MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

In compliance with EC Directive 2001/58/EC

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY

Product Name: Boiler Sludge Conditioner

Product Code #: 673002 (30 lt)

Product Uses: Industrial applications; Boiler Water Treatment.

Date last modified: 10 May 2007

Company:
Marichem Marigases Hellas SA
Sfaktirias 64,
185 45 Piraeus,
Greece
Tel. No.: ++30 210 4148800
Fax No.: ++30 210 4133985
http://www.marichem-marigases.com

Emergency Information:
Inside U.S. and Canada: (800)-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
Outside U.S. and Canada: 1-703-527-3887 (CHEMTREC)
National Emergency Centre (Greece): ++30 210 7793777

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Composition:

Ingredients CAS Number Proportion Classification*

Medium Aliphatic 64742-88-7 1%-10% Xn; R65
Solvent Naphtha
(petroleum)
Fatty Alcohol EINECS Polymer 1%-10% Xi; R41
Polyethoxylated Exemption
Ingredients that do not
contribute to the
classification of the - 70%-90% -
product

*
See section 16 for the full text of the classifications and the R-phrases declared above.

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Occupational Exposure Limits, if available, are listed in section 8.

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

The preparation is classified as dangerous according to Directive 1999/45/EC and its amendments.
Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
White, viscous liquid.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION
Remove patient to fresh air immediately. If not breathing apply artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult give oxygen. Seek immediate medical advice.

SKIN
Wash skin with plenty of soap & water. Remove contaminated clothing, launder clothes before
reuse. If irritation persists seek medical advice.
EYES
Immediately irrigate with copious quantities of water for at least 15 minutes. Eyelids to be held open.
Seek medical advice.

INGESTION
If conscious wash out mouth with water and give water to drink. Seek immediate medical attention.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISH MEDIA
Product has combustible components in low concentration. In case of fire use water spray, dry
chemical and carbon dioxide.

FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES

Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire. Approach fire from upwind to avoid
hazardous vapors. Use flooding quantities of water as fog or spray to keep fire-exposed containers
cool. Extinguish fire using agent suitable for surrounding fire.

HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS

Possible the formation of toxic carbon monoxide when combustion takes place in lack of Oxygen.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

PERSONAL PRECAUTION
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe vapor. Remove ignition sources. No smoking.
Avoid sparks.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS
Prevent contamination of soil and water. Prevent from spreading or entering into drains, ditches or
rivers by using sand or other appropriate barriers.

METHODS FOR CLEANING UP

Recover spill if possible. Absorb with sand, earth or other absorbent material. Collect and place in
suitably labelled containers for disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING
Avoid contact with eye, skin or clothing. Avoid breathing vapors. Do not taste or swallow. Do not
eat, drink or smoke in work area. Any clothing or shoes, which become contaminated, should be
removed immediately and thoroughly laundered before wearing again.

STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry and well ventilated place. Keep containers tightly closed. Protect from physical
damage.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Name of Substance: Medium Aliphatic Solvent Naphtha (petroleum)

In the absence of occupational exposure standards for this product, it is recommended that the
following are adopted:
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Material Source Type ppm mg/m Notation
Stoddard ACGIH TWA 100 ppm
Solvent
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OSHA Z1 PEL 500 ppm 2,900 mg/m
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OSHA Z1A TWA 100 ppm 525 mg/m
1,2,4- ACGIH TWA 25 ppm
Trimethyl
benzene
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OSHA Z1A TWA 25 ppm 125 mg/m

Name of Substance: Fatty Alcohol Polyethoxylated

No exposure limits have been established.

PERSONAL PROTECTION

Eye and face protection: Wear safety goggles.

Skin protection: Wear appropriate protective gloves.

Respiratory protection: Use ventilation where the concentration is high.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

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Appearance: Liquid

Color: White, viscous

Odor: Odorless

Boiling Point Range: >100oC at 20oC

Solubility in water: Soluble

Flash Point: Not Applicable

Autoignition Temperature: Not Available

Vapour Pressure: Not Available

Relative vapor density (air=1): Not Available

Specific Gravity (g/cm3): 0.85 at 15oC

pH: 8

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY
Stable under normal use and storage.

CONDITIONS TO BE AVOIDED
Avoid open flames and heating.

MATERIALS TO BE AVOIDED
Keep it far away from strong oxidant materials.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS

Carbon Oxides (see section 5).

