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1 Revision Date 26-APR-12 Revision 02 replaces 01:01125 Supersedes date 30/01/2006 SAFETY DATA SHEET SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING 1.1. Product identifier Product name Product No. DESCGEN 1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Identified uses Uses advised against For the removal of lime scale from kettles, showerheads, coffee makers and steam irons. Any use other than those identified Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Supplier Barrettine Barrettine Works St Ivel Way Warmley Bristol BS30 8TY Tel: Fax: Emergency telephone number SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture Classification (EC 1272/2008) Classification (67/548/EEC) Physical and Chemical Hazards Human health Environment C;R34. Not classified. Skin Corr. 1B - H314 Not classified. The Full Text for all R-Phrases and Hazard Statements are Displayed in Section 16. Human health Corrosive to skin and eyes. Environment Substantial amounts of the product may lead to a local change in acidity in small water systems which may have adverse effects on aquatic organisms Label elements Contains FORMIC ACID 40% Label In Accordance With (EC) No. 1272/2008 Signal Word Danger 1 / 7

2 Hazard Statements Precautionary Statements H314 P501 Supplementary Precautionary Statements P Other hazards P260 P280 P P A+331 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Do not breathe vapour/spray. Wear protective gloves, eye and face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing until no signs of contamination remain, Get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. (if medical advice is needed have a label or bottle to hand) Do NOT induce vomiting. Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. Wash contaminated skin thoroughly after handling. Not Classified as PBT/vPvB by current EU criteria. SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 3.1. Substances FORMIC ACID...% 30-60% CAS-No.: EC No.: Classification (EC 1272/2008) Skin Corr. 1A - H314 Classification (67/548/EEC) C;R35 The Full Text for all R-Phrases and Hazard Statements are Displayed in Section 16. Composition Comments DO NOT MIX WITH OTHER CHEMICALS. SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES 4.1. Description of first aid measures Inhalation Remove victim immediately from source of exposure. Keep the affected person warm and at rest. Get prompt medical attention. Ingestion NEVER MAKE AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON VOMIT OR DRINK FLUIDS! Rinse mouth thoroughly. Get medical attention immediately! Skin contact Remove affected person from source of contamination. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash the skin immediately with soap and water. Get medical attention promptly if symptoms occur after washing. Eye contact Remove victim immediately from source of exposure. Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing. Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Get medical attention immediately. Continue to rinse Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed 4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Treat Symptomatically. SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES 5.1. Extinguishing media Extinguishing media This product is not flammable. Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials. 2 / 7

3 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Hazardous combustion products During fire, toxic gases (CO, CO2) are formed. Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards May explode in a fire. Specific hazards The product is non-combustible. If heated, corrosive vapours may be formed Advice for firefighters Protective equipment for fire-fighters Self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire. SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Wear protective clothing (see Section 8) Environmental precautions Do not allow ANY environmental contamination Methods and material for containment and cleaning up DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATERIAL! Stop leak if possible without risk. Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers. Flush with plenty of water to clean spillage area Reference to other sections SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE 7.1. Precautions for safe handling Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store in tightly closed original container in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep in original container. Storage Class Corrosive storage Specific end use(s) SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 8.1. Control parameters Name STD TWA - 8 Hrs STEL - 15 Min Notes FORMIC ACID...% WEL 5 ppm 9,6 mg/m3 WEL = Workplace Exposure Limit Exposure controls Protective equipment Process conditions Provide eyewash, quick drench. Engineering measures Provide adequate ventilation. Observe Occupational Exposure Limits and minimise the risk of inhalation of vapours. Respiratory equipment No specific recommendation made, but respiratory protection may still be required under exceptional circumstances when excessive air contamination exists. 3 / 7

