CULLIGAN WATER SYSTEMS
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
BIO-909
SECTION 1 CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Culligan Water Systems Phone: 423-499-5700
2022 Polymer Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37421 24 Hour Emergency Phone:
Chem-Tel, Inc 800-255-3924
Alternate Product Name: LiquiBrom 4000
General Use: Industrial water treatment.
Chemical Use: Aqueous solution of Alkali Metal Halide.
SECTION 2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name: CAS#: Wt.%:
Sodium Bromide 7647-15-6 40
Comments:
Ingredients listed in this section have been determined to be hazardous as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1200. Materials determined to
be health hazards are listed if they comprise 1% of more of the composition. Materials identified as carcinogens are listed if they
comprise 0.1% or more of the composition. Information on proprietary materials is available as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200.
SECTION 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
Physical Appearance:
Colorless, odorless liquid.
Immediate Concerns:
Caution: Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Wash with soap and water after handling. Remove and wash contaminated
clothing before reuse.
Potential Health Effects
Eyes:
May cause eye irritation with redness and swelling. Avoid contact with eyes.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation with itching, redness or rash. Avoid contact with skin.
Ingestion:
May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation:
May be irritating to nose and throat. Avoid breathing vapors.
Chronic:
Prolonged and excessive inhalation or ingestion may produce rashes, central nervous system depression and emaciation and, in
severe cases, psychoses and mental deterioration.
Routes Of Entry:
Skin contact, Inhalation, Ingestion, Eye contact.
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SECTION 4 FIRST AID
Eyes:
If in eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present,
after 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Skin:
If on skin or clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a
poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Ingestion:
If swallowed: Call poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able
to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person.
Inhalation:
If inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration,
preferably mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flashpoint And Method: Non-Flammable
General Hazard: There are no unusual fire and explosion hazards known.
Extinguishing Media: Appropriate to surrounding fire.
Hazardous Combustion Products: In fires fueled by other materials, Hydrogen Bromide and/or Bromine may be
released.
Fire Fighting Equipment: Firefighters should wear full protective clothing and self contained breathing
Apparatus (SCBA). Thoroughly decontaminate fire fighting equipment
Including all fire fighting wearing apparel after the incident.
SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Procedures:
Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: Utilizing appropriate clothing and safety equipment, contain spill
material. Cover the liquid with an inert absorbent. Using clean, dedicated equipment, sweep and scoop all spilled material,
contaminated soil, and other contaminated material and place into clean dry plastic containers for disposal. Dispose of according
to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
General Procedures:
Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Avoid breathing vapors.
Handling:
Use safe chemical handling procedures for the hazards presented by this material.
Storage:
Keep this product dry in tightly closed original container when not in use. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Product should
be stored at 0掳F or above.
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SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines:
OSHA Hazardous Components (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Sodium Bromide TWA OSHA - Not Established.
Engineering Controls:
General room ventilation plus local exhaust should be used to minimize exposure to vapors.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eyes and Face:
Wear Chemical safety goggles when handling this product.
Skin:
Wear Rubber gloves when handling this product. Avoid contact with skin.
Respiratory:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA 1910.134 and ANSIZ88.2 requirements must
Be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.
Work Hygienic Practices:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before resuse.
Other Use Precautions:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash and safety shower.
SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state: Liquid
Odor: Odorless
Color: Colorless
pH: 6.5 to 7.5
Vapor Pressure: Not established
Vapor Density: Not established
Boiling Point: 103掳C (217掳F) to 104掳C (219掳F)
Freezing Point: -32.2掳C (-26掳F)
Solubility In Water: Completely Miscible
Specific Gravity: 1.43 (water=1)
SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to avoid:
High temperature. Poor Ventilation. Contamination.
Stability:
This product is stable under normal conditions.
Polymerization:
Hazardous polymerization will not occur under normal conditions.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
If Strongly overheated, may release Hydrogen Bromide and/or Bromine.
Incompatible Materials:
Strong acids, strong oxidants.
SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute:
Dermal LD5o: >20000mg/kg of body weight in rabbits.
Oral LD50: >5000mg/kg of body weight in rats.
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Eye Effects:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin Effects:
Based on the toxicological information available, this product is not expected to be irritating to the skin.
Carcinogenicity:
This product is not listed as a carcinogen by IARC.
This product is not listed as a carcinogen by NTP.
This product is not listed as a carcinogen by OSHA.
Reproductive Effects:
A three generation reproduction study in rats fed 4800 mg/kg of Sodium Bromide showed a decrease in fertility, no effects were
observed at lower levels according to the literature.
SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological Information:
This pesticide is toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. Do not discharge effluent containing this product into lakes, streams, ponds,
or estuaries, oceans, or other waters unless in accordance with the requirements of a National Pollutant discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permit and the permitting authority has been notified in writing prior to discharge. Do not discharge effluent
containing this product to sewer systems without previously notifying the local sewage treatment plant authority. For guidance.
contact your State Water Board or Regional Office of the EPA.
SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal Method:
Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility. DO NOT
REUSE EMPTY CONTAINER. Triple rinse the container (or equivalent), then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and
dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or incinerate. Burn only if allowed by state and local authorities. If burned, stay out of smoke.
Product Disposal:
Dispose of unused, uncontaminated product in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14 TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT (Department Of Transportation):
Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Canada Transport Of Dangerous Goods:
Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated.
SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
United States:
SARA TITLE III (Superfund Amendments And Reauthorization Act)
311/312 Hazard Categories:
Fire: No
Pressure Generating: No
Reactivity: No
Acute: Yes
313 Reportable Ingredients:
This product or its components are not listed.
CERCLA (Comprehensive Response, Compensation, And Liability Act)
CERCLA Regulatory: This Product or its components are not listed.
TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act)
TSCA Regulatory: This product or its components are not subject to export notification.
TSCA Status: This product or its components are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
OSHA Hazard Comm. Rule:
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Product is hazardous by definition of the Hazardous Communication Standard.
FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, And Rodenticide Act.)
This product is a registered pesticide.
Canada
WHMIS (Worker Hazardous Materials Information System):
Listed on WHMIS ingredient disclosure list at concentrations at or above 0.1%.
WHMIS Classification: Not classified.
State Regulations
Proposition 65 Statement:
This product or its components are not listed on any Proposition 65 lists of carcinogens or reproductive toxicants.
SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION
Prepared BY: Regulatory Affairs
Revision Summary:
Revision #3
This MSDS replaces the October 09, 2000 MSDS. Any changes in information are as follows:
In Section 3
Potential Health Effects - Eyes Potential Health Effects -Skin
In Section 11
Eye Effects
In Section 13
Disposal
In Section 15
Proposition 65 Statement
NFPA Codes:
Health: 1 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0
HMIS Codes:
Health: 1 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0 Protection: B
Manufacturer Disclaimer:
IMPORTANT: This information is given without a warranty or guarantee. No suggestions for use are intended or shall be
construed as a recommendation to infringe any existing patents or violate any Federal , State or Local laws. Safe handling and
use is the responsibility of the customer. Read the label before using this product. This information is true and accurate to the
best of our knowledge.
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