Page 1/4
Safety Data Sheet
according to 1907/2006/EC, Article 31
Printing date 27.05.2009 Rev. Index : 8 Revision: 27.05.2009
* 1 Identification of substance:
Trade name: Fi-CLOR ALKALINITY INCREASER (Bicarbonate)
Article number: 10007 Fi-Clor 1
Application of the substance / the preparation Water treatment
Manufacturer/Supplier:
ARCH WATER PRODUCTS FRANCE
BP 219 - 37402 Amboise Cedex - FRANCE
phone : +33 (0)2 47 23 43 00
fax : +33 (0)2 47 23 12 21
mail : archwpf@archchemicals.com
Further information obtainable from:
ARCH CHEMICALS Ltd
Wheldon Road - Castleford - West Yorkshire WF10 2JT - ENGLAND
Telephone: + 44 (0) 1977 714 100
Fax: + 44 (0) 1977 714 006
Information in case of chemical emergency:
NCEC - Tel. +44 (0)208 762 8322
{N.AMERICA >>> ACEAN (Arch Chemicals Emergency Action Network) - Tel. +1 423 780 2970}
CALL A LOCAL NATIONAL POISON CONTROL UNIT
FOR UK CONTACT NCEC Tel 01865 407 333
2 Hazards identification
Hazard description: not applicable
Information concerning to particular hazards to man and environment not applicable
GHS label elements Void
3 Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical characterization:
CAS No. Description:
144-55-8 sodium hydrogencarbonate
Identification number(s):
EINECS Number: 205-633-8
4 First aid measures
General information No special measures required.
After inhalation Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
After skin contact Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
After eye contact Rinse opened eye for several minutes (15) under running water. Then consult a doctor.
After swallowing If symptoms persist consult doctor.
5 Fire fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing agents CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
Protective equipment: No special measures required.
6 Accidental release measures
Person-related safety precautions: Not required.
Measures for environmental protection: No special measures required.
(Contd. on page 2)
DR
Page 2/4
Safety Data Sheet
according to 1907/2006/EC, Article 31
Printing date 27.05.2009 Rev. Index : 8 Revision: 27.05.2009
Trade name: Fi-CLOR ALKALINITY INCREASER (Bicarbonate)
(Contd. of page 1)
Measures for cleaning/collecting: Pick up mechanically.
Additional information: No dangerous substances are released.
7 Handling and storage
Handling
Information for safe handling: No special measures required.
Information about fire - and explosion protection: No special measures required.
Storage
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
Further information about storage conditions: None.
8 Exposure controls and personal protection gear
Additional information about design of technical facilities: No further data; see item 7.
Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required.
Additional information: The lists valid during the making were used as basis.
Personal protective equipment
General protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures are to be adhered to when handling chemicals.
Respiratory protection: Not required.
Protection of hands:
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical
mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies
from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Penetration time of glove material
The exact break trough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Eye protection: Not required.
9 Physical and chemical properties:
General Information
Form: Powder
Colour: White
Odour: Odourless
Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: undetermined
Boiling point/Boiling range: undetermined
Flash point: Not applicable
Flammability (solid, gaseous) Product is not flammable.
Ignition temperature:
Decomposition temperature: 70癈
(Contd. on page 3)
DR
Page 3/4
Safety Data Sheet
according to 1907/2006/EC, Article 31
Printing date 27.05.2009 Rev. Index : 8 Revision: 27.05.2009
Trade name: Fi-CLOR ALKALINITY INCREASER (Bicarbonate)
(Contd. of page 2)
Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Density at 20癈: 2.2 g/cm?br>
Bulk density at 20癈: 700-1.150 kg/m?br>
Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water at 20癈: 95 g/l
pH-value (100 g/l) at 20癈: 6.5
Organic solvents: 0.0 %
Solids content: 100.0 %
10 Stability and reactivity
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known
Dangerous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known
11 Toxicological information
Acute toxicity:
Primary irritant effect:
on the skin: No irritant effect.
on the eye: No irritating effect.
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
Additional toxicological information:
When used and handled according to specifications, the product does not have any harmful effects to our experience and the
information provided to us.
The substance is not subject to classification according to the latest version of the EU lists.
13 Disposal considerations
Product:
Recommendation Smaller quantities can be disposed of with household waste.
Uncleaned packaging:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14 Transport information
Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
ADR/RID class: -
Maritime transport IMDG:
IMDG Class: -
Marine pollutant: No
Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
ICAO/IATA Class: -
UN "Model Regulation": -
(Contd. on page 4)
DR
Page 4/4
Safety Data Sheet
according to 1907/2006/EC, Article 31
Printing date 27.05.2009 Rev. Index : 8 Revision: 27.05.2009
Trade name: Fi-CLOR ALKALINITY INCREASER (Bicarbonate)
(Contd. of page 3)
15 Regulations
Labelling according to EU guidelines:
Observe the general safety regulations when handling chemicals
The substance is not subject to classification according to EU lists and other sources of literature known to us.
The product is not subject to identification regulations under EU Directives and the Ordinance on Hazardous Materials (German
GefStoffV).
Safety phrases:
2 Keep out of the reach of children.
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
* 16 Other information:
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product
features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
Abbreviations and acronyms:
ADR: Accord europ閑n sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses par Route (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous
Goods by Road)
RID: R鑗lement international concernant le transport des marchandises dangereuses par chemin de fer (Regulations Concerning the International Transport
of Dangerous Goods by Rail)
IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
IATA: International Air Transport Association
IATA-DGR: Dangerous Goods Regulations by the "International Air Transport Association" (IATA)
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization
ICAO-TI: Technical Instructions by the "International Civil Aviation Organization" (ICAO)
GHS: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
* Data compared to the previous version altered.