SAFETY DATA SHEET

Revision date 2015-09-21 Revision number 1

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE

COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
1.1 Product identifier

Product name Aluminum Chlorohydrate Solution

Product code 3204H
Synonyms Water And Wastewater Treatment Coagulant/Flocculant

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Recommended use [RU] No information available

Uses advised against None known

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Supplier Only representative

GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc. GEO Specialty Chemicals UK Ltd
9213 Arch Street Pike Charleston Road, Hardley, Hythe
Little Rock, AR 72206 Southampton, Hampshire SO45 3ZG
+1-800-453-2586 United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0)23 80894666
Fax No: +44 (0)23 80243113

Responsibility Statement For further information, please contact [email protected]

1.4 Emergency telephone number

Emergency telephone 24 Hour Emergency Phone Number

GEO Specialty Chemicals UK Ltd
+44 (0)23 80891806

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2

Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
Corrosive to metals Category 1

2.2 Label elements

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]

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Signal word WARNING

Hazard statements
H315 - Causes skin irritation
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
H290 - May be corrosive to metals

Precautionary statements
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and
easy to do. Continue rinsing
P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention
P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage
P406 - Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner

2.3 Other information

None known

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
3.1 Substances

Not applicable

3.2 Mixtures

Component EU EINECS weight-% Classification according to Regulation REACH Regulations

(EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Aluminum Chlorohydrate 234-933-1 50% Skin Irrit. 2 (H315) In compliance
12042-91-0 Eye Irrit. 2 (H319)
Water 231-791-2 50% Not Classified as Hazardous In compliance
7732-18-5

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1 Description of first aid measures

Eye contact
Remove contact lenses, if worn. Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, holding eyelids apart to ensure
flushing of the entire surface. Washing within one minute is essential to achieve maximum effectiveness. If eye irritation
persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Skin contact
Immediately wash thoroughly with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing and footwear. Wash clothing before reuse.
Get medical attention if irritation should develop.

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Ingestion
Seek medical attention immediately. Give large amounts of water to drink. If vomiting should occur spontaneously, keep
airway clear. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Inhalation
Remove to fresh air.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Most important symptoms and effects

No information available.

Acute effects
Possible eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation.

Chronic effects
May aggravate existing skin, eye, and lung conditions. Persons with kidney disorders have an increased risk from exposure
based on general information found on aluminum salts.

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Note to physicians
Aluminum soluble salts may cause gastroenteritis if ingested. Treatment includes the use of demulcents. Note: Consideration
should be given to the possibility that overexposure to materials other than this product may have occurred.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Water Spray, Carbon Dioxide, Foam, Dry Chemical.

Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons

No information available

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Special Hazard
May produce hazardous fumes or hazardous decomposition products.

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment for firefighters

Not determined.

Firefighting measures
Product is a water solution and nonflammable. In a fire, this product may build up pressure and rupture a sealed container;
cool exposed containers with water spray. Use self-contained breathing apparatus in confined areas; avoid breathing mist or
spray.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions
Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions
Do not permit run-off to get into sewers or surface waterways.
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6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up

Stop leaks. Clear spills immediately. Contain large spill and remove using a vacuum truck. Soak up small spills with inert
absorbent material and place in a labeled waste container for disposal. Ventilate area of leak or spill. Spills of solution are
extremely slippery so all residue must be removed promptly.

6.4 Reference to other sections

See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling

Keep container closed when not in use
Keep away from heat and open flame.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing
Wear chemical splash goggles, gloves, and protective clothing when handling.
Wash thoroughly after handling
Avoid breathing vapor or mist
Use with adequate ventilation and employ respiratory protection where mist or spray may be generated.
FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Technical measures and storage conditions

Do not store in unlined metal containers.
Product may slowly corrode iron, brass, copper, aluminum, mild steel, and stainless steel.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat.
Keep in tightly closed container.

