Material Safety Data Sheet 1. Company Identification and Product Information Product Name: Application Catalysed Sodium Bisulfite solution for Industrial Water Treatment Supplier: Accepta Ltd Statham House Talbot Road Manchester M32 0FP Telephone 0161 877 2334 Fax 0870 135 6389 Email info@accepta.com Website www.accepta.com Emergency (only) Telephone: 0161 877 2334 2. Hazard Identification Classification of the substance or mixture Label elements Contains: SODIUM BISULFITE Labelling: Risk Phrases: R22 Harmful if swallowed. 1
Safety Phrases: Other hazards: R31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. S7 Keep container tightly closed. S14 Keep away from acids, bases, reducing substances and heavy metals. S23 Do not breathe vapour/spray. S60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. 3. Composition Information Mixtures COBALT SULFATE <0.1% CAS-No.: 10124-43-3 EC No.: 233-334-2 Classification (EC 1272/2008) Classification (67/548/EEC) Acute Tox. 4 - H302 Carc. Cat. 2;R49 Resp. Sens. 1 - H334 Xn;R22 Skin Sens. 1 - H317 R42/43 Muta. 2 - H341 N;R50/53 Carc. 1B - H350i Repr. 1B - H360F Aquatic Acute 1 - H400 Aquatic Chronic 1 - H410 SODIUM BISULFITE 30-60% CAS-No.: 7631-90-5 EC No.: 231-548-0 Classification (EC 1272/2008) Classification (67/548/EEC) EUH031 Xn;R22 Acute Tox. 4 - H302 R31 The Full Text for all R-Phrases and Hazard Statements are Displayed in Section 16. 4. First Aid Measures Description of first aid measures Inhalation Move injured person into fresh air and keep person calm under observation. If uncomfortable: Seek hospital and bring these instructions. Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Immediately rinse mouth and provide fresh air. Never give liquid to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately! Skin contact Promptly wash contaminated skin with soap or mild detergent and water. Promptly remove clothing if soaked through and wash as above. Get medical attention if irritation persists after washing. Eye contact Immediately flush with plenty of water for up to 15 minutes. Remove any contact lenses and open eyelids widely. If irritation persists: Seek medical attention and bring along these instructions. 2
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Ingestion May cause stomach pain or vomiting. Skin contact May cause skin irritation/eczema. Eye contact May cause temporary eye irritation. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Treat Symptomatically. 5. Fire Fighting Measures Extinguishing media Extinguishing media The product is non-combustible. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Specific hazards Fire creates: Toxic gases/vapours/fumes of: Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO 2). Oxides of: Sulphur. Advice for firefighters Protective equipment for fire-fighters Use self-contained breathing apparatus 6. Accidental Release Measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Provide adequate ventilation. Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet. Environmental precautions Do not allow to enter drains, sewers or watercourses. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Wear necessary protective equipment. Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers. Collect spillage in containers, seal securely and deliver for disposal according to local regulations. Flush with plenty of water to clean spillage area. Reference to other sections For personal protection, see section 8. For waste disposal, see section 13. 7. Handling and Storage Precautions for safe handling Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Provide good ventilation. Eye wash facilities and emergency shower must be available when handling this product. Observe good chemical hygiene practices. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store away from: Acids. Alkalis. Oxidising material. Store in closed original container at temperatures between 5 C and 30 C. Storage Class 3
Acid reactive storage. Specific end use(s) The identified uses for this product are detailed in Section 1. 8. Exposure Controls Control parameters Name STD TWA - 8 Hrs STEL - 15 Min Notes COBALT SULFATE WEL 0,1 mg/m 3 Carc, Sen, as Co SODIUM BISULFITE WEL 5 mg/m 3 WEL = Workplace Exposure Limit. Carc = Capable of causing cancer and/or heritable genetic damage. Sen = Capable of causing occupational asthma. Exposure controls Protective equipment Engineering measures Provide adequate ventilation, including appropriate local extraction, to ensure that the defined occupational exposure limit is not exceeded. Respiratory equipment If ventilation is insufficient, suitable respiratory protection must be provided. Hand protection Use protective gloves. Nitrile gloves are recommended. Eye protection Wear approved safety goggles. Other Protection Provide eyewash station and safety shower. Wear suitable protective clothing as protection against splashing or contamination. Hygiene measures No specific hygiene procedures noted, but good personal hygiene practices are always advisable, especially when working with chemicals. 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance: Clear liquid Colour: Colourless to Light (or pale). Pink Odour: Pungent Solubility: Miscible with water Relative density: 1.30-1.40 @ 20 C ph Conc. Solution: 4-5 4
