SAFETY DATA SHEET

NALCO® 77225

Section: 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product name : NALCO® 77225

Other means of identification : Not applicable.

Recommended use : BOILER WATER TREATMENT

Restrictions on use : Refer to available product literature or ask your local Sales Representative for
restrictions on use and dose limits.

Company : Nalco Gulf Ltd.

P.O. Box 17063, FD3, R/A8
Jebel Ali Free Zone, DubaiTEL: +971-4-814-6800

Nalco Saudi Company Limited

First Industrial City, Dammam – 11th Street, P.O. Box 7372
Dammam 31462
Saudi Arabia
TEL: 00966 13 824 9100

Emergency telephone : +32-(0)3-575-5555

number

Issuing date : 10/08/2018

COMPANY CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBERS.

USA Nalco Company (630)305-1000

Nalco European Operations NALCO EUROPE B.V. 0031 71 5241100
UAE Nalco Gulf Ltd. Tel. +97148836049
Fax. +97148836050
Jordan Nalco Gulf Ltd. Tel. +96265377150
Fax. +96265377160
Saudi Arabia Nalco Saudi Co. Ltd. Tel. +966-3-847-1517
Fax. +966-3-847-2978
Egypt Nalco Egypt Ltd Tel. +20222910740
Fax. +20222910350

Section: 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

GHS Classification
Corrosive to metals : Category 1
Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4
Skin corrosion : Category 1A
Serious eye damage : Category 1

GHS Label element

Hazard pictograms :

Signal Word : Danger

Hazard Statements : May be corrosive to metals.

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Harmful if swallowed.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statements : Prevention:

Keep only in original container. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this
product. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face
protection.
Response:
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel
unwell. Rinse mouth.IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all
contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.IF INHALED: Remove
person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a
POISON CENTER/doctor.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.

Storage:
Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal:
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards : None known.

Section: 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Pure substance/mixture : Mixture

Chemical Name CAS-No. Concentration: (%)

Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate 7320-34-5 10 - 30
Potassium Hydroxide 1310-58-3 10 - 30

Section: 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

In case of eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15
minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Get medical attention immediately.

In case of skin contact : Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Use a mild
soap if available. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before
reuse. Get medical attention immediately.

If swallowed : Rinse mouth with water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.

If inhaled : Remove to fresh air. Treat symptomatically. Get medical attention if symptoms
occur.

Protection of first-aiders : In event of emergency assess the danger before taking action. Do not put
yourself at risk of injury. If in doubt, contact emergency responders. Use
personal protective equipment as required.

Notes to physician : Treat symptomatically.

Most important symptoms : See Section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.
and effects, both acute and
delayed

Section: 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

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Suitable extinguishing media : Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the
surrounding environment.

Specific hazards during : Not flammable or combustible.

firefighting

Hazardous combustion : Decomposition products may include the following materials: Carbon oxides
products nitrogen oxides (NOx) Sulphur oxides Oxides of phosphorus

Special protective equipment : Use personal protective equipment.

for firefighters

Specific extinguishing : Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in
methods accordance with local regulations. In the event of fire and/or explosion do not
breathe fumes.

Section: 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, : Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
protective equipment and Avoid inhalation, ingestion and contact with skin and eyes. When workers are
emergency procedures facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use appropriate
certified respirators. Ensure clean-up is conducted by trained personnel only.
Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.

Environmental precautions : Do not allow contact with soil, surface or ground water.

Methods and materials for : Stop leak if safe to do so. Contain spillage, and then collect with non-
containment and cleaning up combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth,
vermiculite) and place in container for disposal according to local / national
regulations (see section 13). For large spills, dike spilled material or otherwise
contain material to ensure runoff does not reach a waterway. Flush away traces
with water.

Section: 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Advice on safe handling : Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Do not get in
eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Use only
with adequate ventilation.

Conditions for safe storage : Do not store near acids. Keep out of reach of children. Keep container tightly
closed. Store in suitable labelled containers.

Suitable material : The following compatibility data is suggested based on similar product data
and/or industry experience: Brass, Mild steel, Stainless Steel 304, Stainless
Steel 316L, Plasite 7122, HDPE (high density polyethylene), Neoprene, PVC,
Polyvinylidene difluoride, PTFE, Polypropylene, CPVC (rigid),
Perfluoroelastomer, Polytetrafluoroethylene/polypropylene copolymer

Unsuitable material : The following compatibility data is suggested based on similar product data
and/or industry experience: Plasite 4300, Fluoroelastomer, Buna-N, Nitrile

Section: 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Components with workplace control parameters

Exposure guidelines have not been established for this product. Available exposure limits for the substance(s)
are shown below.
Components CAS-No. Form of exposure Permissible Basis

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concentration
Potassium Hydroxide 1310-58-3 Ceiling 2 mg/m3 ACGIH
Ceiling 2 mg/m3 NIOSH REL

Engineering measures : Effective exhaust ventilation system. Maintain air concentrations below
occupational exposure standards.

