HARDNESS YES/NO TABLETS

Hazard statements

see section 16 Chemical name CAS No SVHC candidates Borax (B4Na2O7.10H2O) 1303-96-4 X 4.1. Description of first aid measures General advice Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention immediately. If symptoms persist, call a doctor. Eye contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. Do not rub affected area. Call a doctor. Skin contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. Ingestion Rinse mouth. IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Self-protection of the first aider Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take precautions to protect themselves and prevent spread of contamination. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Use personal protective equipment as required. See section 8 for more information. 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms May cause redness and tearing of the eyes. Burning sensation. May cause blindness. 4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Note to doctors Treat symptomatically. 5.1. Extinguishing media Suitable Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Large Fire CAUTION: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient. Unsuitable extinguishing media Do not scatter spilled material with high pressure water streams. 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Specific hazards arising from the No information available. chemical 5.3. Advice for firefighters Special protective equipment and Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full firefighting turnout gear. precautions for fire-fighters Use personal protection equipment. 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Personal precautions Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Use personal protective equipment as required. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid generation of dust.

Further information

Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and 8. For emergency responders Use personal protection recommended in Section 8. 6.2. Environmental precautions Environmental precautions See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information. 6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Methods for containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Methods for cleaning up Take up mechanically, placing in appropriate containers for disposal. Prevention of secondary hazards Clean contaminated objects and areas thoroughly observing environmental regulations. 6.4. Reference to other sections Reference to other sections See section 8 for more information. See section 13 for more information. 7.1. Precautions for safe handling Advice on safe handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Avoid generation of dust. Ensure adequate ventilation. General hygiene considerations Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities 10.1. Reactivity Reactivity No information available. 10.2. Chemical stability Stability Stable under normal conditions. Explosion data Sensitivity to mechanical impact None. Sensitivity to static discharge None. 10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions Possibility of hazardous reactions None under normal processing. 10.4. Conditions to avoid Conditions to avoid Excessive heat. 10.5. Incompatible materials Incompatible materials None known based on information supplied. 10.6. Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous decomposition products None known based on information supplied. 11.1. Information on toxicological effects Information on likely routes of exposure Product Information Inhalation Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. (based on components). Eye contact Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available. Causes serious eye irritation. (based on components). May cause redness, itching, and pain. Causes serious eye damage. Skin contact Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available. Causes skin irritation. Prolonged contact may cause redness and irritation. Ingestion Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics Symptoms May cause redness and tearing of the eyes. Irritating. Redness. May cause blindness. Acute toxicity Numerical measures of toxicity The following values are calculated based on chapter 3.1 of the GHS document ATEmix (oral) 13,118.10 mg/kg ATEmix (dermal) 184,501.80 mg/kg ATEmix (inhalation-gas) 99,999.00 ppm ATEmix (inhalation-dust/mist) 99,999.00 mg/l ATEmix (inhalation-vapour) 99,999.00 mg/l Unknown acute toxicity Component Information Chemical name Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation LC50 Cellulose > 5 g/kg ( Rat ) > 2000 mg/kg ( Rabbit ) > 5800 mg/m3 ( Rat ) 4 h Borax (B4Na2O7.10H2O) = 3493 mg/kg ( Rat ) > 10000 mg/kg ( Rabbit ) > 2 mg/m3 ( Rat ) 4 h Lithium hydroxide monohydrate = 120 mg/kg ( Rat ) - = 0.96 mg/L ( Rat ) 4 h Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, = 1658 mg/kg ( Rat ) - tetrasodium salt hydrate Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure Skin corrosion/irritation Classification based on data available for ingredients. Irritating to skin. Serious eye damage/eye irritation Classification based on data available for ingredients. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Respiratory or skin sensitisation Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. Germ cell mutagenicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. Carcinogenicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. Reproductive toxicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. Contains a known or suspected reproductive toxin. The table below indicates ingredients above the cut-off threshold considered as relevant which are listed as reproductive toxins. Chemical name United Kingdom Borax (B4Na2O7.10H2O) Repr. 1B STOT - single exposure Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. STOT - repeated exposure Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. Aspiration hazard Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. Other adverse effects No information available. 12.1. Toxicity Ecotoxicity The environmental impact of this product has not been fully investigated. Unknown aquatic toxicity Contains 0 % of components with unknown hazards to the aquatic environment. Chemical name Algae/aquatic plants Fish Toxicity to Crustacea microorganisms Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4) - LC50: >100g/L (96h, - Brachydanio rerio) Borax (B4Na2O7.10H2O) EC50: =158mg/L (96h, LC50: =340mg/L (96h, - LC50: 1085 - 1402mg/L Desmodesmus Limanda limanda) (48h, Daphnia magna) subspicatus) EC50: 2.6 - 21.8mg/L (96h, Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata) Ethylenediaminetetraacet - LC50: =41mg/L (96h, - ic acid, tetrasodium salt Lepomis macrochirus) hydrate LC50: =59.8mg/L (96h, Pimephales promelas) 12.2. Persistence and degradability Persistence and degradability No information available. 12.3. Bioaccumulative potential Bioaccumulation Component Information Chemical name Partition coefficient Borax (B4Na2O7.10H2O) -1.53 12.4. Mobility in soil Mobility in soil No information available. 12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment PBT and vPvB assessment No information available. Chemical name PBT and vPvB assessment Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4) The substance is not PBT / vPvB 12.6. Endocrine disrupting properties No information available. 13.1. Waste treatment methods Waste from residues/unused Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Dispose of waste in accordance with products environmental legislation. Contaminated packaging Do not reuse empty containers. IATA 14.1 UN number or ID number Not regulated 14.2 UN proper shipping name Not regulated 14.3 Transport hazard class(es) Not regulated 14.4 Packing group Not regulated 14.5 Environmental hazards Not applicable 14.6 Special precautions for user

