PACS MSDS EN

Safety Data Sheet 

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

Product Name : Polyaluminium chloride hydroxide sulfate 

Date of issue : 28 July 2015 SDS No : SDS-ACH-01 

Revision Date : 04 July 2016 Revision No : 01 Page No : 1 / 12 

1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking 

1.1 Product identifier 

Product Name 

: PACS - Polyaluminium chloride hydroxide sulfate 

EINECS No : 254-400-7 

CAS No : 39290-78-3 

REACH Registration Number : 17-2120041132-76-0000 

Chemical name /IUPAC naming : Aluminium chloride hydroxide sulfate 

Synonym 

: Not available 

Product code (s) : PACS-DW-0516, PACS-DW-1016, PACS-DW-2016, PACS-DW-2316, PACS-ETA-0516, 

PACS-ETA-0716, PACS-ETA-1016, PACS-ETA-2016, PACS-ETA-2316 

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

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses : Inorganic coagulant-flocculant used for treatment of water intended for 

human consumption. Uses by workers in industry. 

Sector of end use SU0 : Other activity related with manufacturing and chemical products 

NACE Code - 46.12.02 - Agents involved in the sale of fuels, ores, metals and industrial chemicals 

NACE Code - 20.13.07 - Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals 

Chemical Product Category PC37 : Water treatment chemicals 

1.2.2 Uses advised against: There are no uses advised against. 

1.3 Details of the supplier of the Safety Data Sheet 

Manufacturer/Supplier : ACH Inorganic Chemicals Ltd. Web : www.ach.com 

Address : Bursa Ihtisas Deri Organize Sanayi Bolgesi, 4. Sokak, No:3, Nilufer, 16159-BURSA / TURKEY 

Phone : +(90) 224 482 38 06 Telefax : +(90) 224 482 38 07 

Email address of competent person responsible for the MSDS : ahmets@ach.com.tr 

Person responsible from SDS : Ahmet SAFAK, SDS Preparing Person Certificate No: 01.26.07 valid until : 30 April 2017 

National contact : ACH Ltd. www.ach.com 

1.4 Emergency telephone number 

ACH during office hours : +(90) 224 482 38 06, (GSM: +(90) 549 462 10 38) Languages : Turkish, English) 

Phone number of National Toxicology Consultation Service in Turkey 114 

2. Hazards identification 

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture 

2.1.1 Classification according to GHS and Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] : Polyaluminium chloride 

hydroxide sulfate does not meet the criteria for classification in any hazard category according to the regulation. 

Not listed in Table 3.1 of Directive 1272/2008. PACS is not classified as hazardous. 

GHS Pictogram : None Signal word : None Hazard Statement: None 

2.1.2 Additional information: The substance is evaluated w.r.to the corrosivity and skin-eye irritation categories, as 

per UN GHS (rev 6) ch3.2 and ch 3.3 ( and as per OSHA PEL and TLV values of solid form of aluminium






soluble salts ) and evaluated by using “pH and acid/alkaline reserve test” results, and found no prevailing 

hazard category. 

Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment : The substance is in liquid state and it is 

used as coagulant in drinking water treatment facilities. 

Other hazards which do not result in classification : As per Standard EN 883 (2004) : Xi: Irritant, R36. (EU 

Directive 67/548/EEC is not in force since 01 June 2015) – as per 1272/2008 Eye irritation category 2, H319. 

2.2 Label elements : Labeling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (and as per UN GHS rev. 6 ) 

Polyaluminium chloride hydroxide sulfate (PACS) 

P264, P280, P(305+351+338) 

Hazard Statements : No hazard statement assigned 

Precautionary Statement Prevention : 

P264 - Avoid breathing dusts 

P280 – Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection. 

Precautionary Statement Response : 

(P305+351+338) – IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and 

easy to do. Continue rinsing. 

Precautionary Statement Storage : None 

Precautionary Statement Disposal : None 

2.3 Other hazards: PACS does not meet the criteria for PBT and vPvB substances and does not contain any 

of the substances in the “List of Substances of Very High Concern – SVHC)” listed by ECHA (European Chemicals 

Agency). ACH Ltd controls the updates of these lists regularly. 

