CULLIGAN WATER SYSTEMS
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
BWT-610
SECTION 1 IDENTIFICATION
Culligan Water Systems Phone: 423-499-5700
2022 Polymer Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37421 24 Hour Emergency Phone:
Chem-Tel, Inc 800-255-3924
Effective Date: February 28, 1994
Revised Date: N/A
Product Name: BWT-610
Chemical Description: Diethylaminoethanol
Product Use: N/A
SECTION 2 HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Hazardous Ingredients Hazardous % TLV (Units) Product CAS #
Diethylamino Ethanol 15 10 ppm 100-37-8
SECTION 3 PHYSICAL DATA
Boiling Point: 212掳 F
pH 1% Solution: 10 to 12
Solubility in Water: Soluble
Moisture: N/A
Brookfield Visc. @ 75掳 F: >10 cps
Specific Gravity: N/A
Appearance and Odor: Clear, Colorless liquid with a mild ammonia odor.
Misc. Physical Data: N/A
SECTION 4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point: >212掳 F
Fire Point: >212掳 F
Extinguishing Media
Water spray or mist, CO2, Dry Chemical, Foam
Special Firefighting Procedures
Wear a self contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in pressure demand or other
positive displacement mode. Water spray should be used to keep drums cool if they are involved in a fire
since heat will cause the product to expand and possibly cause the drums to explode from internal
pressure.
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SECTION 5 REACTIVITY DATA
Chemical Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: N/A
Incompatible Materials: Strong Oxidizers
Decomposition Products: Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide and various Hydrocarbons may be released
during a fire
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
SECTION 6 HEALTH HAZARD DATA
TLV (Units): Not established
Over Exposure Effects/Routes of Entry
Will cause severe eye irritation or burns. Prolonged or repeated contact with the undiluted product can
cause skin burns. Swallowing this product may cause burns and/or severe gastrointestinal irritation, as
well as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
First Aid Procedures
Flush eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention. Remove contaminated
clothing and wash affected skin areas with mild soap and water. If skin irritation is severe or continues,
get medical attention. If swallowed, contact physician or Poison Control Center. If victim is conscious,
give milk or water to dilute. Never give anything by mouth if victim is unconscious. Induce vomiting only
on advice of physician.
Chronic Over Exposure Effects
N/A
Carcinogenicity Information
No components of this product are listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, OSHA, or ACGIH.
SECTION 7 SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURE
For Spill
Remove all unnecessary personnel. Contain spill and salvage as much material as possible by pumping
to a salvage tank or drum. Pick up remaining material with a suitable absorbent.
Waste Disposal Method
Dispose of only by methods approved by and used in accord with local, state and federal regulations.
Dispose of only at a licensed and certified chemical waste disposal facility.
SECTION 8 SPECIAL PROTECTION
Respiratory Protection
Not normally required.
Ventilation
Local exhaust, general mechanical.
Protective Gloves
Neoprene or other chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection
Chemical splash goggles.
Other Protective Equipment
Safety shower/eye bath. Wear an impervious apron or impervious clothing when working with this
material in its undiluted form.
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SECTION 9 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Special Information
Store at normal temperatures and conditions of warehousing. Keep container closed when not in use.
Do not allow product to freeze. Wash contaminated clothing before re-wearing.
DOT Hazard Class: 8
DOT Shipping Name: Corrosive Liquids, n.o.s (Contains Diethylamino Ethanol) 8, UN 1760,
PG III, ERG #60
UN Number: 1760
NA Number: N/A
Additional Regulatory Information: N/A
Responsibility is assumed only for the fact that all studies reported here and all opinions are those of
qualified experts. The data relates only to the material as supplied and does not relate to combinations
with other materials or processes. MC-100-05A
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