PROTEX SAFETY DATA SHEET

SAFETY DATA SHEET December 2001 Version 1.2 UNCONTROLLED COPY

1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT & COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PURIMACHOS PROTEX ^® INHIBITOR

Purimachos Ltd, Unit 12, Kingswood Douglas Industrial Estate, Douglas Road, Kingswood, Bristol BS15 8NH * Tel: 0117 967 4474 * Fax: 0117 967 4475

2. INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Proprietary blend of scale inhibitors, corrosion inhibitors, and dispersing agents.

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

The product has a very low order of toxicity and is generally not irritating to the skin. However, as a general precaution, avoid prolonged contact with product.

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

Skin Wash off immediately with plenty of soap and water.

Eyes Irrigate with cool water for at least 15 minutes.

Oral Rinse with copious amounts of water, drink 2 glasses of water. Seek medical attention.

Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Treat any irritation symptomatically. If necessary consult a doctor.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media	Water fog, carbon dioxide and dry chemical apparatus.
Special exposure hazards	When the product is involved in a fire, keep it cool to avoid evaporation and extreme heat, as oxides of phosphor and/or carbon may be formed.
Special equipment for fire-fighters	Self contained breathing apparatus is required.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Remove and wash contaminated clothing. Keep away from food, drink and animal foodstuffs.

Spillage Small quantities of product may, after dilution with water, be passed to an effluent plant.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Keep away from freezing, store at temperature above 5°C

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Hand protection Impervious gloves.

Eye protection Safety glasses.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form Liquid

Colour Straw

Odour Aromatic

Solubility in water Soluble

pH Value 7.5

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Thermal decomposition Extreme heat may decompose the product and form phosphorous containing products.

Hazardous reactions Do not mix with strong acids or alkalis.

11.TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Eye irritation Expected

Skin irritation Expected

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Taking into consideration the local authority regulations, the spent HDPE Jerry-can may be disposed with household refuse.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN Number: None.

The product is non-hazardous following transport regulations.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

EC Labelling None

Risk Phrases None

Safety Phrases None

User Label Information

SAFETY

Avoid contact with eyes and skin

Keep out of reach of children

Not to be taken internally

In case of contact, rinse affected area with plenty of water

Not suitable for use as a descaler in hot water systems used for washing & bathing

16. OTHER INFORMATION

WRAS - Approved Product. Listing 9909502 in the Water Fittings and Materials Directory, Part Two, under the section headed, "Materials which have passed full tests of effect on water quality".

Skin	Wash off immediately with plenty of soap and water.
Eyes	Irrigate with cool water for at least 15 minutes.
Oral	Rinse with copious amounts of water, drink 2 glasses of water. Seek medical attention.
Inhalation	Remove to fresh air. Treat any irritation symptomatically. If necessary consult a doctor.

Personal	Remove and wash contaminated clothing. Keep away from food, drink and animal foodstuffs.
Spillage	Small quantities of product may, after dilution with water, be passed to an effluent plant.

Hand protection	Impervious gloves.
Eye protection	Safety glasses.

Form	Liquid
Colour	Straw
Odour	Aromatic
Solubility in water	Soluble
pH Value	7.5

Thermal decomposition	Extreme heat may decompose the product and form phosphorous containing products.
Hazardous reactions	Do not mix with strong acids or alkalis.