SAFETY DATA SHEET

BAKER PETROLITE XC85044

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

PRODUCT NAME: BAKER PETROLITE XC85044

APPLICATIONS: Biocide

SUPPLIER: Baker Petrolite

Kirkby Bank Road,
Knowsley Industrial Park
Liverpool. L33 7SY. UK
Tel: +44 (0)151-546-2855
Fax: +44 (0)151-547-3590
EMERGENCY TELEPHONES: + 44 (0) 151 546 2855

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

NAME CONTENT
CAS No.: EINECS Nr.: CLASSIFICATION
QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SALTS 1-5 %
C ,Xn R-22, 34

PHOSPHONIUM QUATERNARY SALT 10-30 %

55566-30-8 259-709-0 Xn ,N R-22, 41, 43, 50, 63

The Full Text for all R-Phrases are Displayed in Section 16

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to skin. Risk of serious damage to eyes. May cause
sensitisation by skin contact. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. Possible risk of harm to
the unborn child. Toxic to Reproductive Health Category 3.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION: Remove victim immediately from source of exposure. Provide rest, warmth and fresh
air. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. If respiratory problems, artificial
respiration/oxygen.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! Rinse mouth thoroughly. Drink plenty of water. Get
medical attention immediately! NEVER MAKE AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON VOMIT OR
DRINK FLUIDS!
SKIN: Wash the skin immediately with soap and water. Get medical attention promptly if
symptoms occur after washing.
EYES: Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for
at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention promptly if symptoms occur after washing.

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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: This material is not flammable. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding
fire.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING Use supplied air respirator if substance is involved in a fire. Cool containers exposed
PROCEDURES: to flames with water until well after the fire is out.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

PERSONAL PRECAUTION IN SPILL: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and safety goggles.

PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT Dyke to prevent entering any sewer or waterway.

ENVIRONMENT:
SPILL CLEANUP METHODS: Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

USAGE PRECAUTIONS: Ventilate well, avoid breathing vapours. Use approved respirator if air contamination
is above accepted level. Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: The drums should be stored, with their seals intact, in conditions that avoid extremes
of temperatures. If the product is to be stored in bulk containers, please contact Baker
Petrolite for advice on materials of construction of the containers. Under these
conditions the shelf life of the product should be approximately two years.
STORAGE CRITERIA: Enviromentally hazardous storage.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

INGREDIENT COMMENTS: No exposure limits noted for ingredient(s).

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

PROCESS CONDITIONS: Use engineering controls to reduce air contamination to permissible exposure level.

VENTILATION: Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation.

RESPIRATORS: Use chemical cartridge protection with appropriate cartridge. CCROV, CCR with
organic vapour cartridge.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Use protective gloves made of: Neoprene, nitrile, polyethylene or PVC.

EYE PROTECTION: Wear approved chemical safety goggles where eye exposure is reasonably probable.

OTHER PROTECTION: Wear appropriate clothing to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact.

HYGIENIC WORK PRACTICES: Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet.
Wash promptly with soap & water if skin becomes contaminated. Promptly remove

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 any clothing that becomes contaminated.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE: Liquid.

COLOUR: Colourless to Pale Yellow.

ODOUR/TASTE: Characteristic.

PHYSICAL DATA COMMENTS: Non flammable liquid

MELT./FREEZ. POINT (°C, interval): <- 6

DENSITY/SPECIFIC GRAVITY (g/ml): 1.050 - 1.120 Temperature (°C): 16

pH-VALUE, CONC. SOLUTION: Approx. 4.0

VISCOSITY (interval): < 10 cSt Temperature (°C): 38

SOLUBILITY DESCRIPTION: Soluble in water.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY: No particular stability concerns.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid contact with strong oxidisers.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not polymerize.

HAZARDOUS DECOMP. PRODUCTS: Vapours/gases/fumes of: Carbon dioxide (CO2). Carbon monoxide (CO). Oxides of:
Nitrogen.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

INHALATION: Exposure may result in eye, nose and respiratory irritation, and may produce
nausea, headache and dizziness.
INGESTION: Harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal distress with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhoea.
SKIN: Brief, intermittant skin contact may cause moderate to severe irritation resulting in
skin rashes. Repeated skin contact may produce allergic sensitisation. In such cases
further contact may cause allergic rashes.
EYES: Risk of serious damage to eye. Contact with eyes will result in severe irriattion or
burns and, if not immediately removed, may lead to permanent eye damage.
HEALTH WARNINGS: Possible risk of harm to the unborn child

OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS: Toxic to Reproductive Health Categ. 3.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Very toxic to aquatic organisms.

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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

DISPOSAL METHODS: Place chemical residues and contaminated absorbent materials into a suitable waste
container. Take to an approved waste disposal site. Dispose of all residues in
accordance with applicable waste management regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

LABEL FOR CONVEYANCE:

UN No. ROAD: 3082

UK ROAD TRANSPORT CLASS: 9

UK ROAD PACK GR.: III

ADR CLASS: Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles.

HAZARD No. (ADR): 90 Environmentally hazardous substance; miscellaneous dangerous substances.

HAZCHEM CODE: 2X

PROPER SHIPPING NAME I: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (contains

phosphonium quaternary salt)
RID CLASS No.: 9

UN No. SEA: 3082

IMDG CLASS: 9

IMDG PACK GR.: III

MARINE POLLUTANT: Yes.

UN No., AIR: 3082

AIR PACK GR.: III

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

LABEL FOR SUPPLY:

RISK PHRASES: R-22 Harmful if swallowed.

R-38 Irritating to skin.
R-41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R-43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
R-50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.

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 R-63 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
SAFETY PHRASES: S-24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S-26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
S-36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S-61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/ Safety Data
Sheets.
UK REGULATORY REFERENCES: The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988. Chemicals
(Hazard Information & Packaging) Regulations 1993.
EU DIRECTIVES: Dangerous Substance Directive 67\548. Dangerous Preparations Directive 88\379.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

USER NOTES: The information and recommendations contained herein are believed to be accurate
and reliable as of the date issued. However, we do not warrant their accuracy or
reliability. We only warrant you, but to no other persons, that the product referenced
herein shall conform to our quality assurance specifications for the product on the date
of shipment to you .WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Any technical
advice, information or recommendation, given to you is given gratis without warranty
whatsoever as to the advice, information or recommendation given or the results
obtained. You shall assume all risks and shall be solely responsible for the results
obtained from the storage, handling or use of the product whether alone or in
combination with other substances. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL WE BE
LIABLE FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR
SAVINGS) OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES EVEN IF WE ARE INFORMED OF THEIR
POSSIBILITY, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM
OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTACT OR TORT INCLUDING OUR SOLE OR JOINT
NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY.
REVISION COMMENTS: Revision has taken place in sections: 1, 2, 3, 7, 11, 12, 14, 15, and 16

REVISION DATE: 4 November 2002

PRINTING DATE: 2002-11-04

R-PHRASES (Full Text): R-22 Harmful if swallowed. R-41 Risk of serious damage to eyes. R-43 May cause
sensitisation by skin contact. R-50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms. R-63 Possible
risk of harm to the unborn child. R-34 Causes burns.

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