MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
GLB Sticks
1. Product And Company Identification
Supplier Manufacturer
GLB Advantis Technologies, Inc.
1400 Bluegrass Lakes Parkway 1400 Bluegrass Lakes Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30004 United States Alpharetta, GA 30004 United States
Telephone Number: (770)521-5999 Telephone Number: (770) 521-5999
FAX Number: (770)521-5959 FAX Number: (770) 521-5959
Web Site: www.poolspacare.com Web Site: www.poolspacare.com
Supplier Emergency Contacts & Phone Number Manufacturer Emergency Contacts & Phone Number
CHEMTREC - DAY OR NIGHT: (800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC - DAY OR NIGHT: (800) 424-9300
Issue Date: 03/29/2006
Product Name: GLB Sticks
Chemical Name: Trichloro-s-Triazine-Trione
CAS Number: Not Established
Chemical Family: Chlorinated Isocyanurates
Chemical Formula: C3N3O3Cl3
MSDS Number: 52
2. Composition/Information On Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Percent Of
Name Number Total Weight
TRICHLOROISOCYANURIC ACID 87-90-1
Ingredients listed in this section have been determined to be hazardous as defined in 29CFR 1910.1200. Materials
determined to be health hazards are listed if they comprise 1% or 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 in
29CFR 1910.1200(i)(1).
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
White granular solid or tablet-form product
Oxidizer
Corrosive to eyes, skin and mucous membranes.
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
3. Hazards Identification
Primary Routes(s) Of Entry
Skin Contact,Inhalation
Eye Hazards
Irritant, severe eye.
Skin Hazards
Dermal exposure can cause severe irritation and/or burns characterized by redness, swelling, and scab formation.
Ingestion Hazards
Irritation and/or burns can occur to the entire gastrointestinal tract, including the stomach and intestines,
characterized by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, bleeding and/or tissue ulceration. Ingestion causes
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3. Hazards Identification - Continued
Ingestion Hazards - Continued
severe damage to the gastrointestinal tract with the potential to cause perforation.
Inhalation Hazards
Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Signs And Symptoms
Irritation of Eyes and Respiratory Passages
Conditions Aggravated By Exposure
Asthma, Respiatory and Cardiovascular Disease
First Aid (Pictograms)
4. First Aid Measures
Eye
In case of contact, hold eyelids apart and immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 20 minutes. Get
medical attention immediately.
Skin
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Get medical attention immediately if irritation
(redness, rash, blistering) develops and persists.
Ingestion
Drink large amounts of water. Avoid Alcohol. Do not induce vomiting. Contact a physician or poison control.
Inhalation
If inhaled, remove to fresh air.
Note To Physician
Corrosive
Incase of ingestion DO NOT induce vomiting. No specific antidote. Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Fire Fighting (Pictograms)
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: n/a 掳F
Flammability Class: NOT FLAMMABLE
Fire And Explosion Hazards
SMALL QUANTITIES OF WATER WILL REACT WITH THIS PRODUCT TO FORM HAZARDOUS AMOUNTS OF
NITROGEN TRICHLORIDE(VIOLENT EXPLOSIVE)
Extinguishing Media
In case of fire, soak (flood) with water. CAUTION DO NOT USE DRY CHEMICAL CONTAINING AMMONIA
COMPOUNDS
Fire Fighting Instructions
Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear.
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5. Fire Fighting Measures - Continued
Fire Fighting Instructions - Continued
6. Accidental Release Measures
Clean up spill immediately. Complete cleanup on dry basis if possible. Use appropriate personal protective equipment
(PPE). Use appropriate containers to avoid environmental contamination. Spills greater than 100 pounds constitute a
reportable quantitiy by the US EPA
Handling & Storage (Pictograms)
7. Handling And Storage
Handling And Storage Precautions
Keep out of reach of children. Store material in a cool and dry place. Do not reuse container
Storage Precautions
Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool dry place. Do not Reuse container. Keep away from other types of
chlorinating compounds and organic material. KEEP AWAY FROM AMMONIA AND AMMONIA COMPOUNDS. Do
not store above 60C/140F.