Other hazards which do not result in classification : 

Corrosive, H314 

3. Composition/information on ingredients 

3.1 Substance : PACS is a liquid substance produced by ACH Ltd . 

Substance Name Chemical Formula CAS No 

Hazards 

acc. to Regulation 

1272/2008 (CLP) 

Polyaluminium chloride hydroxide 

sulfate (PACS) 

3.2 Mixtures : PACS is a substance. 

4. First aid measures 

Al(OH) a Cl b (SO 4 ) c 

(empirical formula) 

(a+b+2c)=3 and a>1.05 

(or b and c variable, a>1.05) 

39290-78-2 No hazard assigned 

4.1 Description of first aid measures 

4.1.1 First aid instructions following the exposure






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

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

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

After inhalation : PACS is in liquid form. Under normal conditions inhalation will not occur. In case of 

inhalation of aerosols move the person to fresh air. Get medical attention, if needed. 

After skin contact 

: Wash off with water and rinse. 

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

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

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

attention if irritation persists after washing. 

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

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

content doesn’t get into the lungs. 

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

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

use clean PPE without any defect. 

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

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

have eyewash and safety shower in the storage area and the area of use for this substance. 

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed : This material may cause slippery effect 

in the skin. Contact with this material may lead to irritation of nose and throat and irritation on eyes and on 

mucous membranes. Symptoms may be delayed. 

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

5. Firefighting measures 

5.1 Extinguishing media 

5.1.1 Suitable extinguishing media : All types of fire extinguishers are suitable. Use extinguishing agent suitable 

for the fire of other material around. 

5.1.2 Unsuitable extinguishing media : There are no unsuitable fire extinguisher. 

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture 

Hazardous combustion products : Because of fire of PACS and its packaging, hydrogen chloride, sulfur 

dioxide SO 2 , carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide (CO and CO 2 ) gases may develop. There are no other 

known special hazard. 

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

breathing apparatus and protective clothing during firefighting. If spillage occurs, ground may be 

slippery. 

6. Accidental release measures 

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures 

6.1.1 For non-emergency personnel 

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

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

Emergency procedure : 

persons away. 

Follow the emergency procedure or spill control procedure. Keep unprotected






6.1.2 For emergency responders : Wear protective equipment. Protect the eyes, skin and mucous membranes from 

the exposure. Take all necessary precautions if slippery action on the ground occurs. 

6.2 Environmental precautions : Keep away from drains, surface and ground water and soil. Do not allow 

material to be released to the environment without proper official permits. See section 13 for disposal. 

6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up 

6.3.1 For containment : No special measure is required. Material itself is coagulant with basic character. For 

containment sand or soil will be enough. It is suggested to keep sufficient containment material on site. 

6.3.2 For cleaning up : Following the clean up, flush the area with water to get rid of slippery action. Do not use 

solvents for cleaning. Ventilate area after cleaning. Wash water does not cause any harm on industrial water 

treatment facilities. İn case of biological water treatment systems, dilution with water is recommended. 

Amount of dilution, in order to overcome the effect on the activated sludge, varies w.r.to the structure of the 

biological treatment systems. 

6.3.3 Other information : In case of long term exposures, irritation may develop on skin, eye and mucous 

membranes. If spillage forms pond, access to this spill site should be prevented up to the total cleaning-disposal 

of this spill. 

6.4 Reference to other sections : See sections 7-8 and section 13 

7. Handling and storage 

7.1 Precautions for safe handling 

7.1.1 Protective measures 

Measures to prevent fire : There are no fire or explosion hazards of the material. No special measures 

required to prevent fire. 

Measures to prevent aerosol and dust generation : The packaging should not have leaks, keep containers 

tightly closed. In case of deformed packaging, make handling after spill control. Use PPE during handling and 

usage. 

Measures to protect the environment : Keep away from drains, surface and ground water and soil. Do not 

allow material to be released to the environment without proper official permits. 

