Material Safety Data Sheet

BERKO SAFE 106 NSF Revision Date:12.07.2017

Reverse Osmosis Antiscalant MUL: 20 mg/L Ref.MSD0203

1. COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Manufacturer's Name : WETICO – Water & Environment Technologies Co., Ltd.
Address : P O Box 9419, Riyadh 11413, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Emergency Telephone Number : 966-11 240 9777
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Composition CAS Number % WT

Mixture of Organophosphonates ---- ----
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
( EMERGENCY OVERVIEW )
CORROSIVE. CAUSES IRREVERSIBLE EYE DAMAGE OR SKIN BURNS.
HARMFUL IF INHALED, SWALLOWED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.
Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Prolonged or frequently
repeated skin contact may cause allergic reaction in some individuals.
Mixers, loaders, and others exposed to this product must wear long-sleeved shirt and long
pants; chemical resistant gloves such as nitrile or butyl rubber; shoes plus socks; goggles and
face shield; and chemical resistant apron. Discard clothing or other absorbent materials that
have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this product's concentrate. Do not reuse
them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE separately from other
such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE
separately from other laundry. Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing
gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Users should remove clothing immediately if product
gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. Users should remove PPE
immediately after handling the product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon
as possible, wash thoroughly. Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or
other persons. May evolve oxides of carbon (COX), oxides of nitrogen (NOX), Oxides of
phosphates and phosphines under fire conditions. This product is not flammable or
combustible.
Potential Health Effects (Likely route of exposure)
Eye Moderately irritating to eyes, may cause eye burn.
Skin Moderately irritating to skin, may cause skin burns
Inhalation No data available
Ingestion Significant adverse effects are not expected to develop if only small
amounts.

4. First Aid measures

▪ Description of first Aid measures.
Inhalation Remove patient to fresh air, keep warm and at rest, administer oxygen
if necessary.
 Skin Contact Thoroughly wash the contaminated skin. Remove the contaminated
clothes and shoes. Consult a doctor if symptoms develop. Wash the
clothes and shoes before reusing them.
Eye contact Immediately wash the eyes thoroughly, opening eyelashes from time
to time. Check if the victim is wearing contact lenses; if yes, remove
them. Wash for at-least 10 minutes. Consult a doctor in case of
irritation.
Ingestion Immediately consult a physician for advice.
▪ Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed. Refer to section 13 for
more information on health effects and symptoms.
▪ Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: no specific.
5. Fire Fighting measures
▪ Extinguishing media:
Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray, Foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide
Unsuitable extinguishing media: None Known.
▪ Special Hazards arising from the substance/ mixture:
Decomposes and gives irritant fumes
▪ Advise for fire fighters:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and suitable protective clothing.
6. Accidental release measures
▪ Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures.
Use personal protection recommended; evacuate the spill area safely to
Permit authorized personnel to handle the spill.
▪ Environmental precautions
Keep out of drains and watercourses. Use contaminant walls to contain, reclaim or
Safely dispose of spills. Follow local regulations for safe disposal of contaminated
Absorbent materials and containers. Wash spill areas with water.
▪ Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Contain large spills with containment walls and transfer the material to appropriate
Container for reclamation or disposal. Collect by sweep, scoop or vacuum and remove.
Flush spill area with water. Small spills can be neutralized with lime or soda followed by
Flushing water.
7. Handling and storage
▪ Precautions for safe handling
Protective measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices
as mentioned in section 10.2. These practices include using appropriate
personal protection, avoiding unnecessary exposure and removal of
materials from eyes, thoroughly after handling, avoid breathing vapor or
mist. Emptied containers retain vapor and product residue. Observe all
recommended safety precautions until container for non-industrial
purposes is prohibited and any reuse must be in consideration of the
data provided in this material safety data sheet
 Shelf life 24 months
Incompatible Keep away from alkalis, strong oxidizing agents and metals. Provide
materials containment walls of adequate capacity to hold any accidental spills
Suitable packing and SS316L (only for transportation purpose), original containers or metal
storage material containers with glass, PVC, PP, PE or GRP lining
Unsuitable packing Do not store in metal containers such as carbon steel, aluminum etc.
and storage materials
08. Exposure Control / personal protection
▪ Occupational exposure limits
No specific occupational exposure limit has been established.
▪ Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls: No specific additional engineering controls are
required. Provide good natural or artificial ventilation.
Eye/ Face protection Use face shield and/or Use face shield and/or chemical goggles. Have
eye wash facilities immediately available at any location where eye
contact can occur.
Skin protection Wear gloves, suitable materials include PVC, Nitrile Rubber, natural
rubber, butyl rubber, and chloroprene and fluorocarbon rubber. Do not
use leather gloves. Wear suitable protective clothing including aprons,
boots, or a suitable acid resistant chemical suit. Wash thoroughly after
handling. Although this product does not present a significant skin
concern, minimize skin contamination by following good industrial
practice.
Respiratory Avoid breathing vapor / mist. Use approved respiratory protection
protection equipment when air borne exposure is excessive.
09. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Form Liquid
Color Clear to pale yellow
Solubility Miscible in water
Odor Typical
pH @ 25 oC <3
Specific Gravity @ 25 oC 1.15 ‫ ــــ‬1.25

