SAFETY DATA SHEET

NALCO® 7408

Section: 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product name : NALCO® 7408

Other means of identification : Not applicable.

Recommended use : CHLORINE AND OXYGEN SCAVENGER

Restrictions on use : Refer to available product literature or ask your local Sales Representative for
restrictions on use and dose limits.

Company : PT. ECOLAB INTERNATIONAL INDONESIA

Jl. Pahlawan, Desa Karang Asem Timur, Citeureup, Bogor, Indonesia
TEL: 62-21-8753175
FAX: 62-21-8753167

Emergency telephone : +65 6542 9595

number

Issuing date : 04.05.2018

Section: 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

GHS Classification
Corrosive to metals : Category 1
Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4

GHS Label element

Hazard pictograms :

Signal Word : Warning

Hazard Statements : May be corrosive to metals.

Harmful if swallowed.

Precautionary Statements : Prevention:

Keep only in original container. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat,
drink or smoke when using this product.
Response:
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel
unwell. Rinse mouth. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage:
Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal:
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards : The head space of containers containing this product may accumulate Sulphur
Dioxide (SO2). SO2 is a toxic and irritating gas that can be hazardous if inhaled.

Section: 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Pure substance/mixture : Mixture

Chemical Name CAS-No. Concentration: (%)

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Sodium Bisulfite 7631-90-5 30 - 60

Section: 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

In case of eye contact : Rinse with plenty of water. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

In case of skin contact : Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Get medical attention if symptoms
occur.

If swallowed : Rinse mouth. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

If inhaled : Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

Protection of first-aiders : In event of emergency assess the danger before taking action. Do not put
yourself at risk of injury. If in doubt, contact emergency responders. Use
personal protective equipment as required.

Notes to physician : Treat symptomatically.

Most important symptoms : See Section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.
and effects, both acute and
delayed

Section: 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media : Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the
surrounding environment.

Unsuitable extinguishing : None known.

media

Specific hazards during : Heating or fire can release toxic gas.

firefighting May evolve oxides of sulfur (SOx) under fire conditions.

Hazardous combustion : Decomposition products may include the following materials: Sulphur oxides
products

Special protective equipment : Use personal protective equipment.

for firefighters

Specific extinguishing : Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in
methods accordance with local regulations.

Section: 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, : Ensure adequate ventilation. Ensure clean-up is conducted by trained personnel
protective equipment and only. Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.
emergency procedures

Environmental precautions : Do not allow contact with soil, surface or ground water.

Methods and materials for : Stop leak if safe to do so. Contain spillage, and then collect with non-
containment and cleaning up combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth,
vermiculite) and place in container for disposal according to local / national
regulations (see section 13). Flush away traces with water. For large spills, dike
spilled material or otherwise contain material to ensure runoff does not reach a
waterway.

Section: 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

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Advice on safe handling : Do not ingest. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Containers should be
opened cautiously and only in well ventilated areas.

Conditions for safe storage : Keep out of reach of children. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-
ventilated place. Store in suitable labelled containers. Do not store at elevated
temperature.

Suitable material : The following compatibility data is suggested based on similar product data
and/or industry experience: HDPE (high density polyethylene), Brass,
Neoprene, Polyurethane, EPDM, Polypropylene, Polyethylene, PVC,
Chlorosulfonated polyethylene rubber, Fluoroelastomer, Compatibility with
Plastic Materials can vary; we therefore recommend that compatibility is tested
prior to use.

Unsuitable material : The following compatibility data is suggested based on similar product data
and/or industry experience: Stainless Steel 304, Buna-N, Epoxy phenolic resin,
100% phenolic resin liner

Section: 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Components with workplace control parameters

Exposure guidelines have not been established for this product. Available exposure limits for the substance(s)
are shown below.
Components CAS-No. Form of exposure Permissible Basis
concentration
Sodium Bisulfite 7631-90-5 NAB 5 mg/m3 ID NAB
Sodium Bisulfite 7631-90-5 TWA 5 mg/m3 ACGIH
TWA 5 mg/m3 NIOSH REL

Engineering measures : Effective exhaust ventilation system. Maintain air concentrations below
occupational exposure standards.

Personal protective equipment

Eye protection : Safety glasses

Hand protection : Wear protective gloves.

Neoprene gloves
Nitrile gloves
PVC gloves
Butyl rubber
Gloves should be discarded and replaced if there is any indication of
degradation or chemical breakthrough.

Skin protection : Wear suitable protective clothing.

