NFPA Hazard Ratings:

0=Minimal, 1=Slight, 2=Moderate, 3=Serious, 4=Severe

Emergency Overview: The microorganisms used in this product include one strain of Nitrosomonas europaea, and one strain of Nitrobacter winogradskyi, which are both BioSafety Class 1 microorganisms, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control as unlikely to cause disease in healthy humans or animals. However, persons with compromised immune systems should avoid contact with open wounds and/or breathing dust or mist from manufacturing processes.

The autotrophic nitrifier strains in this product are susceptible to the following commonly-available antibiotics: Cephalothin, Ceftriaxone, Streptomycin, Chloramphenicol, Erythromycin, Penicillin G., Kanamycin and Trimethoprim/Sulfoxazole.

Although the two bacterial cultures included in this product were grown in a sterile aqueous medium containing nutrients, identified in section 2 of this MSDS, the concentrations of each chemical remaining iin the residual fermentation broth included when the cultures were added to the distilled water and glycerine ingredients that complete this formula are extremely low.

Potential Health Effects:

• Signs and Symptoms of Acute Overexposure: Eye, skin irritation
• Signs and Symptoms of Chronic overexposure: Dermatitis and skin sensitization
• Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Allergies, dermatitis.
• Ingestion: No effect if ingested in small amounts. Relative to other materials, a single dose of this product is rarely toxic by ingestion. Irritation of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus and stomach can develop following ingestion.

• Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air
• Ingestion: Give victim water or milk to drink to dilute the product. Get medical advice..
• Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and footwear. Wash skin with soap and water. Wash clothing before reuse.
• Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
• Note to Physician: If patient's immune system is compromised, request antibiotic sensitivity chart from Alken-Murray Corporation by e-mail: msds@alken-murray.com

 Flash Point: NA

Flammability Limits: NA

Autoignition temp: NA

Fire Extinguishing Media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical

Special Fire-Fighting Information: None

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None

• Ventilation System: Good general ventilation is advisable
• Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): if needed, use respirator to screen out nuisance dust
• Skin Protection: Long sleeved clothing
• Eye Protection: Safety glasses if mist is formed indoors.
• Other Control Measures: Minimize exposure in accordance with good hygiene practice. Avoid handling which would create large amounts of dust.

• Appearance and Color: Colorless, slightly turbid liquid.
• Odor: Faint musty odor
• Solubility in Water: 99%
• Specific Gravity: 1.0
• Bulk density: NDA
• pH: 7.5 - 8.5
• % volatile by volume @ 21C (70F): Nil
• Boiling Point: 212 degrees F, 100 degrees C
• Melting Point: 32 degrees F
• Vapor Density (Air=1): =water
• Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): =water
• Evaporation Rate (Bu. Acetate=1): =water

• Stability: Product is stable.
• Hazardous Decomposition Products: None
• Hazardous Polymerization: will not occur.
• Incompatibility: Acids, alkalies, other toxic materials may inactivate biological cultures.
• Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible substances

• Toxicological Data: (CFR Title 16)

RTECS: CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 / Bacterial cultures: 1003657BA / CAS# 56-81-5: MA8050000 / CAS# 1310-73-2: WB4900000 / CAS# 7783-20-2: BS4500000 / CAS# 7487-88-9:OM4500000 / CAS# 10043-52-4:EV9810000 / CAS# 7558-79-4: WC450000 / CAS# 15708-41-5:AH4900000 / CAS# 7631-95-0: QA5075000 / CAS# 10034-96-5:OP0893500 / CAS# 7791-13-1:GG0200000 / CAS# 7446-20-0: ZH5300000 / CAS# 16052-06-5:TM2649130

 