10. Stability and Reactivity Reactivity Chemical stability Stable under normal temperature conditions and recommended use. Possibility of hazardous reactions Conditions to avoid Avoid heat. Incompatible materials Materials To Avoid Strong acids. Strong oxidising substances. Hazardous decomposition products Fire creates: Toxic gases/vapours/fumes of: Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO 2). Oxides of: Sulphur. 11. Toxicological Information Information on toxicological effects Inhalation May cause irritation to the respiratory system. Skin contact No specific health warnings noted. Liquid may irritate skin. Eye contact No specific health warnings noted. May cause temporary eye irritation. Health Warnings Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. Route of entry Skin and/or eye contact. Ingestion. Inhalation. Toxicological information on ingredients. SODIUM BISULFITE (CAS: 7631-90-5) Acute toxicity: Acute Toxicity (Oral LD50) 2000 mg/kg Rat COBALT SULFATE (CAS: 10124-43-3) Acute toxicity: Acute Toxicity (Oral LD50) > 150 mg/kg Rat 12. Ecological Information Ecotoxicity No information available. Toxicity Persistence and degradability 5
Bioaccumulative potential Mobility in soil Results of PBT and vpvb assessment Other adverse effects 13. Disposal Considerations Waste treatment methods Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements. Residues and empty containers should be taken care of as hazardous waste according to local and national provisions. 14. Transportation Information UN number UN No. (ADR/RID/ADN) 2693 UN No. (IMDG) 2693 UN No. (ICAO) 2693 UN proper shipping name Proper Shipping Name BISULPHITES, AQUEOUS SOLUTION, N.O.S. (contains sodium bisulphite) Transport hazard class(es) ADR/RID/ADN Class Class 8: Corrosive substances. IMDG Class 8 ICAO Class/Division 8 Transport Labels Packing group ADR/RID/ADN Packing group IMDG Packing group ICAO Packing group III III III Environmental hazards Environmentally Hazardous Substance/Marine Pollutant No. Special precautions for user EMS Emergency Action Code Hazard No. (ADR) Tunnel Restriction Code F-A, S-B 2X 80 Corrosive or slightly Corrosive substance. (E) Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code 6
Classification Code (Adr) C1 15. Regulatory Information Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture 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. Chemical Safety Assessment 16. Other Information Risk Phrases In Full R31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. R22 Harmful if swallowed. R49 May cause cancer by inhalation. R42/43 May cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact. R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Hazard Statements In Full EUH031 H302 H317 H334 H341 H350i H360F H400 H410 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer by inhalation. May damage fertility. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Disclaimer For safety reasons it is IMPERATIVE that customers:- 1. Ensure that all those within their control who use the products are supplied with all relevant information contained within the Safety Data Sheet and Technical Bulletin concerning the applications for which the product is designed and any instructions and warnings contained therein. 2. Consult us before using or supplying the product for any other applications. 7
The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge and is intended to describe our products from the point of view of safety requirements. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing specific properties. IMPORTANT NOTICE The information contained in this Safety Data Sheet is to be used in conjunction with the additional information, precautions and instructions for use. It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that all persons who use or handle this product should have access to, and be aware of, the information contained herein. Revision Date: August 2013 Doc. Ref. 08-13. 8