SUDSTEAM 40 MAX

Safety Data Sheet

according to Regulation (EU) 2015/830
Issue date: 11/9/2020 Revision date: 11/9/2023 Version: 1.3

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

1.1. Product identifier
Product form : Mixture
Trade name : SUDSTEAM 40 MAX
Product code : SUDSTEAM 40 MAX
Product group : Trade product
REACH authorisation exemptions Exempted from REACH registration

1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
1.2.1. Relevant identified uses
Main use category : Industrial use
Use of the substance/mixture : Internal Boiler Water Treatment

1.2.2. Uses advised against

Restrictions on use : Keep out of the reach of children
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Improchem (Pty) Ltd T/A AECI Water
1 Wharhirst Road
Umbogintwini - South Africa
T +27 (031) 949 8200

1.4. Emergency telephone number

Emergency number : 0800 SPILLS OR 0800 774557

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1 H314
Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 1 H318
Full text of H statements : see section 16

Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May be harmful if inhaled. May be harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye damage.

2.2. Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] Extra labelling to displayExtra classification(s) to display
Hazard pictograms (CLP) :

GHS05
Signal word (CLP) : Danger
Hazard statements (CLP) : H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements (CLP) : P280 - Wear goggles, gloves, clothing and respiratory protection
P305+P351+P338+P310 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a
POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Labelling according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC

2.3. Other hazards

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SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substances
Not applicable

3.2. Mixtures

Name Product identifier % Classification according to

Regulation (EC) No.
1272/2008 [CLP]
EDTA TETRASODIUM SALT (CAS-No.) 13235-36-4 10 – 30 Acute Tox. 4 (Oral), H302
(EC-No.) 200-573-9 Eye Dam. 1, H318
(EC Index-No.) 607-428-00-2
SODIUM HYDROXIDE LYE (CAS-No.) 1310-73-2 4.7 – 12.25 Skin Corr. 1A, H314
(EC-No.) 215-185-5
(EC Index-No.) 011-002-00-6
(REACH-no) 01-2119457892-27
SODIUM LIGNOSULPHONATE 93% (CAS-No.) 8061-51-6 1 – 10 Eye Irrit. 2, H319
(EC-No.) 617-124-1 Skin Irrit. 2, H315
Aquatic Chronic 3, H412
DEQUEST 2010 (CAS-No.) 2809-21-4 1–5 Skin Corr. 1A, H314
(EC-No.) 220-552-8

Specific concentration limits:

Name Product identifier Specific concentration limits
SODIUM HYDROXIDE LYE (CAS-No.) 1310-73-2 ( 0.5 ≤C < 2) Eye Irrit. 2, H319
(EC-No.) 215-185-5 ( 0.5 ≤C < 2) Skin Irrit. 2, H315
(EC Index-No.) 011-002-00-6 ( 2 ≤C < 5) Skin Corr. 1B, H314
(REACH-no) 01-2119457892-27 ( 5 ≤C < 100) Skin Corr. 1A, H314

Full text of H-statements: see section 16

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures general : Treat symptomatically. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice.
First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Remove the victim into fresh
air. Treat symptomatically. Seek medical attention if ill effect develops.
First-aid measures after skin contact : Wash immediately with lots of water (15 minutes)/shower. Remove clothing while washing.
Treat symptomatically. Seek immediate medical advice. Wash skin with plenty of water.
First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to
do. Continue rinsing. Call a physician immediately.
First-aid measures after ingestion : Call a poison center or a doctor if you feel unwell.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms/effects : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Irritation of the respiratory tract. Gastrointestinal
complaints.
Symptoms/effects after eye contact : Serious damage to eyes.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : Water spray. Dry powder. Foam. Carbon dioxide.
Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fire hazard : No fire hazard.
Explosion hazard : No direct explosion hazard.
Hazardous decomposition products in case of : Toxic fumes may be released.
fire
5.3. Advice for firefighters
Precautionary measures fire : Evacuate area.
Firefighting instructions : Cool tanks/drums with water spray/remove them into safety. Evacuate area.
Protection during firefighting : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. Self-contained breathing
apparatus. Complete protective clothing.
Other information : Prevent runoff from entering water courses, sewers and basements.

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SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
General measures : Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not
handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Eliminate every possible
source of ignition. Evacuate area.

