SAFETY DATA SHEET

according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006

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

1.1 Product identifier

Trade name : Ardrox 6514

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the Sub- : Cleaning agent
stance/Mixture
Recommended restrictions : None known.
on use

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company : Chemetall Ltd
Denbigh Road
Bletchley Milton Keynes MK1 1PB
Telephone : 01908 649333
Telefax : 01908 373939

Contact person product safety

Telephone : +49(0)6971652832
E-mail address : msds.de@chemetall.com

1.4 Emergency telephone number

Emergency telephone : 01908 649333
number

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008)
Corrosive to metals, Category 1
Skin corrosion, Category 1B
Specific target organ toxicity - single ex-
posure, Category 3, Respiratory system
Classification (67/548/EEC, 1999/45/EC)
Corrosive
Irritant
H290: May be corrosive to metals.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
R35: Causes severe burns.
R37: Irritating to respiratory system.

2.2 Label elements

Labelling (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008)
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Hazard pictograms :

Signal word : Danger

Hazard statements : H290 May be corrosive to metals.

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements : Prevention:

P260 Do not breathe dust.
P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/
eye protection/ face protection.
Response:
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immedi-
ately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin
with water/shower.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air
and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with wa-
ter for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing.
P308 IF exposed or concerned:
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or
doctor/ physician.
Disposal:
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an ap-
proved waste disposal plant.

Hazardous components which must be listed on the label:

 10213-79-3 Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate

Labelling according to EC Directives (1999/45/EC)

Hazard pictograms :

Corrosive

R-phrase(s) : R35 Causes severe burns.

R37 Irritating to respiratory system.
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S-phrase(s) : S22 Do not breathe dust.

S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immedi-
ately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice.
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves
and eye/face protection.
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell,
seek medical advice immediately (show
the label where possible).
S60 This material and its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste.

Hazardous components which must be listed on the label:

 10213-79-3 Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate

Detergents Regulation EC : Non-ionic surfactants less than 5 %

907/2006

Phosphates less than 5 %

2.3 Other hazards

The information required is contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances
not applicable

3.2 Mixtures
Chemical nature : Mixture of inorganic salts.
surfactants

Hazardous components
Chemical Name CAS-No. Classification Classification Concentration
EC-No. (67/548/EEC) (REGULATION [%]
Registration num- (EC) No
ber 1272/2008)
Sodium carbonate 497-19-8 Xi; R36 Eye Irrit. 2; >= 50 - < 65
207-838-8 H319
01-2119485498-19

Sodium metasilicate 10213-79-3 C; R34 Skin Corr. 1B; >= 25 - < 50

pentahydrate 229-912-9 H314
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01-2119449811-37 Xi; R37

STOT SE 3;
H335

Met. Corr. 1;
H290

Trisodium phosphate 7601-54-9 Xi; R36/37/38 Skin Irrit. 2; >= 5 - < 10

231-509-8 H315
01-2119489800-32
Eye Irrit. 2;
H319

STOT SE 3;
H335

Fatty alcohol polyglycol 68154-99-4 Xi; R38-R41 Skin Irrit. 2; >= 1 - < 2.5
ether, mod H315

Eye Dam. 1;
H318

For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
For the full text of the Notas mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

General advice : First-aid crew: Ensure self-protection.
Move out of dangerous area.

If inhaled : Move to fresh air.

If symptoms persist, call a physician.

In case of skin contact : Wash off with soap and plenty of water.
Call a physician immediately.

In case of eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids.
Call a physician immediately.

If swallowed : Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.
Call a physician immediately.

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4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms : Pain
Blistering
Respiratory disorders

Risks : corrosive effects

If swallowed, severe burns in the oral cavity and throat as well
as danger of perforation of the digestive tract and stomach.

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treatment : Treat symptomatically.
For specialist advice physicians should contact the Poisons
Information Service.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Dry powder
Alcohol-resistant foam
Water spray

Unsuitable extinguishing : High volume water jet

media
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Specific hazards during fire- : May form toxic gases on heating or in case of fire.
fighting Carbon monoxide
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Sodium oxides

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment
for firefighters
Further information
: In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
: Use water spray to cool unopened containers.
Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This
must not be discharged into drains.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions : Wear personal protective equipment.

6.2 Environmental precautions

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Environmental precautions : Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Avoid subsoil penetration.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up : Ensure adequate ventilation.
Avoid dust formation.
Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal.