10. Stability and reactivity

Reactivity Reacts vigorously with alkalis, metals and oxidizing agents
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions of storage and transport
Possibility of Reacts vigorously with alkalis, metals and oxidizing agents. Can
hazardous reactions liberate flammable hydrogen gas on reaction with metals.
Conditions to avoid Nonspecific
Incompatible material Alkalis, metals and oxidizing agents
Hazardous Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, phosphines, phosphorous, oxides
decomposition (PxOy), Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)
products
 11. Toxicological information

Acute oral toxicity Species: Rat

Route of administration: Oral
LD50: > 2500 mg/kg
Acute inhalation Not anticipated to be of concern due to low vapor pressure.
toxicity
Acute dermal Species: Rabbit
toxicity Route of administration: Dermal
LD50: > 6,310 mg/kg
Skin irritation No corrosive effects were observed. The result indicates that the test
substance was a mild irritant to rabbit skin.
Serious eye damage In the study which examined eyes up to 14 days, all irritant effects had
/ irritation resolved. From the low degree of irritant effects still present but
reducing in severity at 7 days, it can be predicted that all effects would
have resolved had examination continued to 21 days.
Respiratory irritation Moderate respiratory tract irritation could be anticipated from a
moderate eye irritant
Sensitization Does not cause sensitization of skin.
Repeated dose No classification is proposed for repeated dose toxicity.
toxicity
Carcinogenicity Not expected to be carcinogenic

12. Ecological information

Toxicity potential
Bio- accumulative potential potential
(All values expressed on active acid basis)
13. Disposal Considerations
▪ Waste treatment methods:
All local and national regulations should be followed. Consult regulatory officials for
disposal requirement. For small quantities neutralize with lime or soda ash and flush
away with plenty of water. For large quantities send to special waste disposal system
and burn in proper incinerator. This product should not be dumped in public storage
and sewers / waterways
14. Transport Information
Land Transport (ADR/RID/GGVSE)
UN number UN 3265
Proper shipping name Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic Class 8
Packing group III

Sea Transport (IMDG-code/ GGVSee)

UN number UN 3265
 Proper shipping name Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic Class 8
Packing group III
Marine pollutant NO

15. Regulatory information

▪ Safety Phrases :- S 24/25 - Avoid contacts with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact
with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek Medical advice.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NSF INTERNATIONAL
This product has received NSF/International certification under NSF/ANSI.
Standard 60 in the reverse osmosis Anticipant category.
▪ This product material safety data sheet provides health and safety information. The product
is to be used in applications consistent with our product literature. Individuals handling this
product should be informed of the recommended safety precautions and should have access
to this information. For any other uses, exposures should be evaluated so that appropriate
handling practices and training programs can be established to insure safe workplace
operations. Please consult your local sales representative for any further information.
▪ Training advice:
Read the safety data sheet before using the product.
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▪ NFPA Ratings : 1 1
Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 1 -
▪ Label Hazard Warning :
MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY BE
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED.
▪ Label Precautions:
Keep container closed.
Use with adequate ventilation.
Avoid breathing vapor.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
▪ Further information:
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.
▪ Sources of key data used to compile the Safety Data Sheet:
Regulations, databases, literature, own tests.
▪ MSDS History:
Revision information.
Created, 30-12-2004
Last Updated, 18-04-2017