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1. Identification
Product identifier CORRSHIELD NT4201
Other means of identification None.
Recommended use Water-based corrosion inhibitor
Recommended restrictions None known.
Company/undertaking identification
GE Water and Process Technologies (Thailand) CO., LTD. GE VIETNAM CO., LTD
5th Floor Bangna Tower A Suite 1505 - 08
2/3 Moo 14 Bangna-Trad KM 6.5 83B Ly Thuong Kiet Street
Bangkaew, Bangplee Tran Hung Doa Commune
Samutprakarn 10540 Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi
Thailand Tel: 084-854137000
Tel: 662 751 3344 to 60
Fax: 662 751 3361 to 64

Emergency telephone
84 90 6789 001 (Vietnam)

001-800-13-203-9987(Thailand)
+1 703-527-3887(US)

2. Hazard(s) identification
Physical hazards Corrosive to metals Category 1
Health hazards Acute toxicity, oral Category 4
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 2
exposure
Environmental hazards Not classified.

Label elements

Signal word Danger

Hazard statement May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated
exposure.
Precautionary statement
Prevention Keep only in original container. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do
not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye
protection/face protection.

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Response IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off
immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim
to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously
with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Specific treatment (see on this
label). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant/ container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Other hazards which do not None known.
result in classification
Supplemental information % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute oral toxicity.

3. Composition/information on ingredients
Mixtures
Chemical name Common name and synonyms CAS number %
Sodium nitrite 7632-00-0 <= 60
Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 <= 10

4. First-aid measures
Inhalation Move to fresh air. Call a physician if symptoms develop or persist.
Skin contact Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Call a physician or
poison control center immediately. Chemical burns must be treated by a physician. Wash
contaminated clothing before reuse.
Eye contact Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.
Ingestion Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. If
vomiting occurs, keep head low so that stomach content doesn't get into the lungs.
Most important Burning pain and severe corrosive skin damage. Causes serious eye damage. Symptoms may
symptoms/effects, acute and include stinging, tearing, redness, swelling, and blurred vision. Permanent eye damage including
delayed blindness could result. Prolonged exposure may cause chronic effects.
Indication of immediate Provide general supportive measures and treat symptomatically. Chemical burns: Flush with water
medical attention and special immediately. While flushing, remove clothes which do not adhere to affected area. Call an
treatment needed ambulance. Continue flushing during transport to hospital. Keep victim warm. Keep victim under
observation. Symptoms may be delayed.
General information If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible). Ensure that medical
personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to protect themselves. Show
this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media Not available.
Unsuitable extinguishing Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire.
media
Specific hazards arising from During fire, gases hazardous to health may be formed.
the chemical
Special protective equipment Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire.
and precautions for firefighters
Fire fighting Move containers from fire area if you can do so without risk.
equipment/instructions
Specific methods Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials.

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6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions,
protective equipment and
emergency procedures
Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning up
Environmental precautions
7. Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Conditions for safe storage,
including any incompatibilities
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Occupational exposure limits
Vietnam. OELs
Components
Sodium hydroxide (CAS
1310-73-2)
US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values
Components
Sodium hydroxide (CAS
1310-73-2)
Biological limit values
Appropriate engineering
controls
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Skin protection
Hand protection
Other
Respiratory protection
Thermal hazards
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Keep unnecessary personnel away. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Wear
appropriate protective equipment and clothing during clean-up. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Do
not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be
contained. For personal protection, see section 8 of the SDS.
Prevent entry into waterways, sewer, basements or confined areas.
Large Spills: Stop the flow of material, if this is without risk. Dike the spilled material, where this is
possible. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Use a non-combustible material like
vermiculite, sand or earth to soak up the product and place into a container for later disposal.
Following product recovery, flush area with water.
Small Spills: Wipe up with absorbent material (e.g. cloth, fleece). Clean surface thoroughly to
remove residual contamination.
Never return spills to original containers for re-use. For waste disposal, see section 13 of the SDS.
Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground.
Do not breathe mist or vapor. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not taste or swallow.
Avoid prolonged exposure. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Provide adequate ventilation.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Observe
good industrial hygiene practices.
Store locked up. Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Store in corrosive resistant
container with a resistant inner liner. Keep only in the original container. Store away from
incompatible materials (see Section 10 of the SDS).
Type Value
STEL 1 mg/m3
TWA 0.5 mg/m3
Type Value
Ceiling 2 mg/m3
No biological exposure limits noted for the ingredient(s).
Good general ventilation (typically 10 air changes per hour) should be used. Ventilation rates
should be matched to conditions. If applicable, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation,
or other engineering controls to maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If
exposure limits have not been established, maintain airborne levels to an acceptable level. Eye
wash facilities and emergency shower must be available when handling this product.
Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles) and a face shield.
Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves. Suitable gloves can be recommended by the glove
supplier.
Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing.
In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
Wear appropriate thermal protective clothing, when necessary.
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General hygiene Keep away from food and drink. Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as
considerations washing after handling the material and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash
work clothing and protective equipment to remove contaminants.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Appearance Liquid
Physical state Liquid.
Form Liquid.
Color Colorless to yellow
Odor Mild
Odor threshold Not available.
pH (concentrated product) 13.1
pH in aqueous solution 12 (5% SOL.)
Melting point/freezing point -17 °C
Initial boiling point and boiling 104 °C
range
Flash point Not applicable.
Evaporation rate < 1 (Ether = 1)
Flammability (solid, gas) Not applicable.
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
Flammability limit - lower Not available.
(%)
Flammability limit - upper Not available.
(%)
Explosive limit - lower (%) Not available.
Explosive limit - upper (%) Not available.
Vapor pressure 18 mm Hg
Vapor pressure temp. 21 °C
Vapor density < 1 (Air = 1)
Relative density 1.23
Relative density temperature 21 °C
Solubility(ies)
Solubility (water) 100 %
Partition coefficient Not available.
(n-octanol/water)
Auto-ignition temperature Not available.
Decomposition temperature Not available.
Viscosity 14 cps
Viscosity temperature 21 °C
Other information
Explosive properties Not explosive.
Oxidizing properties Not oxidizing.
Percent volatile 0 (Estimated)
Pour point -14 °C
Specific gravity 1.23