7.1.2 Advice on general occupational hygiene : Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in application 

areas. Avoid spillage and migration of material on wheels. Wash hands thoroughly after use and handling. 

Remove contaminated clothing and personal protective equipment before entering the eating areas. 

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities 

Technical measures and storage conditions : Do not store together with acids and oxidizing agents. The 

solutions of aluminium compounds may hydrolyze. PACS of ACH Ltd has low tendency to hydrolyze. 

Prevent contact with chlorites, hypochlorites, sulfites. Incompatible also with Iron salts, aluminium sulfate and 

other polyaluminium salts. Necessary precautions should be taken in order to prevent mixing with these 

incompatible materials PACS should not be stored together with all of the incompatible material listed above. 

Packaging materials : PACS may cause reaction and corrosion on the surface of some metals (Aluminium, 

copper, zinc, and alloys of these , galvanized metals). Therefore plastic (PE, PVC, PP etc.) or fiberglass 

containers should be used. 

Requirements for storage rooms and vessels : Store in well ventilated storage rooms. Even though this 

material is classified as non-hazardous for transportation, it is recommended to take necessary general 

precautions for transportation. It can be transported as bulk liquid in the plastic containers (IBC). It should be 

kept in its original containers in the storage area and spill should be prevented. 

Storage class : 

Not applicable






Further information on storage conditions : Store in cool and dry conditions in well closed containers. 

Temperature of storage area should not exceed 55 o C. 

7.3 Specific end use(s) 

Recommendations : PACS is a flocculant-coagulant for the treatment of water used for human consumption – 

drinking and use. PACS complies the specifications set by the Standard EN883 (2004). 

Industrial sector specific solutions : No data available. 

8. Exposure controls/personal protection 

8.1 Control parameters 

Occupational exposure limit values : No data available for PACS which is a substance in liquid form 

REL value of solid forms of Soluble Aluminum salts were given below for info only. 

OSHA PEL = no data available , ACGIH TLV = No data available 

NIOSH REL –TWA (8hr) (as Al) powder = 2 mg/m3 irritation, respiration. 

8.2 Exposure controls 

8.2.1 Appropriate engineering controls : 

Substance/mixture related measures to prevent exposure during identified uses: General hygiene 

practice and correct usage of PPE is sufficient. As a good practice; wash hands after handling, remove the 

contaminated clothing and material. Do not smoke, do not eat-drink during handling and usage. 

Structural measures to prevent exposure: No special structural measure required. 

facilities can be used. Secondary containment for the storage areas will be a good practice. 

Relevant storage 

Organizational measures to prevent exposure: (Administrative) Eye protection, skin protection, breathing 

protection, confined space entry procedures, PPE usage procedures are necessary. Administrative measures 

should be taken in order to minimize the exposure amount and period to least possible levels. 

Technical measures to prevent exposure: (Engineering) There are no engineering measure other than 

secondary containment. 

8.2.2 Personal protection equipment : 

8.2.2.1 Eye and face protection: Safety glasses ( as per Standard ISO EN 166) 

8.2.2.2 Skin protection: Protective clothing (as per Standard ISO EN 471) 

Hand protection: Rubber gloves (Work gloves as per Standard ISO EN 374 and 388) . 

Other skin protection: Safety shoes (as per Standards EN 345-1 or EN 20345 S3 for shoes and S5 

for boots) 

8.2.2.3 Respiratory protection: Substance is in liquid form. In normal use breathing protection is not 

necessary. In case of aerosols and exposure of dried material, prevent exposure by using FFP1 dust 

masks as per standard ISO EN 149:2001 and CE0086. 

8.2.2.4 Thermal hazards: There are no thermal hazard of PACS 

8.2.3 Environmental exposure controls






Substance/mixture related measures to prevent exposure: Administrative and engineering measures 

described below should be applied in order to prevent environmental exposures or decrease to a possible 

minimum level: 

Instruction measures to prevent exposure : Procedures for preventing discharge to environment 

control procedures and instructions. 

