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SODIUM CHLORATE RECYCLE SOLUTION
8. FIRST AID INFORMATION
WHMIS CONTROLLED PRODUCT
Wash with soap and water. Remove any contaminated clothing and water wash it on
SKIN:
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
site before reuse.
REV. 5 Issued September 8, 2004 Page 1 of 4
EYES: Flush immediately with plenty of lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes, holding the
eyelids open. Get medical attention if irritation persists. 1. PRODUCT INFORMATION
Move the victim to fresh air. If symptoms persist get medical attention.
INHALATION: CHEMICAL NAME: Sodium Chlorate solution in water
SYNONYMS/TRADE NAMES: Chlorate Recycle Solution
DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH OR INDUCE VOMITING IF THE PATIENT IS
INGESTION: SHIPPING NAME (TDGR): Sodium Chlorate, Aqueous Solution
UNCONSCIOUS.
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NO.: UN 2428
If the patient is conscious, give one or two glasses of water to dilute stomach contents, and
FORMULA: NaClO3
induce vomiting. Sodium thiosulfate (2-5g in 200 ml of 5% sodium bicarbonate) is a specific
MOLECULAR WEIGHT:
antidote that inactivates the chlorate ion. Get medical attention promptly. 106.45
CAS NO.: 7775-09-9
USES: Material for Recycle to Sodium Chlorate Plant
9. PREPARATION INFORMATION
Equipment and/or raw materials used in its manufacture are made or supplied by:
For further technical information contact the Manager of R&D at ERCO Worldwide, a division of
Transportation Emergency Telephone Numbers
MANUFACTURER & SUPPLIER:
Superior Plus Inc.
Telephone: (416) 239-7111 ERCO Worldwide, a division of Superior Plus Inc. CANADA: (613) 996-6666
CANUTEC
Paul S. Timmons 302 The East Mall, Ste. 200
SIGNATURE
: Toronto, Ontario Canada M9B 6C7 USA: 1-800-424-9300
(416) 239-7111 CHEMTREC
DATED
REV. 5 : Revised to change the contact information in Section 9.
2004 09 08
This MSDS replaces that dated March 10, 2003.
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION(S):
Year Month Day
C (Oxidizing Material)
Information on this form is furnished in compliance with the Regulations Respecting Controlled
Products under the Hazardous Products Act and is not to be used for any other purpose, nor is
it to be reproduced or published.
ERCO Worldwide, a division of Superior Plus Inc. assumes no responsibility for injury to or death
2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
of the recipient of this material or third persons, or for any loss or damage, howsoever caused,
and the user, owner, bailee and their respective employees and agents assume all such risks if
CONC. %
reasonable safety procedures are not adhered to.
NAME by weight LD50 LC50
CAS No. Product Ident. No.
In addition, ERCO Worldwide, a division of Superior Plus Inc. assumes no responsibility for
1200 mg/kg. Not
7775-09-9
10 to 30 UN 2428
injury to or death of the recipient of this material or third persons, or for any loss or damage to Sodium Chlorate (Rat, Oral) applicable
any property, or for any consequential damage resulting from any abnormal user or theft of the
material, and the user, owner, bailee and their respective employees and agents assume all Not
160 mg/kg.
UN 1479
<1
Sodium Dichromate 10588-01-9
such risks even when caused by negligence, omission, default or error in judgement of ERCO applicable
(Rat, Oral)
Worldwide, a division of Superior Plus Inc. or its agents or servants.
1267 mg/kg. Not
Sodium Nitrate UN 1498
Each recipient should carefully review the information, data and recommendations in the <15 7631-99-4
(Rat, Oral) available
specific context of the intended use.
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3. PHYSICAL DATA 6. TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
STATE: APPEARANCE:
Liquid Pale Yellow-Orange SKIN CONTACT: IRRITANCY:
Prolonged contact may cause irritation. Mild
Solution
ODOUR: None SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.1 to 1.30
SENSITIZATION: No information is available.
SKIN ABSORPTION:
Not applicable Not available.
ODOUR THRESHOLD:
VAPOUR PRESSURE: Not Available
BOILING POINT: CARCINOGENICITY: Not listed by IARC or ACGIH
100-109掳C VAPOUR DENSITY: Vapour is water EYE CONTACT: May cause irritation. Sodium dichromate, present in
FREEZING POINT: -10 to +30掳C approx. these solutions at less than
Not available
EVAPORATION RATE: one percent, is generally
INHALATION: Mist may cause irritation. regarded as not carcinogenic
11-13
pH:
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Miscible but some authorities regard it
COEFFICIENT OF as suspect.