Work/Hygienic Practices
Use safe chemical handling procedures suitable for the hazards presended by this material.
Protective Clothing (Pictograms)
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls
Use with adequate general and local exhaust ventilation.
Eye/Face Protection
Safety glasses with side shields or goggles.
Skin Protection
Chemical-resistant gloves.
Respiratory Protection
When dusty conditions are encountered, wear a NIOSH/OSHA full-face respirator with chlorine cartridges for
protection against chlorine gas and dust/mist pre-filter.
Wear Long Sleeves
9. Physical And Chemical Properties
Appearance
White tablet or stick
Odor
Chlorine
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9. Physical And Chemical Properties - Continued
Odor - Continued
Chemical Type: Mixture
Physical State: Solid
Melting Point: Not applicable 掳F
Boiling Point: Not applicable 掳F
Specific Gravity: >1
Molecular Weight: NOT DETERMINED
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Vapor Density: Not applicable
pH Factor: 2.7-2.9 At a Concentration Of 1% solution
Evaporation Rate: Not Applicable
10. Stability And Reactivity
Stability: STABLE
Hazardous Polymerization: WILL NOT OCCUR
Conditions To Avoid (Stability)
THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY PRODUCE CHLORINE AND OTHER TOXIC GASES
Incompatible Materials
Reducing agents and Oxidizers, Nitrogen containing compounds, Calcium hypochlorite, Alkalies, Acids, Bases
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Chlorine gas
Conditions To Avoid (Polymerization)
Water on product while in container. Humidity
11. Toxicological Information
Eye Effects
Corrosive
Skin Effects
Corrosive
Acute Oral Effects
Rat Oral LD50: 490 mg/kg
Acute Inhalation Effects
Rat inhalation: Approx. 0.68 mg/l/4 hour - (nose only)
Chronic/Carcinogenicity
Not known to be a carcinogen.
Not classified by IARC, OSHA, EPA.
Not included in NTP 10th Report on Carcinogens.
Reproductive Effects
There are no known or reported effects on reproductive function or fetal development. Toxilogical investigation
indicates it does not effect reproductive function of fetal development.
Mutagenicity (Genetic Effects)
Not mutagenic in five Salmonella strains and one E.coli strain with or without mammalian microsomal activation.
12. Ecological Information
Acute Toxicity - Fish And Invertebrates
96 hour-LC50, Fish: 0.32 mg/l (Rainbow trout)
0.30 mg/l (bluegill sunfish)
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12. Ecological Information - Continued
Acute Toxicity - Fish And Invertebrates - Continued
96 hour-LC50, Daphnia magna: 0.21 mg/l
Acute And Dietary Toxicity - Birds
Oral LD50, Mallard duck: 1600 mg/kg
Dietary LC50, Mallard duck: >10,000 ppm
Dietary LC50, Bobwhite quail: 7422 ppm
13. Disposal Considerations
Refer to applicable local, state and federal regulations as well as industry standards.
14. Transport Information
Proper Shipping Name
TRICHLOROISOCYANURIC ACID DRY
Hazard Class
5.1,PG II (<=1kg Consumer Commodity ORM-D)
DOT Identification Number
UN2468
15. Regulatory Information
Canadian Regulatory Information
Class C - Oxidizing Material
Class D, Div 2b - Poisonous or Infectious Material: other toxic effects,
NFPA HMIS
HEALTH 3
0
FLAMMABILITY 0
3 2
REACTIVITY 2
B
PERSONAL PROTECTION
16. Other Information
Revision/Preparer Information
MSDS Preparer: JHW
This MSDS Superceeds A Previous MSDS Dated: 07/26/2000
Disclaimer
Although reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this document, we extend no warranties
and make no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained therein,
and assume no responsibility regarding the suitablility of this information for the user's intended purposes
or for the consequences of its use. Each individual should make a determination as to the suitability of
the information for their particular purposes(s).
GLB
Printed Using MSDS Generator鈩? 2000
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