7.3 Specific end use(s)

Specific use(s)
Not applicable

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 Control parameters

Occupational exposure limit value

Component European Union United Kingdom Spain Germany

Aluminum Chlorohydrate NAV NAV NAV NAV
12042-91-0

Biological limit values

Component European Union United Kingdom Spain Germany

Aluminum Chlorohydrate NAV NAV NAV NAV
12042-91-0

Legend
NAV - Not available

8.2 Exposure controls

Personal Protective Equipment

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Eye/face Protection
Wear chemical splash goggles and face shield (when eye and face contact is possible due to splashing or spraying of
material).

Hand Protection
Appropriate chemical resistant gloves should be worn.

Skin and body protection

Wear suitable protective clothing.

Respiratory protection
If exposures exceed the PEL or TLV, use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator in accordance with OSHA Respiratory Protection
Requirements under 29 CFR 1910.134.

Other personal protection data

Eyewash fountains and safety showers must be easily accessible.

Hygiene measures
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Environmental exposure controls

No information available.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Physical state liquid

Color colorless to yellow
Appearance No information available
Odor odorless
Odor threshold No information available

Property Values Remarks

pH 3.5 as is

Melting / freezing point -7 °C / 19 °F No information available

Boiling point / boiling range No information available No information available

Flash point Not applicable No information available

Evaporation rate No information available No information available

Flammability (solid, gas) No information available No information available

Flammability Limit in Air

Upper flammability limit No information available No information available
Lower flammability limit No information available No information available

Vapor pressure No information available No information available

Vapor density No information available No information available

Specific gravity 1.33 - 1.35 No information available

Solubility (water) Soluble No information available

Solubility in other solvents No information available No information available

Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water No information available No information available

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Autoignition temperature Not applicable No information available

Decomposition temperature No information available No information available

Kinematic viscosity No information available No information available

Dynamic viscosity < 100 cps @ 20 °C No information available

Density 11.0 - 11.3 lb/gal No information available

9.2 Other information

Bulk Density No information available

Explosive properties No information available.
Oxidizing properties No information available.
Softening point No information available
Molecular weight No information available
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) content No information available
Percent Volatile, wt.% 40 - 50%

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1 Reactivity

Reactivity
No information available.

10.2 Chemical stability

Chemical stability
Stable.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous polymerization
No.

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid
None

10.5 Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid
Oxidizing agents.

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition products

Thermal decomposition may release toxic and/or hazardous gases such as Cl2 and HCl.

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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Acute health hazard

Eye contact
May cause moderate eye irritation that can become severe with prolonged contact. Prolonged exposure to Aluminum salts may
cause conjunctivitis.

Skin contact
May be harmful in contact with skin. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause skin irritation.

Ingestion
May cause irritation of the mouth, throat and stomach. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea.

Inhalation
Inhalation of mist or vapor may cause respiratory tract irritation.

Acute toxicity - Product Information

Oral LD50 No information available

Dermal LD50 No information available

Inhalation LC50 No information available

Acute toxicity - Component Information

Component Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation LC50

Aluminum Chlorohydrate = 9187 mg/kg ( Rat ) > 2000 mg/kg ( Rat ) --
12042-91-0 ( 50% )

Skin corrosion/irritation
Irritating to skin

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Causes serious eye irritation

Sensitization
No information available

Germ cell mutagenicity

No information available

Carcinogenicity
No information available

Reproductive toxicity
No information available

Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure

No information available.

Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure

No information available

Aspiration hazard
No information available

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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 Toxicity

Acute aquatic toxicity - Product Information

Fish LC 50 (96 hour, static) 776.4 mg/L Pimephales promelas (Fathead Minnow) 1
EC 50 (96 hour, static) 265.5 mg/L Pimephales promelas (Fathead Minnow) 1

Crustacea LC 50 (48 hour, static) 803.8 mg/L Ceriodaphnia dubia (Water Flea) 1
EC 50 (48 hour, static) 33.2 mg/L Ceriodaphnia dubia (Water Flea) 1

