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MAGNAFLOC LT – 7996, 
LIQUID 
 
 
 
 
PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY / PRODUIT DISTRIBUÉ PAR 
 
 
Brenntag Canada Inc.                                    WHMIS Number:  00065995 
43 Jutland Road.                                        Index:  HCI5135/07A 
Toronto, Ontario                                        Effective Date:  2007 March 14 
M8Z 2G6                                                 Date of Revision: 2007 March 14 
(416) 259-8231                                          Website: http://www.brenntag.ca 
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EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS / EN CAS D'URGENCE 
 
Toronto, ON  (416) 226-6117      Montréal, QC (514) 861-1211       Winnipeg, MB  (204) 943-8827 
Edmonton, AB (780) 424-1754      Calgary, AB  (403) 263-8660       Vancouver, BC (604) 685-5036 
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This document consists of an English MSDS. 
 
Le présent document comprend une fiche signalétique en anglais.  
 
 
 
READ THE ENTIRE MSDS FOR THE COMPLETE HAZARD EVALUATION OF THIS PRODUCT. 
 
LIRE LA FICHE SIGNALÉTIQUE EN ENTIER POUR UNE ÉVALUATION COMPLÈTE DES DANGERS QUE 
REPRÉSENTE CE PRODUIT 
 
 
   
 
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000000021833 
 
Material Safety Data Sheet 
WHMIS / ANSI Z400.1-2004 Compliant 
 
 
Date / Revised: 03-14-2007 
 
Release: 1.1 
Product: MAGNAFLOC LT-7996 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1. Identification of the Substance/Preparation and of the Company/Undertaking 
Company Information 
Company: 
Ciba Specialty Chemicals Canada Inc 
2626 Argentia Road 
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 5N2 
Canada 
Customer Service / Product Information:  1-866-679-2422 
 
 
 
Emergency information 
Emergency 24-Hour 
Health/Environmental Phone: 
24h:  +1-800-873-1138 
 
CANUTEC: 
(613) 996-6666 (24hrs)  
Product information 
Product: 
MAGNAFLOC LT-7996 
Use: 
Coagulant. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2. Hazards Identification 
Emergency overview 
Signal word: 
CAUTION: ! 
Colour: 
straw yellow 
Appearance: 
liquid 
State of matter:  
liquid 
Odour: 
amine-like 
Health: 
This product has no known adverse effect on human health. 
Physical/Chemical 
hazards: 
Spills are very slippery. 
Potential health effects 
Primary routes of entry: 
Skin, Eyes, Inhalation, Ingestion 
Chronic exposure: 
Prolonged or repeated contact may cause eye and skin irritation. 
Inhalation of mist or vapor may cause irritation of the upper respiratory passages with coughing and discomfort. 
 
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients 
 
This material does not contain any hazardous components that are reportable according to WHMIS criteria. 
 
4. First-aid Measures 
Inhalation: 
Remove to fresh air, if not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen and get immediate 
medical attention.  
   
 
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Date / Revised: 03-14-2007 
 
Release: 1.1 
Product: MAGNAFLOC LT-7996 
 
Skin: 
If clothing is contaminated, remove and launder before reuse.  
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water and soap.  
Get medical attention if irritation occurs.  
Eyes: 
Immediately flush the eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 15 minutes or until the chemical is removed. 
Get immediate medical attention if irritation persists.  
Ingestion: 
Do not induce vomiting.  If vomiting occurs naturally, have casualty lean forward to reduce the risk of aspiration.  
Seek medical attention immediately.  
 
5. Fire-fighting Measures 
Suitable extinguishing media: 
carbon dioxide, dry powder, foam, water fog 
Hazardous combustion products: 
Carbon-, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chloride, ammonia. 
 
Hazards during fire-fighting: 
Standard procedure for chemical fires. 
Cool fire-exposed containers with water. 
Spills can cause very slippery conditions on floors. 
Restrict pedestrian and vehicular traffic in areas where slip hazard may exist. 
 
Protective equipment for fire-fighting: 
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical-protective clothing. 
 
6. Accidental Release Measures 
Cleanup: 
Spills are very slippery. 
Pick up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, earth etc.). 
Place into approved waste containers. 
Wear suitable protective equipment. 
Should not be released into the environment. 
 
7. Handling and Storage 
Handling 
General advice: 
As with all industrial chemicals, use good industrial practices when handling. Avoid eye, skin, and clothing contact. 
Do not inhale. Do not taste or swallow. Use only with adequate ventilation. Product may freeze; however, it should 
recover upon warming. Should freezing occur, warm slowly. Thawed product should be thoroughly mixed with low 
shear agitation prior to use.  
Storage 
General advice: 
Keep container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. 
Sensitive to cold below 0°C (32°F). 
Temperature tolerance: 
FROST SENSITIVE PRODUCT 
 
>  for industrial use only  < 
 
   
 
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Material Safety Data Sheet 
WHMIS / ANSI Z400.1-2004 Compliant 
 
 
Date / Revised: 03-14-2007 
 
Release: 1.1 
Product: MAGNAFLOC LT-7996 
 
8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection 
Engineering Controls: 
Work in well ventilated areas. Do not breathe vapors or mist. 
 