6.4 Reference to other sections

See chapter 8 and 13

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling : Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.
Have eye wash bottle or eye rinse ready at the work place.
To avoid risks to man and the environment, comply with the
instructions for use.

Advice on protection against : Normal measures for preventive fire protection.

fire and explosion Avoid dust formation.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage
areas and containers
: Keep tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
Store in a place accessible by authorized persons only.
To maintain product quality, do not store in heat or direct
sunlight.
Protect from moisture.

Storage temperature : < 40 °C

7.3 Specific end use(s)

Specific use(s) : Cleaning agent

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

DNEL/DMEL

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Sodium carbonate : End Use: DNEL, Workers

Exposure routes: Inhalation
Potential health effects: Long-term local effects
Value: 10 mg/m3

Trisodium phosphate : End Use: DNEL, Workers

Exposure routes: Inhalation
Potential health effects: Long-term systemic effects
Value: 4.07 mg/m3

PNEC
Trisodium phosphate : Fresh water
Value: 0.05 mg/l

Marine water
Value: 0.005 mg/l

8.2 Exposure controls

Engineering measures
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at machinery and at places where dust can be generated.
Avoid dust formation.

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection : In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory
equipment.
Recommended Filter type:
Half mask with a particle filter P3 (EN 143).

Hand protection : Neoprene gloves

butyl-rubber
Protective gloves complying with EN 374.
Please observe the instructions regarding permeability and
breakthrough time which are provided by the supplier of the
gloves. Also take into consideration the specific local condi-
tions under which the product is used, such as the danger of
cuts, abrasion, and the contact time.

Eye protection : Eye protection (EN 166)

Tightly fitting safety goggles

Skin and body protection : Chemical resistant protective clothing according to DIN EN
13034 (Type 6)

Hygiene measures : Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.

Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.
Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the
product.
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Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Do not breathe dust.

Environmental exposure controls

General advice : Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Avoid subsoil penetration.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance : powder
Colour : off-white

Odour : none

Flash point : not applicable

pH : 13.1
at 15 g/l

20 °C

Bulk density : 1,050 kg/m3

Water solubility : soluble

9.2 Other information

Corrosion : May be corrosive to metals.

Explosivity : No data available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

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Hazardous reactions : Exothermic reaction with strong acids.

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid : Keep away from heat.
Protect from moisture.

10.5 Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid : Strong acids
Light metals

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

Risk of decomposition. : No decomposition if used as directed.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity

Acute oral toxicity

Sodium carbonate : LD50: 2,800 - 4,090 mg/kg
Species: rat

Trisodium phosphate : LD50: > 2,000 mg/kg

Species: rat

Fatty alcohol polyglycol : LD50: 2,414 mg/kg

ether, mod Species: rat

Acute inhalation toxicity

Sodium carbonate : LC50: 2.3 mg/l
Exposure time: 2 h
Species: rat

Fatty alcohol polyglycol : LC50: > 7.1 mg/l

ether, mod Exposure time: 1 h
Species: rat

Acute dermal toxicity

Sodium carbonate : LD50: > 2,000 mg/kg
Species: rabbit

Fatty alcohol polyglycol : LD50: > 2,000 mg/kg

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ether, mod Species: rabbit

Method: estimated

Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin irritation : Causes severe burns.

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Eye irritation : Causes serious eye damage.
Dust contact with the eyes can lead to mechanical irritation.

Respiratory or skin sensitisation

Sensitisation : No data available

Toxicology Assessment
Acute effects : If swallowed, severe burns in the oral cavity and throat as well
as danger of perforation of the digestive tract and stomach.

Acute effects
Trisodium phosphate : Causes skin irritation., Causes serious eye irritation.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Ecotoxicology studies for the product are not available.

