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SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1. Product identifier
Trade name or designation of
the mixture
CORRSHIELD MD4100
Version number
8.1
Revision date
20/04/2015
Supersedes date
24/10/2014
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Water-based corrosion inhibitor
Identified uses
Uses advised against
None known.
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
GE Water & Process Technologies (UK) LP
Hydro House
Newcombe Way
Orton Southgate
Peterborough
PE2 6SE
Tel.: +44 (0)1733 385444, Fax : 01733 391775
e-mail : [Link]@[Link]
1.4. 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
National Poisons Information Centre
NHS Direct on 0845 46 47
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC as amended
Classification
Hazard summary
Physical hazards
T;R25, Xi;R36
Health hazards
Not classified for physical hazards.
Toxic if swallowed. Irritating to eyes.
Environmental hazards
Not classified for hazards to the environment.
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended
Physical hazards
Corrosive to metals
Category 1
H290 - May be corrosive to metals.
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, oral
Category 4
H302 - Harmful if swallowed.
Skin corrosion/irritation
Category 2
H315 - Causes skin irritation.
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Category 2
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation.
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2.2. Label elements
Label according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 as amended
Sodium nitrite
Contains:
Hazard pictograms
Warning
Signal word
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals.
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
H290
H302
H315
H319
Precautionary statements
Prevention
Keep only in original container.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P234
P280
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy
to do. Continue rinsing.
P301 + P312
P302 + P352
P305 + P351 + P338
Storage
Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
P406
Not available.
Disposal
Supplemental label information
None.
2.3. Other hazards
None known.
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
Mixtures
Aqueous alkaline solution of inorganic salts
Chemical description
Chemical name
Sodium molybdate
Classification:
DSD:
CLP:
Sodium nitrite
Classification:
CAS-No. / EC No.
REACH Registration No.
INDEX No.
10 - < 20
7631-95-0
231-551-7
01-2119489495-21
5 - < 25
7632-00-0
231-555-9
01-2119471836-27
007-010-00-4
DSD:
O;R8, T;R25, N;R50
CLP:
Ox. Sol. 3;H272, Acute Tox. 3;H301, Eye Irrit. 2;H319, Aquatic Acute 1;H400
Sodium hydroxide
Classification:
< 0,5
1310-73-2
215-185-5
DSD:
C;R35
CLP:
Met. Corr. 1;H290, Skin Corr. 1A;H314
Material name: CORRSHIELD MD4100
01-2119457892-27
Notes
011-002-00-6
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The classification of the above substance(s) is given, including the symbol letters, R-phrases, hazard class, category code and hazard
statements which are assigned in accordance with their physicochemical, health and environmental hazards. Please refer to section 16
where the full text of each relevant R-phrase and H-statement is listed.
SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1. Description of first aid measures
Move to fresh air.
Inhalation
Skin contact
Eye contact
Ingestion
4.2. Most important symptoms
and effects, both acute and
delayed
4.3. Indication of any immediate
medical attention and special
treatment needed
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.
Rinse mouth.
Do not give anything to eat or drink.
Do not induce vomiting.
Call a physician or poison control centre immediately.
Irritant effects.
Not available.
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Unsuitable extinguishing
media
5.2. Special hazards arising from
the substance or mixture
5.3. Advice for firefighters
Special protective equipment
for firefighters
Special fire fighting
procedures
Flood with water.
Use of CO2 or foam may not be effective.
Not available.
Oxides of nitrogen evolved in 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.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear protective clothing, gloves and safety goggles.
For non-emergency
personnel
For emergency responders
6.2. Environmental precautions
6.3. Methods and material for
containment and cleaning up
6.4. Reference to other sections
Use personal protection recommended in Section 8 of the SDS.
Prevent from entering sewers or the immediate environment.
Accidental release of large quantities into the aquatic environment may harm aquatic organisms.
Absorb onto inert material and dispose of according to Hazardous Waste Regulations.
Please refer also to section no. 8 'Exposure controls' for further information.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Material name: CORRSHIELD MD4100
Contains an oxidiser.
Avoid all contact with reducing agents, oils, greases, organics and acids.
Do not allow to dry.
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7.3. Specific end use(s)
Do not freeze.
If frozen, thaw completely and mix thoroughly prior to use.
Store containers closed when not in use.