Personal protective equipment

Eye protection : Safety goggles

Face-shield

Hand protection : Wear the following personal protective equipment:

Standard glove type.
Gloves should be discarded and replaced if there is any indication of
degradation or chemical breakthrough.

Skin protection : Personal protective equipment comprising: suitable protective gloves, safety
goggles and protective clothing

Respiratory protection : When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use
appropriate certified respirators.

Hygiene measures : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Remove
and wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Wash face, hands and any
exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Provide suitable facilities for quick
drenching or flushing of the eyes and body in case of contact or splash hazard.

Section: 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance : Liquid
Colour : colourless
Odour : Ammoniacal
Flash point : does not flash
pH : 13.5,(100 %)
Odour Threshold : no data available
Melting point/freezing point : Freezing Point: -19.9 °C
Initial boiling point and boiling : no data available
range
Evaporation rate : no data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : no data available
Upper explosion limit : no data available
Lower explosion limit : no data available
Vapour pressure : no data available
Relative vapour density : no data available
Relative density : 1.46 - 1.5, (25 °C),
Density : no data available
Water solubility : completely soluble
Solubility in other solvents : no data available

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Partition coefficient: n- : no data available

octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature : no data available
Thermal decomposition : no data available
Viscosity, dynamic : 8 - 16 mPa.s (25 °C)
Viscosity, kinematic : no data available
Molecular weight : no data available
VOC : no data available

Section: 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical stability : Stable under normal conditions.

Possibility of hazardous : No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

reactions

Conditions to avoid : None known.

Incompatible materials : Strong acids

Hazardous decomposition : In case of fire, hazardous decomposition products may be produced such as:
products Carbon oxides
nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Sulphur oxides
Oxides of phosphorus

Section: 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on likely routes of : Inhalation, Eye contact, Skin contact

exposure

Potential Health Effects

Eyes : Causes serious eye damage.

Skin : Causes severe skin burns.

Ingestion : Harmful if swallowed. Causes digestive tract burns.

Inhalation : May cause nose, throat, and lung irritation.

Chronic Exposure : Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use.

Experience with human exposure

Eye contact : Redness, Pain, Corrosion

Skin contact : Redness, Pain, Corrosion

Ingestion : Corrosion, Abdominal pain

Inhalation : Respiratory irritation, Cough

Toxicity

Product

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Acute oral toxicity : Acute toxicity estimate: 1,731 mg/kg

Acute inhalation toxicity : no data available
Acute dermal toxicity : Acute toxicity estimate: > 5,000 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation : no data available
Serious eye damage/eye : no data available
irritation
Respiratory or skin : no data available
sensitization
Carcinogenicity : no data available
Reproductive effects : no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity : no data available
Teratogenicity : no data available
STOT - single exposure : no data available
STOT - repeated exposure : no data available
Aspiration toxicity : no data available

Section: 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity

Environmental Effects : This product has no known ecotoxicological effects.

Components
Toxicity to daphnia and other : Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate
aquatic invertebrates EC50 Daphnia: > 100 mg/l
Exposure time: 48 h

Persistence and degradability

no data available

Mobility

no data available

Bioaccumulative potential

no data available

Other information

no data available

Section: 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal methods : Where possible recycling is preferred to disposal or

incineration. If recycling is not practicable, dispose of in
compliance with local regulations. Dispose of wastes in an
approved waste disposal facility.

Disposal considerations : Dispose of as unused product. Empty containers should be

taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or

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disposal. Do not re-use empty containers.

Section: 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

The shipper/consignor/sender is responsible to ensure that the packaging, labeling, and markings are in
compliance with the selected mode of transport.

Land transport (ADR)

UN number: UN 1814
UN proper shipping name: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
Transport hazard class(es): 8
Packing group: II
Environmental hazards: No

Air transport (IATA)

UN number: UN 1814
UN proper shipping name: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
Transport hazard class(es): 8
Packing group: II
Environmental hazards: No

Sea transport (IMDG/IMO)

UN number: UN 1814
UN proper shipping name: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
Transport hazard class(es): 8
Packing group: II
Environmental hazards: No

Section: 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

NATIONAL REGULATIONS
National regulations in the country where this substance is used, should be followed.

Section: 16. OTHER INFORMATION

NFPA: HMIS III:

Flammability

HEALTH 3
0
Instability
Health

3 0 FLAMMABILITY 0
PHYSICAL HAZARD

0 = not significant, 1 =Slight,

2 = Moderate, 3 = High
Special hazard. 4 = Extreme, * = Chronic

Trans-European +32-(0)3-575-5555
Saudi Arabia +966-(3)847-1515
UAE +44-(0)7071-223-738

Revision Date : 10/08/2018

Version Number : 1.1
Prepared By : Regulatory Affairs

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REVISED INFORMATION: Significant changes to regulatory or health information for this revision is indicated
by a bar in the left-hand margin of the SDS.

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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