6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel

Protective equipment : Wear recommended personal protective equipment.
Emergency procedures : Ventilate spillage area. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

6.1.2. For emergency responders

Protective equipment : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. For further information
refer to section 8: "Exposure controls/personal protection".
Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel. Prevent from entering sewers, basements and workpits, or
any place where its accumulation can be dangerous.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
For containment : Cover spill with non combustible material, e.g.: sand, earth, vermiculite.
Methods for cleaning up : Take up liquid spill into absorbent material.
Other information : Dispose of materials or solid residues at an authorized site.
6.4. Reference to other sections
For further information refer to section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling : Ensure good ventilation of the work station. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear personal
protective equipment.
Hygiene measures : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Always wash hands after handling the
product.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Technical measures : Facilities: shower, eye shower. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
Storage conditions : Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Incompatible products : Contact with metallic substances may release flammable hydrogen gas.
Incompatible materials : Oxidising agents. Reducing agent.
Heat and ignition sources : Keep away from heat and direct sunlight.
Storage area : Keep container in a well-ventilated place. Keep only in the original container.
7.3. Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters

SODIUM HYDROXIDE LYE (1310-73-2)

United Kingdom Local name Sodium hydroxide
United Kingdom WEL STEL (mg/m³) 2 mg/m³

8.2. Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls : Ensure good ventilation of the work station.
Personal protective equipment : Protective goggles. Gloves, shoulder length. Apron. Protective clothing. Safety Boots.
Insufficient ventilation: wear respiratory protection.

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Hand protection : Protective gloves

Eye protection : Protective goggles
Skin and body protection : Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection : In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment

Environmental exposure controls : Avoid release to the environment.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Liquid
Colour : clear. Brown.
Odour : characteristic.
Odour threshold : No data available
pH : 13 – 14
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available
Melting point : Not applicable
Freezing point : -5 °C
Boiling point : > 100 °C
Flash point : > 100 °C
Auto-ignition temperature : No data available
Decomposition temperature : 400 °C
Flammability (solid, gas) : Not applicable
Vapour pressure : 3.2 kPa @ 25 C
Relative vapour density at 20 °C : No data available
Relative density : No data available
Density : 1.3 – 1.33 g/cm³ @ 25 C
Solubility : Soluble in water.
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (Log Pow) : No data available
Viscosity, kinematic : No data available
Viscosity, dynamic : No data available
Explosive properties : No data available
Oxidising properties : No data available
Explosive limits : No data available
9.2. Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity
The product is non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport.
10.2. Chemical stability

Stable under normal conditions of use.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions of use.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
Extremely high or low temperatures.
10.5. Incompatible materials
Oxidizing agent. Reducing agents.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Carbon dioxide. Carbon monoxide.

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SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity : Not classified
SUDSTEAM 40 MAX
LD50 oral rat 4200 mg/kg
LC50 Inhalation - Rat [ppm] 20 ppm
DEQUEST 2010 (2809-21-4)
LD50 oral rat > 1878 mg/kg (Rat; Calculated value)
LD50 dermal rabbit > 5000 mg/kg (Rabbit)
SODIUM LIGNOSULPHONATE 93% (8061-51-6)
LD50 oral rat > 40000 mg/kg (Rat)
Skin corrosion/irritation : Causes severe skin burns.
pH: 13 – 14
Serious eye damage/irritation : Causes serious eye damage.
pH: 13 – 14
Respiratory or skin sensitisation : May cause respiratory irritation.
Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified
Carcinogenicity : Not classified
Reproductive toxicity : Not classified
STOT-single exposure : Not classified
STOT-repeated exposure : Not classified
Aspiration hazard : Not classified

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity
Ecology - general : The product is not considered harmful to aquatic organisms nor to cause long-term adverse
effects in the environment.
SUDSTEAM 40 MAX
LC50 fish 1 > 1000 mg/l
EC50 Daphnia 1 720 mg/l
EC50 72h algae (1) 91 mg/l
DEQUEST 2010 (2809-21-4)
LC50 fish 1 368 mg/l (LC50; OECD 203: Fish, Acute Toxicity Test; 96 h; Salmo gairdneri; Static system;
Fresh water; Experimental value)
EC50 Daphnia 1 527 mg/l (EC50; OECD 202: Daphnia sp. Acute Immobilisation Test; 48 h; Daphnia magna;
Static system; Fresh water; Experimental value)
Threshold limit algae 2 3.5-12,EC50; Other; 96 h; Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata; Static system; Fresh water;
Experimental value
EDTA TETRASODIUM SALT (13235-36-4)
LC50 fish 1 121 mg/l (LC50; 96 h)
EC50 Daphnia 1 625 mg/l (EC50; 24 h)
Threshold limit algae 1 > 100 mg/l (EC0; 72 h)
SODIUM HYDROXIDE LYE (1310-73-2)
LC50 fish 1 > 35 mg/l
EC50 other aquatic organisms 1 > 33 mg/l
EC50 other aquatic organisms 2 IC50 algea (72 h) mg/l

12.2. Persistence and degradability

SUDSTEAM 40 MAX
Persistence and degradability Inherently biodegradable.
Chemical oxygen demand (COD) 548000 mg/l
DEQUEST 2010 (2809-21-4)
Persistence and degradability Not readily biodegradable in water. No straightforward conclusion can be drawn based upon
the available numerical values.
Chemical oxygen demand (COD) 0.00026 g O₂/g substance

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EDTA TETRASODIUM SALT (13235-36-4)