4 Hand protection Use suitable protective gloves if risk of skin contact. Eye protection If risk of splashing, wear safety goggles or face shield. Other Protection Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of skin contact. Hygiene measures DO NOT SMOKE IN WORK AREA! Wash hands at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet. Wash promptly if skin becomes wet or contaminated. Promptly remove any clothing that becomes contaminated. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties Appearance Colour Odour Solubility Liquid Colourless. Pungent. Acrid. Completely miscible with water. Initial boiling point and boiling mm Hg. range Relative density 20 C Auto Ignition Temperature ( C) Flammability Limit - Lower(%) 18 Flammability Limit - Upper(%) Other information 539 C. SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Reactivity Chemical stability Stable under normal temperature conditions. Will decompose over time to carbon monoxide and water Possibility of hazardous reactions Will release odourless highly toxic carbon monoxide upon contact with stronnger acids. Hazardous Polymerisation Will not polymerise Conditions to avoid Avoid excessive heat for prolonged periods of time. Avoid contact with acids and oxidising substances Incompatible materials Materials To Avoid Strong alkalis. Mineral acids, Hazardous decomposition products Fire or high temperatures create: Carbon monoxide (CO). Dangerous Reactions Avoid unintended contact with strong acids. SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Information on toxicological effects Toxic Dose 1 - LD 50 >730 mg/kg (oral rat) Inhalation May cause damage to mucous membranes in nose, throat, lungs and bronchial system. 4 / 7

5 Ingestion May cause burns in mucous membranes, throat, oesophagus and stomach. Skin contact May cause serious chemical burns to the skin. Not a skin sensitiser. Eye contact Causes burns. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Route of entry Inhalation. Ingestion. Skin and/or eye contact. Target Organs Eyes Skin SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity The product components are not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment. The product may affect the acidity (ph-factor) in water with risk of harmful effects to aquatic organisms Toxicity Based on similar tested materials. Acute Toxicity - Fish LC50 96 hours 68 mg/l Leuciscus idus (Golden orfe) Acute Toxicity - Aquatic Invertebrates EC50 48 hours 365 mg/l Daphnia magna Acute Toxicity - Aquatic Plants EC50 72 hours mg/l Freshwater algae Acute Toxicity - Microorganisms EC50 30 min > 1000 mg/l Activated sludge Persistence and degradability Degradability Readily biodegradable. Biodegradation Water Degradation (100%) 9 days Bioaccumulative potential Bioaccumulative potential The product is not bioaccumulating Mobility in soil Mobility: The product is miscible with water. May spread in water systems Results of PBT and vpvb assessment Not Classified as PBT/vPvB by current EU criteria Other adverse effects SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste treatment methods Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements. SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION 5 / 7

6 14.1. UN number UN No. (ADR/RID/ADN) 3412 UN No. (IMDG) 3412 UN No. (ICAO) UN proper shipping name Proper Shipping Name FORMIC ACID Transport hazard class(es) ADR/RID/ADN Class 8 ADR/RID/ADN Class Class 8: Corrosive substances. ADR Label No. 8 IMDG Class 8 ICAO Class/Division 8 Transport Labels CORROSIVE Packing group ADR/RID/ADN Packing group IMDG Packing group ICAO Packing group Environmental hazards II II II Environmentally Hazardous Substance/Marine Pollutant No Special precautions for user EMS F-A, S-B Emergency Action Code 2X Hazard No. (ADR) 80 Tunnel Restriction Code (E) Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture Statutory Instruments The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2009 (S.I 2009 No. 716). Approved Code Of Practice Classification and Labelling of Substances and Preparations Dangerous for Supply. Safety Data Sheets for Substances and Preparations. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended). Approved code of practice and guidance. Fifth Edition HSE Books, or download at: Guidance Notes Workplace Exposure Limits EH40. CHIP for everyone HSG(108). 6 / 7

7 EU Legislation Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC, including amendments. Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 with amendments. ADR (L Accord européen relative au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route.) Chemical Safety Assessment No chemical safety assessment has been carried out. SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION Revision Date 26-APR-12 Revision 02 replaces 01:01125 Supersedes date 30/01/2006 Risk Phrases In Full R34 R35 Causes burns. Causes severe burns. Hazard Statements In Full H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Disclaimer This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. Such information is, to the best of the company's knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date indicated. However, no warranty guarantee or representation is made to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user's responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability of such information for his own particular use. 7 / 7