Algae/aquatic plants No information available

Acute aquatic toxicity - Ecotoxicity of Individual Components

Component Algae/aquatic plants Fish Toxicity to daphnia and other

aquatic invertebrates
Aluminum Chlorohydrate -- LC50 (96 h static) 100 - 500 --
12042-91-0 mg/L (Brachydanio rerio)

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Persistence and degradability

No information available

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential
No information available

12.4 Mobility in soil

Mobility
No information available

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT and vPvB assessment

No information available

12.6 Other adverse effects

Other information
1 Generated from tests conducted by ECT-Superior Laboratories May 2010

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Disposal of wastes
Do NOT mix with other chemical wastes. Do not put solutions containing this product into sewer systems. Dispose of product in
an approved chemical waste landfill or incinerate in accordance with applicable Federal, state and local regulations. Do not
re-use empty containers.

Contaminated packaging
Since empty containers retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is emptied

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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT (US) NOT REGULATED BY DOT
This product is excepted from DOT regulations under 49 CFR 173.154(d) when shipped by road or railway. The product exception
is referenced in 49 CFR 172.101 Table. Packaging material must not be aluminum, steel or be degraded by this product
14.1 UN number
14.2 Proper shipping name
14.3 Hazard class
14.4 Packing group
14.5 Environmental hazard
14.6 Special precautions for user

Land transport (ADR/RID)

14.1 UN number UN3264
14.2 Proper shipping name Corrosive Liquid, Acidic, Inorganic, N.O.S. (Polyaluminum Chloride Solution)
14.3 Hazard class 8
14.4 Packing group III
14.5 Environmental hazard
14.6 Special precautions for user

Inland waterway transport (ADN)

14.1 UN number UN3264
14.2 Proper shipping name Corrosive Liquid, Acidic, Inorganic, N.O.S. (Polyaluminum Chloride Solution)
14.3 Hazard class 8
14.4 Packing group III
14.5 Environmental hazard
14.6 Special precautions for user

Air transport (ICAO-TI / IATA-DGR)

14.1 UN number UN3264
14.2 Proper shipping name Corrosive Liquid, Acidic, Inorganic, N.O.S. (Polyaluminum Chloride Solution)
14.3 Hazard class 8
14.4 Packing group III
14.5 Environmental hazard
14.6 Special precautions for user
ERG Code 8L

Sea transport (IMDG)

14.1 UN number UN3264
14.2 Proper shipping name Corrosive Liquid, Acidic, Inorganic, N.O.S. (Polyaluminum Chloride Solution)
14.3 Hazard class 8
14.4 Packing group III
14.5 Environmental hazard
14.6 Special precautions for user
EmS F-A, S-B

14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

Harmonized Tariff Number

2827.32

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

International Inventories

Australia (AICS)
All ingredients are on the inventory or exempt from listing

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Canada (DSL)
All ingredients are on the inventory or exempt from listing

Canada (NDSL)
None of the ingredients are on the inventory.

China (IECSC)
All ingredients are on the inventory or exempt from listing

EINECS (European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances)

All ingredients are on the inventory or exempt from listing

ELINCS (European List of Notified Chemical Substances)

None of the ingredients are on the inventory.

ENCS (Japan)
All ingredients are on the inventory or exempt from listing

South Korea (KECL)

All ingredients are on the inventory or exempt from listing

Philippines (PICCS)
All ingredients are on the inventory or exempt from listing

TSCA (United States)

All ingredients are on the inventory or exempt from listing

Legend
AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List
IECSC - China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances
EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances/EU List of Notified Chemical Substances
ENCS - Japan Existing and New Chemical Substances
KECL - Korean Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory

15.2 Chemical Safety Report

No information available.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Product code 3204H

Revision date 2015-09-21

Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3

H315 - Causes skin irritation
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
H290 - May be corrosive to metals

Key or legend to abbreviations and acronyms used in the safety data sheet
NAV - Not available

This safety data sheet complies with the requirements of: Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.

Additional information
None

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Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its
publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation,
disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific
material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless
specified in the text

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