DReeM Polymer (GB-en)

Safety Data Sheet
according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH)
DReeM Polymer
article number: 47255
Version number: Vers. 7.0 Revision: 2022-02-17

Replaces version of: 2021-10-12 (Vers. 6)
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifier

Trade name DReeM Polymer
Article number 47255
Identifiers (European Union)
Registration number (REACH) not relevant (mixture)
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Relevant identified uses Industrial use
Water treatment chemicals
Conditioning agent
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Kurita UK Ltd
13 Nasmyth Square, Houstoun Industrial Estate
EH54 5GG Livingston
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)131 449 6677

e-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.kurita.eu
Name Street Postal code/city Telephone

Kurita Europe GmbH Theodor-Heuss-Anlage 2 DE-68165 Mannheim + 49 621 1218-3000
1.4 Emergency telephone number

Emergency CONTACT (24-Hour-Number):
Europe: GBK GmbH +49 (0)6132-84463
International: GBK/Infotrac ID 108808: (001) 352 323 3500
Assistance in mother tongue.
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
This mixture does not meet the criteria for classification in accordance with Regulation No 1272/2008/
EC.
2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
not required
2.3 Other hazards

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This mixture does not contain any substances that are assessed to be a PBT or a vPvB.
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SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.2 Mixtures
This mixture does not contain any substances to be mentioned according to the criteria of section 3.2
of REACH annex II.
Hazardous ingredients
Name of substance Identifier Wt% Classification acc. Pictograms

to GHS
potassium hydroxide CAS No <1 Met. Corr. 1 / H290
1310-58-3 Acute Tox. 4 / H302
Skin Corr. 1A / H314
EC No Eye Dam. 1 / H318
215-181-3
Index No
019-002-00-8
REACH Reg. No
01-2119487136-33-
xxxx
Name of sub- Specific Conc. Limits M-Factors ATE Exposure route

stance
potassium hydrox- Skin Corr. 1A; H314: C ≥ 5 % 333 mg/kg oral
ide Skin Corr. 1B; H314: 2 % ≤ C < 5 %
Skin Irrit. 2; H315: 0.5 % ≤ C < 2 %
Eye Dam. 1; H318: C ≥ 2 %
Eye Irrit. 2; H319: 0.5 % ≤ C < 2 %
For full text of abbreviations: see SECTION 16.
SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures

General notes
In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek medical advice.
Following inhalation
Provide fresh air.
Following skin contact
Rinse skin with water/shower.
Following eye contact
Irrigate copiously with clean, fresh water, holding the eyelids apart. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Following ingestion
Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms and effects are not known to date.

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4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No specific antidot is known. Treatment of the symptoms.
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media
Non-combustible. Co-ordinate firefighting measures to the fire surroundings. Water spray, Alcohol res-
istant foam, Fire extinguishing powder, Carbon dioxide (CO2)
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

none
Hazardous combustion products
Carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon dioxide (CO2)
5.3 Advice for firefighters

Keep containers cool with water spray. In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. Do not
allow firefighting water to enter drains or water courses. Collect contaminated firefighting water sep-
arately. Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For emergency responders
Use personal protective equipment as required.
6.2 Environmental precautions

Chemicals generally shouldn't reach surface water.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Advice on how to clean up a spill
Wipe up with absorbent material (e.g. cloth, fleece). Collect spillage: Absorbent material (e.g. sand, di-
atomaceous earth, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust, etc.), Material for neutralising like diluted
acetic acid.
Appropriate containment techniques
Use of adsorbent materials.
Other information relating to spills and releases
Place in appropriate containers for disposal. Ventilate affected area.
6.4 Reference to other sections

Section 7: Handling and storage. See also to sections 8 and 13 of the safety data sheet.

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SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Recommendations
Measures to prevent fire as well as aerosol and dust generation
No special measures are necessary.
Handling of incompatible substances or mixtures
Do not mix with acids.
Advice on general occupational hygiene
Wash hands after use.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Specific designs for storage rooms or vessels
No special measures are necessary. Keep container tightly closed.
7.3 Specific end use(s)

Industrial use. Water treatment chemicals. Conditioning agent.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters

National limit values
Occupational exposure limit values (Workplace Exposure Limits)
Occupational exposure limit values (Workplace Exposure Limits)
Cou Name of agent CAS No Nota- Identi- TWA TWA STEL STEL Source
ntry tion fier [ppm [mg/ [ppm [mg/
] m³] ] m³]
GB potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 WEL 2 EH40/2005
Notation
STEL short-term exposure limit: a limit value above which exposure should not occur and which is related to a 15-minute period
(unless otherwise specified)
TWA time-weighted average (long-term exposure limit): measured or calculated in relation to a reference period of 8 hours time-
weighted average (unless otherwise specified)
Relevant DNELs of components of the mixture
Name of sub- CAS No End- Thresho Protection Used in Exposure Source

stance point ld level goal, route of time
exposure
potassium hy- 1310-58- DNEL 1 mg/m³ human, inhalat- worker (in- chronic - loc- European Chemic-
droxide 3 ory dustry) al effects als Agency, http://
echa.europa.eu/
potassium hy- 1310-58- DNEL 1 mg/m³ human, inhalat- consumer chronic - loc- European Chemic-
droxide 3 ory (private al effects als Agency, http://
households) echa.europa.eu/

