1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND …

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SAFETY DATA SHEET

EFFERVESCENT CHLORINE TABLETS

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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING Product name: EFFERVESCENT CHLORINE TABLETS

Use / description of product: Cleaning and disinfection 2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Ingredient 1: TROCLOSENE SODIUM, DIHYDRATE 30-60% CAS: 51580-86-0 EINECS: 220-767-7 [Xn] R22; [-] R31; [Xi] R36/37; [N] R50/53;

Ingredient 2: SODIUM BICARBONATE 10-30% CAS: 144-55-8 EINECS: 205-633-8

Ingredient 3: ADIPIC ACID 10-30% CAS: 124-04-9 EINECS: 204-673-3 [Xi] R36;

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Main hazards: Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES (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. Irritation or burns to gastrointestinal tract. Inhalation: Nausea and stomach pain may occur. There may be vomiting. Drowsiness or mental confusion may occur. There may be loss of consciousness.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES (ACTION) Skin contact: In case of contact, immediately flush skin copiously with water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Eye contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists. Ingestion: Only when conscious, rinse mouth, give plenty of water to drink (approx.500ml). Contact

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physician if larger quantity has been swallowed (show this Safety Data Sheet). Inhalation: Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so. Get medical

attention if any discomfort continues. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media: Water spray. Dry chemical powder. 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. Do not create dust.

Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into drains or rivers. Contain the spillage using bunding. Clean-up procedures: Mix with sand or vermiculite. 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: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Avoid direct contact with the substance. Storage conditions: Store in cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering measures: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Respiratory protection: 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.

TWA (8 hr exposure limit): 0.5ppm STEL (15 min exposure limit): 1ppm 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

State: Tablets. Colour: White Odour: Characteristic odour Oxidising: Non-oxidising (by EC criteria) Solubility in water: Soluble Flash point?C: Not flashing Autoflammability?C: Not autoflammable Relative density: 0.9 - 1.0

pH: 5.0 - 6.0 (soln) 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable under normal conditions. Conditions to avoid: Avoid damp storage conditions.

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Materials to avoid: Oxidising agents. Organic materials. Nitrogen containing compounds. Haz. decomp. products: Chlorine. In combustion emits toxic fumes of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. In

combustion emits toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Effects of exposure Irritating to eyes,skin and mucous membrane. May cause irritation and or/burns to the gastrointestinal tract.

Routes of exposure Inhalation, skin contact & ingestion Ingredient 2: SODIUM BICARBONATE ORL RAT LD50 4220mg/kg Ingredient 3: ADIPIC ACID ORL RAT LD50 3600mg/kg

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Mobility: Soluble in water.

Other adverse effects: Toxic to aquatic organisms. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste disposal: Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations. Disposal of packaging Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations.

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: 3077 ADR Class: 9 Shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.

(Sodium dichloroisocyanurate, dihydrate) IMDG / IMO

UN no: 3077 Class: 9 Packing group: III IATA / ICAO UN no: 3077 Class: 9 Packing group: III 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Hazard symbols: Harmful.

Dangerous for the environment. Risk phrases: R22: Harmful if swallowed.

R36/37: Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. R50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the

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aquatic environment. Safety phrases: S8: Keep container dry.

S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S41: In case of fire and / or explosion do not breathe fumes. 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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Additional information: This safety data sheet complies with the 28th adaption of E.C. directive 67/548/EEC, known in the U.K. as CHIP 3. Emergency Telephone - 07811-037466 Risk phrases used in s.2: R22: Harmful if swallowed. R31: Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. R36/37: Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. R50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R36: Irritating to eyes. 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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