Only for professional and industrial users
Shelf life
720 days
7.2. Conditions for safe storage,
including any incompatibilities
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1. Control parameters
Occupational exposure limits
UK. EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)
Components
Sodium hydroxide (CAS
1310-73-2)
Sodium molybdate (CAS
7631-95-0)
Type
STEL
Value
2 mg/m3
STEL
10 mg/m3
TWA
5 mg/m3
Biological limit values
No biological exposure limits noted for the ingredient(s).
Recommended monitoring
procedures
Not available.
Derived no-effect level (DNEL)
Components
Type
Route
Value
Form
Sodium hydroxide (CAS 1310-73-2)
Workers
Sodium molybdate (CAS 7631-95-0)
Workers
Dermal
Inhalation
Inhalation
Inhalation
2 mg/kg/day
2 mg/m3
1 mg/m3
11,17 mg/m3
Sodium nitrite (CAS 7632-00-0)
Workers
Inhalation
2 mg/m3
Inhalation
2 mg/m3
Short Term - Local Effects
Short Term - Local Effects
Long Term - Local Effects
Long term - Systemic
effects
Long term - Systemic
effects
Short Term - Systemic
Effects
Type
Route
Value
Aqua (freshwater)
Aqua (marine water)
Sediment (freshwater)
Sediment (marine
water)
Soil
STP
Aqua (freshwater)
Aqua (marine water)
Intermittent release
Sediment (freshwater)
Sediment (marine
water)
Soil
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
12,7 mg/l
1,9 mg/l
22,6 g/kg dwt
1,98 g/kg dwt
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
11,8 mg/kg dwt
21,7 mg/l
0,0054 mg/l
0,00616 mg/l
0,0054 mg/l
0,0195 mg/kg dwt
0,0223 mg/kg dwt
Predicted no effect concentrations (PNECs)
Components
Sodium molybdate (CAS 7631-95-0)
Sodium nitrite (CAS 7632-00-0)
STP
Form
Not applicable 0,000733 mg/kg
dwt
Not applicable 21 mg/l
8.2. Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Adequate ventilation to maintain air contaminants below exposure limits.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Splash proof chemical goggles.
Eye/face protection
CEN : EN 166
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Skin protection
- Hand protection
- Other
Respiratory protection
Thermal hazards
Environmental exposure controls
Neoprene gloves (Protection against unintentional short-term contact)
Nitrile gloves (Protection against unintentional short-term contact)
Rubber gloves (Protection against unintentional short-term contact)
CEN : EN 374-1/2/3/4; EN 420
Protective clothing.
CEN : EN ISO 13688; EN ISO 6529; EN 14605
In case of insufficient ventilation, use a breathing mask with filter type: B2-P2
CEN : EN 140; EN 14387
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
9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance
Colour
Physical state
Yellow
Not available.
Odour
Mild
Odour threshold
Not available.
pH (concentrated product)
12,8
Melting point/freezing point
-10 C
Initial boiling point and boiling
range
104 C
Flash point
Not applicable.
Evaporation rate
< 1 (Ether = 1)
Flammability (solid, gas)
Not applicable.
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
Flammability limit - lower (%) Not available.
Flammability limit - upper
(%)
Not available.
Vapour pressure
18 mm Hg
Vapor pressure temp.
21 C
Vapour density
< 1 (Air = 1)
Relative density
1,18
Relative density temperature
21 C
Solubility
Solubility (water)
100 %
Partition coefficient
(n-octanol/water)
Not available.
Auto-ignition temperature
Not applicable.
Decomposition temperature
Not available.
Viscosity
4 cps
Viscosity temperature
21 C
Explosive properties
Not available.
Oxidizing properties
Not available.
9.2. Other information
Percent volatile
0 (Estimated)
Shelf life
Material name: CORRSHIELD MD4100
720 days
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SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1. Reactivity
Not available.
10.2. Chemical stability
Material is stable under normal conditions.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous
reactions
Not applicable.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
Protect from freezing.
Do not allow to dry.
Avoid contact with strong oxidisers.
Avoid all contact with reducing agents, oils, greases, organics and acids.
Oxides of nitrogen evolved in fire.
