Material Safety Data Sheet - SPECTRUS OX109
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GE Betz, Inc. Material Safety Data Sheet
4636 Somerton Road
Issue Date: 27-JAN-2003
Trevose, PA 19053
Business telephone: (215) 355-3300
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE (Health/Accident): (800) 877-1940
1 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME:
SPECTRUS OX109
PRODUCT APPLICATION AREA:
BIOCIDE
2 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Information for specific product ingredients as required by the
U.S. OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD is listed. Refer to
additional sections of this MSDS for our assessment of the potential
hazards of this formulation.
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:
CAS# CHEMICAL NAME
7647-15-6 SODIUM BROMIDE
Irritant
No component is considered to be a carcinogen by the National Toxicology
Program, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, or the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration at OSHA thresholds for
carcinogens.
3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
CAUTION
Non-hazardous to skin. May cause moderate irritation to the eyes.
Mists/aerosols may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract.
DOT hazard is not applicable
Emergency Response Guide is not applicable
Odor: Slight; Appearance: Colorless, Liquid
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Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing
apparatus(full face-piece type). Proper fire-extinguishing media:
dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water
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POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE SKIN EFFECTS:
Primary route of exposure; Non-hazardous to skin.
ACUTE EYE EFFECTS:
May cause moderate irritation to the eyes.
ACUTE RESPIRATORY EFFECTS:
Mists/aerosols may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract.
INGESTION EFFECTS:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation.
TARGET ORGANS:
No evidence of potential chronic effects.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED:
Not known.
SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:
May cause redness or itching of skin.
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN CONTACT:
Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.
Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
EYE CONTACT:
Remove contact lenses. Hold eyelids apart. Immediately flush eyes
with plenty of low-pressure water for at least 15 minutes. Get
immediate medical attention.
INHALATION:
If nasal, throat or lung irritation develops - remove to fresh air
and get medical attention.
INGESTION:
Do not feed anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsive
victim. Do not induce vomiting. Immediately contact physician.
Dilute contents of stomach using 3-4 glasses milk or water.
NOTES TO PHYSICIANS:
Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric
lavage.
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5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing
apparatus (full face-piece type).
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Thermal decomposition (destructive fires) yields elemental oxides.
FLASH POINT:
> 200F > 93C P-M(CC)
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PROTECTION AND SPILL CONTAINMENT:
Ventilate area. Use specified protective equipment. Contain and
absorb on absorbent material. Place in waste disposal container.
Contaminated area may be washed down with water.
DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Water contaminated with this product may be sent to a sanitary sewer
treatment facility,in accordance with any local agreement,a permitted
waste treatment facility or discharged under a permit. Product
as is - Dispose of in approved pesticide facility or according to
label instructions.
7 HANDLING & STORAGE
HANDLING:
Normal chemical handling.
STORAGE:
Keep containers closed when not in use. Protect from freezing. Do
not store at elevated temperatures.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE LIMITS
CHEMICAL NAME
SODIUM BROMIDE
PEL (OSHA): NOT DETERMINED
TLV (ACGIH): NOT DETERMINED
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
adequate ventilation
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Use protective equipment in accordance with 29CFR 1910 Subpart I
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
A RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM THAT MEETS OSHA'S 29 CFR
1910.134 AND ANSI Z88.2 REQUIREMENTS MUST BE FOLLOWED WHENEVER
WORKPLACE CONDITIONS WARRANT A RESPIRATOR'S USE.
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USE AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATORS WITHIN USE LIMITATIONS ASSOCIATED
WITH THE EQUIPMENT OR ELSE USE SUPPLIED AIR-RESPIRATORS.
If air-purifying respirator use is appropriate, use a
respirator with dust/mist filters.
SKIN PROTECTION:
neoprene gloves-- Wash off after each use. Replace as
necessary.
