Calmag Block Water softener salt 8kg

ACCORDING TO EC-REGULATIONS 1907/2006 (REACH), 1272/2008 (CLP) & 2015/830 1. SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING 1.1 Product identifier Product Name Salt Chemical Name Sodium chloride; NaCl CAS No. 7647-14-5 EC No. 231-598-3 REACH Registration No. Listed in REACH 1907/2006 Annexe V Section 7, exempted from registration. 1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Identified Use(s) Chemical manufacture and processing. Water treatment. Food and Feed industry. Laboratory chemical. highways de-icing. Uses Advised Against None. 1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Company Identification J.C Peacock & Co Ltd Address of Supplier Jura Terminal, North harbour, Ayr, KA8 8AE Telephone: ☎ 01292 292000 E-mail info@peacocksalt.co.uk 1.4 Emergency telephone number Emergency Phone No. +44(0)1235 239 670 (EU regional number) Contact CareChem Poisons Information Service +00 448 706 006 266 NHS Direct - 0845 4647 or 111 (Birmingham Centre)

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) Not classified as dangerous for supply/use. 2.2 Label elements According to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) Product Name Salt Hazard Pictogram(s) None. Signal Word(s) None. Salt Hazard Statement(s) None. Precautionary Statement(s) None. Additional label requirements None. 2.3 Other hazards None. 2.4 Additional Information None. 3. SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 3.1 Substances HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS CAS No. EC No. / REACH registration No. %W/W Hazard Statement(s) Hazard Pictogram(s) Sodium Chloride 7647-14-5 231-598-3 >99.9 Not Classified None 3.2 Mixtures Not applicable.

SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES 4.1 Description of first aid measures Inhalation If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Skin Contact Wash skin with soap and water. Eye Contact Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. If symptoms develop, obtain. medical attention Ingestion Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain immediate medical attention if ill effects occur. 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Large doses may result in irritation of the gastrointestinal tract leading to nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Dehydration and congestion may occur in internal organs. May cause physical abrasion in contact with skin and eyes. Dust may have irritant effect on eyes. High concentrations of dust may be irritant to the respiratory tract. Repeated exposure by inhalation may produce adverse effects on the lungs. 4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Unlikely to be required but if necessary, treat symptomatically. Low acute toxicity under normal conditions of handling and use 5. SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES 5.1 Extinguishing media Suitable Extinguishing media As appropriate for surrounding fire. Unsuitable extinguishing media None. 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Low fire hazard. 5.3 Advice for firefighters A self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing should be worn in fire conditions. Potential hazard from the combustion of packaging materials.

6. SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment, and emergency procedures Avoid dust generation. Avoid breathing dust. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. 6.2 Environmental precautions Avoid release to the environment. Contain spillages. Transfer to a lidded container for disposal or recovery. 6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Sweep up solid substance. Transfer to a container for disposal or recovery. Wash the spillage area with water. 6.4 Reference to other sections See Also Section 8, 13. 6.5 Additional Information Spillages or uncontrolled discharges into watercourses must be alerted to the Environment Agency or other appropriate regulatory body. 7. SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE 7.1 Precautions for safe handling Avoid prolonged skin contact. Avoid dust generation. Avoid inhalation of high concentrations of dusts. Provide adequate ventilation where operational procedures demand it. Keep away from strong acids and common metals. Static electricity can be generated by pneumatic conveying, therefore pipes should be bonded and earthed, especially where a spark could prove hazardous. 7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store in dry place. Keep only in the original container in a cool, well-ventilated place away from moisture. Storage temperature Ambient. Storage life Stable under normal conditions. See Section: 10.2 Incompatible materials Strong acids See Section: 10.3 7.3 Specific end use(s) Contact supplier for further information. See Also Section 1.2

8. SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 8.1 Control parameters 8.1.1 Occupational Exposure Limits Sodium chloride: No Occupational Exposure Limit assigned. Occupational Exposure Limits SUBSTANCE CAS No. LTEL (8 hr TWA ppm) LTEL (8hr TWA mg/kg3) STEL (ppm) STEL (mg/m3) Notes Inhalable dust Not applicable 10 Respirable Dust Not applicable 4 Region Source United Kingdom UK Workplace Exposure Limits EH40/2005 (Fourth edition, published 2020) 8.1.2 PNECs and DNELs Sodium Chloride DNEL / DMEL Oral Inhalation Dermal Industry – Long Term – Local effects Industry – Long Term – Systemic effects 2069 mg/km3 296 mg/kg bw/day Industry – Short Term – Local effects Industry – Short Term – Systemic effects 2069 mg/km3 296 mg/kg bw/day Consumer – Long Term – Local effects Consumer – Long Term – Systemic effects 127 mg/kg bw/day 443 mg/kg3 127 mg/kg bw/day Consumer – Short term – Local effects Consumer – Short Term – Systemic effects 127 mg/kg bw/day 443 mg/kg3 127 mg/kg bw/day Sodium Chloride Environment PNEC Aquatic Compartment (Including Sediment) Fresh water 5 mg/l

