Part No.: 19-0247-01
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Prescription Treatment庐 brand ULTRA-SHIELD鈩? Chlorine Dioxide Water Treatment System
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS:
MEDICAL: 800-225-3320 (Prosar) TRANSPORTATION: 800-424-9300 (Chemtrec)
Skin Contact: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for
SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION 15 - 20 min. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Product Name: Prescription Treatment brand Ultra-Shield
庐 鈩?
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then
Chlorine Dioxide Water Treatment System give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or
EPA Reg. No.: 70060-29-499 doctor for further treatment advice.
Product Code(s): 09-2050 (17 x 6g), 09-2051 (250 x 6g) Note to Physician: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage.
EPA Signal Word: DANGER Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Pulmonary disorders, dermal
Distributed by: Whitmire Micro-Gen Research Laboratories, Inc. ailments, kidney disorders.
3568 Tree Court Industrial Blvd. Emergency Telephone Number of Prosar: 800-225-3320 (for medical emergencies)
St. Louis MO 63122-6682
SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
SECTION 2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Flash Point (TCC): NE
COMPOSITION INFORMATION
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (27.8%) % CAS NO. Explodibility Limits in Air for Chlorine Dioxide (% by volume):
Lower (LEL) = 10% Upper (UEL) = NE
Sodium Chlorite 20.8 7758-19-2
Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate dihydrate 7.0 51580-86-0 UNUSUAL FIRE, EXPLOSION AND REACTIVITY HAZARDS
Product is an oxidizer. Oxidizers decompose, especially when heated, to yield oxygen or other
OTHER INGREDIENTS* (72.2%) % CAS NO. gasses which will increase the burning rate of combustible matter. Contact with moisture will
Inorganic Acid 25 - 35 proprietary produce Chlorine Dioxide gas. The lower explosive limit (LEL) for chlorine dioxide is 10%. If large
Inorganic Salt(s) 35 - 45 proprietary amounts of the product are involved in a fire, it is possible that the application of water mist or
* All ingredients may not be listed. Ingredients not listed do not meet the reporting requirements fog could release enough chlorine dioxide gas in a confined space to present an explosion haz-
of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200. ard. The chlorine dioxide will dissolve harmlessly in flooding amounts of water.
EXPOSURE INFORMATION IN CASE OF FIRE
Extinguisher Media: Flooding amounts of water.
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus.
MATERIAL STEL TWA STEL TWA
Wear full protective clothing. Apply water from a protected location or from a safe distance.
Sodium Chlorite NE NE NE NE
Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate dihydrate NE NE NE NE
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Inorganic Acid NE NE NE NE
Inorganic Salt(s) NE NE NE NE IN CASE OF SPILL OR LEAK
Contain spillage. Scoop up or vacuum into a container for reclamation or disposal. Avoid dusting.
PEL/TLV Note: Upon exposure to moisture, this product releases chlorine dioxide. The OSHA PEL, as
If a solution of this product is spilled, take up as much as possible and place in a suitable |con-
well as the ACGIH TLV, for chlorine dioxide is 0.1 ppm, 0.3 ppm STEL.
tainer for disposal in compliance with local regulations. Dilute chlorine dioxide solutions
(100 - 200 ppm) do not need to be pH neutralized. Flush residual material, down drain, with an
SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION excess of water, in accordance with local regulations.
MOST IMPORTANT HAZARDS This product contains no Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CER-
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin, harmful if swallowed. May cause burns. May cause pain, CLA) listed chemicals. Releases of this product are NOT reportable to the National Response Center.
nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Danger: Oxidizer. Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Emergency Telephone Number of Chemtrec: 800-424-9300 (for transportation spills)
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR CLEANUP PERSONNEL
Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage. Eyes: Wear safety glasses with side shields, goggles or face shield.
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE Skin: Wear chemical-resistant rubber gloves. (Good practice requires that gross amounts of any
Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. Exposure to dust particles generated from this material causes chemical be removed from the skin as soon as practical, especially before eating or smoking.)
irritation of the respiratory tract. May result in burns of the mucous membranes, bronchospasms, Inhalation: Use of a respirator may be appropriate when working with spills in enclosed or con-
coughing, delayed pulmonary edema, difficulty breathing and sore throat. fined spaces, or when prolonged exposure to product vapor or spray mist may occur. When using
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation to the mouth, throat and stomach. May a respirator, wear a NIOSH approved respirator with an acid gas cartridge with any R or P prefilter.
cause pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause weakness and fatigue. See 29 CFR 1910.134 for respiratory protection, training and testing requirements.
