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1 IDENTIFICATION OF PREPARATION AND OF COMPANY
1.1 Identification of the substance or preparation Product : FERROQUEST CQ7150 1.2 Use of substance/preparation Neutral descaler 1.3 Company/undertaking identification GE Water & Process Technologies BVBA Toekomstlaan 54 Industriepark Wolfstee 2200 HERENTALS tel : +32 14 / 25 91 11 fax : +32 14 / 25 91 12 e-mail : emea.productstewardship@ge.com 1.4 Emergency telephone +32 14 / 25 91 11 Official advisory body : ANTIGIFCENTRUM Bruynstraat 1 B-1120 BRUSSEL + 32 70 245 245

2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Important hazards - Health/physical hazard - Symptoms of exposure - Environmental hazards Irritating to eyes. May cause redness or itching of skin. The product is not classified as dangerous for the environment.

3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical description Neutral solution of chelant and inhibitors Hazardous component(s) Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid potassium salt Xi, R36 Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, tetrasodium salt (EDTA.4Na) Xi, R36/38 200-573-9 64-02-8 < 20 % EINECS/ELINCS # 230-943-5 CAS # 7379-27-3 Conc. < 20 %

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Remarks The classification of the above substance(s) is given, including the symbol letters and R phrases which are assigned in accordance with their physicochemical, health and environmental hazards. Please refer to section 16 (Relevant R phrases, used in sections 2 and 3 of this SDS), where the full text of each relevant R phrase is listed.

4 FIRST AID MEASURES

Skin contact Eye contact Inhalation Ingestion Wash with water. Flush immediately with plenty of running water. If irritation persists, seek medical advice. Remove to fresh air. First rinse mouth with water. Immediately give 1-2 glasses of water, if victim is fully conscious.

5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media - Suitable Special protective equipment for fire fighters Carbon dioxide, dry chemicals, foam, water spray (fog). Self contained breathing apparatus. (CEN : EN 137) Protective clothing (CEN : EN 469) Protective gloves (CEN : EN 659) Helmet (CEN : EN 443) Oxides of carbon and nitrogen evolved in fire.

Special exposure hazards

6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions Environmental precautions Wear protective clothing, gloves and safety goggles. Please refer also to section no. 8 'Exposure controls' for further information. Prevent from entering sewers or the immediate environment. Accidental release of large quantities into the aquatic environment may harm aquatic organisms.

Methods for Cleaning Up - on soil Absorb onto inert material and dispose of according to Hazardous Waste Regulations. Remove small spills with plenty of water.

7 HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 Handling 7.2 Storage Normal chemical handling. Do not freeze. If frozen, thaw completely and mix thoroughly prior to use. Store containers closed when not in use.

Maximum storage stability (days) 270

8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

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Exposure controls - Recommended engineering controls - Respiratory protection - Hand protection - Eye protection - Skin protection - Environmental exposure controls Ensure good ventilation. In case of insufficient ventilation, use a breathing mask with filter type: P2 CEN : EN 140; EN 143; EN 149 Protective gloves (Plastic, impervious) (Protection against unintentional short-term contact) CEN : EN 420 Safety goggles. CEN : EN 166 Protective clothing. CEN : EN 340; EN 369; EN 465 Prevent from entering in public sewers or the immediate environment.

9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1 General information Appearance Colour Odour Liquid Light yellow to amber Mild

9.2 Important health, safety and environmental info pH in aqueous solution Boiling point/range Density at 20C (kg/m3) Solubility in water (% weight) Partition coefficient (Pow) Viscosity at 20C (mPas) Relative vapour density Evaporation rate (ether=1) 9.3 Other information Melting point, (C) Pour point, (C) -8 -6 (air=1) (C) Flash point (Pensky/Martens) 8,2 (5%) 100 (C) > 100 1182 Completely soluble (Refers to active component) ( EDTA.4Na ): <3 7 <1 <1

10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1 Conditions to avoid 10.2 Materials to avoid 10.3 Hazardous decomposition products Protect from freezing. Avoid contact with strong oxidisers. Oxides of carbon and nitrogen evolved in fire.

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11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mammalian Test Data - Oral LD50, rat (mg/kg) - Dermal LD50, rabbit (mg/kg) Exposure hazard - Inhalation - Skin contact - Eye contact - Ingestion Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause transient irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact may cause transient irritation. Causes irritation. May cause slight gastrointestinal irritation. > 2000 (estimated value) > 2000 (estimated value)

12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity Persistence and degradability Bioaccumulative potential - Bioaccumulation - Partition coefficient (Pow) Summary Not bioaccumulating (Refers to active component) ( EDTA.4Na ): BCF : <100 (Refers to active component) ( EDTA.4Na ): <3 The product is not classified as dangerous for the environment. The evaluation of environmental hazards is based on the concentration limits as set out in directive 1999/45/EC. The surfactant(s) contained in this preparation complies(comply) with the biodegradability criteria as laid down in Regulation (EC) No.648/2004 on detergents. Data to support this assertion are held at the disposal of the competent authorities of the Member States and will be made available to them, at their direct request or at the request of a detergent manufacturer. No data available No data available

13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal of product According to Hazardous Waste Regulations. EWC ( European Waste Code ) recommendation : 16 03 05 16 Wastes not otherwise specified in the list. 16 03 Off-specification batches and unused products. 16 03 05 Organic wastes containing dangerous substances. Depending on the origin and state of the waste, other EWC numbers may be applicable too. Disposal of packaging According to Hazardous Waste Regulations. EWC ( European Waste Code ) recommendation : 15 01 10 15 Waste packaging; absorbents, wiping cloths, filter materials and protective clothing not otherwise specified. 15 01 Packaging (including separately collected municipal packaging waste). 15 01 10 Packaging containing residues of or contaminated by dangerous substances. Depending on the origin and state of the waste, other EWC numbers may be applicable too.

14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Substance id.no. (SIN) (UN No.) Not applicable.

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Correct shipping name Land transport - RID/ADR classification Maritime transport - IMO-IMDG class Air transport - ICAO/IATA classification Not classified under this legislation Not classified under this legislation Not classified under this legislation. Not applicable.

15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
EEC labelling information - Symbol(s)

Irritant:Xi - R Phrase(s) - S Phrase(s) R 36 :Irritating to eyes. S 26 :In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 28 :After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. S 36/37/39 :Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. All ingredients of this product are listed in EINECS or ELINCS, unless specifically exempted under the EEC Directive 67/548/EEC.

- EINECS number

16 OTHER INFORMATION
Constituents (Regulation (EC) No 648/2004) Nature of revision Based on EC Directive / Regulations 15 but less than 30 % of EDTA Less than 5 % of anionic surfactants Correction in Section: 6,13 1999/45/EC 2001/58/EC 2001/118/EC (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) R 36 : Irritating to eyes. R 36/38 : Irritating to eyes and skin.

Relevant R phrases, used in sections 2 and 3 of this SDS

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