Pond Friend Dechlorinator Safety Data Sheet
Version: 2
Issue Date: 01/05/2025
Revision Date: 01/05/2026
GB SAFETY DATA SHEET
Conforms to Regulation EC 1907/2006 (REACH) as amended by Regulation (EU) 2015/830 - retained in UK Law under the UK REACH Regulation.
POND FRIEND – Dechlorinator - Water Conditioner
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking 1.1. Product identifier
Pond Friend - Dechlorinator - Water Conditioner (7% Sodium Thiosulphate)
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against For use a pond treatment
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Natural Pond Solutions
Harris Trucking Storage
25 Orgreave Drive. Sheffield. S13 9NR.
Telephone: 07361 485532
Email address: naturalpondsolution@gmail.com
1.4. Emergency telephone number
For product information, contact Natural Pond Solutions on the telephone number stated in section 1.3.
In the event of a medical enquiry involving this product, please contact your doctor or local hospital accident and emergency department.
For urgent medical advice, call the NHS Helpline on 111 (England, Scotland & Wales). For medical emergencies, dial 999.
Environmental agency emergency phone number 0800 807060.
SECTION 2: Hazardsidentification
2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
2.2. Label elements
None
2.3. Other hazards
This mixture does not meet the criteria for PBT or vPvB in accordance with Annex XIII of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH).
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SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.2. Mixtures
There are no hazardous substances requiring disclosure in accordance with Regulation EC 1907/2006 (REACH).
SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1. Description of first aid measures
Inhalation
Move exposed person to fresh air. Keep affected person warm and at rest. If breathing discomfort occurs, seek medical attention. Give oxygen if breathing is difficult.
Skin
Wash contaminated skin with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if skin irritation occurs.
Eyes
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention
Ingestion
Wash out mouth with water and give water to drink. If feeling unwell, get medical attention. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel.
4.2. Most importantsymptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
None specified
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed No specific advice. Treat symptomatically.
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Water spray, dry chemical, foam, CO2, or sand. Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
None known.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
None specified.
5.3. Advice for firefighters
Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
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No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilt material. When dealing with spillage to not eat, drink or smoke. Use personal protective equipment.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Do not discharge into drains or watercourses or onto the ground. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air). Environmental agency emergency phone number 0800 807060.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Wear suitable protective equipment, including gloves, goggles/face shield, respirator, boots, clothing or apron, as appropriate. Collect spillage, use absorbent material to soak up product if applicable and dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
6.4. Reference to other sections
See section 1 for emergency contact information.
See section 8 for information on appropriate personal protective equipment.
See section 13 for additional waste treatment information
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1. Precautions forsafe handling
Always read the label and product information before use. Wear protective gloves and eye protection. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store at room temperature. Keep out of the reach of children.
7.3. Specific end use(s)
For use as a pond treatment.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1. Control parameters
Occupational exposure limits
None specified.
8.2. Exposure controls
Engineering controls
Provide adequate ventilation.
Eye/face protection
The following protection should be worn: Tight-fitting safety glasses. Personal protective equipment for eye and face protection should comply with European Standard EN166.
Hand protection
Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. After contamination with product change gloves immediately and dispose of them according to relevant national and local regulations. Recommended: (<1 hour) PVC , Nitrile gloves.
Respiratory protection
No personal respiratory protective equipment normally required.
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Environmental exposure controls
Steps should be taken to ensure that this product is not released accidentally into the environment.
Hygiene measures
Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance: Liquid
Odour: Information not available
Odourthreshold: Information not available
pH: Information not available
Melting point/freezing point: Information not available
Initial boiling point and boiling range: Information not available
Flash point: Information not available
Evaporation rate: Information not available
Flammability: Information not available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: Information not available
Vapour pressure: Information not available
Vapour density: Information not available
Specific gravity: Information not available
Solubility(ies): Information not available.
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: Information not available
Auto-ignition temperature: Information not available
Decomposition temperature: Information not available
Viscosity: Information not available
Explosive properties: Information not available
Oxidising properties: Information not available
9.2. Other information
None
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1. Reactivity
Information not available.
10.2. Chemicalstability
Stable at normal ambient temperatures and when used as recommended.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
No data available.
10.5. Incompatible materials
No data available.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.
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SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1. Information on toxicological effects
Toxicity of product
Acute toxicity: Not expected to be toxic.
Skin corrosion/irritation: Product is not classified for skin irritation. Serious eye damage/irritation: Product is not classified for eye irritation. Respiratory or skin sensitisation: Product is not classified for sensitisation.
Germ cell mutagenicity: No information specified.
Carcinogenicity: No information specified.
Reproductive toxicity: No information specified.
STOT-single exposure: No information specified.
STOT-repeated exposure: No information specified.
Aspiration hazard: No information specified.
Toxicity of hazardous components
No information specified.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1. Toxicity
Toxicity of product
Not expected to be toxic.
Toxicity of hazardous components
No information specified.
12.2. Persistence and degradability
Information not available.
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
Information not available.
12.4. Mobility in soil
Information not available.
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This product is not identified as a PBT/vPvB substance.
12.6. Other adverse effects
Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements.
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1. Waste treatment methods
Disposal methods
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
SECTION 14: Transport information
14.1. UN number
N/A
14.2. UN propershipping name
N/A
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14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
N/A
14.4. Packing group
N/A
14.5. Environmental hazards
N/A
14.6. Special precautions for user
N/A
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of Marpol and the IBC Code
N/A
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture This substance/mixture is classified and labelled in accordance with Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 – retained in UK Law under the GB CLP Regulation.
This SDS conforms to Regulation EC 1907/2006 (REACH) as amended by Regulation (EU) 2015/830 – retained in UK Law under the UK REACH Regulation.
This SDS is issued for Great Britain only.
15.2. Chemical safety assessment
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
SECTION 16: Other information
Comments
Use only in accordance with label instructions.
The information contained in this data sheet does not constitute the user’s own assessment of workplace risks as required by legislation. The information in this data sheet should be considered when undertaking a risk assessment under the COSHH regulations. The information contained within this data sheet is strictly for general guidance only and should not be relied upon over and above this. This data sheet is intended to provide general health and safety guidance on the storage and transportation of the preparation. The information in this data sheet is accurate at the date of publication and will be updated as and when appropriate. No liability will be accepted by Natural Pond Solutions Ltd. for any loss, injury or damage arising from any failure to comply with the information and advice contained within this data sheet and/or failure to comply with the manufacturer’s guidelines, product label data and any associated technical usage literature.
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