BULK DENSITY:
Not available
WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: Not available
INGESTION: May cause nausea, vomiting,
TERATOGENICITY&
abdominal pain, diarrhea, cyanosis,
MUTAGENICITY:
4. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Sodium dichromate has been
and/or anuria (urine shutdown). May
found to be mutagenic in short-
be fatal if ingested in significant
term mutagenicity tests.
CONDITIONS OF FLAMMABILITY: Sodium chlorate and sodium nitrate are not combustible, but amount (10 to 30 grams of sodium
are strong oxidizers. Dried solution leaves sodium chlorate have been reported as fatal REPRODUCTIVE
chlorate/sodium nitrate, which causes combustible materials in in humans). TOXICOLOGY: Not available.
contact with it to ignite easily and burn fiercely, or possibly
explode. EXPOSURE TOXICOLOGICAL
LIMITS: No limits have been published. SYNERGISM: Not available.
WATER IS THE ONLY EFFECTIVE EXTINGUISHER
MEANS TO EXTINGUISH:
for fires involving sodium chlorate, and sodium nitrate.
7. PREVENTIVE MEASURES
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: When dried residue is heated, as in a fire situation, oxygen is
released. This promotes fierce burning of any combustibles
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
which are present.
Keep both crystal and solutions contained. Do
For intermittent exposures wear PVC or rubber rainsuit, hard
not use combustible materials of construction
hat, rubber or plastic gloves, rubber boots, and safety
where chlorate will be used or stored.
glasses or goggles. Wash down clothing, gloves and boots
AUTO-IGNITION
after each use to remove traces of solution.
FLASH POINT & METHOD: Not applicable TEMPERATURE: Not applicable
LEAK OR SPILL PROCEDURES:
For continuous wear the above may be impractical. Wear
cotton clothing (flame retardant recommended) in lieu of
Contain and collect spilled material into clean, dry,
MECHANICAL IMPACT
UPPER FLAMMABILITY The solution is not impact rainsuit, but keeping rubber boots and gloves, hard hat and
covered metal containers, then flush down the spill
LIMIT: SENSITIVITY:
Not applicable sensitive. safety glasses. Change clothing at the end of each work shift
area with water. Keep spills and residues out of
or when it may be contaminated, and water wash on site.
sewers and the external environment.
Keep clothing wetted between taking it off and washing it.
LOWER FLAMMABILITY Do not send clothing which may be contaminated with
STATIC DISCHARGE The solution is not static
LIMIT: Not applicable chlorate, nitrate off site to be washed. WASTE CONTROL PROCEDURES:
SENSITIVITY: discharge sensitive.
Tuck pants into boots, to avoid absorbing any solution which
Thoroughly wash or incinerate all contaminated
may be on the floor. A dust mask should be worn where
combustible material in an environmentally
there may be exposure to sodium chlorate, sodium nitrate
5. REACTIVITY DATA
acceptable manner before it dries out.
dust.
CHEMICAL STABILITY: REACTIVITY CONDITIONS:
HANDLING PROCEDURES AND
Stable in itself, but see 鈥淗azardous decomposition Reaction with acids will occur on mixing. Reaction with
EQUIPMENT:
STORAGE:
products鈥? below. combustibles will normally occur only after solution has
dried out, leaving the combustible material impregnated
No smoking, flames or sparks may be allowed
Store in a cool, dry, fireproof area. Keep away from
with sodium chlorate. Such materials are likely to be ignited
INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES: where sodium chlorate is stored or used. Clothing
combustible or readily oxidizable materials and acids.
by heat, friction, or any other source of ignition.
fires are the principal hazard when working with
Reaction with strong acids releases chlorine (a toxic
Recover or wash away any spillage promptly.
this material in an industrial setting. If welding or
gas) and chlorine dioxide (a toxic gas which may HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
flame cutting must be done near sodium chlorate
decompose spontaneously and explosively).
When heated above 265掳C sodium chlorate residue a designated fire watcher with water hose in hand
Combustible materials wetted with this solution and
SHIPPING INFORMATION:
from this solution will decompose to give oxygen gas should be in attendance throughout the operation.
then dried burn fiercely when ignited, and may
PRIMARY HAZARD CLASS (TDGR): 5.1 (Oxidizer)
(not poisonous, but a hazardous oxidizer) and
explode. Other incompatible substances include, but
common salt. Sodium nitrate when heated to PACKING GROUP (TDGR): II
are not limited to, phosphorus, sulfur, sulfides,
decomposition will emit toxic fumes of Nox and Na2O.
ammonium compounds and powdered metals.
The salt may explode when heated above 538掳C
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