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<p> Material Safety Data Sheet Issue Date: 23-AUG-2007 Supercedes: 23-AUG-2007 FLOGARD POT6183 1 Identification Identification of substance or preparation FLOGARD POT6183 Product Application Area Potable water treatment chemical Company/Undertaking Identification GE Water & Process Technologies Canada 3239 Dundas Street West Oakville, Ontario, L6M 4B2 T 905-465-3030 Emergency Telephone (800) 877-1940 Prepared by Product Stewardship Group: T 215-355-3300 Prepared on: 23-AUG-2007 2 Hazard(s) identification ******************************************************************************** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW CAUTION May cause slight irritation to the skin. May cause slight irritation to the eyes. Mists/aerosols may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract. DOT hazard is not applicable Odor: Not determined; Appearance: Amber To Brown, Liquid Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus(full face-piece type). Proper fire-extinguishing media: dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water ******************************************************************************** POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS ACUTE SKIN EFFECTS: Primary route of exposure; May cause slight irritation to the skin. ACUTE EYE EFFECTS: May cause slight irritation to the eyes. ACUTE RESPIRATORY EFFECTS: Mists/aerosols may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract. Page 1 Substance or Preparation: FLOGARD POT6183 INGESTION EFFECTS: May cause slight gastrointestinal irritation. TARGET ORGANS: No evidence of potential chronic effects. MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: Not known. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: May cause redness or itching of skin. 2) HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION ******************************************************************************** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW May cause moderate irritation to the skin. Severe irritant to the eyes, possibly corrosive. Mists/aerosols cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract. Odor: Slight; Appearance: Colorless To Light Pink, Liquid Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus(full face-piece type). Proper fire-extinguishing media: dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water ******************************************************************************** POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS ACUTE SKIN EFFECTS: Primary route of exposure; May cause moderate irritation to the skin. ACUTE EYE EFFECTS: Severe irritant to the eyes, possibly corrosive. ACUTE RESPIRATORY EFFECTS: Mists/aerosols cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract. INGESTION EFFECTS: May cause severe irritation or burning of mouth, throat, and gastrointestinal tract with severe chest and abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy and collapse. Possible death when ingested in very large doses. TARGET ORGANS: Prolonged or repeated exposures may cause primary irritant dermatitis and/or tissue necrosis. MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: Not known. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Causes irritation of the skin, eyes, and/or respiratory system. 3 Composition / information on ingredients Page 2 Substance or Preparation: FLOGARD POT6183 Information for specific product ingredients as required by the WHMIS Regulations is listed. Refer to additional sections of this MSDS for our assessment of the potential hazards of this formulation. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS: Cas# Chemical Name Range(w/w%) 1344-09-8 SODIUM SILICATE (SILICIC ACID SODIUM SALT) 30-60 Irritant (eyes) ORAL LD50-RAT: 1,153 MG/KG DERMAL LD50: NO DATA. INHL. LC50: NO DATA. 4 First-aid measures SKIN CONTACT: URGENT! Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Get immediate medical attention. Thoroughly wash clothing before reuse. EYE CONTACT: URGENT! Immediately flush eyes with plenty of low-pressure water for at least 20 minutes while removing contact lenses. Hold eyelids apart. Get immediate medical attention. INHALATION: If nasal, throat or lung irritation develops - remove to fresh air and get medical attention. INGESTION: Do not feed anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsive victim. Do not induce vomiting. Immediately contact physician. Dilute contents of stomach using 2-8 fluid ounces (60-240 mL) of milk or water. NOTES TO PHYSICIANS: Material is corrosive. It may not be advisable to induce vomiting. Possible mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage. 5 Fire-fighting measures FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (full face-piece type). EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: oxides of silicon FLASH POINT: > 200F > 93C P-M(CC) 6 Accidental release measures Page 3 Substance or Preparation: FLOGARD POT6183 PROTECTION AND SPILL CONTAINMENT: Ventilate area. Use specified protective equipment. Contain and absorb on absorbent material. Place in waste disposal container. Flush area with water. Wet area may be slippery. Spread sand/grit. DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS: The waste characteristics of the absorbed material, or any contaminated soil, should be determined in accordance with provincial regulations. Water contaminated with this product may be sent to a sanitary sewer treatment facility, in accordance with any local agreement or discharged under provincial regulations. Incinerate or land dispose in an approved landfill. 7 Handling and storage HANDLING: Clean spill immediately. Wash contaminated skin promptly. STORAGE: Keep containers closed when not in use. Protect from freezing. Do not store at elevated temperatures. Shelf life 270 days. 8 Exposure controls / personal protection EXPOSURE LIMITS Consult local authorities for acceptable provincial values. CHEMICAL NAME SODIUM SILICATE (SILICIC ACID SODIUM SALT) PEL (OSHA): NOT DETERMINED TLV (ACGIH): NOT DETERMINED ENGINEERING CONTROLS: adequate ventilation RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: If air-purifying respirator use is appropriate, use any of the following particulate respirators: N95, N99, N100, R95, R99, R100, P95, P99 or P100. SKIN PROTECTION: rubber, butyl, viton or neoprene gloves -- Wash off after each use. Replace as necessary. EYE PROTECTION: splash proof chemical goggles 9 Physical and chemical properties Specific Grav.(70F,21C) 1.392 Vapor Pressure (mmHG) ~ 18.0 Freeze Point (F) 30 Vapor Density (air=1) < 1.00 Freeze Point (C) -1 Viscosity(cps 70F,21C) 100 % Solubility (water) 100.0 Odor Slight Appearance Colorless To Light Pink Physical State Liquid Flash Point P-M(CC) > 200F > 93C pH As Is (approx.) 11.5 Evaporation Rate (Ether=1) < 1.00 Page 4 Substance or Preparation: FLOGARD POT6183 Percent VOC: 0.0 NA = not applicable ND = not determined 10 Stability and reactivity STABILITY: Stable under normal storage conditions. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur. INCOMPATIBILITIES: May react with strong oxidizers. DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: oxides of silicon INTERNAL PUMPOUT/CLEANOUT CATEGORIES: "B" 11 Toxicological information Oral LD50 RAT: >2,000 mg/kg NOTE - Estimated value Dermal LD50 RABBIT: >2,000 mg/kg NOTE - Estimated value 12 Ecological information AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY Daphnia magna 48 Hour Static Screen (pH adjusted) 15% Mortality= 5000; 0% Mortality= 1000 mg/L Fathead Minnow 96 Hour Static Bioassay with 48-Hour Renewal (pH adjusted) 30% Mortality= 5000; 0% Mortality= 1000 mg/L BIODEGRADATION Product contains only inorganics that are not subject to typical biological degradation. Assimilation by microbes may occur in waste treatment or the environment. 13 Disposal considerations Incinerate or bury in approved landfill. Please be advised that there may be additional local or provincial requirements relating to the disposal of waste. Consult provincial and local regulations regarding the proper disposal of this material. 14 Transport information Transportation of Dangerous Goods: DOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE #: Not applicable Page 5 Substance or Preparation: FLOGARD POT6183 15 Regulatory information This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR. CEPA: All components of this product comply with substance notification requirements under CEPA. WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: D2B 16 Other information NFPA/HMIS CODE TRANSLATION Health 2 Moderate Hazard Fire 0 Minimal Hazard Reactivity 0 Minimal Hazard Special NONE No special Hazard (1) Protective Equipment B Goggles,Gloves (1) refer to section 8 of MSDS for additional protective equipment recommendations. CHANGE LOG EFFECTIVE DATE REVISIONS TO SECTION: SUPERCEDES --------- --------------------- ---------- MSDS status: 11-MAR-1998 ** NEW ** 28-APR-1998 3,4,5,7,8,14,16 11-MAR-1998 06-MAY-1998 ;EDIT:9 28-APR-1998 08-JUN-1998 15;EDIT:9 06-MAY-1998 20-JUL-1999 12 08-JUN-1998 29-JUN-2000 4,15 20-JUL-1999 06-APR-2001 3,7,8,14 29-JUN-2000 02-APR-2004 16 06-APR-2001 15-SEP-2004 16 02-APR-2004 23-AUG-2007 4,5,7,8,10,15 15-SEP-2004 Page 6 Substance or Preparation: FLOGARD POT6183 </p>
