SAFETY DATA SHEET

PRODUCT

NALCO® 7408

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER(S)

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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME : NALCO® 7408

APPLICATION : CHLORINE SCAVENGER

COMPANY IDENTIFICATION : Nalco Australia Pty Ltd

2 Anderson Street
Botany N.S.W. 2019,
Australia
A.B.N. 41 000 424 788
TEL: +61 2 9316 3000
FAX: +61 2 9666 5292

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER(S) : 1800 205 506

Date issued : 11.06.2009

Version Number : 1.2

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

HAZARD CLASSIFICATION : HARMFUL

This product is classified as hazardous according to the Australian Safety & Compensation Council (ASCC). This
product is classified as a dangerous good according to national and/or international regulations.

RISK PHRASES
R22 - Harmful if swallowed.
R31 - Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.

SAFETY PHRASES
S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S36/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing and eye/face protection.
S46 - If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

CHEMICAL NAME CAS NO % (w/w)

Sodium Bisulfite 7631-90-5 30 - 60
The balance of the substances in this product are not classified as hazardous or
are present below hazard cut-off limits

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

EYE CONTACT :
Get immediate medical attention. Immediately flush eye with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids
open. If irritation persists, repeat flushing.

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SKIN CONTACT :
Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If symptoms persist, call a physician.

INGESTION :
Get medical attention. Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. If conscious, washout mouth and give
water to drink. If reflexive vomiting occurs, rinse mouth and repeat administration of water. Contact the Poison's
Information Centre (eg Australia 13 1126; New Zealand 0800 764 766).

INHALATION :
Get medical attention. Remove to fresh air, treat symptomatically. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen.

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN :
Based on the individual reactions of the patient, the physician's judgement should be used to control symptoms
and clinical condition.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FLASH POINT : None

HAZCHEM CODE : 2X

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA :
This product would not be expected to burn unless all the water is boiled away. The remaining organics may be
ignitable. Keep containers cool by spraying with water. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD :

May evolve oxides of sulfur (SOx) under fire conditions. Not flammable or combustible.

SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING :

In case of fire, wear a full face positive-pressure self contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.

SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE :

Not expected to be sensitive to static discharge.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS :
Restrict access to area as appropriate until clean-up operations are complete. Ensure clean-up is conducted by
trained personnel only. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not touch spilled material. Stop or reduce any leaks if it
is safe to do so. Use personal protective equipment recommended in Section 8 (Exposure Controls/Personal
Protection). Notify appropriate government, occupational health and safety and environmental authorities.

INITIAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE NO : 37

METHODS FOR CLEANING UP :

SMALL SPILLS: Soak up spill with absorbent material. Place residues in a suitable, covered, properly labeled
container. Wash affected area. LARGE SPILLS: Contain liquid using absorbent material, by digging trenches or
by diking. Reclaim into recovery or salvage drums or tank truck for proper disposal. Clean contaminated surfaces

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with water or aqueous cleaning agents. Contact an approved waste hauler for disposal of contaminated recovered
material. Dispose of material in compliance with regulations indicated in Section 13 (Disposal Considerations).

ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS :
Do not contaminate surface water.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING :
Avoid eye and skin contact. Do not take internally. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Have emergency
equipment (for fires, spills, leaks, etc.) readily available. Ensure all containers are labeled. Keep the containers
closed when not in use. Use with adequate ventilation.

STORAGE CONDITIONS :
Protect product from freezing. Store the containers tightly closed. Store separately from acids. Store in suitable
labeled containers. Amine and sulphite products should not be stored within close proximity or resulting vapors
may form visible airborne particles.

SUITABLE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL :

HDPE (high density polyethylene), Brass, Neoprene, Polyurethane, Viton, Hypalon, EPDM, Polypropylene,
Polyethylene, PVC, Compatibility with Plastic Materials can vary; we therefore recommend that compatibility is
tested prior to use.

UNSUITABLE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL :

Stainless Steel 304, Buna-N, Epoxy phenolic resin, 100% phenolic resin liner

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

Exposure limits are listed for sulfur dioxide (SO2) since this product evolves SO2 when open to the atmosphere.
The following component(s) have been assigned an exposure standard by ASCC (Australia) and/or other
Agencies:

Country/Source Substance(s) Category: ppm mg/m3

AUSTRALIA Sodium Bisulfite TWA 5

Sulfur Dioxide TWA 2 5.2

STEL 5 13

USA Sodium Bisulfite ACGIH/TWA 5

Sulfur Dioxide ACGIH/STEL 0.25

OSHA Z1/PEL 5 13

* A skin notation refers to the potential significant contribution to overall exposure by the cutaneous route, including
mucous membranes and the eyes.

