U.S.
Department of
Labor
Material Safety Data
Sheet
May be used to comply with
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard,
29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be
consulted for specific requirements.
IDENTITY (As Used on Label and List
CSM
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(Non-Mandatory Form)
Form Approved
OMB No. 1218-0072
Note: Blank spaces are not permitted. If any item is not
applicable, or no information is available, the space must be
marked to indicate that.
Section I
Manufacturer's Name
ARC Water Treatment Company of Maryland, Inc.
Emergency Telephone Numbers
(800) 255-3924
Address (Number, Street, City, State, and ZIP Code
10620 Riggs Hill Road, Unit J
Jessup, MD 20794
Telephone Number for Information
(800) 832-3260
Date Prepared
March 1, 2007
Signature of Preparer (optional)
Section II - Hazard Ingredients/Identity Information
Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical
Identity; Common Name(s))
OSHA
PEL
Sodium Molybdate
ACGIH
TLV
Other Limits
Recommended %(optional)
3.0 gm/kg (Rats)
Sodium Polyacrylate
(non-hazardous)
Sodium Mercaptobenzothiazole
5.2 gm/kg (Rats)
Potassium Hydroxide-
365 mg/kg (Rats)
1- Hydroxyethylidine -1, 1- Diphosphonic Acid
3.0 gm/kg (Rats)
Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point
220 F+
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)
1.20
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.)
N/A
Melting Point
N/A
Vapor Density (AIR = 1)
N/A
Evaporation Rate(Butyl Acetate = 1)
N/A
Solubility in Water
Complete
Appearance and Odor
Clear, amber liquid
Section IV Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (Method Used)
N/A
Flammable Limits N/A
LEL
N/A UEL N/A
Extinguishing Media
Water spray, dry chemical, CO2
Special Fire Fighting Procedures
Wear Self-contained breathing apparatus
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
May release sulfur dioxide and oxides of
Phosphorous at elevated temperatures.
(Reproduce locally)
OSHA 174, Sept. 1985
Section V - Reactivity Data
Stability
Unstable
Stable
Conditions to Avoid
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid
None
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts
None
HazardousPolymenzation May
Occur
Hazardous
Polymerization
None
Conditions to Avoid
Will
NotOccur
None
Section VI - Health Hazard Data
Route(s) of Entry:
Inhalation?
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic
Carcinogenicity:
Yes
Skin?
Ingestion?
Yes
Mucous membrane, eye irritations, skin rash
NTP? No
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
Yes
IARC Monographs? NO
OSHA Regulated?
No
Mucous membrane, eye irritation
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure Chronic pulmonary disease, skin irritation
Emergency and First Aid Procedures Inhalation: move to fresh air. Give oxygen for breathing difficulty.
Eye: Flush at least 15 min. w/ cool water. If irritation persists, obtain medical attn. Skin: Flush w/ cool
water. Wash or discard clothes. Ingestion: Drink 2-4 glasses of water or milk. DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. Contact physician.
Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps to Be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Dilute thoroughly with cold water.
Flush to drain if permitted. If not, absorb on inert material, containerize, and dispose of in accordance with
Federal, State, and local regulation.
Waste Disposal Method
See Above
Precautions to Be taken in Handling and Storing
Store in cool area away from heat sources.
Other Precautions None
Section VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type)
Mist protective cartridges
Ventilation
Yes
Local Exhaust
Mechanical (General)
Special
N/A
Protective Gloves PVC or Neoprene
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment:
Other
Eye Protection
N/A
N/A
Goggles
Emergency shower and eye wash should be in immediate area.
Work/Hygienic Practices
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