Respiratory protection : When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use
appropriate certified respirators.

Hygiene measures : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Remove
and wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Wash face, hands and any
exposed skin thoroughly after handling.

Section: 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance : Liquid

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Colour : clear
Odour : Pungent
Flash point : does not flash
pH : 4.1,(1 %), Method: ASTM E 70
Odour Threshold : no data available
Melting point/freezing point : FREEZING POINT: 1.1 °C
Initial boiling point and boiling : 104 °C
range
Evaporation rate : no data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : no data available
Upper explosion limit : no data available
Lower explosion limit : no data available
Vapour pressure : 32 mm Hg, (25 °C), ASTM D 323,
Relative vapour density : 2.2(Air = 1)
Relative density : 1.37, (25 °C),
Density : 1.36 g/cm3 , 11.38 lb/gal
Water solubility : completely soluble
Solubility in other solvents : no data available
Partition coefficient: n- : no data available
octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature : no data available
Thermal decomposition : no data available
Viscosity, dynamic : 2.8 mPa.s (25 °C)
Viscosity, kinematic : no data available
Molecular weight : no data available
VOC : no data available

Section: 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical stability : Evolves SO2 when open to atmosphere. The rate of SO2 evolution increases
with temperature and/or transfer of product.

Possibility of hazardous : No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

reactions

Conditions to avoid : Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

Incompatible materials : SO2 may react with vapors from neutralizing amines and may produce a visible
cloud of amine salt particles.

Hazardous decomposition : Decomposition products may include the following materials:

products Sulphur oxides

Section: 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on likely routes of : Inhalation, Eye contact, Skin contact

exposure

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Potential Health Effects

Eyes : Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use.

Skin : Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use.

Ingestion : Harmful if swallowed.

Inhalation : Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use.

Chronic Exposure : Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use.

Experience with human exposure

Eye contact : No symptoms known or expected.

Skin contact : No symptoms known or expected.

Ingestion : Vomiting

Inhalation : No symptoms known or expected.

Toxicity

Product
Acute oral toxicity : Acute toxicity estimate: 1,250 mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity : no data available
Acute dermal toxicity : no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation : no data available
Serious eye damage/eye : no data available
irritation
Respiratory or skin : Result: Contains an ingredient that can cause asthmatic-like reactions in sulfite-
sensitization sensitive individuals.
Carcinogenicity : No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.

Reproductive effects : No toxicity to reproduction

Germ cell mutagenicity : Contains no ingredient listed as a mutagen
Teratogenicity : no data available
STOT - single exposure : no data available
STOT - repeated exposure : no data available
Aspiration toxicity : No aspiration toxicity classification
Human Hazard Characterization
Based on our hazard characterization, the potential human hazard is: Moderate

Section: 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity

Environmental Effects : This product has no known ecotoxicological effects.

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Product
Toxicity to fish : LC50 Gambusia affinis (Mosquito fish): 240 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 hrs
Test substance: Active Substance

Toxicity to daphnia and other : LC50 Daphnia magna (Water flea): 275 mg/l
aquatic invertebrates Exposure time: 48 hrs
Test substance: Product

LC50 Daphnia magna (Water flea): 119 mg/l

Exposure time: 48 hrs
Test substance: Active Substance

Toxicity to algae : no data available

Toxicity to fish (Chronic : EC25 / IC25: 382 mg/l
toxicity) Exposure time: 7 Days
Species: Fathead Minnow
Test substance: Product

LOEC: 500 mg/l

Exposure time: 7 Days
Species: Fathead Minnow
Test substance: Product

NOEC: 250 mg/l

Exposure time: 7 Days
Species: Fathead Minnow
Test substance: Product

Toxicity to daphnia and other : LOEC: 500 mg/l

aquatic invertebrates Exposure time: 7 Days
(Chronic toxicity) Species: Ceriodaphnia dubia
Test substance: Product
Test Type: 3 Brood

EC25 / IC25: 277 mg/l

Exposure time: 7 Days
Species: Ceriodaphnia dubia
Test substance: Product
Test Type: 3 Brood

NOEC: 250 mg/l

Exposure time: 7 Days
Species: Ceriodaphnia dubia
Test substance: Product
Test Type: 3 Brood

Persistence and degradability

Greater than 95% of this product consists of inorganic substances for which a biodegradation value is not
applicable.

Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD): 85,000 mg/l

Mobility

The environmental fate was estimated using a level III fugacity model embedded in the EPI (estimation program
interface) Suite TM, provided by the US EPA. The model assumes a steady state condition between the total

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input and output. The level III model does not require equilibrium between the defined media. The information
provided is intended to give the user a general estimate of the environmental fate of this product under the
defined conditions of the models.
If released into the environment this material is expected to distribute to the air, water and soil/sediment in the
approximate respective percentages;

Air : <5%
Water : 30 - 50%
Soil : 50 - 70%

The portion in water is expected to be soluble or dispersible.

Bioaccumulative potential

This preparation or material is not expected to bioaccumulate.

Other information

no data available

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD AND EXPOSURE CHARACTERIZATION

Based on our hazard characterization, the potential environmental hazard is: Low

Section: 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal methods : Where possible recycling is preferred to disposal or

incineration. If recycling is not practicable, dispose of in
compliance with local regulations. Dispose of wastes in an
approved waste disposal facility.

Disposal considerations : Dispose of as unused product. Empty containers should be

taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or
disposal. Do not re-use empty containers.

Section: 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

The shipper/consignor/sender is responsible to ensure that the packaging, labeling, and markings are in
compliance with the selected mode of transport.

Land transport

UN/ID No. : UN 2693

Proper shipping name : BISULPHITES, AQUEOUS SOLUTION, N.O.S.
Technical name(s) : Sodium Bisulfite
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Packing group : III

Air transport (IATA)

UN/ID No. : UN 2693

Proper shipping name : BISULPHITES, AQUEOUS SOLUTION, N.O.S.
Technical name(s) : Sodium Bisulfite
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Packing group : III

Sea transport (IMDG/IMO)

UN/ID No. : UN 2693

Proper shipping name : BISULPHITES, AQUEOUS SOLUTION, N.O.S.

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Technical name(s) : Sodium Bisulfite

Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Packing group : III

Section: 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

APPLICABLE REGULATIONS, INDONESIA

GHS Chemical Classification and Labeling (87/M-IND/PER/9/2009)

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act :
When use situations necessitate compliance with FDA regulations, this product is acceptable under : 21 CFR
176.170 Components of paper and paperboard in contact with aqueous and fatty foods and 21 CFR 176.180
Components of paper and paperboard in contact with dry foods. 21 CFR 173.310 Boiler Water Additives 21 CFR
173.310 Boiler Water Additives

Limitations: no more than required to produce intended technical effect. Paper and paperboard manufactured
with this additive may be used in contact with all food types under conditions of use A-H and J as described
within 21 CFR 176.170(c), Tables 1 and 2. Limitations: no more than required to produce intended technical
effect. Steam produced may be used in contact with any food type, defined under 21 CFR 170.3, which includes
milk or milk products.

HALAL
This product is certified for Halal by Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) if manufactured at Citeureup Indonesia plant
(4120).

INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL CONTROL LAWS :

United States TSCA Inventory

The substances in this preparation are included on or exempted from the TSCA 8(b) Inventory (40 CFR 710)

Australia. Industrial Chemical (Notification and Assessment) Act

All substances in this product comply with the National Industrial Chemicals Notification & Assessment Scheme
(NICNAS).

Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL)

The substance(s) in this preparation are included in or exempted from the Domestic Substance List (DSL).

Japan. ENCS - Existing and New Chemical Substances Inventory

All substances in this product comply with the Law Regulating the Manufacture and Importation Of Chemical
Substances and are listed on the Existing and New Chemical Substances list (ENCS).

Korea. Korean Existing Chemicals Inventory (KECI)

All substances in this product comply with the Chemical Control Act (CCA) and are listed on the Existing
Chemicals List (ECL)

Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS)

All substances in this product comply with the Republic Act 6969 (RA 6969) and are listed on the Philippines
Inventory of Chemicals & Chemical Substances (PICCS).

China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances

All substances in this product comply with the Provisions on the Environmental Administration of New Chemical
Substances and are listed on or exempt from the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances China (IECSC).

New Zealand. Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC), as published by ERMA New Zealand

All substances in this product comply with the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act
1996,and are listed on or are exempt from the New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals.

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Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory

All substances in this product comply with the Taiwan Existing Chemical Substances Inventory (ECSI).

Section: 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Revision Date : 04.05.2018

Version Number : 2.0
Prepared By : Regulatory Affairs

REVISED INFORMATION: Significant changes to regulatory or health information for this revision is indicated by
a bar in the left-hand margin of the SDS.

The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and
belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling,
use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or
quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for
such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.

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