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SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the

company/undertaking
1.1. Product identifier
Trade name
Diresul Activant M liq
Material number: 101647

1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture
Industry sector : Textile processing industry
Type of use : Textile auxiliary

1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Identification of the company
Archroma Ibérica S.L.U.

ZAL - Prat, c/ Cal Coracero, 46-56

8820 El Prat de Llobregat (Barcelona)
Telephone no. : +34 93 479 83 00
Information about the substance/mixture
Product Stewardship +34 93 479 8300
e-mail: [email protected]

1.4. Emergency telephone number

+44 (0) 1235 239 670 (24 h)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according CLP regulation (Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008, as amended)
Hazard class Hazard category H-phrase
Skin corrosion Category 1B Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Serious eye Category 1B Causes serious eye damage.
damage
Acute toxicity Category 3 Toxic if swallowed.
Acute aquatic Category 1 Very toxic to aquatic life.
toxicity
Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
Classification according EC Directive (67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC, as amended)
Category of Hazard symbol R - phrases
danger/Category
Toxic Toxic if swallowed.
Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
Corrosive Causes burns.
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Dangerous for the Very toxic to aquatic organisms.

environment

2.2. Label elements

Labelling according CLP regulation (Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008, as amended)
Hazard pictograms

Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H301 Toxic if swallowed.
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
EUH031 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
Precautionary statements
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated
clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal
plant.

2.3. Other hazards

No additional hazards are known except those derived from the labelling.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.2. Mixtures
Chemical characterization
sodium polysulfides
Aqueous solution

Hazardous ingredients
Sodium polysulphides
Concentration : 40 - 45 %
CAS number : 1344-08-7
EC number: 215-686-9
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Index Number 016-010-00-3

REACH - Registration 01-2119489803-26-0004
number according to
article 20(3):
Classification hazard substance EC
T Toxic R25
C Corrosive R34
R31
N Dangerous for the environment R50
GHS classification EC
Acute toxicity Category 3 H301
Skin corrosion Category 1B H314
Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 H400
Corrosive to metals Category 1 H290
The text of the R-phrases is shown in section 16.
The text of the H-phrases is shown in section 16.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures

General information
In the case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately.
Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
After inhalation
If inhaled, remove to fresh air.
After contact with skin
Rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
After contact with eyes
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
After ingestion
If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Hazards
The possible risks known are those derived from the labelling (see section 2).

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treatment
Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media

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Suitable extinguishing media

all
Extinguishing media that must not be used for safety reasons
No restrictions

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Sulphur oxides

5.3. Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment for firefighting
Self-contained breathing apparatus
Further information
Not combustible.
Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear personal protective equipment. Unprotected persons must be kept away.
Stay upwind/ keep distance from source.

6.2. Environmental precautions

The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water courses or the soil.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Wash with plenty of water.
Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations.
Treat recovered material as described in the section "Disposal considerations".

6.4. Reference to other sections

Additional information
For personal protection see section 8.
Information regarding Safe handling, see chapter 7.
Information regarding Waste Disposal, see chapter 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
Keep container tightly closed.
Hygiene measures
Use only in area provided with appropriate exhaust ventilation.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
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Advice on protection against fire and explosion

No special measures necessary.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Advice on storage compatibility
Do not store together with
acids
Further information on storage conditions
Keep container tightly closed.
Keep only in the original container in a cool, well-ventilated place.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

No further recommendations.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters
Exposure limit values
Exposure limit values are not available.

DNEL/DMEL values
DNEL/DMEL values are not available.

PNEC values
PNEC values are not available.

8.2. Exposure controls

General protective measures
Observe the usual precautions for handling chemicals.
Respiratory protection : Protection necessary if aerosols or vapors should develop.
Hand protection : Gloves (alkali-resistant)
Take note of the information given by the producer concerning
permeability and break through times, and of special
workplace conditions (mechanical strain, duration of contact).
Eye protection : Tightly fitting safety goggles
Body protection : Alkali-resistant protective clothing

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state : liquid
Form : Aqueous solution
Colour : yellowish brown
Odour : characteristic
pH value : approximately 12 - 13 (20 °C)
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Melting point : not applicable

Boiling point : approximately 100 °C
Flash point : no flash point up to the boiling point
Lower explosion limit : not applicable
Upper explosive limit : not applicable
Vapour pressure : not tested.
Solubility in water : (20 °C)
miscible
Octanol/water partition This property is not applicable for mixtures.
coefficient (log Pow) :
Self-ignition temperature : The substance or mixture is not classified as pyrophoric.
Thermal decomposition : not tested.

9.2. Other information

Density : 1,35 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Further information
Incompatible with acids.

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity
See section 10.3. "Possibility of hazardous reactions"

10.2. Chemical stability

Stable under normal conditions.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

With acids hydrogen sulphide is produced.

10.4. Conditions to avoid

Incompatible with strong acids and oxidizing agents.