10.5. Incompatible materials
10.6. Hazardous decomposition
products
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1. Information on toxicological effects
Product
Test results
CORRSHIELD MD4100 (Mixture)
Acute Dermal LD50 Rabbit: > 5000 mg/kg (Calculated according
to GHS additivity formula)
Acute Inhalation LC50 Rat: > 5 mg/l 4 Hours (Calculated
according to GHS additivity formula)
Acute Oral LD50 Rat: 1717 mg/kg (Calculated according to GHS
additivity formula (Category 4))
Components
Test results
Sodium hydroxide (1310-73-2)
Acute Dermal LD50 Rabbit: 1350 mg/kg
Acute Oral LD50 Rabbit: > 500 mg/kg
Sodium molybdate (7631-95-0)
Acute Dermal LD50 Rabbit: > 2000 mg/kg
Acute Inhl LC50 Rat: > 2,08 mg/l/4h
Acute Oral LD50 Rat: 4000 mg/kg
Sodium nitrite (7632-00-0)
Acute Oral LD50 Rat: 180 mg/kg
Acute toxicity
Harmful if swallowed.
Skin corrosion/irritation
Not classified.
Respiratory sensitisation
Not classified.
Specific target organ toxicity repeated exposure
Not classified.
Specific target organ toxicity single exposure
Not classified.
Carcinogenicity
Not classified.
Germ cell mutagenicity
Not classified.
Reproductive toxicity
Not classified.
Information on likely routes of exposure
Causes nausea, dizziness and/or vomiting.
Ingestion
May cause stomach pain, cramps and/or diahrroea.
May cause coughing, breathing difficulties, or shortness of breath.
Inhalation
Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause transient irritation.
Skin contact
Causes skin irritation.
Eye contact
Causes eye irritation.
Symptoms
Not available.
Mixture versus substance
information
None known.
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Other information
Not available.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1. Toxicity
Product
Species
Test results
Bluegill sunfish
3258 mg/l, Static Acute Bioassay, 96 hour
Fathead minnow
2730 mg/l, Acute toxicity, 96 hour,
(Estimated)
Bluegill sunfish
1800 mg/l, Static Acute Bioassay, 96 hour
Fathead minnow
1850 mg/l, Acute toxicity, 96 hour,
(Estimated)
LC50
Daphnia magna
5997 mg/l, Static Acute Bioassay, 48 hour
NOEL
Daphnia magna
500 mg/l, Static Acute Bioassay, 48 hour
0% Mortality
Rainbow trout
2000 mg/l, Static Screen, 48 hour
Species
Test results
Fish
0,56 - 1,78 mg/l, 96 hour
CORRSHIELD MD4100 (CAS Mixture)
LC50
NOEL
Aquatic
Crustacea
Fish
Components
Sodium nitrite (CAS 7632-00-0)
Aquatic
Fish
LC50
12.2. Persistence and degradability
39 (calculated data)
- COD (mgO2/g)
- BOD 5 (mgO2/g)
0 (calculated data)
- BOD 28 (mgO2/g)
1 (calculated data)
- Closed Bottle Test (%
Degradation in 28 days)
5 (calculated data)
- Zahn-Wellens Test (%
Degradation in 28 days)
8 (calculated data)
- TOC (mg C/g)
6 (calculated data)
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
Not available.
Partition coefficient
n-octanol/water (log Kow)
Not available.
Bioconcentration factor (BCF)
Not available.
12.4. Mobility in soil
Not available.
12.5. Results of PBT and
vPvB assessment
Not a PBT or vPvB substance or mixture.
12.6. Other adverse effects
Nutrients: P = 0 mg/g ; N = 22.2 mg/g
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1. Waste treatment methods
Contaminated packaging
Material name: CORRSHIELD MD4100
According to Hazardous Waste Regulations.
EWC ( European Waste Code ) recommendation :
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.
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Disposal methods/information
According to Hazardous Waste Regulations.
EWC ( European Waste Code ) recommendation :
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
14.1. UN number
14.2. UN proper shipping name
14.3. Transport hazard
class(es)
Subsidiary class(es)
14.4. Packing group
14.5. Environmental hazards
Tunnel restriction code
14.6. Special precautions for
user
UN3266
Corrosive liquid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s. (Sodium hydroxide, Mixture)
8
14.1. UN number
14.2. UN proper shipping name
14.3. Transport hazard
class(es)
Subsidiary class(es)
14.4. Packing group
14.5. Environmental hazards
14.6. Special precautions for
user
UN3266
Corrosive liquid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s. (Sodium hydroxide, Mixture)
8
14.1. UN number
14.2. UN proper shipping name
14.3. Transport hazard
class(es)
Subsidiary class(es)
14.4. Packing group
14.5. Environmental hazards
14.6. Special precautions for
user
IATA
14.1. UN number
14.2. UN proper shipping name
14.3. Transport hazard
class(es)
Subsidiary class(es)
14.4. Packing group
14.5. Environmental hazards
ERG Code
14.6. Special precautions for
user
IMDG
14.1. UN number
14.2. UN proper shipping name
14.3. Transport hazard
class(es)
Subsidiary class(es)
14.4. Packing group
UN3266
Corrosive liquid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s. (Sodium hydroxide, Mixture)
8
III
No
(E)
Not available.