MONITORING MEASURES :
A small volume of air is drawn through an absorbant or barrier to trap the substance(s) which can then be desorbed

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or removed and analyzed as referenced below:

Substance(s) Method Analysis Absorbant
Sodium Bisulfite US OSHA: 121 Ion chromatography Cellulose ester filter
Sulfur Dioxide US NIOSH: 6004 Ion chromatography Cellulose ester filter
treated with Sodium
Bicarbonate

ENGINEERING MEASURES :
General ventilation is recommended. Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary when dusts or mists are
generated.

PERSONAL PROTECTION

GENERAL ADVICE :
The use and choice of personal protection equipment is related to the hazard of the product, the workplace and the
way the product is handled. In general, we recommend as a minimum precaution that safety glasses with
side-shields and workclothes protecting arms, legs and body be used. In addition any person visiting an area
where this product is handled should at least wear safety glasses with side-shields.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION :
If the occupational exposure limit is likely to be exceeded, an approved respirator must be selected and used in
accordance with AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716. An acid gas cartridge may be used. In event of emergency or
planned entry into unknown concentrations a positive pressure, full-facepiece SCBA should be used. If respiratory
protection is required, institute a complete respiratory protection program including selection, fit testing, training,
maintenance and inspection.

HAND PROTECTION :
Neoprene gloves Nitrile gloves Butyl gloves PVC gloves

SKIN PROTECTION :
Wear standard protective clothing.

EYE PROTECTION :
Wear chemical splash goggles.

HYGIENE RECOMMENDATIONS :
Use good work and personal hygiene practices to avoid exposure. Keep an eye wash fountain available. Keep a
safety shower available. If clothing is contaminated, remove clothing and thoroughly wash the affected area.
Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Always wash thoroughly after handling chemicals. When handling
this product never eat, drink or smoke.

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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE Liquid

APPEARANCE Yellow
ODOR Pungent
pH (1 %) 4.1
VAPOR PRESSURE 4.26 kPa (25 °C)
VAPOR DENSITY 2.2 (Air = 1)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1.37 (25 °C)
DENSITY No data available.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER Complete
VISCOSITY 2.8 cps (25 °C)
FREEZING POINT 1.1 °C
BOILING POINT 104 °C
FLASH POINT None
LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT No data available.
UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT No data available.
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE No data available.
Note: These physical properties are typical values for this product and are subject to change.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY :
Stable under normal conditions.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID :
Freezing temperatures.

INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS :
Contact with strong oxidizers (e.g. chlorine, peroxides, chromates, nitric acid, perchlorate, concentrated oxygen,
permanganate) may generate heat, fires, explosions and/or toxic vapors. Contact with strong acids (e.g. sulfuric,
phosphoric, nitric, hydrochloric, chromic, sulfonic) may generate heat, splattering or boiling and toxic vapors. SO2
may react with vapors from neutralizing amines and may produce a visible cloud of amine salt particles.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS :

Under fire conditions: Oxides of sulfur
Under acidic conditions: Oxides of sulfur, Hydrogen sulfide (H2S)

HAZARDOUS REACTIONS :
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

OVERVIEW OF HEALTH HAZARDS

ACUTE HAZARDS - EYE CONTACT

Can cause mild irritation.

ACUTE HAZARDS - SKIN CONTACT

Can cause mild irritation.

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ACUTE HAZARDS - INGESTION

Harmful if swallowed. There may be irritation to the gastro-intestinal tract with nausea and vomiting.

ACUTE HAZARDS - INHALATION

May cause irritation of mucous membranes. May cause tightness in the chest with shortness of breath and/or
coughing and a sore throat. Repeated or prolonged inhalation exposure may cause asthmatic reactions in
susceptable individuals. Can cause pulmonary edema.

CHRONIC HAZARDS :
Ingestion of sulfite can cause a severe allergic reaction in asthmatics and some sulfite sensitive individuals. The
resulting symptoms can include difficulty in breathing, flushed skin and a rash. Chronic exposure to sulfites may
cause symptoms of upper respiratory disease and affect sense of taste and smell.

SUMMARY OF TOXICITY INFORMATION

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA :

No toxicity studies have been conducted on this product.

SENSITIZATION :
Sulfites can cause an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals.

CARCINOGENICITY :
None of the substances in this product are listed as carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on
Cancer (IARC), the National Toxicology Program (NTP) or the American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists (ACGIH).

For additional information on the hazard of the preparation, please consult section 2 and 12.

HUMAN HAZARD CHARACTERIZATION

Based on our hazard characterization, the potential human hazard is: Moderate

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOTOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS :

The following results are for the product.

ACUTE FISH RESULTS :

Species Exposure LC50 Test Descriptor
Rainbow Trout 96 hrs > 100 mg/l Product

ACUTE INVERTEBRATE RESULTS :

Species Exposure LC50 EC50 Test Descriptor
Daphnia magna 48 hrs 275 mg/l Product

CHRONIC FISH RESULTS :

Species Exposure EC25 / IC25 LOEC Test Descriptor
Fathead Minnow 7 Days 382 mg/l 500 mg/l Product

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CHRONIC INVERTEBRATE RESULTS :

Species Test Type EC25 / IC25 End Point Test Descriptor
Ceriodaphnia dubia 3 Brood 277 mg/l Reproduction Product

MOBILITY AND BIOACCUMULATION POTENTIAL :

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 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 Water Soil/Sediment

<5% 30 - 50% 50 - 70%

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

This preparation or material is not expected to bioaccumulate.

