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SAFETY DATA SHEET

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1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
PRODUCT NAME

Gyptron IT-265

PRODUCT NO.

IT265

APPLICATION

SCALE INHIBITOR

SUPPLIER

CTI Chemicals Asia Pacific Pte Ltd

61 Science Park Road
#05-22/24 The Galen
Singapore 117525
+65 6733 9482
+65 6733 8247

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE

+65 6733 9482

2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name

EC No.

CAS-No.

Content

Classification

Phosphonic acid

252-156-6

34690-00-1

10-30%

C;R34.

FORMALDEHYDE

200-001-8

50-00-0

< 1%

Carc3;R40 T;R23/24/25 C;R34 R43

The Full Text for all R-Phrases are Displayed in Section 16

3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Causes burns. May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
CLASSIFICATION

C;R34. R43.

4 FIRST-AID MEASURES
INHALATION
Remove victim immediately from source of exposure. If respiratory problems, artificial respiration/oxygen. Get medical attention. Provide
rest, warmth and fresh air.
INGESTION
NEVER MAKE AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON VOMIT OR DRINK FLUIDS! Immediately rinse mouth and drink plenty of water (200-300
ml). DO NOT induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.
SKIN CONTACT
Remove affected person from source of contamination. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash the skin immediately with soap and water.
Get medical attention promptly if symptoms occur after washing.
EYE CONTACT
Remove victim immediately from source of exposure. Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing. Promptly
wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention. To hospital or
eye specialist.

5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Water spray. Alcohol resistant foam. Carbon dioxide (CO2).
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Avoid water in straight hose stream; will scatter and spread fire. Cool containers exposed to flames with water until well after the fire is out.
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS
May travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS
In case of fire, toxic and corrosive gases may be formed.

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PROTECTIVE MEASURES IN FIRE
Wear full protective clothing. Use air-supplied respirator during fire fighting.

6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS
Do not discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground.
SPILL CLEAN UP METHODS
Stop leak if possible without risk. DO NOT touch spilled material! Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers.
Collect and reclaim or dispose in sealed containers in licensed waste. Containers with collected spillage must be properly labelled with
correct contents and hazard symbol. Do not contaminate water sources or sewer.

7 HANDLING AND STORAGE

USAGE PRECAUTIONS
Ventilate well, avoid breathing vapours. Use approved respirator if air contamination is above accepted level. Keep away from heat,
sparks and open flame. Static electricity and formation of sparks must be prevented.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Store in tightly closed original container in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Use container made of: Suitable plastic material.

8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Name

Std

LT - ppm

LT - mg/m3

ST - ppm

ST - mg/m3

FORMALDEHYDE

WEL

2 ppm

2.5 mg/m3

2 ppm

2.5 mg/m3

INGREDIENT COMMENTS
WEL = Workplace Exposure Limits
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

ENGINEERING MEASURES
Explosion-proof general and local exhaust ventilation.
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT
Wear full face mask supplied with: Gas cartridge suitable for organic substances.
HAND PROTECTION
Use protective gloves made of: Rubber, neoprene or PVC. The most suitable glove must be chosen in consultation with the gloves
supplier, who can inform about the breakthrough time of the glove material. Be aware that the liquid may penetrate the gloves. Frequent
change is advisable.
EYE PROTECTION
Wear approved safety goggles.
OTHER PROTECTION
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of skin contact.
HYGIENE MEASURES
DO NOT SMOKE IN WORK AREA! Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet. Promptly remove
any clothing that becomes contaminated. Wash promptly with soap & water if skin becomes contaminated. Use appropriate skin cream to
prevent drying of skin. When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE

Liquid

COLOUR

Brown

RELATIVE DENSITY
FLASH POINT (C)

1.120 - 1.220 25
82

pH-VALUE, CONC. SOLUTION

10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

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STABILITY
Stable under normal temperature conditions.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition.
MATERIALS TO AVOID
Strong oxidising substances. Strong acids.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Fire or high temperatures create: Oxides of: Nitrogen. Carbon.

11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
INHALATION
Harmful by inhalation. Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation.
INGESTION
Harmful if swallowed. Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects if swallowed.
SKIN CONTACT
Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects in contact with skin. Causes burns.
EYE CONTACT
Causes burns. Risk of serious damage to eyes.
ROUTE OF ENTRY
Inhalation. Ingestion. Skin absorption.

12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY
The product contains a substance which may have adverse effects on waste water treatment processes.
LC 50, 96 Hrs, FISH mg/l

20-30

MOBILITY
The product is soluble in water.
BIOACCUMULATION
May accumulate in soil and water systems.
DEGRADABILITY
The product is potentially degradable.
WATER HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
WGK 2

13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Recover and reclaim or recycle, if practical.
DISPOSAL METHODS
Absorb in vermiculite or dry sand, dispose in licensed hazardous waste. Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority
requirements.
WASTE CLASS
For this product, in accordance with the European Waste Catalogue (EWC), a catalogue number cannot be given because the customer
has to lay down the purpose first. The catalogue number has to be given according to the local waste removal processes.

14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION

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PROPER SHIPPING NAME

CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S(contains methylene phosphonic acid)

UN NO. ROAD

1760

ADR CLASS NO.

ADR CLASS

Class 8: Corrosive substances.

ADR PACK GROUP

III

UN NO. SEA

1760

IMDG CLASS

IMDG PACK GR.

III

EMS

F-A S-B

MARINE POLLUTANT

No.

UN NO. AIR

1760

AIR CLASS

AIR PACK GR.

III

15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
LABELLING

Corrosive

CONTAINS

Phosphonic acid
FORMALDEHYDE

RISK PHRASES
R34

Causes burns.

R43

May cause sensitisation by skin contact.

S25

Avoid contact with eyes.

S26

In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately 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 label
where possible).

S60

This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.

SAFETY PHRASES

UK REGULATORY REFERENCES
Approved Supply List.
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS
Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations.
APPROVED CODE OF PRACTICE
Safety Data Sheets for Substances and Preparations.
GUIDANCE NOTES
Workplace Exposure Limits EH40. Approved guide to the classification and labelling of substances and preparations dangerous for supply.

16 OTHER INFORMATION
REVISION COMMENTS
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GENERATED

RISK PHRASES IN FULL

R23/24/25

Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.

R34

Causes burns.

R37

Irritating to respiratory system.

R40

Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.

R43

May cause sensitisation by skin contact.

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DISCLAIMER
The information provided in this SDS 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 used in combination with any other materials or in any process
unless specified in the text.
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