Skin Contact: Harmful by skin contact. Contact with moist skin may cause burns. May cause toxic Other Protective Equipment: Protective body-covering clothing.
effects by prolonged or extensive skin contact. Causes skin irritation. Prolonged contact may cause der- WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
matitis. Contact with a 500 ppm of this product, was slightly irritating to rabbit skin. (See section 11.) Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal of wastes. Take full or leaking con-
Eye Contact: Causes severe eye irritation. May cause eye burns. Causes eye damage. tainers to a local disposal company for proper disposal. See Section 13. Review all local, state
Other Effects: Note: Upon exposure to moisture, this product releases Chlorine Dioxide gas. and federal regulations concerning health and pollution to determine approved disposal proce-
Inhalation of Chlorine Dioxide may cause irritation, coughing, wheezing and burning of the mucous dures. NEVER PLACE WASTES DOWN ANY INDOOR OR OUTDOOR DRAIN OR SEWER.
membranes. Inhalation of large amounts may lead to pulmonary edema and bronchitis. Direct contact
with Chlorine Dioxide causes eye and skin irritation and may cause burns. Toxic by oral exposure.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
ROUTES OF ENTRY
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
Primary: Inhalation Secondary: Skin/Eye Tertiary: Ingestion
Keep out of reach of children. DANGER 鈥? Corrosive. Causes irreversible eye damage and skin
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
burns. May be fatal if absorbed through skin. Harmful if swallowed. Do not get in eyes, on skin
Chlorine. This product can decompose exothermically, releasing a large amount of heat.
or on clothing. Wear protective eyewear (goggles, face shield or safety glasses), protective cloth-
UNUSUAL FIRE, EXPLOSION AND REACTIVITY HAZARDS ing and rubber gloves. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating,
Product is an oxidizer. Oxidizers decompose, especially when heated, to yield oxygen or other drinking or using tobacco. Remove contaminated clothing and wash clothing before reuse.
gasses which will increase the burning rate of combustible matter. Contact with moisture will
STORAGE
produce Chlorine Dioxide gas. The lower explosive limit (LEL) for chlorine dioxide is 10%. If large
Do not contaminate water, food or feed. Store this product in a cool, dry area away from direct
amounts of the product are involved in a fire, it is possible that the application of water mist or
sunlight and heat to avoid deterioration and in an area inaccessible to children and animals.
fog could release enough chlorine dioxide gas in a confined space to present an explosion haz-
ard. The chlorine dioxide will dissolve harmlessly in flooding amounts of water.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Respiratory Protection: None required when exposure limits are not likely to be exceeded. Refer
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going
to the label and Section 2 of this MSDS. If overexposure is likely or if used in enclosed or confined
for treatment. Describe any symptoms and follow the advice given.
areas, a NIOSH approved respirator with an acid gas cartridge with any R or P prefilter may be
Eye Contact: Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 - 20 min. Remove
used. See 29 CFR 1910.134 for respiratory protection, training and testing requirements.
contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 min, then continue rinsing eyes. Call a poison control
Protective Gloves: Wear chemical-resistant rubber gloves. (Good practice requires that gross amounts
center or doctor for treatment advice.
of any chemical be removed from the skin as soon as practical, especially before eating or smoking.)
Ingestion: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person
Eye Protection: Wear protective eyewear (goggles, face shield or safety glasses with side shields).
sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poi-
Other Protective Equipment: Protective body-covering clothing.
son control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Prescription Treatment庐 brand ULTRA-SHIELD鈩? Chlorine Dioxide Water Treatment System
VENTILATION
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Local Exhaust: Recommended to control exposures to within applicable limits.
This product is toxic to fish and aquatic organisms.
Mechanical: None required
Special: None required COMPONENT ECOTOXICITY
Other: Provide adequate ventilation. Sodium Chlorite, CAS No. 7758-19-2, 15-30%: Daphnia magna, 48 hr TL50: 0.29 mg/l (No effect
level: 0.10 mg/l) Mallard duck, dietary LC50: 10,000 ppm
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Appearance: White powder or tablet Odor: Odorless to slight chlorine odor
Solubility in Water: Reacts with water Vapor Pressure: Negligible Do not contaminate water, food or feed by disposal of container or waste. Dispose of container and
Viscosity: NA Vapor Density: NA waste in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations.
Boiling Point: Min: 248掳F Max: 374掳F Decomposes Freezing/Melting Point: NA Container Disposal: Place empty pouch or blister pack and container in plastic bag and discard
pH: 6 - 7 (0.01% Solution in water) Bulk Density: 1.5 g/cc in trash.
Waste Disposal: Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesti-
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY cide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed
of by use according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control
REACTIVITY Agency or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance.
Stability: Stable NEVER PLACE UNUSED PRODUCT OR WASTE DOWN ANY INDOOR OR OUTDOOR DRAIN OR
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, Exposure to light SEWER.