RID
III
No
Not available.
ADN
Material name: CORRSHIELD MD4100
III
No
Not available.
UN3266
Corrosive liquid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s. (Sodium hydroxide, Mixture)
8
III
No
Not available.
Not available.
UN3266
Corrosive liquid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s. (Sodium hydroxide, Mixture)
8
III
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14.5. Environmental hazards
Marine pollutant
EmS No.
14.6. Special precautions for
user
14.7. Transport in bulk
according to Annex II of
MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC
Code
No
F-A, S-B
Not available.
This substance/mixture is not intended to be transported in bulk.
ADN; ADR; IATA; IMDG; RID
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
EU regulations
Regulation (EC) No. 1005/2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer, Annex I
Not listed.
Regulation (EC) No. 1005/2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer, Annex II
Not listed.
Regulation (EC) No. 850/2004 On persistent organic pollutants, Annex I as amended
Not listed.
Regulation (EC) No. 689/2008 concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals, Annex I, part 1 as amended
Not listed.
Regulation (EC) No. 689/2008 concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals, Annex I, part 2 as amended
Not listed.
Regulation (EC) No. 689/2008 concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals, Annex I, part 3 as amended
Not listed.
Regulation (EC) No. 689/2008 concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals, Annex V as amended
Not listed.
Regulation (EC) No. 166/2006 Annex II Pollutant Release and Transfer Registry
Not listed.
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006, REACH Article 59(10) Candidate List as currently published by ECHA
Not listed.
Authorisations
Regulation (EC) No. 143/2011 Annex XIV Substances Subject to Authorisation
Not listed.
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006, REACH Annex XIV Substances subject to authorization, as amended
Not listed.
Restrictions on use
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006, REACH Annex XVII Substances subject to restriction on marketing and use as amended
Not listed.
Directive 2004/37/EC: on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens and mutagens at work
Not listed.
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Directive 92/85/EEC: on the safety and health of pregnant workers and workers who have recently given birth or are breastfeeding
Not regulated.
Other EU regulations
Directive 96/82/EC (Seveso II) on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances
Not regulated.
Directive 98/24/EC on the protection of the health and safety of workers from the risks related to chemical agents at work
Sodium hydroxide (CAS 1310-73-2)
Sodium nitrite (CAS 7632-00-0)
Directive 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work
Sodium hydroxide (CAS 1310-73-2)
Sodium nitrite (CAS 7632-00-0)
Not available.
National regulations
15.2. Chemical safety assessment
Not available.
NSF Registered and/or meets
USDA (according to 1998
guidelines):
Registration No. 141672
Category Code(s):
G5 Cooling and retort water treatment products
G7 Boiler, steam line treatment products nonfood contact
Inventory status
Country(s) or region
Europe
Inventory name
European Inventory of Existing CommercialChemical Substances
(EINECS)
Europe
European List of Notified Chemical Substances (ELINCS)
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)
A "No" indicates that one or more components of the product are not listed or exempt from listing on the inventory administered by the governing
country(s).
SECTION 16: Other information
List of abbreviations
References
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registration Number
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
IATA: International Air Transport Association
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
CEN: European Committee for Standardisation
EC-No: European Commission Number
CLP: Regulation on classification, labeling and packaging of substances and mixtures
DSD: Dangerous Substances Directive
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
RID: International Rule for Transport of Dangerous Substances by Railway
Safety data sheets of raw materials.
Information on evaluation
method leading to the
classification of mixture
The physical, health and environmental hazards of this mixture are assessed by applying the
classification criteria for each hazard class or differentiation in Parts 2 to 5 of Annex I to Regulation (EC)
No 1272/2008 (CLP).
Full text of any statements or
R-phrases and H-statements
under Sections 2 to 15
R8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
R25 Toxic if swallowed.
R35 Causes severe burns.
R36 Irritating to eyes.
R50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
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Revision information
H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser.
H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H301 Toxic if swallowed.
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.
Training information
Provide training on safe handling while considering the type of application and exposure scenarios.
Based on EC Directive /
Regulations
(EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH)
(EC) No 453/2010
(EC) No 1272/2008
Correction in Section: 1,4,8,9,11,15,16
Further information
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