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8.2 Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls
Exhaust ventilation.
Individual protection measures (personal protective equipment)
Eye/face protection
Use protective eyewear to guard against splash of liquids.
Skin protection
Wear suitable working clothes.
Hand protection
Wear suitable gloves. Chemical protection gloves are suitable, which are tested according to EN 374.
Check leak-tightness/impermeability prior to use. For special purposes, it is recommended to check
the resistance to chemicals of the protective gloves mentioned above together with the supplier of
these gloves. In case of spray contact at least protection index 2 recommended, according to more
than 30 min. penetration time (EN 374).
Layer thickness of gloves at least: 0.4 mm
In case of prolonged and intensive contact protection index 6 recommended, according to more than
480 min. penetration time (EN 374).
Layer thickness of gloves at least: 0.7 mm.
Type of material
PVC: polyvinyl chloride, PE: polyethylene, CR: chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber, NBR: acrylonitrile-
butadiene rubber, IIR: isobutene-isoprene (butyl) rubber, FKM: fluoro-elastomer
Breakthrough times of the glove material
Breakthrough times and swelling properties of the material must be taken into consideration
Other protection measures
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Respiratory protection
Type: ABEK (combined filters against gases and vapours, colour code: Brown/Grey/Yellow/Green).
Environmental exposure controls
Avoid release to the environment.
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance
Physical state liquid
Colour colourless - light pink
Odour characteristic
Odour threshold no data available

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Other safety parameters
pH (value) ca. 10.7 – 12.5 (20 °C)
Melting point/freezing point not determined
Initial boiling point and boiling range not determined
Flash point not relevant
Evaporation rate not determined
Flammability (solid, gas) not relevant (fluid)
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits not relevant
Vapour pressure not determined
Vapour density this information is not available
Density ca. 1.03 – 1.04 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Solubility(ies)
Water solubility miscible in any proportion
Partition coefficient
- n-octanol/water (log KOW) this information is not available
Auto-ignition temperature not applicable
Decomposition temperature no data available
Viscosity not determined
Explosive properties none
Oxidising properties none
9.2 Other information

There is no additional information.
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
This material is not reactive under normal ambient conditions.
10.2 Chemical stability

The material is stable under normal ambient and anticipated storage and handling conditions of tem-
perature and pressure.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

Dangerous/dangerous reactions with Acids.

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10.4 Conditions to avoid

There are no specific conditions known which have to be avoided.
10.5 Incompatible materials

Oxidisers
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

Reasonably anticipated hazardous decomposition products produced as a result of use, storage, spill
and heating are not known. Hazardous combustion products: see section 5.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Test data are not available for the complete mixture.
Classification procedure
The method for classification of the mixture is based on ingredients of the mixture (additivity formula).
Acute toxicity
Shall not be classified as acutely toxic.
Acute toxicity of components of the mixture
Name of substance CAS No Exposure Endpoint Value Species Source

route
potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 oral LD50 333 mg/kg rat European
Chemicals
Agency, http://
echa.europa.eu/
Skin corrosion/irritation
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
Germ cell mutagenicity
Carcinogenicity
Reproductive toxicity
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure

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Aspiration hazard
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Shall not be classified as hazardous to the aquatic environment.
12.2 Persistence and degradability

Not readily biodegradable.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

A worth-mentioning accumulation in organisms is not expected.
12.4 Mobility in soil

Data are not available.
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Not applicable.
12.6 Other adverse effects

Endocrine disrupting potential
None of the ingredients are listed.
Remarks
Do not empty into drains or surface water.
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods

The allocation of waste identity numbers/waste descriptions must be carried out according to the EEC,
specific to the industry and process.
Waste treatment of containers/packagings
Completely emptied packages can be recycled. Handle contaminated packages in the same way as the
substance itself.
Remarks
Please consider the relevant national or regional provisions. Waste shall be separated into the categor-
ies that can be handled separately by the local or national waste management facilities.
SECTION 14: Transport information
14.1 UN number not subject to transport regulations

14.2 UN proper shipping name not relevant
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
Class -
14.4 Packing group not relevant
14.5 Environmental hazards non-environmentally hazardous acc. to the dan-
gerous goods regulations

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14.6 Special precautions for user

There is no additional information.
14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL and the IBC Code
The cargo is not intended to be carried in bulk.
Information for each of the UN Model Regulations

Transport of dangerous goods by road, rail and inland waterway (ADR/RID/ADN)
Not subject to ADR, RID and ADN.
Environmental hazards (not hazardous to the aquatic environment)
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG)