LD50/LC50 Individual Ingredients - CAS# 7732-18-5: LD50= >90 mL/Kg / CAS# 56-81-5: oral, mouse > 4090 mg/kg; skin, rabbit 500 mg mild reaction 24H, eye, rabbit, mild reaction at 24 H. / CAS# 1310-73-2: skin, rabbit: 500 mg/24H severe; eye rabbit: 50 ug/24H severe / CAS# 7783-20-2: Oral, rat LD50 = 2840 mg/Kg; Oral, mouse LD50 = 640 mg/Kg / CAS# 7487-88-9: Oral, rat LD50 = 1200 mg/Kg; Oral, mouse LD50 = 645 mg/Kg / CAS# 10043-52-4: Oral, mouse LD50 = 1940 mg/Kg; Oral, rat LD50 = 1 g/Kg / CAS# 7558-79-4: Oral rat LD50: 17 gm/kg. Skin rabbit, standard Draize, 500 mg/24H, mild. Eye rabbit, standard Draize, 500 mg/24H mild / CAS# 15708-41-5: Oral, rat LD50 = 5 g/Kg; Oral,mouse LD50 = 5 g/Kg / CAS# 7631-95-0: Oral, rat LD50 = 4 g/Kg / CAS# 10034-96-5: Oral,rat LD50 = 2150 mg/Kg / CAS# 7791-13-1: Oral, rat LD50 = 766 mg/Kg / CAS# 7446-20-0: Oral, rat LD50 = 2150 mg/Kg; Oral, mouse LD50 = 2200 mg/Kg / CAS# 16052-06-5: Oral, rat LD50 = > 5 g/Kg

• Carcinogenicity:

ACGIH-A3 - Molybdenum soluble compounds (sodium or ammonium) "confirmed animal carcinogen", but is NOT listed by IARC, NIOSH, NTP or OSHA lists.
Other ingredients are NOT found on any lists published by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP or OSHA

• Environmental Fate: This product is not likely to bioconcentrate. If very high concentrations are released into a waterbody, oxygen levels may decrease in the immediate area.
• Environmental Toxicity: : This material has a low potential to affect aquatic organisms, secondary waste treatment microorganisms, and the growth of some plants.

• DOT Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated as hazardous by DOT
• DOT Hazard Class: None
• DOT Label: Class 60 (item 20400) "Bacteria, sewage or industrial waste treating, in dry or liquid carrier, with or without enzymes in bulk, bags, barrels or pails." Alken Clear-Flo 1100-50xFF

• TSCA:  (40CFR 710) All chemical ingredients are listed on the TSCA 8(b) inventory. None of the ingredients are on the Health and Safety Reporting List, are under Chemical Test rule, are listed under TSCA Section 12B, or have a SNUR under TSCA
• CERCLA Reportable Quantity: This product does NOT contain ingredients that have Reportable Quantity (RQ) requirements under US 40 CFR 117.302
• SARA TITLE III:

  Section 302/304 Extremely Hazardous Substances: Hazardous ingredients are all below de minimus concentrations Section 311 Hazard Categorization: Acute, chronic Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: This material contains sodium hydroxide (CAS 1310-73-2) which is subject to reporting requirements of Section 313 or Sara Title III and 40 CFR Part 373. 1,000 lb Final RQ (454 Kg). Product has NEUTRAL PH, cancelling reporting requirements.

• Clean Air Act: This formula does not contain any hazardous air pollutants or ozone depletors.
• Clean Water Act: None of the chemicals in this product are listed as hazardous, toxic or priority pollutants.
• STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAWS: Glycerine, CAS# 56-81-5, representing 10% of this formula is listed on the following RTK lists: Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. Sodium hydroxide, CAS 1310-73-2, comprising < 1% of this product can be found on the following RTK lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota & Massachusetts. Other ingredients are not listed on any of the following state right to know lists:California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Tennessee
• Not subject to California Proposition 65 labeling requirements
• Canadian WHMIS Classification: Class D2B (other toxic effects,applied to ALL bacteria,even BS Class 1, on the DSL list, like the strains in this formula)
• Canadian DSL: All ingredients comply with Canadian DSL list. Product is authorized for sale in Canada.
• Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List: Sodium hydroxide, CAS 1310-73-2, comprising < 1% of this product IS listed on the CIDL, but other ingredients are "NOT CONTROLLED". . This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
  
  

16. Other Information

Reason for Revision: Routine review and revision

Alken-Murray Corporation provides the information contained herein in good faith, in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product. Alken-Murray warrants that this product is of merchantable quality. The implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose is limited to the extent the products are used for the purpose or uses described on the product's label or in any written instructions or materials distributed to the buyer by Alken-Murray and is hereby disclaimed should buyer use the products in a manner inconsistent with this uses or purposes described therein. In no event shall Alken-Murray be liable for any consequential, exemplary, or incidental damages incurred by buyer even if it has been advised of the possibility of such damages.