SAFETY DATA SHEET

ALUMAX
Page: 1
Compilation date: 02.02.2015
Revision No: 6

Section 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1. Product identifier

Product name: ALUMAX

1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company name: Aztec Chemicals Ltd

Unit 16
University Way
Orion Park
Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 6NG
Tel: 01270 655500
Fax: 01270 655502
Email: info@[Link]

1.4. Emergency telephone number

Section 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification under CLP: Skin Corr. 1A: H314; STOT SE 3: H335

Classification under CHIP: Xi: R37/38; Xi: R41
Most important adverse effects: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.

2.2. Label elements

Label elements under CLP:

Hazard statements: H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Signal words: Danger
Hazard pictograms: GHS05: Corrosion

GHS07: Exclamation mark

Precautionary statements: P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P304+340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position

[cont...]
 SAFETY DATA SHEET
ALUMAX
Page: 2

comfortable for breathing.

P305+351+338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell.

2.3. Other hazards

PBT: This product is not identified as a PBT/vPvB substance.

Section 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.2. Mixtures

Hazardous ingredients:

HYDROCHLORIC ACID

EINECS CAS CHIP Classification CLP Classification Percent

231-595-7 - - Skin Corr. 1B: H314; STOT SE 3: H335 10-30%

PRIMARY ALCOHOL ETHOXYLATE

- - - Eye Dam. 1: H318; Acute Tox. 4: H302 1-10%

Section 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures

Skin contact: Remove all contaminated clothes and footwear immediately unless stuck to skin. Wash

immediately with plenty of soap and water.

Eye contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Consult a doctor.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Consult a doctor.
Inhalation: Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so. Consult a

doctor.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Skin contact: There may be irritation and redness at the site of contact.
Eye contact: There may be irritation and redness. The eyes may water profusely.
Ingestion: There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat.
Inhalation: There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of tightness in the chest. Exposure may

cause coughing or wheezing.

Delayed / immediate effects: Immediate effects can be expected after short-term exposure.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Immediate / special treatment: Eye bathing equipment should be available on the premises.

Section 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media

Extinguishing media: Suitable extinguishing media for the surrounding fire should be used. Use water spray

to cool containers.

[cont...]
 SAFETY DATA SHEET
ALUMAX
Page: 3

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Exposure hazards: In combustion emits toxic fumes.

5.3. Advice for fire-fighters

Advice for fire-fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing to prevent contact

with skin and eyes.

Section 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions: Refer to section 8 of SDS for personal protection details. If outside do not approach from

downwind. If outside keep bystanders upwind and away from danger point. Mark out the
contaminated area with signs and prevent access to unauthorised personnel. Turn
leaking containers leak-side up to prevent the escape of liquid.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into drains or rivers. Contain the spillage using bunding.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Clean-up procedures: Absorb into dry earth or sand. Transfer to a closable, labelled salvage container for

disposal by an appropriate method.

6.4. Reference to other sections

Reference to other sections: Refer to section 8 of SDS.

Section 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Handling requirements: Avoid direct contact with the substance. Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area.

Do not handle in a confined space. Avoid the formation or spread of mists in the air.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage conditions: Store in cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed.
Suitable packaging: Must only be kept in original packaging.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

Specific end use(s): No data available.

Section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters

Hazardous ingredients:

[cont...]
 SAFETY DATA SHEET
ALUMAX
Page: 4

HYDROCHLORIC ACID...100%

Workplace exposure limits: Respirable dust

State 8 hour TWA 15 min. STEL 8 hour TWA 15 min. STEL

UK 8 mg/m3 8 mg/m3 - -

DNEL/PNEC Values

DNEL / PNEC No data available.

8.2. Exposure controls

Engineering measures: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area.

Respiratory protection: Self-contained breathing apparatus must be available in case of emergency.
Hand protection: Protective gloves.
Eye protection: Safety glasses. Ensure eye bath is to hand.
Skin protection: Protective clothing.

Section 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

State: Liquid
Colour: Red
Odour: Characteristic odour
Oxidising: Non-oxidising (by EC criteria)
Solubility in water: Soluble
Viscosity: Non-viscous
Flash point°C: >70 pH: 1

9.2. Other information

Other information: No data available.

Section 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity

Reactivity: Stable under recommended transport or storage conditions.

10.2. Chemical stability

Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous reactions: Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal transport or storage conditions.

Decomposition may occur on exposure to conditions or materials listed below.

10.4. Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid: Heat.

[cont...]
 SAFETY DATA SHEET
ALUMAX
Page: 5

10.5. Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid: Strong oxidising agents. Strong acids.

10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

Haz. decomp. products: In combustion emits toxic fumes.

Section 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Hazardous ingredients:

PRIMARY ALCOHOL ETHOXYLATE

ORL RAT LD50 >200<2000 mg/kg

Relevant effects for mixture:

Effect Route Basis

Irritation OPT INH DRM Hazardous: calculated

Symptoms / routes of exposure

Skin contact: There may be irritation and redness at the site of contact.
Eye contact: There may be irritation and redness. The eyes may water profusely.
Ingestion: There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat.
Inhalation: There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of tightness in the chest. Exposure may

cause coughing or wheezing.

Delayed / immediate effects: Immediate effects can be expected after short-term exposure.

Section 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity

Hazardous ingredients:

PRIMARY ALCOHOL ETHOXYLATE

FISH 96H LC50 1-10 mg/l

12.2. Persistence and degradability

Persistence and degradability: Biodegradable.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential: No bioaccumulation potential.

12.4. Mobility in soil

Mobility: Readily absorbed into soil.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT identification: This product is not identified as a PBT/vPvB substance.

[cont...]
 SAFETY DATA SHEET
ALUMAX
Page: 6

12.6. Other adverse effects

Other adverse effects: Negligible ecotoxicity.

Section 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods

Disposal operations: Transfer to a suitable container and arrange for collection by specialised disposal

company.
NB: The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national

regulations regarding disposal.

Section 14: Transport information

14.1. UN number

UN number: UN1789

14.2. UN proper shipping name

Shipping name: HYDROCHLORIC ACID SOLUTION

14.3. Transport hazard class(es)

Transport class: 8

14.4. Packing group

Packing group: III

14.5. Environmental hazards

Environmentally hazardous: No Marine pollutant: No

14.6. Special precautions for user

Special precautions: No special precautions.

Section 15: Regulatory information

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment

Section 16: Other information

Other information

Other information: This safety data sheet is prepared in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No

453/2010.
* indicates text in the SDS which has changed since the last revision.
Phrases used in s.2 and s.3: H302: Harmful if swallowed.

H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

H318: Causes serious eye damage.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
R37/38: Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
R41: Risk of serious damage to eyes. [cont...]
 SAFETY DATA SHEET
ALUMAX
Page: 7
Legend to abbreviations: PNEC = predicted no effect concentration

DNEL = derived no effect level

LD50 = median lethal dose
LC50 = median lethal concentration
EC50 = median effective concentration
IC50 = median inhibitory concentration
dw = dry weight
bw = body weight
cc = closed cup
oc = open cup
MUS = mouse
GPG = guinea pig
RBT = rabbit
HAM = hamster
HMN = human
MAM = mammal
PGN = pigeon
IVN = intravenous
SCU = subcutaneous
SKN = skin
DRM = dermal
OCC = ocular/corneal
PCP = phycico-chemical properties
Legal disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive

and shall be used only as a guide. This company shall not be held liable for any
damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.

[final page]