Not subject to IMDG.
Segregation group Not applicable
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO-IATA/DGR)
Not subject to ICAO-IATA.
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Relevant provisions of the European Union (EU)
Restrictions according to REACH, Annex XVII
none of the ingredients are listed
List of substances subject to authorisation (REACH, Annex XIV) / SVHC - candidate list
Seveso Directive
2012/18/EU (Seveso III)
No Dangerous substance/hazard categories Qualifying quantity (tonnes) for the ap- Notes
plication of lower and upper-tier require-
ments
not assigned
Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical
and electronic equipment (RoHS) - Annex II
Regulation 166/2006/EC concerning the establishment of a European Pollutant Release and
Transfer Register (PRTR)
Water Framework Directive (WFD)

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Regulation (EU) 2019/1148 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on the
marketing and use of explosives precursors, amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and
repealing Regulation (EU) No 98/2013
Regulation 111/2005/EC laying down rules for the monitoring of trade between the Community
and third countries in drug precursors
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment

Chemical Safety Assessment: No.
SECTION 16: Other information
Indication of changes (revised safety data sheet)
Section Former entry (text/value) Actual entry (text/value)

3.2 Hazardous ingredients:
change in the listing (table)


8.1 Occupational exposure limit values (Workplace Expos- Occupational exposure limit values (Workplace Expos-
ure Limits): ure Limits)
not relevant
8.1 Occupational exposure limit values (Workplace Expos-

ure Limits):
8.2 Appropriate engineering controls: Appropriate engineering controls:

General ventilation. Exhaust ventilation.
8.2 Respiratory protection: Respiratory protection:

Not necessary under normal conditions and provided Type: ABEK (combined filters against gases and va-
good general ventilation. pours, colour code: Brown/Grey/Yellow/Green).
Abbreviations and acronyms
Abbr. Descriptions of used abbreviations

Acute Tox. Acute toxicity
ADN Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par voies de navigation
intérieures (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland
Waterways)
ADR Accord relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (Agreement concerning
the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
ATE Acute Toxicity Estimate
CAS Chemical Abstracts Service (service that maintains the most comprehensive list of chemical substances)
CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures
DGR Dangerous Goods Regulations (see IATA/DGR)
DNEL Derived No-Effect Level

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Abbr. Descriptions of used abbreviations

EC No The EC Inventory (EINECS, ELINCS and the NLP-list) is the source for the seven-digit EC number, an identifi-
er of substances commercially available within the EU (European Union)
EH40/2005 EH40/2005 Workplace exposure limits (http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/)
EINECS European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
ELINCS European List of Notified Chemical Substances
Eye Dam. Seriously damaging to the eye
Eye Irrit. Irritant to the eye
GHS "Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals" developed by the United Na-
tions
IATA International Air Transport Association
IATA/DGR Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for the air transport (IATA)
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization
IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
index No The Index number is the identification code given to the substance in Part 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC)
No 1272/2008
LD50 Lethal Dose 50 %: the LD50 corresponds to the dose of a tested substance causing 50 % lethality during a
specified time interval
MARPOL International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (abbr. of "Marine Pollutant")
Met. Corr. Substance or mixture corrosive to metals
NLP No-Longer Polymer
PBT Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
ppm Parts per million
REACH Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
RID Règlement concernant le transport International ferroviaire des marchandises Dangereuses (Regulations
concerning the International carriage of Dangerous goods by Rail)
Skin Corr. Corrosive to skin
Skin Irrit. Irritant to skin
STEL Short-term exposure limit
SVHC Substance of Very High Concern
TWA Time-weighted average
vPvB Very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
WEL Workplace exposure limit
Key literature references and sources for data

Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures.
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH), amended by 2015/830/EU. ECHA: European Chemicals Agency,
http://echa.europa.eu/.

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Transport of dangerous goods by road, rail and inland waterway (ADR/RID/ADN). International Mari-
time Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG). Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for the air transport (IATA).
Classification procedure
Physical and chemical properties: The classification is based on tested mixture.
Health hazards, Environmental hazards: The method for classification of the mixture is based on in-
gredients of the mixture (additivity formula).
List of relevant phrases (code and full text as stated in section 2 and 3)
Code Text
H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
Disclaimer
This information is based upon the present state of our knowledge. This SDS has been compiled and is
solely intended for this product.

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Safety Data Sheet

according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH)

Version number: Vers. 7.0 Revision: 2022-02-17

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

1.1 Product identifier

Telephone: +44 (0)131 449 6677

Name Street Postal code/city Telephone

1.4 Emergency telephone number

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

2.2 Label elements

2.3 Other hazards

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SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

Name of substance Identifier Wt% Classification acc. Pictograms

Name of sub- Specific Conc. Limits M-Factors ATE Exposure route

For full text of abbreviations: see SECTION 16.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

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SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

5.3 Advice for firefighters

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

6.2 Environmental precautions

6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

6.4 Reference to other sections

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SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

7.3 Specific end use(s)

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

Occupational exposure limit values (Workplace Exposure Limits)

Relevant DNELs of components of the mixture

Name of sub- CAS No End- Thresho Protection Used in Exposure Source

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8.2 Exposure controls

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Physical state liquid

Colour colourless - light pink

Odour threshold no data available

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Other safety parameters

pH (value) ca. 10.7 – 12.5 (20 °C)

Melting point/freezing point not determined

Initial boiling point and boiling range not determined

Flash point not relevant

Evaporation rate not determined