ALKALINITY CONTROL

Revision: 31/12/2007

SAFETY DATA SHEET

1 Identification of the substance or preparation and of the company/undertaking
Product Name: ALKALINITY CONTROL
Datasheet Number: 571307 4. 0. 0
Use of the substance/preparation: Boiler water treatment
Product Part Number: 571307 (25 liter)
Name of Supplier: Wilhelmsen Maritime Services AS
Address of Supplier: Willem Barentszstraat 50
3165 AB Rotterdam-Albrandswaard, The Netherlands

Telephone: +31 10 4877 777

Fax: +31 10 4877 888
Responsible Person: Leen de Visser, Product HSE Manager, Tel.: +31 6 538 63736
Email: [email protected]
Name of Manufacturer: UNITOR CHEMICALS AS
Address of Manufacturer: P.O.Box 15
3141 Kjøpmannskjær
Norway.
Telephone: +47 333 515 00
Emergency Telephone: NCEC: +44 1865 407333, CHEMTREC (800) 424 9300
American Chemistry Council +1 703 527 3887, Greece +30 210 7793777

2 Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical Name Concentration CAS Number EC Number R Phrases* Symbols
Sodium hydroxide 10-30 1310-73-2 215-185-5 35 C
Non classified ingredients 70-90

*See Section 16

3 Hazards identification
- Odour: Odourless
- Appearance: Liquid, colourless to yellow, soluble in water
- Contact with eyes: Corrosive to eyes, Can cause damage to the eyes
- Contact with skin: Causes severe burns (R35)
- Inhalation: No information available but must be considered harmful
- Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed (R22)

Corrosive

4 First aid measures

Contact with skin
- Remove contaminated clothing immediately and drench affected skin with plenty of water. Then wash with
soap and water
- Seek medical advice if necessary
Contact with eyes
- If substance has got into eyes, immediately wash out with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
- Irrigate eyes thoroughly whilst lifting eyelids
- Obtain immediate medical attention
- Continue flushing with water until medical help arrives
Ingestion
- Do not induce vomiting
- Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person
- Give water or milk to drink

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4 First aid measures (....)
- Obtain immediate medical attention
Inhalation
- Seek medical attention if ill effects occur
General
- In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible) (S45)
- When in doubt or symptoms persist, seek medical attention
5 Fire-fighting measures
- Non combustible
- Smoke from fires is corrosive
- Not flammable. In case of fire use extinguishing media appropriate to surrounding conditions
- Vapour density - not applicable
6 Accidental release measures
Personal Precautions
- Wear protective clothing as per section 8
Environmental Precautions
- Do not flush spilt material into any public water system
Clean Up Actions
- Absorb spillage in inert material and shovel up
- Ventilate the area and wash spill site after material pick-up is complete
- Neutralise with Acid
Special Precautions
- Wear protective clothing as per section 8
7 Handling and storage
Handling
- Eyewash bottles should be available
- See Section 8
Storage
- Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place (S3/9/49)
- Protect from frost
8 Exposure controls and personal protection
Exposure Limits
- OES / LTEL # ppm 2 mg/m3
- (Sodium hydroxide)
Exposure controls
- No special ventilation is required unless the product is used in a spray form
Occupational exposure controls
- Wear suitable protective clothing, including eye/face protection and gloves (plastic or rubber are recommended)
- During fumigation/spraying wear suitable respiratory equipment (S42)

Gloves Suit Goggles No Smoking

9 Physical and chemical properties

- Odour: Odourless
- Appearance: Liquid, colourless to yellow, soluble in water
- pH 11.5 - 12.5 at 0.1 % concentration
- Boiling point >100 °C at 760 mm /Hg
- Vapour pressure - not known
- Vapour density - not applicable
- Freezing point 0 °C at 760 mm/Hg
- Completely soluble in water

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9 Physical and chemical properties (....)
- Specific gravity (water=1) 1.30
- Non combustible
10 Stability and reactivity
- This article is considered stable under normal conditions
- Avoid overheating, Keep away from frost
- Incompatible with acid
- See Section 5
11 Toxicological information
Toxicological information
- The ingestion of significant quantities may cause burning sensation
- Can cause damage to the digestive system
Inhalation
- Not regarded as a potential route of exposure.
- Can cause damage to the respiratory system
Contact with skin
- Causes severe burns (R35)
Contact with eyes
- Causes severe burns (R35)
Ingestion
- The ingestion of significant quantities may cause damage to digestive system
Carcinogenicity
- No evidence of carcinogenic effects
12 Ecological information
Ecotoxicity
- May cause acute effects in the aquatic environment
Mobility
- Completely soluble in water
Persistence and Biodegradability
- Degrades by hydrolysis
Bioaccumulation Potential
- Bioaccumulation is insignificant
Other Adverse Effects
- No environmental problems are expected when the product is used / handled correctly.
In its intended use, the product will not be released into the environment.
13 Disposal considerations
Classification
- This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste
- EU Waste class: 06 02 02
Disposal considerations
- Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an authorised waste collection point
- Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or national legislation

14 Transport information

Corrosive

Proper Shipping Name: SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLUTION

UN
Proper Shipping Name: Sodium hydroxide, solution

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14 Transport information (....)
UN No.: 1824
Hazard Class: 8 Packing Group: II
Road/Rail (ADR/RID)
Proper Shipping Name: Sodium hydroxide, solution
ADR UN No.: 1824
ADR Hazard Class: 8 Tremcard: 80S1824
Sea (IMDG)
Proper Shipping Name: Sodium hydroxide, solution
IMDG UN No.: 1824
IMDG Hazard Class.: 8 IMDG Pack Group.: II
IMDG EmS: F-A, S-B IMDG subrisk: N/A
IMDG Labels: 8 IMDG Flashpoint: N/A
Air (ICAO/IATA)
Proper Shipping Name: Sodium hydroxide, solution
ICAO Un No.: 1824
ICAO Hazard Class.: 8 ICAO Packing Group.: II
ICAO subrisk: N/A ICAO Labels: 8, CAO
ICAO Flashpoint: N/A
DOT / CFR (US Department of Transportation
DOT Proper Shipping Name: Sodium hydroxide, solution
Hazardous Material: Sodium hydroxide
Hazard Class: 8 Identification Number: UN 1824
Product RQ (lbs): 3640 DOT subrisk: N/A
DOT Labels: 8 DOT Flashpoint: N/A
- Forbidden on passenger aircraft
15 Regulatory information

Corrosive

Risk Phrases
- Causes severe burns (R35)
Safety Phrases
- In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice (S26)
- Wear suitable protective clothing, eye/face protection (S36/39)
- In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible) (S45)
16 Other information
Text of R and S phrase codes used in this safety data sheet:- R35: Causes severe burns.

The information provided about the product on this Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from knowledge of
the individual constituents
The data given here is based on current knowledge and experience. This Safety Data Sheet describes the product
in terms of safety requirements and does not signify any warranty with regard to the product's properties
The data given here only applies when product used for proper application(s). The product is not sold as suitable
for other applications - usage in such may cause risks not mentioned in this sheet. Do not use for other
application(s) without seeking advice from manufacturer
This Safety Data Sheet is provided in compliance with The Dangerous Substances Directive (67/548/EEC)
This Safety Data Sheet is provided in compliance with The Dangerous Preparations Directive (88/379/EEC)
This Safety Data Sheet is provided in compliance with The Safety Data Sheets Directive (2001/58EC)

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