Organizational measures to prevent exposure : 

and control equipment in stock. 

and spill 

Keep sufficient amount of suitable containment material 

Technical measures to prevent exposure : It is suggested to have secondary containment solutions in 

storage spaces in order to prevent exposure to environment. 

9. Physical and chemical properties 

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties 

a. Appearance : Transparent liquid 

b. Odor : Odorless 

c. Odor threshold : Not applicable 

d. pH : 3.5 – 6.5 (5% solution at 20 o C) 

e. Melting point /freezing point : - 12 o C 

f. Initial boiling point and boiling range : approx. 105 o C 

g. Flash point : Not applicable 

h. Evaporation rate : No data 

i. Flammability (solid, gas) : Material is not flammable 

j. Upper/lower flammability or exposure limits : Not applicable 

k. Vapor pressure : No data 

l. Vapor density : Not applicable 

m. Relative density : 1.05 – 1.35 g/cc at 20 o C 

n. Solubility(ies) : Material is a liquid substance. Miscible with water. 

o. Partition coefficient : n-octanol/water : Not applicable 

p. Auto-ignition temperature : Not applicable 

q. Decomposition temperature : No data available 

r. Viscosity : 10 – 50 mPa.s (Dynamic , at 20 o C) 

s. Explosive properties : Not explosive 

t. Oxidizing properties : Not oxidizing 

9.2 Other information: PACS contains 5 – 23.5 % Al 2 O 3 . 

10. Stability and reactivity 

10.1 Reactivity : There are no hazardous reactions under regular storage and uses. 

10.2 Chemical stability: Material is stable under normal conditions . 

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions : There are no hazardous reaction known and no hazardous polymerization. 

10.4 Conditions to avoid : Do not store at temperatures higher than 55 o C. It may cause slippery action on the 

ground depending on the structure of the ground. Tendency to hydrolyze is low. 

10.5 Incompatible materials : Do not store with acids and oxidizing material. Prevent contact with chlorites, 

hypochlorites and sulfites. Incompatible with Iron salts and other polyaluminium salts. Necessary precautions 

should be taken to prevent mixing PACS with these where those salts used before. PACS should not be stored






together with the incompatible material listed above. PACS may cause corrosion on the surface of some metals 

like aluminum, copper, zinc, galvanized metals and alloys of those metals. 

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products : If PACS is heated up to dryness at temperatures above 200 o C, emits 

hydrogen chloride (HCl) and sulfur oxide (SO x ) gases. 

11. Toxicological information 

11.1 Information on toxicological information : No toxicity test for PACS has been performed. pH and 

acid/alkaline reserve tests performed. Test result: Not corrosive and not irritant for eye and/or skin. 

Acute toxicity: 

There are no acute toxicity data available. 

Skin corrosion / irritation: Test result: not corrosive, not irritant (pH and acid/alkaline reserve test) 

Serious eye damage/irritation: Testresult: not corrosive, not irritant (pH and acid/alkaline reserve test) 

Respiratory or skin sensitization : No sensitizing effect known 

Germ cell mutagenity: No effects known 

Carcinogenity: This product is not considered to be a carcinogen by IARC, ACGIH. 

Reproductive toxicity : 

No data available 

Summary of evaluation of the CMR properties : 

STOT- single exposure : No data available 

STOT – repeated exposure: 

Aspiration hazard : 


No data available. 


Other info: RTECS : no data available. There are no sufficient study and data on the toxicology of this 

substance (TOXNET). 

12. Ecological information 

12.1 Toxicity Ecotoxicity of PACS is not determined. 

12.2 Persistence and degradability : No data available 

Abiotic degradation : No data available 

Physical- and photo-chemical elimination : No data available 

Biodegradation : No data available 

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential : No data available 

Partition coefficient : n-octanol/water (log Kow) : No data available 

Bioconcentration factor (BCF) : No data available 

12.4 Mobility in soil No data available 

Known or predicted distribution to environmental compartments: No data available 

Surface tension: Not applicable 

Adsorption/Desorption : No data available 

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment : PACS does not meet the criteria for classification as PBT or 

vPvB. Chemical safety assessment for PACS has not been performed. 