10.5. Incompatible materials

See under section "Conditions to avoid"

10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S)

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

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Information related to the product itself:

Acute oral toxicity : Acute toxicity estimate 237 mg/kg
Method : Acute toxicity estimate
Irritant effect on skin : Corrosive
Method : evaluation based on the high pH-value
Irritant effect on eyes : Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Method : evaluation based on the high pH-value
Sensitization : not tested.
Assessment of mutagenicity : No information available.
Carcinogenicity : not tested.
Developmental not tested.
toxicity/teratogenicity :
Assessment of toxicity to No information available.
reproduction :
Assessment of teratogenicity : No information available.
Specific target organ toxicity not tested.
(STOT) - single exposure :
Specific target organ toxicity not tested.
(STOT) - repeated exposure :

Information related to the component: Sodium polysulphides

Acute oral toxicity : Acute toxicity estimate 100 mg/kg
Method : Converted acute toxicity point estimate

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity
Information related to the product itself:
Fish toxicity (chronic) : not available
Daphnia toxicity : EC50 90 mg/l (24 h, Daphnia magna (Water flea))
Method : OECD Test Guideline 202
Daphnia toxicity (chronic) : not available
Bacteria toxicity : IC0 100 mg/l (activated sludge)
Method : OECD Test Guideline 209
Sediment toxicity : not available

12.2. Persistence and degradability

Information related to the product itself:
Chemical oxygen demand 410 mg/g
(COD) :
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Biochemical oxygen demand 4 mg/g

(BOD5) :

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Information related to the product itself:
Bioaccumulation: not tested.

12.4. Mobility in soil

Information related to the product itself:
Transport and distribution not tested.
between environmental
compartments :
Behaviour in environmental compartments
no data available

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Information related to the product itself:
no data available

12.6. Other adverse effects

Information related to the product itself:
Additional ecotoxicological remarks
No information available.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods

Product
Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
Uncleaned packaging
Consider recycling.
Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of as product waste
Composition
Na; S

SECTION 14: Transport information

Section 14.1. to 14.5.

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ADR
UN no. UN 2922
Proper shipping name: Corrosive liquid, toxic, n.o.s.
Hazard inducer(s): SODIUM POLYSULPHIDES
Class: 8
Primary risk: 8
Secondary risk: 6.1
Packing group: II
Hazard no. : 86
Remarks Shipment permitted
ADN
UN no. UN 2922
Proper shipping name: Corrosive liquid, toxic, n.o.s.
Hazard inducer(s): SODIUM POLYSULPHIDES
Class: 8
Primary risk: 8
Secondary risk: 6.1
Packing group: II
Remarks Shipment permitted
RID
UN no. UN 2922
Proper shipping name: Corrosive liquid, toxic, n.o.s.
Hazard inducer(s): SODIUM POLYSULPHIDES
Class: 8
Primary risk: 8
Secondary risk: 6.1
Packing group: II
Hazard no. : 86
Remarks Shipment permitted
IATA
UN no. UN 2922
Proper shipping name: Corrosive liquid, toxic, n.o.s.
Hazard inducer(s): SODIUM POLYSULPHIDES
Class: 8
Primary risk: 8
Secondary risk: 6.1
Packing group: II
Remarks Shipment permitted
IMDG
UN no. UN 2922
Proper shipping name: Corrosive liquid, toxic, n.o.s.
Hazard inducer(s): SODIUM POLYSULPHIDES
Class: 8
Primary risk: 8
Secondary risk: 6.1
Packing group: II
Remarks Shipment permitted
EmS : F-A S-B

14.6. Special precautions for user

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See sections 6 to 8 of this Safety Data Sheet.

14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code (International
Bulk Chemicals Code)
No transport as bulk according IBC - Code.

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or
mixture
Other regulations
Apart from the data/regulations specified in this chapter, no further information is available
concerning safety, health and environmental protection.

15.2. Chemical safety assessment

No Chemical Safety Assessment (CSA) is yet available for the substance, or for the
component substances, contained in this product.

SECTION 16: Other information

Text of the R-phrases assigned to the ingredients/components mentioned in section 3 :

R25 Toxic if swallowed.
R31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
R34 Causes burns.
R50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
List of the text of the hazard statements mentioned section 3 (H-phrases) :
H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H301 Toxic if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

Legend
ADN European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous
Goods by Inland Waterways
ADR European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous
Goods by Road
AOX Adsorbable organic bound halogens
CAS Chemical Abstracts Service
DMEL Derived Minimal Effect Level (genotoxic substances)
DNEL Derived No Effect Level
EC50 Half maximal effective concentration
GHS Globally Harmonized System
IATA International Air Transport Association
IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods
LC50 Lethal Concentration 50%
LD50 Lethal Dose 50%
MARPOL International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships
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NOAEC No Observed Adverse Effect Concentration

NOAEL No Observed Adverse Effect Level
NOEC Non Observed Effect Concentration
OEL Occupational Exposure Limit
PBT Persistent, Bioaccumulative, Toxic
PEC Predicted Environmental Concentration
PNEC Predicted No Effect Concentration
REACH Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
RID International Rule for Transport of Dangerous Substances by Railway
SVHC Substances of Very High Concern
vPvB very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative

This information corresponds to the present state of our knowledge and is intended as a general
description of our products and their possible applications. Archroma makes no warranties, express or
implied, as to the information's accuracy, adequacy, sufficiency or freedom from defect and assumes
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agrees otherwise in writing. Any existing intellectual/industrial property rights must be observed. Due
to possible changes in our products and applicable national and international regulations and laws, the
status of our products could change. Material Safety Data Sheets providing safety precautions, that
should be observed when handling or storing Archroma products, are available upon request and are
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