PERSISTENCY AND DEGRADATION :

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

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD AND EXPOSURE CHARACTERIZATION

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

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Dispose of wastes in an approved incinerator or waste treatment/disposal site, in accordance with all applicable
regulations. Do not dispose of wastes in local sewer or with normal garbage.

Triple rinse (or equivalent) all containers and offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a
sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities.

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR LANDFILL OR INCINERATION :

No additional special precautions have been identified.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

The information in this section is for reference only and should not take the place of a shipping paper (bill of lading)
specific to an order. Please note that the proper Shipping Name / Hazard Class may vary by packaging,
properties, and mode of transportation. Typical Proper Shipping Names for this product are as follows.

LAND TRANSPORT
Proper Shipping Name : BISULPHITES, AQUEOUS SOLUTION, N.O.S.
Technical Name(s) : Sodium Bisulfite
UN/ID No : UN 2693

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Hazard Class - Primary : 8

Packing Group : III
IERG No : 37
HAZCHEM CODE : 2X
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USER : Dangerous goods of Class 8 (Acids) are incompatible in a
placard load with any of the following:
Class 1 Explosives
Class 4.3 Dangerous when wet substances
Class 5.1 Oxidising agents
Class 5.2 Organic peroxides
Class 6 Cyanides only
Class 7 Radioactive substances
and are incompatible with food or food packaging in any
quantity.

AIR TRANSPORT (ICAO/IATA)

Proper Shipping Name : BISULPHITES, AQUEOUS SOLUTION, N.O.S.
Technical Name(s) : Sodium Bisulfite
UN/ID No : UN 2693
Hazard Class - Primary : 8
Packing Group : III
IATA Cargo Packing Instructions : 820
IATA Cargo Aircraft Limit : 60 L (Max net quantity per package)
IATA Passenger Packing Instructions : Y818 / 818
IATA Passenger Aircraft Limit : 1L/5L

MARINE TRANSPORT (IMDG/IMO)

Proper Shipping Name : BISULPHITES, AQUEOUS SOLUTION, N.O.S.
Technical Name(s) : Sodium Bisulfite
UN/ID No : UN 2693
Hazard Class - Primary : 8
Packing Group : III
EmS-Nr. : F-A, S-B

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

AUSTRALIA :

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

SUSDP SCHEDULE : Not Listed

INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act :

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When use situations necessitate compliance with FDA regulations, this product is acceptable under : 21 CFR
173.310 Boiler Water Additives, 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.

Limitations: no more than required to produce intended technical effect.

INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL CONTROL LAWS

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

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

EUROPE
The substances in this preparation have been reviewed for compliance with the EINECS or ELINCS inventories.

JAPAN
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).

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

KOREA
All substances in this product comply with the Toxic Chemical Control Law (TCCL) and are listed on the Existing
Chemicals List (ECL)

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.

PHILIPPINES
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).

16. OTHER INFORMATION

This product material safety data sheet provides health and safety information. The product is to be used in
applications consistent with our product literature. Individuals handling this product should be informed of the
recommended safety precautions and should have access to this information. For any other uses, exposures
should be evaluated so that appropriate handling practices and training programs can be established to insure safe
workplace operations. Please consult your local sales representative for any further information.

REFERENCES

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Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents and Biological Exposure Indices, American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, OH., (Ariel Insight CD-ROM Version), Ariel Research Corp.,
Bethesda, MD.

Hazardous Substances Data Bank, National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland (TOMES CPS CD-ROM
Version), Micromedex, Inc., Englewood, CO.

IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of the Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man, Geneva: World Health
Organization, International Agency for Research on Cancer.

Integrated Risk Information System, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. (TOMES CPS
CD-ROM Version), Micromedex, Inc., Englewood, CO.

Annual Report on Carcinogens, National Toxicology Program, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Public Health Service.

Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910, Subpart Z, Toxic and Hazardous Substances, Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), (Ariel Insight CD-ROM Version), Ariel Research Corp., Bethesda, MD.

Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health,
Cincinnati, OH, (TOMES CPS CD-ROM Version), Micromedex, Inc., Englewood, CO.

Ariel Insight (An integrated guide to industrial chemicals covered under major regulatory and advisory programs),
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The Teratogen Information System, University of Washington, Seattle, WA (TOMES CPS CD-ROM Version),
Micromedex, Inc., Englewood, CO.

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.

Prepared By: Nalco Asia Pacific, Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Specialist, (02) 9316 3162

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