure

Ingestion May cause burns in mouth, throat and/or stomach.

Inhalation May cause irritation to respiratory organs.

Skin contact Causes burns.

Eye contact Causes burns.

Symptoms Not available.

Mixture versus substance

informationNone known.

Other information Not available.

Section 12: Ecological information

Toxicity

Components Test results

EC50 Water flea (Ceriodaphnia dubia): 34,59 - 47,13 mg/l 48 hoursSodium hydroxide (1310-73-2)

LC50 Western mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis): 125 mg/l 96 hours

EC50 Water flea (Ceriodaphnia dubia): 156,6 - 298,9 mg/l 48 hoursSodium carbonate (497-19-8)

LC50 Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus): 300 mg/l 96 hours

LC50 Pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha): 0,023 - 0,052 mg/l96 hours

Sodium hypochlorite (7681-52-9)

Persistence and degradability

The surfactants in this product comply with the EEC guidelines on biodegradability.

- COD (mgO2/g) 7

Bioaccumulative potential Not available.

Mobility in soil Not available.

Results of PBT and

vPvB assessment

Not available.

Other adverse effects Not available.

Environmental fate -

Partition coefficient

Not available.





SPECTRUS OX1272Summary Very toxic to aquatic organisms.

The evaluation of environmental hazards is based on the concentration limits as set out in directive1999/45/EC.

Section 13: Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Contaminated packaging According to Hazardous Waste Regulations.

EWC ( European Waste Code ) recommendation : 15 01 1015 Waste packaging; absorbents, wiping cloths, filter materials and protective clothing not otherwisespecified.15 01 Packaging (including separately collected municipal packaging waste).15 01 10 Packaging containing residues of or contaminated by dangerous substances.Depending on the origin and state of the waste, other EWC numbers may be applicable too.

Disposal methods/information According to Hazardous Waste Regulations.

EWC ( European Waste Code ) recommendation : 16 03 0316 Wastes not otherwise specified in the list.16 03 Off-specification batches and unused products.16 03 03 Inorganic wastes containing dangerous substances.Depending on the origin and state of the waste, other EWC numbers may be applicable too.

Section 14: Transport information

ADR

UN1791UN number

Hypochlorite, solution with between 5 and 16% active chlorine.UN proper shipping name

8Transport hazard class(es)

-Subsidiary class(es)

IIIPacking group

YesEnvironmental hazards

(E)Tunnel restriction code

Not available.Special precautions for user

RID

UN1791UN number




IIIPacking group



ADN

UN1791UN number




IIIPacking group



IATA

UN1791UN number




IIIPacking group





SPECTRUS OX1272YesEnvironmental hazards


IMDG

UN1791UN number




IIIPacking group


F-A, S-BEmS No.


ADR RID ADN IATA IMDG

Transport in bulk according to

Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the

IBC Code

No information available.

Section 15: Regulatory information

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

EU regulations

Regulation (EC) No. 2037/2000 on substances that deplete the ozone layer, Annex I

Not listed.

Regulation (EC) No. 2037/2000 on substances that deplete the ozone layer, Annex II

Not listed.

Regulation (EC) No. 850/2004 on persistent organic pollutants, Annex I

Not listed.

Regulation (EC) No. 689/2008 concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals, Annex I, part 1

Not listed.


Not listed.


Not listed.

Regulation (EC) No. 689/2008 concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals, Annex V

Not listed.

Directive 96/61/EC concerning integrated pollution prevention and control (IPPC): Article 15, European Pollution Emission Registery

(EPER)

Sodium hypochlorite (CAS 7681-52-9)

Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006, Article 59(1). Candidate List

Not listed.

National regulations Not available.





SPECTRUS OX1272Inventory status

Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)*

YesEurope European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances(EINECS)

NoEurope European List of Notified Chemical Substances (ELINCS)

*A "Yes" indicates that all components of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s)

Chemical safety assessment Not available.

Biocides 11: Preservatives for liquid-cooling and processing systems

Section 16: Other information

List of abbreviations CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registration NumberEC-No: European Commission NumberCLP: Regulation on classification, labeling and packaging of substances and mixturesDSD: Dangerous Substances DirectiveCEN: European Committee for StandardisationTWA: Time Weighted AverageSTEL: Short Term Exposure LimitLD50: Lethal Dose, 50%LC50: Lethal Concentration, 50%EC50: Effect Concentration, 50%NOEL: No Observed Effect LevelCOD: Chemical Oxygen DemandBOD: Biochemical Oxygen DemandTOC: Total Organic CarbonADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by RoadADN: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by InlandWaterwaysIATA: International Air Transport AssociationIMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods CodeRID: International Rule for Transport of Dangerous Substances by Railway

References Safety data sheets of raw materials.

Information on evaluation

method leading to the

classification of mixture

The health and environmental hazards of this mixture are assessed by applying the conventionalmethods as described in Annex II and III to Directive 1999/45/EC.

Full text of any statements or

R-phrases and H-phrases under

Sections 2 to 15

R31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.R34 Causes burns.R35 Causes severe burns.R36 Irritating to eyes.R50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.H319 - Causes serious eye irritation.H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life.

Revision information This document has undergone significant changes and should be reviewed in its entirety.

Training information Provide training on safe handling while considering the type of application and exposure scenarios.

Based on EC Directive /

Regulations1999/45/EC2001/118/EC(EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH)(EC) No 453/20101998/8/EC (Biocidal Product Directive)All active ingredients have been identified/notified for the relevant Product Types according to the FirstReview Regulation on existing active substances (EC) No. 1896/2000

Further information Correction in Section: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15.16


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