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Section 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
Product identifier Version number Revision date Supersedes date SPECTRUS OX1272 6.0 10/02/2012 22/11/2010

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Identified uses Biocide Uses advised against None known.

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet 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 Emergency telephone number Multilingual emergency number (24/7) Europe, Middle East, Africa, Israel (Europe and English language speaking countries): +44(0)1235 239670 Middle East & Africa (speaking Arabic): +44(0)1235 239671

Official advisory body : ANTIGIFCENTRUM Bruynstraat 1 B-1120 BRUSSEL + 32 70 245 245

Section 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC as amended Hazard summary - Health/physical hazard - Environmental hazards Label elements Label according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC as amended Contains: Sodium hypochlorite (CAS 7681-52-9) (136 g/l (as active Cl)) Sodium hydroxide Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. Causes burns. Very toxic to aquatic organisms.

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Corrosive:C R-phrases

Dangerous for the environment: N R 31 :Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. R 34 :Causes burns. R 50 :Very toxic to aquatic organisms. 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. S 45 :In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). S 60 :This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. S 61 :Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets. Not applicable. Not assigned.

S-phrases

Supplemental label information Other hazards

Section 3: Composition/information on ingredients

Mixtures Chemical description Chemical name Aqueous alkaline solution of organic and inorganic salts % CAS-No. / EC No. REACH Registration No. INDEX No. Notes

Sodium hypochlorite Classification: DSD: CLP: Sodium hydroxide Classification: DSD: CLP: Sodium carbonate Classification: DSD: CLP: Xi;R36 C;R35

10 - 25 C;R34, R31, N;R50

7681-52-9 231-668-3

01-2119488154-34

017-011-00-1

Skin Corr. 1B;H314, Aquatic Acute 1;H400 2-5 1310-73-2 215-185-5 01-2119457892-27 011-002-00-6 #

Skin Corr. 1A;H314 1-5 497-19-8 207-838-8 01-2119485498-19 011-005-00-2

Eye Irrit. 2;H319

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.

Section 4: First aid measures

Description of first aid measures Inhalation Remove victim to fresh air and allow to rest. In case of loss of consciousness, give artificial respiration. Seek medical attention. Wash immediately with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. Seek medical attention. Page: 2 / 9

Skin contact

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Eye contact Flush immediately with plenty of running water. Keep eyelids apart. Continue rinsing for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention. Rinse mouth with water. Immediately give 1-2 glasses of water, if victim is fully conscious. Do not feed anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsive victim. Do NOT induce vomiting! Seek medical attention. Corrosive effects. Not available.

Ingestion

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Section 5: Firefighting measures

Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media Unsuitable extinguishing media Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Advice for firefighters Special protective equipment for firefighters Carbon dioxide, dry chemicals, foam, water spray (fog). Not available. Chlorine gas evolved on heating. Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Self contained breathing apparatus. (CEN : EN 137) Protective clothing (CEN : EN 469) Protective gloves (CEN : EN 659) Helmet (CEN : EN 443) Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials. Prevent spillage and fire-fighting water from entering in public sewers or the immediate environment.

Special firefighting procedures

Section 6: Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures For non-emergency Wear protective clothing, gloves and safety goggles. It is possible to pass or work near the treated system during product application. personnel For emergency responders Environmental precautions Use personal protection recommended in Section 8 of the MSDS. Prevent from entering sewers or the immediate environment. Do not empty into drains, dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection point. Transport and store in approved containers according to applicable national and international regulations. Absorb onto inert material and dispose of according to Hazardous Waste Regulations. Clean with water. Please refer also to section no. 8 'Exposure controls' for further information.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Reference to other sections

Section 7: Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling Do not breathe vapours. Do not create an aerosol. Use only containers which are compatible with the substance. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid contamination with metals (iron, copper, brass, zinc and aluminium) and caustic.

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Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Keep container tightly closed. Store in original package. Store in a well ventilated place. Keep away from light. Avoid contact with strong acids. Avoid contact with ammonia. Only for professional and industrial users The material which has been in contact with this product can be cleaned with water. Product is typically used on an intermittent basis to control microbiological growth. It may be used in a programme which includes non-oxidizing biocides and other treatment chemicals. The minimum contact time is: <1 hours. Proper treatment levels and ways of addition depend on many factors such as microbial contamination, conditions particular for a given installation, and system operating characteristics. The product should be used in accordance with control procedures that GE Water & Process Technologies establishes for a specific application. 42 days

Specific end use(s)

Shelf life

Section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

Control parameters Occupational exposure limits Belgium. Exposure Limit Values. Components Sodium hydroxide (1310-73-2) Biological limit values Recommended monitoring procedures Exposure controls Appropriate engineering controls Adequate ventilation to maintain air contaminants below exposure limits. Arrange for eye wash possibility. Not available. Type TWA Value 2 mg/m3

No biological exposure limits noted for the ingredient(s).

Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment Eye/face protection Splash proof chemical goggles. Face shield. CEN : EN 166 Skin protection - Hand protection - Other Respiratory protection Thermal hazards Environmental exposure controls Gauntlet type neoprene gloves (Protection against unintentional short-term contact) CEN : EN 374-1/2/3; EN 420 Chemical resistant apron. CEN : EN 340; EN 368; EN 369; EN 467 In case of insufficient ventilation, use a breathing mask with filter type: B2-P2 CEN : EN 140; EN 141 Not available. Prevent from entering in public sewers or the immediate environment. Do not empty into drains, dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection point.

Section 9: Physical and chemical properties

Information on basic physical and chemical properties Appearance Colour Physical state Odour
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Odour threshold pH (concentrated product) Melting point/freezing point Boiling point, initial boiling point, and boiling range Flash point Evaporation rate Flammability (solid, gas) Flammability limit - lower (%) Flammability limit - upper (%) Vapour pressure Vapour density Relative density Solubility (water) Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature Viscosity Explosive properties Oxidizing properties Pour point Other data Shelf life Other information 42 days No relevant additional information available. Not available. 12 -25 C > 100 C > 100 C Pensky Martens (CC) < 1 (Ether = 1) Not available. Not available. Not available. As water < 1 (Air = 1) 1,2 Completely soluble Not available. Non combustible. Not available. 6 (mPas) at 20C Not applicable. Not applicable. -23 C

Section 10: Stability and reactivity

Reactivity Chemical stability Possibility of hazardous reactions Conditions to avoid Incompatible materials Not available. Not available. Not applicable. Store away from direct sunlight. Avoid contact with strong acids. Avoid contact with steel, aluminium, and zinc. Reacts with metals (iron, copper, brass, zinc, and aluminium), alkali and oxidisers. Contact with strong acids causes violent reaction and release of chlorine gas.

Hazardous decomposition products

Section 11: Toxicological information

Information on toxicological effects Product SPECTRUS OX1272 (Mixture) Test results Dermal LD50 rabbit: > 2000 mg/kg (estimated value) Inhalation LC50 rat: > 2,75 mg/l 4 hours (estimated value) Oral LD50 rat: > 2000 mg/kg (estimated value) Components Sodium hydroxide (1310-73-2) Sodium carbonate (497-19-8)
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Test results Acute Other LD50 Mouse: 40 mg/kg Acute Inhalation LC50 Guinea pig: 0,8 mg/l 2 Hours Page: 5 / 9

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Components Test results Acute Inhalation LC50 Mouse: 1,2 mg/l 2 Hours Acute Inhalation LC50 Rat: 2,3 mg/l 2 Hours Acute Oral LD50 Rat: 4090 mg/kg Acute Other LD50 Mouse: 116,6 mg/kg 30 Days Sodium hypochlorite (7681-52-9) Not classified. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Not classified. Not classified. Not classified. Not classified. Not classified. Not classified. Acute Oral LD50 Mouse: 5800 mg/kg Acute Oral LD50 Rat: 8,91 g/kg Acute toxicity Skin corrosion/irritation Respiratory sensitisation Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Carcinogenicity Germ cell mutagenicity Reproductive toxicity

Information on likely routes of exposure May cause burns in mouth, throat and/or stomach. Ingestion Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Symptoms Mixture versus substance information Other information May cause irritation to respiratory organs. Causes burns. Causes burns. Not available. None known. Not available.

Section 12: Ecological information

Toxicity Components Sodium hydroxide (1310-73-2) Sodium carbonate (497-19-8) Sodium hypochlorite (7681-52-9) Persistence and degradability The surfactants in this product comply with the EEC guidelines on biodegradability. - COD (mgO2/g) Bioaccumulative potential Mobility in soil Results of PBT and vPvB assessment Other adverse effects Environmental fate Partition coefficient
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Test results EC50 Water flea (Ceriodaphnia dubia): 34,59 - 47,13 mg/l 48 hours LC50 Western mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis): 125 mg/l 96 hours EC50 Water flea (Ceriodaphnia dubia): 156,6 - 298,9 mg/l 48 hours LC50 Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus): 300 mg/l 96 hours LC50 Pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha): 0,023 - 0,052 mg/l 96 hours

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Summary Very toxic to aquatic organisms. The evaluation of environmental hazards is based on the concentration limits as set out in directive 1999/45/EC.

