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MSDS New BERKO GUARD 421

This document provides safety information about a water treatment chemical called BERKO GUARD 421. It details the chemical composition, hazards, safe handling procedures, personal protective equipment needs, and disposal recommendations.

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Material Safety Data Sheet

BERKO GUARD 421 Revision Date: 29.04.2018


Domestic Water Treatment
1. COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Manufacturer's Name : WETICO – Water & Environment Technologies Co., Ltd.
Address : P O Box 9419, Riyadh 11413, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia.
Emergency Telephone Number : 966-11 240 9777
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Composition CAS Number % WT
Sodium hexametaphosphate 10124-56-8 ‫ــــــ‬

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
( EMERGENCY OVERVIEW )
CORROSIVE. CAUSES IRREVERSIBLE EYE DAMAGE OR SKIN BURNS. HARMFUL IF INHALED,
SWALLOWED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing.
Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reaction in some
individuals.
Mixers, loaders, and others exposed to this product must wear: long-sleeved shirt and long
pants; chemical resistant gloves such as nitrile or butyl rubber; shoes plus socks; goggles and
face shield; and chemical resistant apron. Discard clothing or other absorbent materials that
have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this product's concentrate.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES


▪ Eye Contact:
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush
eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Seek
medical attention immediately.
▪ Skin Contact:
Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Cold water may
be used. Seek medical attention immediately.

▪ Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention immediately.
▪ Ingestion:
If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a
collar, tie, belt or waistband. Seek medical attention immediately.
5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
▪ Flash Point (Method Used):
Non-Flammable.
▪ Extinguishing Media:
Water spray, carbon dioxide or dry chemical.
▪ Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
When chemicals are involved in a general fire, large volumes of black smoke or toxic
fumes can be liberated, even if the substance is not classified as flammable. Fire fighters
should ensure that necessary precautions are taken by wearing breathing apparatus,
especially if volumes involved are large. Use water to keep containers cool.
▪ Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
None.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
▪ Environmental precautions :
Should not be released into the environment.
▪ Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up :
Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an
appropriate waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the
contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority
requirements
▪ Reference to other sections :
Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
7. HANDING & STORAGE
▪ Steps to Be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Rinse area affected thoroughly with plenty of cold water to sewer or absorb with sand
or absorbent granules and dispose of safely.
▪ Waste Disposal Method:
Rinse small quantities to drain. Larger quantities should be disposed of in accordance
With local authority regulation.
▪ Precautions to Be taken in Handling and Storing:
Ensure that operators are fully informed and familiar with the use of suitable protective
Equipment. Store in the container provided and ensure the cap is always secure. Avoid
Storing near direct heat or in direct sunlight. Do not stack more than two high for
Extended periods. Ensure that containers are stored away from thoroughfares where
They can be accidentally damaged by vehicles fork lift trucks, etc. Do not store in
Temperatures below 0 deg C or above 40 deg C for prolonged periods.
▪ Other Precautions
Avoid ingestion of or skin/eye contact with neat or diluted product. Do not use the
Product or the container for other than its intended purpose.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTION
▪ Appropriate engineering controls :
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Emergency eye wash
fountains and safety showers should be available in the immediate vicinity of any
potential exposure. Ensure all national/local regulations are observed.
▪ Eye protection :
Chemical Safety glasses with side-shields.
▪ Skin and body protection :
Wear suitable protective equipment.
▪ Hand Protection:
Wear chemically resistant protective gloves.
▪ Respiratory protection :
Chemical safety masks are recommended.
Where sulfur dioxide or liquid aerosol mists are generated and cannot be controlled to
within acceptable levels, use appropriate NIOSH approved respiratory protection
equipment.
▪ Work/Hygienic Practices :
Always wash hands with water and soap after handling this chemical.
9. PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Boiling Point >100 oC


Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.) As water
Vapor Density (AIR = 1) As water
Solubility in Water Miscible in all proportions
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1) 1.2 -1.3
Melting Point N/A
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1) As water
pH as supplied 4-6
Appearance and Odor Clear to pale yellow liquid

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY DATA


▪ Reactivity :
Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal conditions.
▪ Chemical stability :
Stable under normal conditions.

▪ Possibility of hazardous reactions :


Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
▪ Conditions to avoid :
Direct sunlight. Extremely high or low temperatures
▪ Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid) :
Chlorine donors and oxidizing agents.
Avoid contact with acids - may liberate sulfur dioxide.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Results from available public literature are described below.
▪ Oral rat LD50: 3,053 mg/kg
▪ Dermal rabbit LD50: No information.
▪ Eye Irritation: No information.
▪ Skin Irritation No information.
▪ Reproductive Toxicity: No information.
▪ Mutagenicity: No information.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
Ecology – General: This material is hazardous to the aquatic environment. Keep out of
sewers and waterways.
▪ Environmental Fate : Soluble in water. Keep away from surface water.
▪ Environmental Toxicity : No information.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
▪ Waste Disposal Recommendations:
Dispose of waste material in accordance with all local, regional, national,
And international regulations.
▪ Ecology – Waste Materials:
Avoid release to the environment.
▪ Contaminated packaging:
Packages that cannot be cleaned must be disposed of the same way as the unused
Product.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Proper Shipping Name: Non-Hazardous Liquid
UN Number: Non-Hazardous
HAZARD Class: Non-Hazardous
Packing Group: Non-Hazardous
Transport Label: Non-Hazardous
For additional information or shipping regulations affecting this material, please contact the
numbers found in the Section I.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Safety, health and environmental regulations / legislation specific for the substance or
mixture:
The Regulatory Information is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate.
However, no warranty, expressed or implied, is given. Regulatory requirements are subject
to change and may differ from one location to another. It is the buyer’s responsibility to
ensure that its activities comply with Federal, State and local laws.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
▪ Training advice:
Read the safety data sheet before using the product.
▪ NFPA Ratings :
Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
▪ Label Hazard Warning :
MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY BE
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED.
▪ Label Precautions:
Keep container closed.
Use with adequate ventilation.
Avoid breathing vapor.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
▪ Further information:
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.
▪ Sources of key data used to compile the Safety Data Sheet:
Regulations, databases, literature, own tests.
▪ MSDS History:
Revision information.
Created, 30-12-2004
Last Updated, 29-04-2018

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