Personal protective equipment 
Respiratory protection: 
Wear a NIOSH-certified respirator as necessary. 
Eye protection: 
Tightly fitting safety goggles (splash goggles) (EN 166) 
Body protection: 
Wear chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing. 
General safety and hygiene measures: 
Select additional protective equipment based upon potential for exposure., There are no OSHA or ACGIH exposure 
guidelines available for component(s) in this product., Eye wash station and safety shower should be available in 
immediate work area.  
 
9. Physical and Chemical Properties 
Colour: 
straw yellow 
Form: 
liquid 
State of matter: 
liquid 
 
Odour: 
amine-like 
pH value: 
approx.6 
 
Evaporation rate: 
   
Not tested 
Flash point: 
 > 100 °C 
 
Self-ignition temperature: 
 
Not tested 
Melting point: 
 < 0 °C 
 
Boiling point: 
 > 100 °C 
 
Vapour pressure: 
 
Not tested 
Density: 
approx. 1.0 g/cm3  
 
Vapour density: 
 
Not tested 
Partitioning coefficient n-
octanol/water (log Pow): 
 
Not applicable 
Viscosity, dynamic: 
 
Not tested 
%  Volatiles: 
 
not determined 
Solubility in water: 
 
miscible 
Solubility in other solvents: 
 
Not tested 
 
10. Stability and Reactivity 
Stability: 
Stable. 
Conditions to avoid: Avoid temperature extremes, especially frost and freezing conditions.  
Substances to avoid: Strong oxidizing agents., May react slowly with iron, copper, and aluminium resulting in 
corrosion and discoloration of product.  
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: No hazardous reactions known. 
Hazardous decomposition products: Hazardous decomposition products: No decomposition expected under 
normal storage conditions.  
 
   
 
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Date / Revised: 03-14-2007 
 
Release: 1.1 
Product: MAGNAFLOC LT-7996 
 
11. Toxicological Information 
Acute oral toxicity: 
LD50 / oral / rat:      > 2,000 mg/kg 
 
Acute inhalation toxicity: 
Not tested 
 
Acute dermal toxicity: 
dermal: 
Not tested  
 
Skin irritation: 
May cause skin irritation (Active Ingredient)  
 
Eye irritation: 
May cause eye irritation. (Active Ingredient)  
 
Skin Sensitization: 
Not tested  
Subchronic Toxicty: 
A six month study with rats at doses of 1000 mg/kg/day and 2000 mg/kg/day showed cellular effects in kidneys and 
lungs. Both test concentrations also reduced body weight gain. The No Effect dose is less than 1000mg/kg/day. 
Subacute Toxicity: 
not determined 
Chronic toxicity: 
not determined 
Genetic toxicity: 
Not determined. 
Carcinogenicity: 
None of the components in this product at concentrations greater than 0.1% are listed by IARC; NTP, OSHA or 
ACGIH as a carcinogen. 
Reproductive toxicity: 
not determined 
Developmental toxicity/teratogenicity: 
not determined 
 
12. Ecological Information 
Toxicity to fish: 
96 h/LC50: > 10 mg/l   
By analogy with a product of similar composition  
Toxicity to aquatic invertebrates: 
48 h/EC50: > 10 mg/l  
By analogy with a product of similar composition  
Toxicity to aquatic plants: 
 
Not tested  
   
 
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Material Safety Data Sheet 
WHMIS / ANSI Z400.1-2004 Compliant 
 
 
Date / Revised: 03-14-2007 
 
Release: 1.1 
Product: MAGNAFLOC LT-7996 
 
Toxicity to microorganisms: 
 
Not tested  
 
Biodegradation: 
Not tested 
Other ecotoxicological advice: 
This product contains polymer(s) that may be toxic to aquatic organisms when tested in pure (distilled) water. 
Toxicity is greatly reduced byparticles in natural water.  
 
13. Disposal Considerations 
Waste disposal of substance: 
Dispose of in accordance with national, state and local regulations. 
Contaminated packaging: 
Empty containers or liners may retain product residues. 
Do not reuse empty containers. 
 
 
14. Transport Information 
TDG (Canada) Road transport 
Special shipping information: 
Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations. 
International Air Transport Association (IATA) 
Special shipping information: 
Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations. 
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) 
Special shipping information: 
Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations. 
 
 
15. Regulatory Information 
 
Canada: Domestic Substances List (DSL): 
All components either exempt or 
listed on the DSL 
 
US: Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): 
All component(s) comprising this 
product are either exempt or listed on 
the TSCA inventory 
Canada Regulations 
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS Classification): 
This product is not WHMIS controlled. 
 
Significant New Activity Conditions (SNAC): 
This product does not contain any components subject to a SNAC Notice. 
International Regulations 
Chemical Weapons Convention: 
This product does not contain any component(s) listed under the Chemical Weapons Convention Schedule of 
Chemicals. 
 
16. Other Information 
 
Product Safety Contact: 
Prepared by: 
Ginette Rambié (905) 812-7280 
   
 
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Material Safety Data Sheet 
WHMIS / ANSI Z400.1-2004 Compliant 
 
 
Date / Revised: 03-14-2007 
 
Release: 1.1 
Product: MAGNAFLOC LT-7996 
 
Phone number of preparer: 
 
Date / Revised: 
03-14-2007 
 
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and 
the MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations. 
 
 
 
Disclaimer: 
The information contained herein is based upon data believed to be correct. However, no guarantee or warranty of 
any kind, expressed or implied, is made with respect to such data or information. The user is responsible for 
determining whether the product is suitable for its intended conditions of use. 
 
END OF DATA SHEET 
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