12.6 Other adverse effects: No further information available. 

12.7 Additional information: No further information available.



: Polyaluminium chloride hydroxide sulfate 

Product Name 



13. Disposal considerations 

13.1 Waste treatment methods: In case of small amount of spillages it can be discharged to municipal sewage line 

after dilution with water. Sufficient dilution is necessary in order not to effect the activated sludge of biological 

treatment systems. In case of large spill, it can be disposed to municipal line after neutralization. PACS can be 

neutralized with sodium carbonate and/or calcium carbonate (Limestone). 

13.1.1 Product/packaging disposal 

Waste codes / waste designations according to LoW: 19 09 99 

Under the heading of “Waste water treatment plants and the preparation of water intended for human 

consumption and water for Industrial use” 

For PACS itself 

For packaging’s 

: 19 09 99 : wastes not otherwise specified. 

: 15 01 06 : mixed packaging. 

13.1.2 Waste treatment-relevant information : The related codes for “Disposal Operation” and for “Recovery 

Operations” are not specified. Observe all federal, state and local environmental and disposal regulations. 

13.1.3 Sewage disposal-relevant information : Small quantities can be disposed to sewage line after dilution with 

water. In case of large quantities, dispose the material to sewage line after neutralization. 

13.1.4 Other disposal recommendations: For uncleaned packaging water can be used as cleaning agent . Do not 

use solvents or acids to clean. Collect the material in an impermeable packaging and send to disposal service 

with labels on containing the waste codes specified above. 

14. Transport information 

PACS has been assessed according to all means of International Carriage of Dangerous Goods Regulations: UN 

ADR, UN IATA and UN ICAO, UN ADN, UN RID, IMDG Code, IMSBC Code and BLU Code. Assessment 

result: 

14.1 UN Number : Not classified as dangerous for any means of transportation 

14.2 UN proper shipping name : Not classified as dangerous for transportation 

14.3 Transport hazard class(es) : Not classified as dangerous for transportation 

14.4 Packing group : Not classified as dangerous for transportation 

14.5 Environmental hazards : Not classified as dangerous for transportation 

14.6 Special precautions for users : PACS should be transported in closed packaging. 

14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code : The product itself and 

cleaned remainings of the holds should not be discharged to sea. Dispose them to waste collection stations at 

port facilities. 

Not classified as marine pollutant. 

14.8 Additional information: PACS is a liquid substance. Solid bulk cargo regulation, IMSBC Code, is not 

applicable for PACS. 

14.9 Other information related with transport: No further information available. 

15. Regulatory information 

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

EU regulations: European Union regulations 

Directives 67/548/EEC for Substances ( withdrawn) 

Regulation 1907/2006 REACH, Regulation 1272/2008 CLP , Regulation 453/2010,






Regulation EU 2015/830 – Amending REACH Annex II – Requirement for The Compilation of SDS. 

International regulations: 

- UN GHS rev 6 : Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, 6th revision, 

pp125-148, 2015 

- Standard - ISO EN 883(2004) 

- UN Transportation Regulations – See section 14. 

- German water hazard class regulation – Verwaltungsvorschrift wassergefährdende Stoffe - VwVwS 

Authorizations and/or restrictions on use : 

Authorizations : There are no authorization or restriction 

Restrictions on use : There are no authorization or restriction 

Other EU regulations : Directive 96/82/EC (Seveso) : Control of major accident hazards involving 

dangerous substances. 

Information according 1999/13/EC about limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCguideline) 

: Product does not contain any Volatile Organic Compound (VOC). 

National regulations : UN GHS rev 6 and all European regulations are also local regulations. 

German Water Hazard Classification VwVwS : PACS is not listed in any of the annexes of VwVwS 

regulation. WGK classifications for similar substances or probable raw material were given below for analogy. 