8.2 Exposure controls 8.2.1. Appropriate engineering controls Ensure adequate ventilation. Atmospheric levels should be controlled in compliance with the occupational exposure limit. 8.2.2. Personal protection equipment Eye Protection Wear suitable eye/face protection. If dust is likely to be generated: . Goggles giving complete protection to eyes Skin protection Wear protective gloves. The following materials are suitable for protective gloves (permeation time >= 8 hours): Nitrile rubber (0.35mm), PVC (0.5mm), Butyl rubber (0.5mm), Fluorocarbon rubber (0.4 mm), Polychloroprene CR (0.5 mm), Natural rubber (0.5mm). Check with protective equipment manufacturer's data. Respiratory protection Normally no personal respiratory protection is necessary. An approved dust mask should be worn if dust is generated during handling. A suitable dust mask or dust respirator with filter type P (EN143 or EN405) may be appropriate. Thermal hazards None known. 8.2.3. Environmental Exposure Controls Do not release large quantities into the surface water or into drains

9. SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties Appearance Crystalline Solid Colour : Colourless Odour Odourless. Odour threshold Not established. pH Not applicable. Melting point/freezing point 801 °C Initial boiling point and boiling range 1461 °C Flash Point Not applicable. Evaporation rate Not applicable. Flammability (solid, gas) Non-flammable Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Not applicable. Vapour pressure 1.33hPa @ 865 °C Vapour density No data available. Density (g/ml) 2.16 Relative density 2.17 Solubility(ies) Solubility (Water) : freely soluble 317 g/l @ 20 °C Solubility (Other) : Insoluble Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water Not applicable. Auto-ignition temperature Not applicable. Decomposition Temperature (°C) No data available. Viscosity Not applicable. Explosive properties Not explosive Oxidising properties Not oxidising. 9.2 Other information None 10. SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 10.1 Reactivity None anticipated. 10.2 Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions. 10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions Reaction with concentrated acid will produce hydrogen chloride. 10.4 Conditions to avoid Avoid Dust generation. Avoid accumulation of dust. Under wet conditions, will corrode many common metals, particularly iron, aluminium and zinc. 10.5 Incompatible materials Strong oxidising agents. 10.6 Hazardous decomposition products None.

11. SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 11.1 Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity - Ingestion Not classified. LD50 (rat): 3550 mg/kg bw May cause vomiting and diarrhoea. The swallowing of small amounts is unlikely to cause any adverse effects. Acute toxicity - Skin Contact Not classified. LD50 (rabbit): >10,000 mg/kg bw Acute toxicity - Inhalation Not classified. LD50 (1 hour(s)) (rat): >42 mg/l Skin corrosion/irritation Not classifie May cause physical abrasion in contact with skin Repeated or prolonged contact may result in dryness leading to mild irritation. Serious eye damage/irritation Not classified. May cause physical abrasion in contact with eyes. Dust may cause irritation. Skin sensitization data Not classified. Respiratory sensitization data Not classified. Germ cell mutagenicity Not classified. Carcinogenicity Not classified. Reproductive toxicity Not classified. Lactation Not classified. STOT - single exposure Not classified. High concentrations of dust may be irritant to the respiratory tract. STOT - repeated exposure Not classified. Repeated exposure by inhalation may produce adverse effects on the lungs. Repeated ingestion of excessive amounts may cause disturbance of body electrolyte and fluid balance. Aspiration hazard Not classified. 11.2 Other information The product is biologically inert. Large doses may result in irritation of the gastrointestinal tract leading to nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Dehydration and congestion may occur in internal organs 12. SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 Toxicity Low toxicity to aquatic organisms. Not classified. Toxicity - Aquatic invertebrates Low toxicity to invertebrates. Not classified. LC50 (Daphnia magna) (48 hour): 874 mg/l NOEC (Daphnia magna) (7 day): 354 mg/l Toxicity - Fish Low toxicity to fish. Not classified. LC50 Bluegill Sunfish (L. macrochirus) (96 hour): 5840 mg/l NOEC (33 days) (Fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas)): 252 mg/l Toxicity - Algae Not classified. EC50 (Nitzschia linearis) (120 hour(s)): 2430 mg/l EC10 (Microorganisms): 5000 mg/l Toxicity - Sediment Compartment Not classified. Toxicity - Terrestrial Compartment Not classified. Soil micro-organisms EC50 (Short term): 3296 mg/kg Soil (Dry) EC10 (Long Term): 3507 mg/kg Soil (Dry) 12.2 Persistence and Degradation The product shows no evidence for biodegradability in water. The product shows no evidence for biodegradability in soil. 12.3 Bioaccumulative potential The product has no potential for bioaccumulation. 12.4 Mobility in soil The product is predicted to have high mobility in soil. 12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment Not classified as PBT or vPvB. 12.6 Other adverse effects Not known.

13. SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 13.1 Waste treatment methods Recover and reclaim or recycle, if practicable. Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an authorised waste collection point. 13.2 Additional Information No special precautions are required for this product. 14. SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION Not classified as hazardous for transport. 14.1 UN number Not applicable 14.2 UN proper shipping name Not applicable 14.3 Transport hazard class(es) Not applicable 14.4 Packing group Not applicable 14.5 Environmental hazards Not classified as a Marine Pollutant. 14.6 Special precautions for user Not known 14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of Marpol and the IBC Code Not known 15. SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION 15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture European Regulations - Authorisations and/or Restrictions On Use Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern for Authorisation Not listed REACH: ANNEX XIV list of substances subject to authorisation Not listed REACH: Annex XVII Restrictions on the manufacture, placing on the market and use of certain dangerous substances, mixtures, and articles Not listed Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) Not l Regulation (EC) N° 850/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on persistent organic pollutants Not listed Regulation (EC) N° 2037/2000 on substances that deplete the ozone layer Not listed SEVESO SUBSTANCE (Directive 2012/18/EU) No.