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

TOXICOLOGICAL DATA

EXPOSURE LIMITS

Name of Substance: Medium Aliphatic Solvent Naphtha (petroleum)

Basis for Assessment: Information given is based on product testing as written in Shell Chemicals
MSDS of the product.
Acute Oral Toxicity: Low toxicity: LD50 >2000 mg/kg, Rat.
Aspiration into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis which can be fatal.
Acute Dermal Toxicity: Low toxicity: LD50 >2000 mg/kg, Rat.

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Acute Inhalation Toxicity: Low toxicity: LC50 greater than near-saturated vapor concentration/1
hour, Rat.
High concentrations may cause central nervous system depression resulting in headaches, dizziness
and nausea; continued inhalation may result in unconsciousness and/or death.
Skin Irritation: May cause moderate irritation to skin. Prolonged/repeated contact may cause
defatting of the skin which can lead to dermatitis.
Eye Irritation: Essentially non-irritating to eyes.
Respiratory Irritation: Repeated inhalation of vapors and mists is expected to cause irritation of the
respiratory tract.
Sensitisation: Not a skin sensitiser.
Repeated Dose Toxicity: Auditory system: prolonged and repeated exposures to high concentrations
have resulted in hearing loss in rats. Solvent abuse and noise interaction in the work environment
may cause hearing loss. Central nervous system: repeated exposure affects the nervous system.
Cardiovascular system: chronic abuse of similar materials has been associated with irregular heart
rhythms and cardiac arrest.
Reproductive and Developmental toxicity: Causes severe foetotoxicity in animals at doses which
are maternally toxic.

Name of Substance: Fatty Alcohol Polyethoxylated

LD50 (oral, rat) : >2000 mg/kg

HEALTH EFFECTS

Inhalation: Exposure to high concentrations of vapour or mist can cause dizziness, headache,
drowsiness, nausea cough and unconsciousness.

Skin contact: Prolonged or repeated contact of liquid can cause dry skin and defat of skin.

Eye contact: Liquid in eyes produces pain and irritation with mild temporary damage, vapour
slightly irritating to eyes.

Ingestion: Can cause Cough, Diarrhoea, Sore throat and Vomiting.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOTOXICOLOGICAL DATA

Name of Substance: Medium Aliphatic Solvent Naphtha (petroleum)

Acute Toxicity
Fish: Expected to have low toxicity: LC/EC/IC50 > 1000 mg/l
Aquatic Invertebrates: Expected to have low toxicity: LC/EC/IC50 > 1000 mg/l
Algae: Expected to have low toxicity: LC/EC/IC50 > 1000 mg/l
Microorganisms: Expected to have low toxicity: LC/EC/IC50 > 1000 mg/l

Mobility: Adsorbs to soil and has low mobility. Floats on water.

Persistence/degradability: Oxidises rapidly by photo-chemical reactions in air. Expected to be

inherently biodegradable.

Bioaccumulation: Has the potential to bioaccumulate.

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Name of Substance: Fatty Alcohol Polyethoxylated

LC50 fish: 10-100 mg/lt 96 hours

EC50 algae: 10-100 mg/lt 72 hours
EC50 daphnia 10-100 mg/lt 48 hours

Degradation: Readily biodegradable. >60% BOD, 28 days, Closed Bottle Test (OECD 301D).

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

DISPOSAL METHODS

Sweep spilled substance into containers. Carefully collect remainder, and then remove to safe place.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Processing, use or contamination of this product
may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from
federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal,
state and local requirements.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Not classified as dangerous material according to UN, DOT, IMDG, US DOT and IATA/ICAO
codes.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

LABELING ACCORDING TO EC DIRECTIVES

Symbol: Xn, Harmful

Harmful (Xn)

R-phrases: R65: Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.

S-phrases: S2: Keep out of the reach of children.

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 S23: Do not breathe gas/fumes.
S24: Avoid contact with skin.
S62: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice
immediately and show this container or label.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Full text of R-phrases referred in Section 2.

R41: Risk of serious damage to eyes.

R65: Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.

Full text of classifications referred in Section 2.

Xi – Irritant.
Xn – Harmful.

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compiled in accordance with European Directives, corresponding national legislation and on the
basis of information given by our suppliers.
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experience. It only relates to the specific product designated herein and it may not be valid when said
product is used in combination with any other products or in any processed form, unless specified in
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