Aluminium chloride 

Aluminium hydroxide chloride 

Aluminium sulfate 

Aluminium oxide 

Kenn-Nr. 507 Annex 2 – WGK 1 - Low hazard to waters 



Index-Nr. 1346 Annex 1 – Not hazardous to waters 

Classification acc. to US and North American Regulation : This product is not classified as hazardous 

according to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910/1200. 

HMIS (Hazardous Material Identification System) Ratings . 

HEALTH : 0 4. Severe hazard NFPA Rating 

FLAMMABILITY : 0 3: Serious hazard Health : 0 

REACTIVITY : 0 2: Moderate hazard Flammability : 0 

1: Slight hazard Instability : 0 

0: Minimal hazard 

Restrictions of occupation : There are no restrictions of occupation. 

15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment : No chemical safety assessment has been carried out for this substance by the 

supplier. 

16. Other information 

i. Indication of changes (Revisions) : First revision : 

1. On sections 2.1.2, 2.2, 15.1 and 16 (iv) UN GHS Rev.5 replaced with “rev 6”. 

2. Sections 2 and 3 : Wordings related with withdrawn Directive 67/548/EC cancelled. 

3. Section 1.2 : UN GHS hazard category eye irritation 2B cancelled 

4. Section 2.2 : P280 replaced with the correct statement. 

5. Section 11.1.a., b., c : Perfomed Acid/Alkaline reserve test and evaluation results added 

6. Section 13.1.3 : Wording changed. Disharge of large amounts after neutralization 

7. Section 15 and 16 : German water Hazard classification WGK1 added. 

8. Section 16. (iv) : Classification method changed (test) and literature-source for test and evaluation added 

9. Section 16 (iii) : ECHA Guidances added to sources. 

ii. Abbreviations and acronyms: 

EU 

: European Union






REACH : Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals 

CLP 

: Classification Labeling and Packaging 

SDS 

: Safety Data Sheet 

PACS : Polyaluminium chloride hydroxide Sulfate 

EINECS : European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances 

CAS No : Chemical Abstract Service Index number 

IUPAC : International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry 

DW 

: Drinking Water 

SU 

: Sector of Use 

NACE : Nomenclature generale des Activites Economiques dans les Communautes Europeennes 

PC 

: Product Category 

ch 

: Chapter 

GHS 

: Global Harmonized System 

UN 

: United Nation 

OSHA : Occupational Safety and Health Administration 

PEL 

: Permissible Exposure Limit 

TLV 

: Threshold Limit Value 

Rev. 

: Revision 

ch 

: Chapter 

PPE 

: Personal Protective Equipment 

R-phrases : Risk phrases 

S-Phrases : Safety phrases 

ISO EN 

EC 

PBT 

vPvB 

SVHC 

ECHA 

PE 

PVC 

PP 

IBC 

REL 

ACGIH 

NIOSH 

TWA 

mg/m 3 

CE 

mg/kg 

g / cc 

mPa.s 

CMR 

STOT 

Hrs. 

IARC 

RTECS 

TOXNET 

Kow 

LoW 

IMO 

MARPOL 

ILO 

IATA 

ICAO 

EU 

VOC 

NFPA 

BLU 

: International Standard Organization European Norms 

: European Commission 

: Persistent Bio accumulative and Toxic 

: very Persistent and very Bio accumulative 

: Substance of Very High Concern 

: European Chemicals Agency 

: Polyethylene 

: Poly Vinyl Chloride 

: Poly propylene 

: Intermediate Bulk Containers 

: Recommended Exposure Limit 

: American Conference of Governmental Hygienists 

: National Institute For Occupational Safety and Health 

: Time Weighted Average 

: milligram per meter cube 

: Conformité Européennes certificate 

: Milligram per kilogram 

: gram per centimeter cube 

: Milli Pascal seconds 

: Carcinogenic, mutagenic or Toxic to reproduction 

: Specific Target Organ Toxicity 

: Hours 

: International Agency for Research on Cancer 

: Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances 

: Toxicology Data Network of US National Library of Medicine 

: Octanol-water partition coefficient 

: List of Wastes 

: International Maritime Organization 

: Marine Pollution 

: International Labor Organization 

: International Air transport Association 

: International Civil Aviation Organization of UN 

: European Union 

: Volatile Organic Compounds 

: National Fire Protection Association 

: Bulk Loading Unloading






VwVwS : Verwaltungsvorschrift wassergefährdende Stoffe 

WGK : Wasser Gefährlichkeit Klassen 

TSE 

: Turkish Standards Institution 

PBM : Personnel Certification Center (Personel Belgelendirme Merkezi) 

iii. Key literature references and sources for data : 