EYE PROTECTION:
splash proof chemical goggles
9 PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Specific Grav.(70F,21C) 1.403 Vapor Pressure (mmHG) ~ 18.0
Freeze Point (F) < -30 Vapor Density (air=1) < 1.00
Freeze Point (C) < -34
Viscosity(cps 70F,21C) 12 % Solubility (water) 100.0
Odor Slight
Appearance Colorless
Physical State Liquid
Flash Point P-M(CC) > 200F > 93C
pH As Is (approx.) 7.5
Evaporation Rate (Ether=1) < 1.00
NA = not applicable ND = not determined
10 STABILITY & REACTIVITY
STABILITY:
Stable under normal storage conditions.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not occur.
INCOMPATIBILITIES:
Solid sodium bromide may react with easily oxidizable materials.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Thermal decomposition (destructive fires) yields elemental oxides.
INTERNAL PUMPOUT/CLEANOUT CATEGORIES:
"B"
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Oral LD50 RAT: >5,000 mg/kg
Reproductive Toxicity RAT: 4,800 mg/kg/day
NOTE - 3-Generation: decreased fertility
Dermal LD50 RABBIT: >2,000 mg/kg
Skin Irritation Score RABBIT: 0
Eye Irritation Score RABBIT: 16
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12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
Bluegill Sunfish 96 Hour Static Acute Bioassay (As Bromine)
LC50= .52; No Effect Level= .3 mg/L
Daphnia magna 48 Hour Static Acute Bioassay (As Bromine)
LC50= .71; No Effect Level= .41 mg/L
Daphnia magna 48 Hour Static Acute Bioassay (Product as is)
LC50= 27500 mg/L
Mysid Shrimp 96 Hour Flow-Thru Bioassay (As Bromine)
LC50= .17 mg/L
Rainbow Trout 96 Hour Static Acute Bioassay (As Bromine)
LC50= .23 mg/L
Sheepshead Minnow 96 Hour Flow-Thru Bioassay (As Bromine)
LC50= .19; No Effect Level= .11 mg/L
BIODEGRADATION
Product contains only inorganics that are not subject to typical
biological degradation. Assimilation by microbes may occur in
waste treatment or the environment.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
If this undiluted product is discarded as a waste, the US RCRA
hazardous waste identification number is :
Not applicable.
Please be advised; however, that state and local requirements for
waste disposal may be more restrictive or otherwise different from
federal regulations. Consult state and local regulations regarding
the proper disposal of this material.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT HAZARD: Not Applicable
UN / NA NUMBER: Not applicable
DOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE #: Not applicable
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA:
This is an EPA registered biocide and is exempt from TSCA
inventory requirements.
CERCLA AND/OR SARA REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ):
No regulated constituent present at OSHA thresholds
FIFRA REGISTRATION NUMBER:
5185-451-3876
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION:
The ingredients in this product are approved by FDA under 21 CFR
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176.300.
USDA FEDERALLY INSPECTED MEAT AND POULTRY PLANTS:
This product is composed of ingredients previously approved by
USDA to meet G5 and G7 classification and may be used in water
for cooking/cooling or in boiler or cooling systems with no food
contact.
SARA SECTION 312 HAZARD CLASS:
Immediate(acute)
SARA SECTION 302 CHEMICALS:
No regulated constituent present at OSHA thresholds
SARA SECTION 313 CHEMICALS:
No regulated constituent present at OSHA thresholds
CALIFORNIA REGULATORY INFORMATION
CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC
ENFORCEMENT ACT (PROPOSITION 65) CHEMICALS PRESENT:
No regulated constituent present at OSHA thresholds
MICHIGAN REGULATORY INFORMATION
No regulated constituent present at OSHA thresholds
16 OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA/HMIS CODE TRANSLATION
Health 1 Slight Hazard
Fire 0 Minimal Hazard
Reactivity 0 Minimal Hazard
Special NONE No special Hazard
(1) Protective Equipment A Safety Glasses
(1) refer to section 8 of MSDS for additional protective equipment
recommendations.
CHANGE LOG
EFFECTIVE
DATE REVISIONS TO SECTION: SUPERCEDES
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MSDS status: 09-OCT-1997 ** NEW **
02-DEC-1997 15 09-OCT-1997
19-MAY-1998 15 02-DEC-1997
25-JUN-2001 15 19-MAY-1998
05-NOV-2001 3,4,8,10 25-JUN-2001
27-JAN-2003 7 05-NOV-2001
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