SAFETY DATA SHEET

HYDREX 1565 Page 1

Issued: 13/11/2008
Revision No: 1

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING

Product name: HYDREX 1565

Use of substance / preparation: Boiler water treatment.
Company name: Veoila Water Systems Ltd
Whittle Road
Meir
Stoke-on- Trent
ST3 7QD
Tel: 01628 897295
Fax: 01628 897001
Email: [email protected]

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Main hazards: Causes severe burns.

Workplace exposure limit: This substance does not have a workplace exposure limit.
PBT: This substance is not identified as a PBT substance.
Directive 1999/45/EC: This preparation meets the criteria for classification as dangerous in
accordance with Directive 1999/45/EC.

3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Hazardous ingredients: SODIUM HYDROXIDE 10-30%

EINECS: 215-185-5 CAS: 1310-73-2
[C] R35
Contains: Boiler water alkalinity builder.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Skin contact: Remove all contaminated clothes and footwear immediately unless stuck to
skin. Drench the affected skin with running water for 10 minutes or longer if
substance is still on skin. Transfer to hospital if there are burns or symptoms
of poisoning.
Eye contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Transfer to hospital for
specialist examination.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give half a litre of water to drink
immediately. If unconscious, check for breathing and apply artificial
respiration if necessary. If unconscious and breathing is OK, place in the
recovery position. Transfer to hospital as soon as possible.
Inhalation: Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so. If
unconscious, check for breathing and apply artificial respiration if necessary.
If unconscious and breathing is OK, place in the recovery position. If

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conscious, ensure the casualty sits or lies down. If breathing becomes

bubbly, have the casualty sit and provide oxygen if available. Transfer to
hospital as soon as possible.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media: Carbon dioxide.

Exposure hazards: In combustion emits toxic fumes.
Protection of fire-fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing to prevent
contact with skin and eyes.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions: Mark out the contaminated area with signs and prevent access to
unauthorised personnel. Turn leaking containers leak-side up to prevent the
escape of liquid.
Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into drains or rivers. Contain the spillage using bunding.
Clean-up procedures: Absorb into dry earth or sand. Transfer to a closable, labelled salvage
container for disposal by an appropriate method. Wash the spillage site with
large amounts of water.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling requirements: Avoid direct contact with the substance.
Storage conditions: Store in cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed.
Suitable packaging: Must only be kept in original packaging.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Hazardous ingredients: SODIUM HYDROXIDE

UK - 8 hour TWA: 2 mg/m3
UK - 15 min. STEL: 2 mg/m3
Engineering measures: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area.
Respiratory protection: Respiratory protection must be worn if there is a risk of breating mists or
vapours from heated material. Self-contained breathing apparatus must be
available in case of emergency.
Hand protection: Protective gloves.
Eye protection: Safety goggles.
Skin protection: Protective clothing with elasticated cuffs and closed neck. Boots made of
PVC.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

State: Liquid
Colour: Colourless
Odour: Odourless

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Oxidising: Non-oxidising (by EC criteria)

Solubility in water: Highly soluble
Viscosity: Non-viscous
Boiling point/range°C: 100
Relative density: 1.26-1.34
pH: 13-14

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable under normal conditions.

Materials to avoid: Oxidising agents. Strong acids.
Haz. decomp. products: In combustion emits toxic fumes.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute effects: Causes severe burns.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (SYMPTOMS)

Skin contact: There may be irritation and redness at the site of contact.
Eye contact: There may be irritation and redness.
Ingestion: Nausea and stomach pain may occur. There may be vomiting.
Inhalation: Nausea and stomach pain may occur.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Mobility: Soluble in water.
Persistence and degradability: No data available.
Bioaccumulative potential: No data available.
Other adverse effects: Do not allow concentrated product to enter rivers or water courses.
PBT identification: This substance is not identified as a PBT substance.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal of packaging: Dispose of as normal industrial waste.

NB: The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national
regulations regarding disposal.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

ADR / RID

UN no: 1824 ADR Class: 8

Shipping name: SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
Labelling: 8 Hazard ID no: 80

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IMDG / IMO

UN no: 1824 Class: 8

Packing group: II EmS: 8-06
Marine pollutant: NO Labelling: 8

IATA / ICAO
UN no: 1824 Class: 8
Packing group: II Packing instructions: 813
Labelling: 8

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Hazard symbols: Corrosive.

Risk phrases: R35: Causes severe burns.

Safety phrases: S24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
S28: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of ...
S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye / face
protection.
S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show the label where possible).
Note: The regulatory information given above only indicates the principal
regulations specifically applicable to the product described in the safety data
sheet. The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of additional
provisions which complete these regulations. Refer to all applicable national,
international and local regulations or provisions.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Other information: This safety data sheet is prepared in accordance with Regulation (EC) No
1907/2006.
* indicates text in the SDS which has changed since the last revision.
Risk phrases used in s.3: R35: Causes severe burns.
Legal disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all
inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. This company shall not be held
liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above
product.

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