Persistence and degradability Not readily biodegradable in water.
SODIUM LIGNOSULPHONATE 93% (8061-51-6)
Persistence and degradability Not readily biodegradable in water.
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
SUDSTEAM 40 MAX
Bioaccumulative potential Not bioaccumulative.
DEQUEST 2010 (2809-21-4)
BCF fish 1 71 (BCF)
BCF fish 2 18 (BCF)
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (Log Pow) -0.81 (Estimated value)
Bioaccumulative potential Low potential for bioaccumulation (BCF < 500).
EDTA TETRASODIUM SALT (13235-36-4)
Bioaccumulative potential No bioaccumulation data available.
SODIUM HYDROXIDE LYE (1310-73-2)
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (Log Pow) -3.88
SODIUM LIGNOSULPHONATE 93% (8061-51-6)
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (Log Pow) -3.45 (Estimated value)
Bioaccumulative potential Bioaccumulation: not applicable.
12.4. Mobility in soil
DEQUEST 2010 (2809-21-4)
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (Log Koc) Koc,16610; Experimental value; log Koc; 4.22; Experimental value
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No additional information available

12.6. Other adverse effects

No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods
Regional legislation (waste) : Disposal must be done according to official regulations.
Waste treatment methods : Dispose of contents/container in accordance with licensed collector’s sorting instructions.
Sewage disposal recommendations : Disposal must be done according to official regulations.
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations : Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations.

SECTION 14: Transport information

In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) : 3266
UN-No. (IMDG) : 3266
UN-No. (IATA) : 3266
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) : CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) : CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) : Corrosive liquid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s.
Transport document description (ADR) : UN 3266 CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. ((Contains Sodium Hydroxide)),
8, III, (E)
Transport document description (IMDG) : UN 3266 CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. ((Contains Sodium Hydroxide)),
8, III
Transport document description (IATA) : UN 3266 Corrosive liquid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s. ((Contains Sodium Hydroxide)), 8, III
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) (ADR) : 8
Danger labels (ADR) : 8

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IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) (IMDG) : 8
Danger labels (IMDG) : 8

IATA
Transport hazard class(es) (IATA) : 8
Danger labels (IATA) : 8

14.4. Packing group

Packing group (ADR) : III
Packing group (IMDG) : III
Packing group (IATA) : III
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment : No
Marine pollutant : No
Other information : No supplementary information available

14.6. Special precautions for user

- Overland transport
Classification code (ADR) : C5
Special provisions (ADR) : 274
Limited quantities (ADR) : 5l
Excepted quantities (ADR) : E1
Packing instructions (ADR) : P001, IBC03, LP01, R001
Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP19
Portable tank and bulk container instructions : T7
(ADR)
Portable tank and bulk container special : TP1, TP28
provisions (ADR)
Tank code (ADR) : L4BN
Vehicle for tank carriage : AT
Transport category (ADR) : 3
Special provisions for carriage - Packages : V12
(ADR)
Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 80
Orange plates :

Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : E

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EAC code : 2X
APP code : B

- Transport by sea
Special provisions (IMDG) : 223, 274
Limited quantities (IMDG) : 5L
Excepted quantities (IMDG) : E1
Packing instructions (IMDG) : P001, LP01
IBC packing instructions (IMDG) : IBC03
Tank instructions (IMDG) : T7
Tank special provisions (IMDG) : TP1, TP28
EmS-No. (Fire) : F-A
EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-B
Stowage category (IMDG) : A
Stowage and handling (IMDG) : SW2
Segregation (IMDG) : SG35
Properties and observations (IMDG) : Reacts violently with acids. Causes burns to skin, eyes and mucous membranes.

- Air transport
PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E1
PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Y841
PCA limited quantity max net quantity (IATA) : 1L
PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 852
PCA max net quantity (IATA) : 5L
CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 856
CAO max net quantity (IATA) : 60L
Special provisions (IATA) : A3
ERG code (IATA) : 8L
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of Marpol and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

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

Contains no REACH substances with Annex XVII restrictions

Contains no substance on the REACH candidate list
Contains no REACH Annex XIV substances

15.1.2. National regulations

Germany
Regulatory reference : WGK 3, Highly hazardous to water (Classification according to AwSV, Annex 1)
Hazardous Incident Ordinance (12. BImSchV) : Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)

15.2. Chemical safety assessment

No chemical safety assessment has been carried out

SECTION 16: Other information

NFPA health hazard : 2 - Materials that, under emergency conditions, can cause
temporary incapacitation or residual injury.
NFPA fire hazard : 0 - Materials that will not burn under typical fire conditions,
including intrinsically noncombustible materials such as
concrete, stone, and sand.
NFPA reactivity : 0 - Material that in themselves are normally stable, even
under fire conditions.

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Full text of H- and EUH-statements:

Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4
Aquatic Chronic 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment — Chronic Hazard, Category 3
Eye Dam. 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 1
Eye Irrit. 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2
Skin Corr. 1 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1
Skin Corr. 1A Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1, Sub-Category 1A
Skin Corr. 1B Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1, Sub-Category 1B
Skin Irrit. 2 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

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