- ACGIH – Guide to Occupational Exposure Values and ACGIH TLVs and BEIs 

- NIOSH Guide to Chemical Hazards 

- ILO –Encyclopedia of Occupational Health and Safety 

- MARPOL Annex V : Guidelines for the Implementation of MARPOL Annex V – IMO substances, 

- Literature : Classification as corrosive or irritant to skin of preparations containing acidic or alkaline without testing on 

animals, J.R.Young et al., Toxicology in Vitro, Vol.2, No.1, pp19-26, 1988, Pergamon Journals Ltd. 

- ECHA Guidance on the application of Regulation (EC) No: 1272/2008 CLP , pp.223-246 

- ECHA Guidance on information requirements and Chemical Safety Assessment. Chapter R7.a Endpoint specific 

quidance. V4.1, October2015, p211 

- Candidate List of SVHC for Authorization –ECHA as per Reg. 1907/2006 REACH 

- UN ADR - European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous goods by Road 

- UN ADN - European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous goods by Inland Waterways 

- UN RID - European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous goods by Railroad 

- IATA DGR - International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulation ( for Passenger craft) 

- ICAO DGR – International Civil Aviation Organization Dangerous Goods Regulation (for cargo craft) 

- IMDG Code - International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code 

- IMSBC Code - International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code 

- BLU Code - Code of practice for the safe Loading and Unloading Bulk Carriers - IMO 

- Standard EN 883(2004) – Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption – Polyaluminium 

chloride hydroxide and polyaluminium chloride hydroxide sulfate 

iv. Classification and procedure used to derive the classification for mixtures according to Regulation (EC) 

1272/2008 (CLP) 

Classification according to Regulation (EC) 

1272/2008 and as per UN GHS rev. 6 

Classification Procedure 

No hazard class and category assigned Test result – pH and acid/alkaline reserve test (*) 

(*) Referance for in vitro test and evaluation of test results : (Classification as corrosive or irritant to skin of 

preparations containing acidic or alkaline substances without testing on animals, J.R.Young et al.) 

v. Relevant R-phrases and /or H-statements (number and full text) : 

R phrases : Risk phrases (mentioned in this SDS) 

R36 : Irritating to eyes. Directive 67/548/EEC is out of use since 01 June 2015. 

S-Phrases : Safety phrases - No S phrase assigned 

Hazard Statement mentioned in this SDS : 

H319: Causes serious eye irritation H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage 

Full text P phrases are given in section 2 

vi. Training advice : Before handling and use of PACS, ensure well conducted training on; Occupational Health 

and Safety, Material Handling, Hazard Communication, Spill Protection and Control and Personal Protective 

Equipment Usage. Use this SDS document as a training tool, preferably before the handling, in your safety 

talk meetings in which all handling person are present. It is recommended to keep training records with the 

signatures of all attendees.






vii. Further information : 

The information provided in this SDS has been compiled from the reputable and reliable sources, regulations 

and info from the manufacturer and it is believed to be correct, but does not purport to be all inclusive and 

shall be used as a guide only. ACH Ltd shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or 

from contact with the product. 

Product is classified by a competent person w.r.to test results on this product, literature, information, info 

from producer and other available information, and this SDS is compiled in accordance with the current 

regulations. 

SDS Compiled by: Haluk BABACAN, “Registered SDS Preparing Person” certified by Turkish Standards 

Institution (TSE), accredited by TURKAK 

Certificate No : TSE PBM GBF-2040 valid until 17 August 2018 

e-mail : babacan.haluk@gmail.com 

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