MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

NALCO
73202
Date issued: 11-07-2001
Replaces: 21-06-2001

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY

PRODUCT NAME: NALCO
73202
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION: NALCO EUROPE BV
P.O. Box 627 Ir. G. Tjalmaweg 1
2300 AP Leiden 2342 BV Oegstgeest
The Netherlands The Netherlands
Tel. : 0031 71 5241100

ONDEO NALCO DEUTSCHLAND GMBH (D) +49 (0)69-79340 ONDEO NALCO ITALIA +39 06-542971
S.R.L. (I)

NALCO ESPAÑOLA, SA (E) +34 93-4095555 ONDEO NALCO LIMITED +44 (0)1-60674488
(GB)
NALCO PORTUGUESA LTDA. (P) +351 214130996 NALCO NORGE AS (NO) +47-22 08 79 30

NALCO CHEMICAL AB (SE) +46 (0)8-50074000 SUOMEN NALCO OY (FI) +358 (0)9-251 733 60
NALCO APPLIED SERVICES OF EUROPE BV +31 (0)73 6456980 NALFLEET LIMITED (GB) +44 (0)1-60674488

NALCO FRANCE SAS MAUREPAS (F) +33 (0)1 30 05 10 00 NALCO CHEMICAL GMBH (A) + 43(0)1 27026350
NALCO FRANCE SAS 59441 WASQUEHAL (F) +33 (0)3 20 11 70 00 NALCO CHEMICAL BV (NL) +31 (0)13-5952200

NALCO FRANCE SAS 38921 CROLLES (F) +33 (0)4 76 08 00 11 NALCO BELGIUM NV/SA (B) +32 3-4576264
IWC GMBH (A) +43 (0)1 600 29 11 ONDEO NALCO DANMARK A/S +45-48195800
(DK)

HOUSEMAN WATERBEHANDELING BV (NL) +31 164-214141

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: See section 16, for Emergency Telephone Numbers.

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

CHEMICAL DESCRIPTION:
Water, Sodium bisulfite, Polymer.
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:
CAS NO. EINECS NO. CHEMICAL NAME WT % SYMBOL R-PHRASES
7631-90-5 2315480 Sodium bisulfite 0 - 10 Xn 22, 31, 37

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

HUMAN HEALTH HAZARDS - ACUTE:

INHALATION:
May cause irritation of mucous membranes.
SKIN CONTACT:
Can cause mild irritation.

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EYE CONTACT:
Can cause mild irritation.
INGESTION:
May cause mucosal damage.
HUMAN HEALTH HAZARDS - CHRONIC:
Chronic exposure to sulfites may cause symptoms of upper respiratory disease and affect sense of taste and
smell.
Sulfites can cause an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL HAZARDS:
Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

INHALATION:
Remove to fresh air, rest, treat symptomatically. Obtain medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT:
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash off affected area immediately with plenty of water. If skin irritation
persists, obtain medical attention.
EYE CONTACT:
Immediately gently irrigate with clean water for at least 15 minutes. Move eyeball and keep eyelids wide open
and apart whilst irrigating. Obtain medical attention.
INGESTION:
Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. If conscious washout mouth and give one pint of water to drink.
Obtain medical attention.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Oxides of sulphur, Oxides of nitrogen, Oxides of carbon.
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING:
In case of fire, wear a full face positive-pressure self contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS:
Do not breathe vapour. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with
plenty of water and seek medical advice. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment recommended in Section 8.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:
Do not allow to enter sewers or water courses. If spillage does enter sewers or water courses, immediately
inform the appropriate water authorities.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP:
Small spills: Soak up with inert absorbent material. Clean up promptly by scoop or vacuum. Large spills: Dam
up. Reclaim into recovery or salvage drums.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING:
Do not breathe vapour. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid generating aerosols and mists. Avoid
breathing vapors from headspace of newly opened containers. Use with adequate ventilation.
STORAGE CONDITIONS:
Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place. Store separately from acids. Storage for more
than two years is not recommended.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

NATIONAL REGULATIONS UK
Sodium bisulfite OES 5 mg/m 3 (TWA)
NATIONAL REGULATIONS FRANCE
Sodium bisulfite: 5 mg/m 3 VME
ENGINEERING MEASURES
Use general ventilation with local exhaust ventilation.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
An approved respirator must be worn if the occupational exposure limit is likely to be exceeded.
HAND PROTECTION:
PVC gloves.
SKIN PROTECTION:
Standard protective clothing.
EYE PROTECTION:
Chemical splash goggles.
HYGIENE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Keep an eye wash fountain available. Keep a safety shower available. Wash hands during breaks and at end
of the shift. If clothing is contaminated, remove clothing and thoroughly wash the affected area. Launder
contaminated clothing before reuse.

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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

NOTE: These physical properties are typical values for this product

FORM: Liquid
COLOUR: Colourless - Brown
VALUE UNIT TEST METHOD
BOILING POINT: 100 °C ASTM D-86
( 760 mmHg )
FLASH POINT: None PMCC ASTM D-93
RELATIVE DENSITY: 1.27 ASTM D-1298
pH 4.5 - 6.0 ASTM E-70
VISCOSITY ( 21.6 °C ) 570 cps ASTM D-2983
FREEZING POINT: -10.6 °C ASTM D-1177

Abbreviation: NE = not evaluated, NA = not applicable, NR = not relevant

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY:
Stable under ambient conditions.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
None known.
MATERIALS TO AVOID:
Acids, Sulphur dioxide.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
Oxides of sulphur, Oxides of carbon, Oxides of nitrogen (under fire conditions).

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Hazard classification is based on 88/379/EEC, 67/548/EEC and available ingredient toxicity data. Please refer
to section 3 for hazards identification.
CHRONIC TOXICITY DATA:
Sulfites can cause an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals.

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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No data available on the product.

ADDITIONAL ECOLOGICAL DATA:
Depletes oxygen content in water courses.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Via authorized contractor. If this product becomes a waste, the final user must define and assign the
appropriate European Waste Catalogue code.

NATIONAL REGULATIONS UK
In accordance with the Environmental Protection ( Duty of Care) Regulations 1991.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Class: Not regulated

0000
20000320

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

CLASSIFICATION:
HAZARD SYMBOL: Not applicable

Contains: Sodium bisulfite

RISK PHRASES:
R31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
SAFETY PHRASES:
S7 Keep container tightly closed. S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S26 In case of contact with eyes,
rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S28 After contact with skin, wash
immediately with plenty of water. S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
NATIONAL REGULATIONS UK
COSHH regulations apply.
NATIONAL REGULATIONS FRANCE
Tableau des maladies professionnelles n°66A.

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16. OTHER INFORMATION

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER

Austria: +43 1 406 43 43
Benelux +31 (0)13 5952233
Germany: +49 (0)69 7934251 or +49 (0)69 79340
Spain: +34 972 492003
Portugal: +34 972 492003
Sweden: 020 996000
France: ORFILA +33 (0)1-45425959
Italy: +39 (0)6 968321
United Kingdom: +44 (0)1-865407333
Denmark: +46 (0)8 337043
Norway: +46 (0)8 337043
Finland: +358 (0)9- 4711
NALFLEET INTERNATIONAL +44 (0)1-865407333

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