Storage

Conditions Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep out of the reach of children. 7.3. Specific end use(s) Risk Management Methods (RMM) The information required is contained in this Safety Data Sheet. 8.1. Control parameters Exposure Limits Chemical name United Kingdom Cellulose TWA: 10 mg/m3 9004-34-6 TWA: 4 mg/m3 STEL: 20 mg/m3 STEL: 12 mg/m3 Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4) TWA: 1 mg/m3 14807-96-6 STEL: 3 mg/m3 Borax (B4Na2O7.10H2O) TWA: 5 mg/m3 1303-96-4 STEL: 15 mg/m3 Lithium hydroxide monohydrate STEL: 1 mg/m3 1310-66-3 Biological occupational exposure This product, as supplied, does not contain any hazardous materials with biological limits limits established by the region specific regulatory bodies. Derived No Effect Level (DNEL) - Workers Chemical name Oral Dermal Inhalation Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4) 43.2 mg/kg bw/day [4] [6] 2.16 mg/m3 [4] [6] 14807-96-6 4.54 mg/cm2 [5] [6] 2.16 mg/m3 [4] [7] 3.6 mg/m3 [5] [6] 3.6 mg/m3 [5] [7] [4] Systemic health effects. [5] Local health effects. [6] Long term. [7] Short term. Derived No Effect Level (DNEL) - General Public Chemical name Oral Dermal Inhalation Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4) 160 mg/kg bw/day [4] [6] 2.27 mg/cm2 [5] [6] 1.08 mg/m3 [4] [6] 14807-96-6 160 mg/kg bw/day [4] [7] 1.08 mg/m3 [4] [7] 1.8 mg/m3 [5] [6] 1.8 mg/m3 [5] [7] [4] Systemic health effects. [5] Local health effects. [6] Long term. [7] Short term. Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC) Chemical name Freshwater Marine water Air (intermittent release) Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4) 597.97 mg/L 141.26 mg/L 10 mg/m³ 14807-96-6 Chemical name Freshwater Marine sediment Sewage treatment Soil Food chain sediment Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4) 31.33 mg/kg 3.13 mg/kg 14807-96-6 sediment dw 8.2. Exposure controls Engineering controls Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Eyewash stations. Personal protective equipment Eye/face protection Tight sealing safety goggles. Hand protection Protective gloves. Impervious gloves. Skin and body protection Wear suitable protective clothing. Long sleeved clothing. Impervious clothing. Respiratory protection No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions. If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, ventilation and evacuation may be required. General hygiene considerations Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties Physical state Solid Appearance solid Colour pink Odour No information available. Odour threshold No information available Property Values

Remarks

Method Melting point / freezing point No data available None known Initial boiling point and boiling range No data available None known Flammability No data available None known Flammability Limit in Air None known Upper flammability or explosive No data available limits Lower flammability or explosive No data available limits Flash point No data available None known Autoignition temperature No data available None known Decomposition temperature None known pH No data available None known pH (as aqueous solution) No data available None known Kinematic viscosity No data available None known Dynamic viscosity No data available None known Water solubility No data available None known Solubility(ies) No data available None known Partition coefficient No data available None known Vapour pressure No data available None known Relative density No data available None known Bulk density No data available Liquid Density No data available Relative vapour density No data available None known Particle characteristics Particle Size No information available Particle Size Distribution No information available Explosive properties No information available Oxidising properties No information available