ALKEN® CW 883

Effective Date: 03/14/2007

 Boiler Product Bulletin - CW 883
 

Cooling Tower Product Bulletin - CW 883 


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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=2  Fire=0  Reactivity=0

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Canadian WHMIS Classification E & D1A

All ingredients on Canadian DSL and USA TSCA lists 

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1. Product Identification

 Synonyms: Inhibited Alkaline Cleaner for Boilers, Cooling Towers & Other Heat Exchange Equipment
 CAS Number:  Not applicable to mixtures
 Chemical Formula:  Proprietary Mixture
 Formula ID Codes:  883

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2. Composition/Information on Ingredients

 Chemical Name  CAS Number  OSHA PEL   ACGIH TLV   % Weight
 Sodium metasilicate  6834-92-0  5 mg/M3  10 mg/M3   75 - 92
 Sodium salt of naphthalenesulfonate-  9084-06-4  NDA  NDA  1 - 10  
 *Oxirane, Methyl Polymer with Oxirane  9003-11-6  NDA  NDA 1 - 10
Sodium Tripolyphosphate  7758-29-4  NDA  NDA

 

 1 - 3

 Sodium sulfate  7757-82-6  NDA  NDA  < 1
 Water 7732-18-5  NDA  NDA  < 1
 Formaldehyde  50-00-0 2 ppm  0.3 ppm  < 0.01
  Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)  128-37-0  NDA  NDA   Trace
*TSCA name for this chemical, but IUPAC name = "2-methyloxirane, oxirane"

 

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: WARNING: Corrosive if ingested. Skin and eye irritant. Persons attending the patient should avoid direct contact with heavily contaminated clothing and vomitus. Wear impervious gloves while decontaminating skin and hair. Remove patient from the source of exposure and confirm that the individual is breathing.

Potential Health Effects:

  • Signs and Symptoms of Acute Overexposure: Irritation of exposed tissues
  • Signs and Symptoms of Chronic overexposure: NDA
  • Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: NDA

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4. First Aid Measures

  • Inhalation: Remove patient to fresh air. Get medical attention, if patient experiences breathing difficulty.
  • Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Give patient large quantity of water to drink to dilute the product. If vomiting occurs, give more water to drink. Get immediate medical attention.
  • Skin Contact: Remove  contaminated clothing and footwear. Wash skin with water until slippery feeling is gone. Get medical attention if irritation persists. Wash clothing before reuse. If clothing is heavily contaminated, dispose of clothing in a manner which limits further exposure. Get medical attention immediately.
  • Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention.
  • Note to Physician: No specific antidote available. All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient. Consideration should be given to the possibility that overexposure to materials other than this product may have occurred. The principal manifestation of overexposure is corrosion. Treat asphyxia from glottal edema by maintaining an adequate airway. Treat shock - maintain normal blood pressure by transfusion and by the administration of 5% dextrose in saline. If symptoms are severe and perforation of the stomach or esophagus is suspected, give nothing by mouth until an endoscopic examination has been done. Maintain nutrition by giving carbohydrate or hyperalimentary fluid intravenously. Give prednisolone, 2 mg/kg/day in divided doses for 10 days to reduce the progression of fibrocystic and hyaline lung disease. Esophageal stricture may require dilation.

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5. Fire Fighting Measures

 Flash Point: Not flammable

Flammability Limits: NA

Autoignition temp: NA

Fire Extinguishing Media: Non-combustible. Suitable for surrounding fire.

Special Fire-Fighting Information: Wear NIOSH-approved SCBA. Use water spray to cool containers.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: In concentrated aqueous solution, this material is corrosive to aluminum, galvanized iron and zinc and may generate flammable hydrogen gas.

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6. Accidental Release Measures

Persons involved with cleanup should wear appropriate protective equipment. Ventilate spill area.To the extent possible, clean up spillage using shovels. Carefully scoop up loose material and place it in appropriate containers so as to avoid dust generation. Stand upwind if possible. Neutralize residue with dilute acid and flush spill area with water. If spilled on the ground, the affected area should be scraped clean and the material placed in an appropriate container for disposal. Do not flush material to public sewer systems or any waterways. Ensure adequate decontamination of tools and equipment following clean-up. Large spills should be handled according to a predetermined plan.
This material is RCRA Hazardous Waste D002, Corrosive. Spills are subject to CERCLA reporting requirements: RQ = 111 lbs.

