ALKEN® AFZ 875

Effective Date: 02/27/2007

 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=0  Fire=0  Reactivity=0

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All ingredients on Canadian DSL and USA TSCA lists

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1. Product Identification

 Synonyms:  Boiler Water Antifoam
 CAS Number:  Not applicable to mixtures
 Chemical Formula: Prorpeietary Mixture
 Formula ID Codes:  875

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2. Composition/Information on Ingredients

 Chemical Name  CAS Number  OSHA PEL  ACGIH TLV   % Weight
 Water  7732-18-5  NDA  NDA    85 - 95
 Methyl oxirane polymer with oxirane, Monobutyl ether compound  9038-95-3   NDA   NDA  5 - 15

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: Minimally irritating to exposed tissues.

Potential Health Effects:

  • Signs and Symptoms of Acute Overexposure: Minimally irritating to exposed tissues.
  • Signs and Symptoms of Chronic overexposure: NDA
  • Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: None known
  • Ingredients Listed as Carcinogens or Potential Carcinogens: None

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4. First Aid Measures

  • Inhalation: No treatment likely to be needed.
  • Ingestion: Give victim water to drink. No treatment is considered necessary.
  • Skin Contact: No treatment is considered necessary..
  • Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
  • Note to Physician: None

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5. Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point: > 395 degrees F by PMCC

Flammability Limits: NA

Autoignition temp: NA

Fire Extinguishing Media: According to the National Fire Protection Association Guide, use water spray, dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide. Water or foam may cause frothing. Use water to cool fire-exposed containers. If a leak or spill has not ignited, use water spray to disperse the vapors and to provide protection for persons attempting to stop the leak.

Special Fire-Fighting Information: Wear NIOSH-approved SCNA.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None

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6. Accidental Release Measures

Contain spill. Recover for use if possible, or transfer to suitable container for disposal.

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7. Handling and Storage

 Keep container closed when not in use. Store at moderate temperatures, do not freeze. Periods of exposure to high temperature should be minimized.

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8. Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection

  • Ventilation System: Good general ventilation is advisable
  • Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): none needed for ordinary handling
  • Skin Protection: Exposed employee should exercise reasonable personal cleanliness; this includes cleansing exposed skin areas several times daily with soap and water, and laundering or dry cleaning soiled work clothes at least weekly.
  • Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles or face shield optional
  • Other Control Measures: None

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9. Physical and Chemical Properties

  • Appearance and Color: Colorless liquid
  • Odor: Slight characteristic odor
  • Solubility in Water: Miscible
  • Specific Gravity: 1.02
  • pH: 6.6
  • % volatile by volume @ 21C (70F): Nil
  • Boiling Point: 212 deg. F
  • Melting Point: NA
  • 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: None
  • Conditions to Avoid: None

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11. Toxicological Information

  • Toxicological Data:
RTECS: CAS 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 /CAS# 9038-95-3:MD0911000, 1007597AL, YP8400000
LD/LC50: CAS 7732-18-5: Oral, mouse:LD50 >90mL/kg /CAS 9038-95-3: Oral, rat LD50 = 12300 µl/kg; Dermal rabbit LD50 = > 20 mL/Kg
  • Carcinogenicity: Ingredients not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTR, or OSHA

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12. Ecological Information

 Environmental Fate: These chemicals are expected to cause little oxygen depletion in aquatic systems.

Environmental Toxicity: NDA

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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. Disinfect container with a 1% sodium hypochlorite solution, 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: Compounds, boiler preserving liquid
  • DOT Hazard Class: None
  • DOT Label: Class 55 (Item 048580, sub 3): "Cleaning or washing compound NOI, liquid, in drums or pails".

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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: Chronic health
    Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: None
  • Not subject to Proposition 65 labeling requirements
  • Clean Water Act: No ingredients are listed as hazardous substances under CWA. None of the chemicals in this formula are listed as toxic pollutants or priority pollutants.
  • Clean Air Act: This product does not contain any HAP (Hazardous Air Pollutants) or Class 1 or Class 2 ozone depletors, nor was it made with such chemicals
  • STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAWS: Ingredient chemicals are not listed on any of the following state right to know lists: California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, or Rhode Island.
  • Not subject to California Proposition 65 labeling requirement
  • 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, under code G6, "authorized by the USDA for use as a boiler water additive, used in the preparation of steam that WILL contact food."
  • Canadian DSL: All ingredients are listed on Canadian DSL. Product is approved for sale in Canada
  • Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List: 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.
  • Canadian WHMIS: None

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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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