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                        MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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  PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND PREPARATION INFORMATION

PRODUCT NAME: C.I. Stalume                                  EFFECTIVE DATE: 10 September 2003

WHMIS CLASS: E; DIA

T.D.G. CLASSIFICATION: Corrosive Liquids, Poisonous, N.O.S. (Hydrochloric Acid, Hydrofluoric Acid)

UN: 2922 CLASS: 8 (6.1) (9.2)    PG: II              CHEMICAL FAMILY:

MATERIAL USE: Aluminum Brightener and Cleaner





                                HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 INGREDIENTS               CAS #          Wt%           ACGTH-TLV         LC50(rat)        LD50

 Hydrochloric Acid        7647-01-0       10-30            5 ppm           3124 1hr. Oral(rabbit)900mg/kg

 (100% HCL)

 Phosphoric Acid          7664-38-2        5-10                                       Oral(rat)1530mg/kg

 (100% active)

 Hydrofluoric Acid        7664-39-3        5-10             3 ppm           275ppm





                                         PHYSICAL DATA

BOILING POINT(oC): Not available             COEF. OF WATER/OIL DIST.:

                                                       SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H20=1): 1.128 @ 20oC

VAPOUR PRESSURE (mm Hg): Not available

VAPOUR DENSITY (Air=1): Not available                  PERCENT VOLATILE (by vol.):

SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 100%                              EVAPORATION RATE (H20=1): Not available

PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid                                 ODOUR THRESHOLD:

pH (as supplied): <1 @ 20oC                           FREEZING POINT(oC): Not available

APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: Clear colourless liquid with pungent, irritating odour.





                                FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

FLAMMABILITY:

FLASH POINT (Deg C method): N/A

UEL: N/A

LEL: N/A

HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition emits toxic fumes.

MEANS OF EXTINCTION: Water fog.

SPECIAL FIRE HAZARDS: Use full protective clothing

AUTO IGNITION TEMP.:





                                       REACTIVITY DATA

CONDITIONS FOR CHEMICAL INSTABILITY: Stable

INCOMPATIBILITY: Oxidizing material, bases, reactive materials

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: At flame temperatures, will emit toxic phosphorus oxide fumes

REACTIVITY:





                                               FIRST AID

EYE: Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 min. If irritation persists, get immediate medical attention.

SKIN: Wash of with water. If irritation persists, get medical attention.

INHALATION: Remove from exposure. If breathing is difficult, or discomfort persists, get medical attention.

INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Give large quantities of water, milk, egg whites, or milk of magnesia. Get

immediate medical attention. Refer to treatment for hydrofluoric acid. Never give anything by mouth to an

unconscious person.

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                              TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

ROUTE OF ENTRY: Eyes, skin contact, inhalation, ingestion

EFFECTS OF ACUTE, AND CHRONIC EXPOSURE:

EYE: Severe irritant, corrosive. Permanent visual damage may occur.

SKIN: Severe irritant. Corrosive to tissue.

INHALATION: Severe irritation of respiratory tract. pulmonary inflammation, congestion, Fumes can be very

corrosive to tissue.

INGESTION: Corrosion of mucous membranes, esophagus, stomach; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, circulatory collapse

and death may occur.

EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE:

SKIN:

IRRITANCY:

RESPIRATORY TRACT SENSITIZATION:

CARCINOGENICITY:

REPRODUCTIVE TOXIN:

TERATOGENICITY:

MUTAGENICITY:

SYNERGISTIC MATERIALS:

EXPOSURE LIMITS:





                                PREVENTATIVE MEASURES

GLOVES: Rubber gloves

EYE PROTECTION: Chemical Workers goggles, or face shield.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: In severe exposure, use self-contained breathing apparatus.

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Coveralls should be worn.

ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Use in well ventilated area.

LEAK AND SPILL PROCEDURE: Dike and salvage, or neutralize. Soda ash, and lime are neutralizing agents.

WASTE DISPOSAL: If material can't be salvaged, should be neutralized, and discharged into a treatment system in

accordance with all federal, provincial, and local regulations.

STORAGE REQUIREMENTS: Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area in closed container away from heat

sources, metals, and oxidizers.

HANDLING PROCEDURES:





DISCLAIMER: Information for this material safety data sheet was obtained from sources

considered technically accurate and reliable. While every effort has been made to ensure full

disclosure of product hazards, in some cases, data is not available and is so stated. Since

conditions of actual product use are beyond the control of the supplier, it is assumed that the user

of this material has been full trained according to the mandatory requirements of WHIMIS. No

warranty, expressed or implied is made, and supplier will not be liable for any losses, injuries, or

consequential damage which may result from the use or reliance on any information contained in

this form. If user requires independent information on ingredients in this or any other material, we

recommend contact with Canadian Center For Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) in

Hamilton, Ontario (1-800-263-8276)or CCST in Montreal, Quebec (514-873-3990)



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