ALKEN® DISPERSE 327

Effective Date: 02/22/2007

 Product Bulletin


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 Material Safety Data Sheet
 Manufacturer's Name: Alken-Murray Corporation
 Manufacturer's Address: P.O. Box 400, New Hyde Park, New York 11040
  T: 540-636-1236 Fax: 540-636-1770
  E-mail: msds@alken-murray.com 
 Manufacturer's Cage Code: 2A384
For chemical emergency - spill, leak, fire or accident - call CHEMTREC - day or night - (800) 424-9300 in North America - For foreign emergencies -(703) 527-3887 collect calls accepted.

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NFPA Hazard Ratings:

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


 Health=2  Fire=0  Reactivity=0

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Canadian WHMIS Classification E

All ingredients on Canadian DSL and USA TSCA lists

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1. Product Identification

 Synonyms:  Cooling Tower Corrosion Inhibitor
 CAS Number:  Not applicable to mixtures
 Chemical Formula:  mixture
 Formula ID Codes:  327

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2. Composition/Information on Ingredients

 Chemical Name  CAS Number  OSHA PEL  ACGIH TLV   % Weight
 Water  7732-18-5  NDA  NDA   60- 79 
 Potasium hydroxide  1310-58-3  2 mg/m3 2 mg/m3   10 - 15 
 1-Hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid  2809-21-4   NDA   NDA  5 - 10
 Polyacrylic acid  9003-01-4   NDA   NDA  5 - 10
 Sodium tolytriazole  64665-57-2  NDA   NDA   1 - 5

Ingredients not precisely identified are proprietary and/or non-hazardous per 29 CFR 1910-1200 and/or represent less than 1%. All chemical ingredients appear on the EPA TSCA inventory.

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3. Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview: Prolonged skin contact can be destructive to tfissue. Potential eye damage from contact.

Potential Health Effects:

  • Signs and Symptoms of Acute Overexposure: Irritating. Inhalation of mists from product cause irritation. May be harmful if swallowed. Acute oral LD50 >5 g/kg.
  • Signs and Symptoms of Chronic overexposure: Prolonged skin contact will cause irritation, defatting, possible dermatitis. Wash with soap and water. See a physician if irritation occrus. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
  • Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: None known.

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4. First Aid Measures

  • Inhalation: Remove patient to fresh air. Get prompt medical attention
  • Ingestion: Not sifnificantly toxic or corrosive. Induce vomiting if a large amount of product is ingested. Get medical attention.
  • Skin Contact: Wash skin with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and footwear. Wash clothing before reuse. Get medical attention if skin is burned or if irritation persists.
  • Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
  • Note to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

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5. Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point: None by PMCC

Flammability Limits: NDA

Autoignition temp: NDA

Fire Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, or alcohol-resistant foam.

Special Fire-Fighting Information: Wear NIOSH-approved SCNA. Use water spray to cool containers and to knock down fumes.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: NDA

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6. Accidental Release Measures

Dike spillage, pump to drums; or collect with absorbent material and place in plastic or stainless steel containers. May be washed to the sewer.

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7. Handling and Storage

 Store at moderate temperatures, do not freeze. Avoid contact with liquid, mists or dried residues. Do not ingest or inhale.

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8. Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection

  • Ventilation System: Good general ventilation is advisable
  • Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): if needed, use respirator to screen out mists
  • Skin Protection: Neoprene boots, gloves and apron
  • Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles, full face shield
  • Other Control Measures: Minimize exposure in accordance with good hygiene practice.

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9. Physical and Chemical Properties

  • Appearance and Color: Yellow liquid.
  • Odor: Faint characteristic odor
  • Solubility in Water: Miscible
  • Specific Gravity: 1.05
  • pH: 12.0
  • % volatile by volume @ 21C (70F): NDA
  • Boiling Point: 212 degrees F/ 100 degrees C
  • Melting Point: NDA
  • Vapor Density (Air=1): NDA
  • Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): NDA
  • Evaporation Rate (Bu. Acetate=1): NDA

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10. Stability and Reactivity

  • Stability: Product is stable under normal conditions
  • Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen gas, oxides of potassium
  • Hazardous Polymerization: will not occur.
  • Incompatibility: Acids - organic material - acrolein - nitro compounds - halogens - acid anhydrides - metals
  • Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible chemicals

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11. Toxicological Information

  • Toxicological Data:
RTECS: CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 / CAS# 1310-58-3: TT2100000 / CAS# 2809-21-4: SZ8562100; x; CAS# 9003-01-4: AT4680000; CAS# 64665-57-2: 1003731ST;
LD/LC50: CAS# 7732-18-5: LD50= >90 mL/Kg / CAS# 1310-58-3: Oral, rat LD50 = 273 mg/Kg/ CAS 2809-21-4: Oral, mouse:LD50 = > 3.0 g/kg / CAS 9003-01-4: Oral, mouse:LD50 4600 mg/kg; Oral, rat LD0 2500 mg/kg / CAS 64665-57-2: Oral, rat LD50 920 mg/kg (male) 640 mg/kg (Female); Oral, mouse LD50 = 2550 mg/Kg
  • Carcinogenicity: Ingredients not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTR, or OSHA

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12. Ecological Information

 Environmental Fate: This product is not likely to bioconcentrate.

Environmental Toxicity: NDA

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13. Disposal Considerations

 RCRA Hazard Class (if discarded): D002 Corrosive. Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste facility. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Empty containers may contain residues. Thoroughly clean empty container, then offer for recycling, reuse or disposal in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.

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14. Transportation Information

  • DOT Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive Liquid, N.O.S.,(contains potassium hydroxide solution) 8, UN 1814
  • DOT Hazard Class: (8) Corrosive material
  • UN Number: 1814
  • Packing Group: II
  • DOT Label: Corrosive Liquid, N.O.S (contains potassium hydroxide solution).,8, UN1814, PG II

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15. Regulatory Information

  • 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: None

..................................Section 311 Hazard Categorization: Acute, health

..................................Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: None

  • Clean Water Act: CAS # 1310-58-3 is listed as a hazardous substance under CWA None of the ingredients are listed as Toxic Pollutants on CWA.
  • Clean Air Act: This product contains no hazardous air pollutants, class 1 or class 2 ozone depleting chemicals, nor was product made from any ozone depletors.
  • FDA: This product complies with 21 CFR 184.1139 regulations for boiler water additives used in preparation of steam that will contact food.
  • USDA: This product was authorized for use in federally inspected meat and poultry plants, as class G7 "use as a boiler water additive, used in the preparation of steam that will NOT contact food."
  • STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW LISTS: CAS# 1310-58-3, Potassium hydroxide, present in this product at 13%, is present on the following RTK lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota and Massachusetts. No other ingredients listed on California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, or Rhode Island.
  • California Proposition 65 Labeling required: This product MAY contain TRACE amounts of ethylene oxide (CAS# 75-21-8),1,4 dioxane (CAS# 123-91-1) or Trisodium salt of Nitrilotriacetic acid (CAS# 18662-53-8), chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or reproductive harm (suspected in polyacrylic acid.
  • WGK (Water Danger/Protection): ) CAS# 1310-58-3: 1
  • TDG Classification: Corrosive Liquid, N.O.S (contains potassium hydroxide solution).,8, UN1814, PG II
  • Canadian DSL: All ingredients are listed on Canada's DSL List.
  • Canadian WHMIS: "E" Corrosive
  • Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List: Potassium hydroxide, CAS 1310-58-3, comprising 13% 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.

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16. Other Information

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.

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