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7. Handling and Storage

 Store in cool dry place away from all sources of ignition, flammable materials, food stuffs and animal feed. Keep container closed when not in use. Avoid storage of product above 110 F and keep from freezing. Do not breathe in mists or dusts. Do not swallow. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Exercise due care to prevent damage to or leaking from container.

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8. Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection

  • Ventilation System: Use local exhaust ventilation when necessary.
  • Personal Respirators (NIOSH or EU Approved): Use approved respirator for dust.
  • Skin Protection: Long sleeved clothing, rubber apron and rubber gloves
  • Eye Protection: Wear splashproof chemical safety goggles. Eyewash fountains recommended nearby. Do not wear contact lenses.
  • Other Control Measures: Maintain a sink, safety shower and eyewash fountain in the work area. Have oxygen readily available.

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9. Physical and Chemical Properties

  • Appearance and Color: White granular solid
  • Odor: None
  • Solubility in Water: 61 g/100g water
  • Specific Gravity: 2.4
  • pH: (1% solution) 12.4
  • % volatile by volume @ @ 21 C (70 F): NDA
  • Boiling Point: NA
  • Melting Point: NA
  • Vapor Density (Air=1): NA
  • Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): NA
  • Evaporation Rate (Bu. Acetate=1): NA

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10. Stability and Reactivity

  • Stability: Product is stable at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressures.
  • Hazardous Decomposition Products: NDA
  • Hazardous Polymerization: will not occur.
  • Incompatibility: Concentrated aqueous solutions may react with aluminum, galvanized iron, and zinc and may generate flammable hydrogen gas as a result of this reaction. This material, upon contact with certain food products or their residues which contain reducing sugars, may react to form deadly carbon monoxide gas. Sodium metasilicate ignites in contact with fluorine.
  • Conditions to Avoid: Hygroscopic, protect from moisture.

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11. Toxicological Information

  • Toxicological Data: (CFR Title 16)
RTECS: CAS# 6834-92-0: VV9275000 / CAS# 9084-06-4:EC4850000 /CAS# 9003-11-6:TP6328666, MD0907950; MD0911600 / CAS# 7758-29-4: YK4570000// CAS# 7757-82-6: WE1650000 / CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 / CAS# 50-00-0: LP8925000/ CAS#128-37-0:GO7875000

 
LC50-LD50 INDIVIDUAL INGREDIENTS: CAS# 6834-92-0: Oral, rat, LD50 = 800 mg/Kg; Skin, rabbits - corrosive in 4 hr. exposure on moistened skin;/CAS# 9084-06-4: Oral, rat LD50 =3250 mg/Kg / CAS# 9003-11-6: Oral, rat LD50 = 5700 mg/Kg; Oral, mouse LD50 = > 15 mg/Kg. / CAS# 7758-29-4: Oral, rat LD50 = 3100 mg/Kg / CAS# 7757-82-6: Oral, mouse LD50 = 5989 mg/Kg / CAS# 7732-18-5: LD50= >90 mL/Kg / CAS# 50-00-0 (formaldehyde): Oral, rat LD50 = 100 mg/Kg/ CAS# 128-37-0: Oral, rat LD50 = 890 mg/Kg; Oral, mouse LD50 = 1040 mg/Kg
  • Carcinogenicity:
NTP - Formaldehyde, CAS# 50-00-0 - "human carcinogen list"
ACGIH-A2 - Formaldehyde, CAS# 50-00-0 -
"suspected human carcinogen list", but NOT listed on IARC, NIOSH or OSHA lists
IARC Group 3B - Butylated hydroxytoluene,CAS #128-37-0 Suspected Animal Carcinogen.  
Other ingredients are NOT found on any lists published by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP or OSHA

