ALKEN CLEAR-FLO® 4103

Effective Date: 12/30/2006

 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 or outside the USA (703) 527-3887

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NFPA Hazard Ratings:

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

 Health=1  Fire=0  Reactivity=0

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1. Product Identification

 Synonyms:  Industrial/Municipal Grease Digesting Liquid
 CAS Number:  Not applicable to mixtures
 Chemical Formula:  Proprietary Mixture
 Formula ID Codes:  4103

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2. Composition/Information on Ingredients

 Chemical Name  CAS Number  OSHA PEL  ACGIH TLV   % Weight
 Glycerine

 56-81-5 

 NDA

 NDA

 1 - 3
 Water

 7732-18-5

 NDA

 NDA

85
 Viable bacterial cultures

 NA

 NDA

 NDA

 1

Ingredients not precisely identified are proprietary and/or non-hazardous. All chemical ingredients appear on the EPA TSCA inventory.

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3. Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview: The microorganisms used in this product are 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. These organisms are susceptible to many commonly used antibiotics, and Alken-Murray is willing to supply antibiotic sensitivity information to any doctor or import health authority requesting it. Because surfactants are included, primary skin irritation under 29CFR 1910.1200 is considered possible, as is true of many shampoos that contain the same surfactants. Although bacterial cultures included in this product were grown in a sterile aqueous medium containing a variety of nutrients, including corn syrup solids, digests of soybean and/or skim milk, glucose or other sugars, vegetable oils, including olive oil, yeast extract, mineral salts, etc., the concentrations of these residual nutrients are believed to be below levels capable of triggering irritation.

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.

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4. First Aid Measures

  • 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: clearflo@shentel.net

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5. Fire Fighting Measures

 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

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6. Accidental Release Measures

For small spills, flush to waste treatment sewer (product is biodegradable). For large spills, contain and collect for reuse.

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7. Handling and Storage

 Store in cool dry place for up to six (6) months. Store refrigerated for up to one (1) year. Keep container closed when not in use. Avoid storage of product above 110 degrees F and keep from freezing. Keep out of direct sunlight.

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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 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.

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9. Physical and Chemical Properties

  • Appearance and Color: Straw color, slightly turbid
  • Odor: Pungent, musty
  • 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

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10. Stability and Reactivity

  • 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

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11. Toxicological Information

  • Toxicological Data:
RTECS: CAS 7732-18-5: ZC0110000/ Bacterial cultures: 1003657BA/ CAS# 56-81-5: MA8050000
LD50/LC50: 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 24H/
  • 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, if mixed with water.
  • Environmental Toxicity: When Bio-Assays were conducted in 09/1989 on an older formula, which duplicated all four (4) gram-negative strains and one strain of Bacillus licheniformis from the current Alken Clear-Flo® 4103, no deaths of Mysidopsis bahia occurred. EPA Method 797-1400, Fathead Minnow test was also conducted on the related formula, with no deaths reported at any strength. Since the only ADDITIONAL strains included in the current Alken Clear-Flo® 4103 formula are Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, strain AMV 923, Bacillus megaterium de Bary, strains 112 and AMC 300, Bacillus pumilus, strain AMH 115 and Bacillus subtilis, strain AMV 359, strains which have demonstrated both safety and performance in Alken-Murray's probiotic Alken Clear-Flo 1002, 1003 & 1015 products,. Alken-Murray Corporation assumes that Alken Clear-Flo® 4103 should be totally SAFE for application to appropriate aquatic applications, as long as product is applied, EXACTLY AS SOLD BY ALKEN-MURRAY, without any unauthorized additions to the formula.

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13. Disposal Considerations

 RCRA Hazard Class (if discarded): Neat, unused product is not considered a hazardous waste, according to RCRA regulations 40 CFR 261. . For proper disposal of used materials, an assessment must be completed to determine the proper waste management options permissible under applicable rules, regulations and/or laws governing client's location. Use until less than 1 inch remains in the container, triple rinse with clean water, and pour rinse water to sewer. Then remove or deface product label to avoid confusion if pail or drum is later refilled. Clean, empty containers should be recycled or disposed of through an approved waste management facility.

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14. Transportation Information

  • 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 4103.

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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: None reportable
  • SARA TITLE III:

..................................Section 302/304 Extremely Hazardous Substances: None

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

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

  • CWA: Ingredients not listed as hazardous pollutants under CWA.
  • CAA: Ingredients not listed as hazardous pollutants under CAA
  • OSHA: None of the ingredients are considered Extremely Hazardous by OSHA
  • STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAWS: Glycerine (2.5%), CAS# 56-81-5 IS found on the following RTK lists: Pennsylvania, Minnesota & Massachussetts. Other ingredients NOT listed on California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, or Rhode Island.
  • Not subject to California Proposition 65 Labeling Requirements
  • Canadian DSL: Contains bacterial strains that are NOT listed on the Canadian DSL. We advise Canadian clients to purchase to purchase Alken Clear-Flo 4103C, a liquid formula that IS totally compliant with Canadian-import regulations, or discuss with Alken-Murray's authorized Canadian distributor, Dave Pawlowski, obtaining a LIMITED IMPORT EXEMPTION for non-DSL bacterial cultures.

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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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