Toxicity to fish
Sodium carbonate : LC50: 300 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
Species: Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill sunfish)

Sodium metasilicate penta- : LC50: 210 mg/l

hydrate Exposure time: 96 h
Species: Brachydanio rerio (Zebra danio)

Trisodium phosphate : LC50: 120 mg/l

Exposure time: 96 h
Species: Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout)
Method: OECD Test Guideline 203

Fatty alcohol polyglycol : No data available

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Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates
Sodium carbonate
Sodium metasilicate penta-
hydrate
Trisodium phosphate
Fatty alcohol polyglycol
ether, mod
Toxicity to bacteria
Sodium metasilicate penta-
hydrate
Fatty alcohol polyglycol
ether, mod
12.2 Persistence and degradability
Biodegradability
Biodegradability
Fatty alcohol polyglycol
ether, mod
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
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: EC50: 265 mg/l
Exposure time: 48 h
Species: Daphnia magna (Water flea)
: EC50: 216 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
Species: Daphnia magna (Water flea)
: EC50: 177 mg/l
Exposure time: 50 h
Species: Daphnia magna (Water flea)
: Immobilization EC50: 6.3 mg/l
Exposure time: 48 h
Species: Daphnia magna (Water flea)
: EC0: > 1,000 mg/l
Exposure time: 0.5 h
Species: Pseudomonas putida
: IC50: 4,900 mg/l
Exposure time: 16 h
Species: Bacteria
: No data available
: > 60 %
Method: OECD Test Guideline 301
rapidly biodegradable
The surfactant(s) contained in this mixture complies(comply)
with the biodegradability criteria as laid down in Regulation
(EC) No.907/2006 on detergents. Data to support this asser-
tion are held at the disposal of the competent authorities of the
Member States and will be made available to them, at their
direct request or at the request of a detergent manufacturer.
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Bioaccumulation : Bioaccumulation is unlikely.

12.4 Mobility in soil

Distribution among environ- : No data available

mental compartments
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative
and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.6 Other adverse effects
Chemical Oxygen Demand : 100 mg/g
(COD)
Additional ecological informa- : slightly water endangering
tion Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Avoid subsoil penetration.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Product : Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

Contaminated packaging : Dispose of as unused product.

Waste Code : Waste codes should be assigned by the user, preferably in

discussion with the waste disposal authorities.

SECTION 14: Transport information

ADR
UN number : 3262
UN proper shipping name : CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. Sodium
Metasilicate
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Packing group : III
Classification Code : C6
Hazard Identification Number : 80
Limited Quantity (LQ) Inner : 5.00 KG
Packaging
Maximum quantity : 30.00 KG
Labels : 8
Tunnel restriction code : (E)
Environmentally hazardous : no

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IATA
UN number : 3262
Description of the goods : Corrosive solid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s. Sodium Metasilicate
Class : 8
Packing group : III
Labels : 8

IATA_C
Packing instruction (cargo : 864
aircraft)
Packing instruction (LQ) : Y845
Maximum quantity : 100.00 KG
Environmentally hazardous : no

IATA_P
Packing instruction (passen- : 860
ger aircraft)
Packing instruction (LQ) : Y845
Maximum quantity : 25.00 KG
Environmentally hazardous : no

IMDG
UN number : 3262
Description of the goods : CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. Sodium
Metasilicate
Class : 8
Packing group : III
Labels : 8
EmS Number 1 : F-A
EmS Number 2 : S-B
Marine pollutant : no
Alkalis
Separated from acids.

Alkalis
Separated from acids.

RID
UN number : 3262
Description of the goods : CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. Sodium
Metasilicate
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Packing group : III
Classification Code : C6
Hazard Identification Number : 80
Labels : 8
Limited Quantity (LQ) Inner : 5.00 KG
Packaging

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Maximum quantity : 30.00 KG

Environmentally hazardous : no

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
REACH - Candidate List of : This product does not contain substances of very high con-
Substances of Very High cern (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH), Article 57).
Concern for Authorisation
(Article 59).

Water contaminating class : WGK 1 slightly water endangering

(Germany) VWVWS A4

Other regulations : The product is classified and labelled in accordance with EC

directives or respective national laws.
Regional or national implementations of GHS may not imple-
ment all hazard classes and categories.

: German regulation M 004.

15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment

For a mixture it is not mandatory to include an exposure scenario in the material safety data sheet.
The necessary safety - related information is stated in the first 16 sections.

SECTION 16: Other information

Full text of R-phrases referred to under sections 2 and 3
R34 Causes burns.
R35 Causes severe burns.
R36 Irritating to eyes.
R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
R37 Irritating to respiratory system.
R38 Irritating to skin.
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.

Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.

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H290 May be corrosive to metals.

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Further information
The information provided is based on our current knowledge and experience and apply to the product
as delivered. Regarding the product properties, these are not guaranteed. The delivery of this safety
datasheet does not free the recipient of the product from his own responsibility to follow the relevant
rules and regulations concerning this product.

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