Incompatibility (Material to Avoid): Strong acids or alkalies, Strong oxidizing agents,
Reducing agents, Combustible material
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Hazardous Reactions: Upon exposure to water vapor, chlorine dioxide gas is released.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur SHIPMENT BY GROUND WITHIN U.S. (DOT CLASSIFICATION)
UN/NA/PIN Number: UN2813
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Proper Shipping Name: Water-reactive solid, N.O.S. (Contains Sodium Chlorite)
Chlorine. This product can decompose exothermically, releasing a large amount of heat.
Classification: 4.3 Dangerous when wet material
Packing Group: III
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Product in unopened original packaging (do not break case) is compliant with all regulations for
ROUTES OF ENTRY ground shipment within the U.S. WMG disclaims any liability for claims or damages that may result
Primary: Inhalation Secondary: Skin/Eye Tertiary: Ingestion from shipment by other means. Packages offered or intended for other modes of transportation are
ACUTE subject to additional requirements. Consult appropriately trained shipping professional before offer-
Eyes: Causes severe eye irritation. For 500 ppm solution of this product: Primary Eye Irritation ing for shipment.
Index (rabbit) = mildly irritating. For 100 ppm chlorine dioxide solution made from a similar prod-
uct: Primary Eye Irritation Index (rabbit) = Non-irritating. SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Skin: Causes skin irritation. Prolonged contact may cause dermatitis. For 100 ppm chlorine diox-
CERCLA
ide solution made from a similar product: Acute dermal LD50 > 5,000 mg/kg (rats). For 100 ppm
This product contains no CERCLA listed chemicals.
chlorine dioxide solution made from a similar product: Primary skin irritation index (rabbits) = 0.1
SARA TITLE III SECTION 311/312 HAZARD CLASS
(slightly irritating). For 100 ppm chlorine dioxide solution made from a similar product: Product is
This product has been reviewed according to the EPA 鈥淗azard Categories鈥? promulgated under
not a sensitizer when tested on guinea pigs.
Section 311 and 312 of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause
III) and is considered, under applicable definitions, to meet the following categories:
weakness and fatigue. Acute oral toxicity LD50 for sodium chlorite = 165 mg/kg (rats). The Acute
Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard
oral toxicity LD50 for chlorine dioxide has been reported as 292 mg/kg (rats). The Acute oral toxic-
Reactive Hazard
ity LD50 for Inorganic Salts is 2,800 mg/kg (rats). The Acute oral toxicity LD50 for Sodium
Dichloroisocyanurate dihydrate is 1,420 mg/kg (rats). SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 CHEMICALS
Inhalation: Exposure to dust particles generated from this material causes irritation of the res- This product contains no substances subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of the
piratory tract. May result in burns of the mucous membranes, bronchospasms, coughing, delayed Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III) or 40 CFR Part 372 in
pulmonary edema, difficulty breathing and sore throat. For 200 ppm chlorine dioxide solution: concentrations above the de minimis concentration level.
Acute Inhalation toxicity LC50 > 2.07 mg/L (rats, 4 hr). TSCA
CHRONIC / CARCINOGENICITY All components of this product are listed or excluded from listing on the US Toxic Substance
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) considers the ingredient Sodium Chlorite Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory.
as 鈥淣ot classifiable as to its carcinogenicity鈥?.
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
Neither this product nor any of its ingredients are classified as carcinogens by the National
Toxicity Program (NTP), by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
NFPA HEALTH RATING INFORMATION KEY: 4 = Severe
(ACGIH) or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
HEALTH - 2 FLAMMABILITY - 0 3 = High
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY REACTIVITY - 1 SPECIAL HAZARDS - NE
2 = Moderate
Sodium Chlorite, CAS No. 7758-19-2, 15 - 30% has been shown to cause reproductive disorders
HMIS HAZARD RATING INFORMATION 1 = Slight
in laboratory animals.
HEALTH - 2 FLAMMABILITY - 0 0 = Minimal
REACTIVITY - 1 PERSONAL PROTECTION - B
The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon data believed to be correct. However, no guarantee or warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, is made
with respect to the information contained herein. For automatic MSDS updates, register at www.wmmg.com.
Questions concerning the safe handling of the product should be referred to the Whitmire Micro-Gen Customer Service Department at 800-777-8570.
NA - Not Applicable Part No. 19-0247-01
NE - Not Established Effective Date: 03/27/07
WHITMIRE MICRO-GEN
PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit Review Date: NA
TLV - Threshold Limit Value Supersedes: NA
RESEARCH LABORATORIES, INC.
STEL - Short Term Exposure Limit (15 min) Text ID: 071121-1
TWA - Time Weighted Average (8 hr) Code #: NA
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