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10. Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
Chemical stability
Possibility of hazardous
reactions
Conditions to avoid
Incompatible materials
Hazardous decomposition
products
May be corrosive to metals.
Not available.
Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Contact with incompatible materials.
Strong acids. Strong oxidizing agents. Metals.
No hazardous decomposition products are known.

11. Toxicological information

Information on likely routes of exposure
Inhalation May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure by inhalation. May cause
irritation to the respiratory system.
Skin contact Causes severe skin burns.
Eye contact Causes serious eye damage.
Ingestion Causes digestive tract burns. Harmful if swallowed.
Symptoms related to the Burning pain and severe corrosive skin damage. Causes serious eye damage. Symptoms may
physical, chemical and include stinging, tearing, redness, swelling, and blurred vision. Permanent eye damage including
toxicological blindness could result.
characteristics
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity Harmful if swallowed.
Product Species Test Results
CORRSHIELD NT4201 (CAS Mixture)
Acute
Dermal
LD50 Rabbit > 5000 mg/kg, (Calculated according to
GHS additivity formula)
Oral
LD50 Rat 593 mg/kg, (Calculated according to GHS
additivity formula)
Components Species Test Results
Sodium nitrite (CAS 7632-00-0)
Acute
Oral
LD50 Rat 180 mg/kg

* Estimates for product may be based on additional component data not shown.
Skin corrosion/irritation
Serious eye damage/eye
irritation
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Respiratory sensitization
Skin sensitization
Germ cell mutagenicity
Carcinogenicity
Prolonged skin contact may cause temporary irritation.
Direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation.
Not a respiratory sensitizer.
This product is not expected to cause skin sensitization.
No data available to indicate product or any components present at greater than 0.1% are
mutagenic or genotoxic.
Not available.

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Reproductive toxicity
Specific target organ
toxicity - single exposure
Specific target organ
toxicity - repeated
exposure
Aspiration hazard
Chronic effects
12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity
Product
CORRSHIELD NT4201 (CAS Mixture)
LC50
Aquatic
Crustacea
Components
Sodium nitrite (CAS 7632-00-0)
Aquatic
Fish
* Estimates for product may be based on additional component data not shown.
Bioaccumulative potential
Mobility in soil
Other adverse effects
Environmental fate
Persistence and degradability
- COD (mgO2/g)
13. Disposal considerations
Disposal instructions
Local disposal regulations
Waste from residues / unused
products
Contaminated packaging
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This product is not expected to cause reproductive or developmental effects.
Not available.
Not available.
Not an aspiration hazard.
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Prolonged inhalation may
be harmful.
The product is not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the
possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment.
Species Test Results
Fathead Minnow 840 mg/L, Static Renewal Bioassay, 96
hour, (pH adjusted)
NOEL Fathead Minnow 500 mg/L, Static Renewal Bioassay, 96
hour, (pH adjusted)
LC50 Daphnia magna 648 mg/L, Static Renewal Bioassay, 48
hour, (pH adjusted)
NOEL Daphnia magna 125 mg/L, Static Renewal Bioassay, 48
hour, (pH adjusted)
Species Test Results
LC50 Fish 0.56 - 1.78 mg/l, 96 hour
No data available.
No data available.
No other adverse environmental effects (e.g. ozone depletion, photochemical ozone creation
potential, endocrine disruption, global warming potential) are expected from this component.
The product is not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the
possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment.
This product, being inorganic, has no TOC, BOD.
78 (calculated data)
Collect and reclaim or dispose in sealed containers at licensed waste disposal site. Dispose of
contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.
Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Empty containers or liners may retain some
product residues. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe manner (see:
Disposal instructions).
Since emptied containers may retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is
emptied. Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or
disposal.
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14. Transport information
IATA
Basic shipping requirements:
UN number UN3266
Proper shipping name Corrosive liquid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s. (Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Nitrite)
Hazard class 8
Packing group III
Special transport Read safety instructions, SDS and emergency procedures before handling.
precautions and conditions
IMDG
Basic shipping requirements:
UN number UN3266
Proper shipping name CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Nitrite), MARINE
POLLUTANT
Hazard class 8
Packing group III
EmS No. F-A, S-B
Marine pollutant Yes
Special transport Read safety instructions, SDS and emergency procedures before handling.
precautions and conditions
SEA (Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 Not established.
and the IBC Code)
IATA; IMDG

