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Safety Data Sheet<br />

Acc. to EU Regulations 1907/2006 (REACH), 1272/2008 [CLP] and 2015/830<br />

Product Name : Polyaluminium chloride (<strong>PAC</strong>), Aluminiumchlorohydroxide (ACH)<br />

Date of issue : 31 July 2015 SDS No : SDS-ACH-02<br />

Revision Date : 14 July 2016 Revision No : 01 Page No : 3 / 12<br />

General information : In case of exposure, move person to fresh air while the first aiders protecting their eyes<br />

and respiratory systems by using “Personal Protective Equipment” (PPE). Get medical advice if person feel<br />

unwell (show the label and this “Safety Data Sheet” (SDS) to the doctor in attendance).<br />

After inhalation : <strong>PAC</strong> and ACH are in liquid form. Under normal conditions, inhalation will not<br />

occur. In case of inhalation of aerosols move the person to fresh air. Get medical attention, if needed.<br />

After skin contact<br />

: Wash off with water and rinse.<br />

After eye contact : Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes (at eyewash<br />

station, if present). Remove the contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing the eyes by<br />

separating the eyelids with fingers. For rinsing , tap water in ambient temperature is enough. Get medical<br />

attention if irritation persists after washing.<br />

After ingestion : Rinse mouth to take the material out, if person is conscious. Do not attempt to<br />

neutralize. Do not induce vomiting. Get medical advice. If vomiting occurs, keep head low so that stomach<br />

content doesn’t get into the lungs.<br />

Self-protection of the first aider : Ensure that first aiders and medical personnel are aware of the material(s)<br />

involved, and take necessary precautions to protect themselves from exposures to the material. First aider must<br />

use clean PPE without any defect.<br />

4.1.2 Advice: Get medical attention if any discomfort occurs. Seek medical advice for all irritation feels in<br />

respiratory tract and in eyes even in a minor discomfort. Rescue persons must use PPE. It is recommended to<br />

have eyewash and safety shower in the storage area and the area of use for this substance.<br />

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed : This material may cause slippery effect in<br />

the skin. Contact with this material may lead to irritation of nose and throat and irritation on eyes and on<br />

mucous membranes. Symptoms may be delayed.<br />

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed : Treat symptomatically.<br />

5. Firefighting measures<br />

5.1 Extinguishing media<br />

5.1.1 Suitable extinguishing media : All types of fire extinguishers are suitable. Use extinguishing agent suitable<br />

for the fire of other material around.<br />

5.1.2 Unsuitable extinguishing media : There are no unsuitable fire extinguisher.<br />

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture<br />

Hazardous combustion products : Because of fire, if <strong>PAC</strong>/ACH and their packagings is heated up,<br />

hydrogen chloride, sulfur dioxide SO 2 , carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide (CO and CO 2 ) gases may<br />

develop. There are no other known special hazard.<br />

5.3 Advice for firefighters : Protection of eyes , face and breathing is a must for the fire fighters. Wear selfcontained<br />

breathing apparatus and protective clothing during firefighting. If spillage occurs, ground may be<br />

slippery.<br />

6. Accidental release measures<br />

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures<br />

6.1.1 For non-emergency personnel<br />

Protective equipment : Eye and skin protection is required for all. Immediately, take non-emergency<br />

personnel out of the area. During this operation, all of those must have also PPE.

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