Section 13: Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods Contaminated 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. Disposal methods/information According to Hazardous Waste Regulations. EWC ( European Waste Code ) recommendation : 16 03 03 16 Wastes not otherwise specified in the list. 16 03 Off-specification batches and unused products. 16 03 03 Inorganic wastes containing dangerous substances. Depending on the origin and state of the waste, other EWC numbers may be applicable too.

Section 14: Transport information

ADR UN number UN proper shipping name Transport hazard class(es) Subsidiary class(es) Packing group Environmental hazards Tunnel restriction code Special precautions for user RID UN number UN proper shipping name Transport hazard class(es) Subsidiary class(es) Packing group Environmental hazards Special precautions for user ADN UN number UN proper shipping name Transport hazard class(es) Subsidiary class(es) Packing group Environmental hazards Special precautions for user IATA UN number UN proper shipping name Transport hazard class(es) Subsidiary class(es) Packing group
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UN1791 Hypochlorite, solution with between 5 and 16% active chlorine. 8 III Yes (E) Not available. UN1791 Hypochlorite, solution with between 5 and 16% active chlorine. 8 III Yes Not available. UN1791 Hypochlorite, solution with between 5 and 16% active chlorine. 8 III Yes Not available. UN1791 Hypochlorite, solution with between 5 and 16% active chlorine. 8 III Page: 7 / 9

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Environmental hazards Special precautions for user IMDG UN number UN proper shipping name Transport hazard class(es) Subsidiary class(es) Packing group Environmental hazards EmS No. Special precautions for user UN1791 Hypochlorite, solution with between 5 and 16% active chlorine. 8 III Yes F-A, S-B Not available. Yes Not available.

ADR Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code

RID No information available.

ADN

IATA

IMDG

Section 15: Regulatory information

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture EU regulations Regulation (EC) No. 2037/2000 on substances that deplete the ozone layer, Annex I Not listed. Regulation (EC) No. 2037/2000 on substances that deplete the ozone layer, Annex II Not listed. Regulation (EC) No. 850/2004 on persistent organic pollutants, Annex I Not listed. Regulation (EC) No. 689/2008 concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals, Annex I, part 1 Not listed. Regulation (EC) No. 689/2008 concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals, Annex I, part 2 Not listed. Regulation (EC) No. 689/2008 concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals, Annex I, part 3 Not listed. Regulation (EC) No. 689/2008 concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals, Annex V Not listed. Directive 96/61/EC concerning integrated pollution prevention and control (IPPC): Article 15, European Pollution Emission Registery (EPER) Sodium hypochlorite (CAS 7681-52-9) Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006, Article 59(1). Candidate List Not listed. National regulations Not available.

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Inventory status Country(s) or region Europe Europe Chemical safety assessment Biocides Inventory name European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) European List of Notified Chemical Substances (ELINCS) Not available. 11: Preservatives for liquid-cooling and processing systems On inventory (yes/no)* Yes No

*A "Yes" indicates that all components of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s)

Section 16: Other information

List of abbreviations CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registration Number EC-No: European Commission Number CLP: Regulation on classification, labeling and packaging of substances and mixtures DSD: Dangerous Substances Directive CEN: European Committee for Standardisation TWA: Time Weighted Average STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit LD50: Lethal Dose, 50% LC50: Lethal Concentration, 50% EC50: Effect Concentration, 50% NOEL: No Observed Effect Level COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand BOD: Biochemical Oxygen Demand TOC: Total Organic Carbon ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road ADN: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways IATA: International Air Transport Association IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code RID: International Rule for Transport of Dangerous Substances by Railway Safety data sheets of raw materials. The health and environmental hazards of this mixture are assessed by applying the conventional methods as described in Annex II and III to Directive 1999/45/EC. R31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. R34 Causes burns. R35 Causes severe burns. R36 Irritating to eyes. R50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms. H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life. This document has undergone significant changes and should be reviewed in its entirety. Provide training on safe handling while considering the type of application and exposure scenarios. 1999/45/EC 2001/118/EC (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) (EC) No 453/2010 1998/8/EC (Biocidal Product Directive) All active ingredients have been identified/notified for the relevant Product Types according to the First Review Regulation on existing active substances (EC) No. 1896/2000 Correction in Section: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15.16

References Information on evaluation method leading to the classification of mixture Full text of any statements or R-phrases and H-phrases under Sections 2 to 15

Revision information Training information Based on EC Directive / Regulations

Further information

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