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12. Ecological Information

Environmental Fate: CAS # 9084-06-4: Daphnia magna 48 hr. LC50 = 71 mg/l, NOEL < 40 mg/L; Fathead minnow 96 hr. LC50 = 100 mg/L, NOEL , 78 mg/l

Environmental Toxicity: CAS # 9084-06-4: 30 day BOD for acclimated organisms is 475 mg/l (14.2% of ThOD)

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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 chemical compound, powder or granules, NOS, Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate,Class 8, UN 1759, PG II
  • DOT Hazard Class: Corrosive material Class 8
  • DOT Label: Corrosive chemical compound, powder or granules, NOS, Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate, Class 8, UN 1759, PG II
  • UN/NA ID Number: UN 1759
  • Packaging Group: II
  • Non-Bulk Shipping Name: Corrosive chemical compound powder or granules, NOS,sodium metasilicate pentahydrate,Class 8, UN 1759, PG II
  • Ocean (IMDG): EmS code: FA,SB
  • Stowage & Segregation category: A
  • IMDG: Corrosive chemical compound, powder or granules, NOS, Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate, Class 8, UN 1759, PG II
  • TDG: Corrosive chemical compound, powder or granules, NOS, Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate, Class 8, UN 1759, PG II
  • IATA: Corrosive chemical compound, powder or granules, NOS, Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate, Class 8, UN 1759, PG II

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15. Regulatory Information

  • TSCA: (40 CFR 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: 111 lbs. of this product is reportable as D002 (corrosive) waste. Sodium tripolyphosphate, CAS# 7758-29-4: 5000 lb final RQ (listed under Sodium phosphate, tribasic); 2270 kg final RQ
  • Clean Air Act: Product contains Formaldehyde, CAS#50-00-0, but air concentrations are not expected to exceed 0.1 ppm under reasonably foreseeable conditions of use. This product does not contain any Class 1 or Class 2 ozone depletors, nor was it made with such chemicals
  • Clean Water Act: Product contains Formaldehyde, CAS 50-00-0 (<0.01%) and Sodium tripolyphosphate, CAS# 7758-29-4 (2%) are listed as a hazardous substance under CWA
  • SARA TITLE III:
............Section 302/304 Extremely Hazardous Substances: CAS# 50-00-0 (Formaldehyde, present at < 0.01% of formula) has a TPQ of 500 lbs.

............Section 311 Hazard Categorization: Acute, chronic health
........... Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: This product contains Formaldehyde, CAS# 50-00-0 (< 0.1%), which is below de minimus level for reporting.
  • STATE-RIGHT-TO-KNOW LISTS: CAS# 50–00-0, Formaldeyhyde (<0.01%) is listed on the following RTK lists: California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey & Pennsylvania.. CAS# 128-37-0 Butylated hydroxytoluene (Trace) is found on the following RTK lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota & Massachusetts. Sodium tripolyphosphate, CAS# 7558-29-4 (2%) is listed on the following RTK lists: New Jersey, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.  No other ingredients listed on the following RTIK lists: California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Tennessee.
  • State Spill RQ: As D002 waste; Louisiana spill RQ=111 lbs, Massachussetts spill RQ=111 lb, New Jersey has a tax for disposal, Connecticut has a survey, and Illinois has a chem.report required.
  • California Proposition 65 labeling requirements: This product contains the following chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects: < 0.01% Formaldehyde, CAS # 50-00-0 and and trace Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), CAS# 128-37-0.
  • CANADIAN DSL: All ingredients are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List. Prolduct is authorized for sale in Canada.
  • WHMIS: Formaldehyde earns rating of D1-A (serious toxic effects). CAS# 6834-92-0, sodium metasilicate pentahydrate earns a WHMIS rating of "E" for corrosiveness.
  • Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List: Formaldehyde, CAS # 50-00-0, at < 0.01%) and Trace of Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), CAS# 128-37-0. ARE listed on the Canadian IDL 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

Reason for Revision: Routine review & Revision

(New MSDS from raw materials suppliers provided additional data including RTK listings)

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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