Marine pollutant

General information IMDG Regulated Marine Pollutant.

15. Regulatory information

National regulations Additional information is given in the Safety Data Sheet.
Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) Joint circular No. 14/2005/TTLT-BTM-BTNMT
Not regulated.
Vietnam. Chemicals that must be declared (Decree No. 108/2008/ND-CP, App. 5, Oct. 7, 2008, as amended through
Decree No. 26/2011/ND-CP, April 8, 2011)
Not regulated.

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Vietnam. Toxic Chemicals Requiring Sale & Purchase Control Slips (Decree No. 26/2011/ND-CP, App. 6, April 8, 2011)
Sodium nitrite (CAS 7632-00-0)
Vietnam. CWC (Decree No. 100/2005/ND-CP, Implementation of Chemical Weapons Convention, Appendix 1, Schedules
1-3, August 3, 2005)
Not regulated.
Vietnam. Drug Precursor & Essential Substances (Decree No. 67/2001/ND-CP, List IV, as amended through Decree No.
17/2011/ND-CP, Feb. 22, 2011)
Not regulated.
International regulations
Stockholm Convention
Not applicable.
Rotterdam Convention
Not applicable.
Montreal Protocol
Not applicable.
Kyoto protocol
Not applicable.
Basel Convention
Not applicable.
International Inventories
Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)*
Australia Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS) Yes
Canada Domestic Substances List (DSL) Yes
Canada Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) No
China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China (IECSC) Yes
Europe European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Yes
Substances (EINECS)
Europe European List of Notified Chemical Substances (ELINCS) No
Japan Inventory of Existing and New Chemical Substances (ENCS) No
Korea Existing Chemicals List (ECL) Yes
New Zealand New Zealand Inventory Yes
Philippines Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances Yes
(PICCS)
United States & Puerto Rico Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory Yes
*A "Yes" indicates that all components of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s)
A "No" indicates that one or more components of the product are not listed or exempt from listing on the inventory administered by the governing
country(s).
NSF Registered and/or meets Registration No. – 141186
USDA (according to 1998 Category Code(s):
guidelines): G5 Cooling and retort water treatment products
G7 Boiler, steam line treatment products – nonfood contact

16. Other information, including date of preparation or last revision

Issue date Mar-25-2015
Revision date 24/08/2016
Version # 1.4
Further information Modified according to GB 16483-2000
Correction in Section: 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 Correction in Section: 11

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List of abbreviations CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registration Number
TWA: Time Weighted Average
STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
LD50: Lethal Dose, 50%
LC50: Lethal Concentration, 50%
EC50: Effect Concentration, 50%
NOEL: No Observed Effect Level
COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand
BOD: Biochemical Oxygen Demand
TOC: Total Organic Carbon
CEN: European Committee for Standardisation
EC-No: European Commission Number
CLP: Regulation on classification, labeling and packaging of substances and mixtures
DSD: Dangerous Substances Directive
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
ADN: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland
Waterways
IATA: International Air Transport Association
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
RID: International Rule for Transport of Dangerous Substances by Railway
References: Safety data sheets of raw materials.
Disclaimer Information presented herein has been compiled from sources considered to be dependable.

Revision information
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implied) with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the information contained in
this guide.
The information in the sheet was written based on the best knowledge and experience currently
available. 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 used in combination with
any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.
Hazard(s) identification: Hazard statement
Accidental release measures: Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency
procedures
Exposure controls/personal protection: PPE Symbols
Physical & Chemical Properties: Multiple Properties
Toxicological information: Ingestion
Toxicological information: Inhalation
Transport Information: Material Transportation Information
GHS: Classification

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