1. Product Identification

Product identifier 

Product name : Hydrofloc 

Relevant identified uses 

Identified uses : Water purification , Sewage treatment , Deodorizer and decolorizing in   petroleum refinery processes, Water proofing agent for concrete, Sizing  paper and pH control, Clarifying agent for fats and oil. 

2. Hazard Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture 

This substance is not classified as dangerous according to European Union legislation. 

GHS label elements 

Labeling (Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008) 

Precautionary statements 

P 262 : Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing 

Labeling (67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC) 

S – phrase(s) 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes 

EC – No. 233-135-0

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Description of first aid measures

After inhalation : fresh air. 

After skin contact : wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing.  After eye contact : rinse out with plenty of water with the eyelid held wide open.  After swallowing : make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult doctor if feeling   unwell. 

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No information available. 

5. Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media 

 Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding   environment. 

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture 

 Not combustible. 

 Fire may cause evolution of Sulphur oxides. 

Advice for fire fighters 

 Special protective equipment for fire-fighters 

 Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by   keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing. 

 Further information 

 Suppress (knock down) gases/vapours/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire extinguishing   water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system. 

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures  

Advice for non-emergency personnel : Avoid inhalation of dusts. Evacuate the danger area,   observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. 

Environmental precautions 

Do not empty into drains. 

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up 

 Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. 

 Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts. 

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling 

Observe label precautions. 

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities 

Tightly closed. Dry.

Storage temperature : no restrictions 

Specific and uses 

Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated.  

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Control parameters 

Exposure controls 

 Engineering measures 

Technical measures and appropriate working operations should be given priority over the use of   personal protective equipment. 

 Individual protection measures 

Protective clothing needs to be selected specifically for the workplace , depending on   concentrations and quantities of the hazardous substance handled. The chemical resistance of   the protective equipment should be inquired at the respective supplier. 

 Hygiene measures 

 Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance. 

 Eye/face protection 

 Safety glasses 

 Hand protection 

 Full contact : Glove material : Nitrile rubber 

Glove thickness : 0.11 mm 

Break through time : > 480 min 

 Splash contact : Glove material : Nitrile rubber 

Glove thickness : 0.11 mm 

Break through time : > 480 min 

The protective gloves to be used must comply with the specifications of EC Directive   89/686/EEC and the related standard EN374. 

 Respiratory protection 

 Required when dusts are generated. 

 Recommended filter type : Filter P 1 (acc.to DIN 3181) for solid particles of inert substances.   

 Environmental exposure controls 

 Do not empty to drains.  

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance : yellow to brownish liquid 

Odour : none 

pH : >3 (2% solution at 27oC) 

Melting point : N/A 

Boiling point : 120 °C 

Vapour density : N/A 

Vapour pressure : N/A 

Evaporation rate : N/A 

Solubility in water : highly soluble 

Other data 

 Ignition temperature : N/A 

 Specific Gravity (H2O = 1) : 1300 kg/m3(liquid) 

10. Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability 

 Stable under ordinary conditions of use storage 

Possibility of hazardous reactions 

 No information available 

Conditions to avoid 

 No information available 

Incompatible materials 

 No information available 

Hazardous decomposition products 

On strong heating toxic fumes sulfur oxides 

Reactivity 

 See section 10.2 

11. Toxicological Information

Information on toxicological effects 

 Acute oral toxicity 

 LD50 rat 

 Dose : > 9000 mg/kg 

 (RTECS) 

 Symptoms : irritations of mucous membranes in the mouth, pharynx, esophagus and   gastrointestinal tract.

 Skin irritation 

 Rabbit 

 Result : no irritation 

 Method : OECD test guideline 404 

 Slight irritation 

 Eye irritation 

 Slight irritation 

 Specific target organ toxicity-single exposure 

 The substance or mixture is not classified as specific target organ toxicant, single exposure. 

 Specific target organ toxicity-repeated exposure 

 The substance or mixture is not classified as specific target organ toxicant, repeated exposure. 

 Aspiration hazard 

 Based on available data the classification criteria are not met. 

Further information

 Special properties/effects : 

 Astringent 

 Further data : 

 Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. 

12. Ecological Information

Toxicity 

Toxicity to fish 

LC50 

Species : Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) 

Dose : 36,1 mg/l 

Exposure time : 96 h 

Persistence and degradability 

 No information available 

Bioaccumulative potential 

 No information available 

Mobility in soil 

 No information available 

Result of PBT and vPvB assessment 

 PBT / vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required / not   conducted. 

Other adverse effects 

Additional ecological information 

Do not allow to run into surface waters, wastewater, or soil.

13. Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods 

Cleaned up material may be a hazardous waste. DO NOT flush to surface water or sanitary sewer  system. Waste must be disposed of in accordance with local environmental control regulations. 

14. Transport Information

Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations. 

15. Regulatory Information

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

EU regulations 

Major Accident Hazard 96/82/EC 

 Legislation Directive 96/82/EC  

 National Legislation 

 Storage class 10 – 13 Other liquids and solids 

Chemical Safety Assessment 

 For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out 

16. Other Information

This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, as to accuracy or  completeness. The information is obtained from various sources including the manufacturer and  other third party sources. The information may not be valid under all conditions nor if this material  is used in combination with other materials or in any process. Final determination of suitability of  any material is the sole responsibility of the user.