ACTI-CHEM SPECIALTIES, INC.
56 Quarry Road, Trumbull, CT 06611 U.S.A.
TEL: (203) 365-6530 FAX: (203) 365-6537
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
CHEMTREC: 800/424-9300 (DAY OR NIGHT)
SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
DATE: October, 2002 SUPERSEDES MSDS DATE: October, 1999
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TRADE NAME: ACTICIDE LG
SYNONYMS: None CAS REGISTRY NO. Not applicable (mixture)
MOLECULAR FORMULA: Not applicable (mixture) MOLECULAR WEIGHT: Not applicable (mixture)
SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT CAS REG. NO. HAZARD DATA
5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one 26172-55-4 TWA/TLV not established
2-Methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one 2682-20-4 TWA/TLV not established
SECTION III - PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Colorless to pale yellow liquid with mild odor
BOILING POINT: ~100潞 C
MELTING POINT: ~0潞 C (Freezing Point)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: (H20=1): 1.02 @ 20潞 C
pH : 2.5 鈥? 3.5 (20掳C)
VAPOR PRESSURE: 27 hPa (20潞 C)
EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE=1): < 1
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Fully miscible
SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: Not flammable AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not applicable
FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, Foam, Dry chemical, CO2
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Exposure to fire conditions may result in emissions of sulfur dioxide
and hydrogen chloride
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SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None known
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Oxidizing and reducing agents and alkalis.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: May yield hydrogen chloride and oxides of sulfur.
DANGER OF EXPLOSION: None.
SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
ORAL TOXICITY: Acute oral LD50 (rat) ~ 5500 mg/kg
DERMAL TOXICITY: Dermal LD50 (rat) > 2,000 mg/kg
SKIN IRRITATION : Persistent will defined to moderate dermal irritation
SKIN SENSITIZATION: May cause allergic skin reaction.
EYE IRRITATION : Corrosive to eyes.
INHALATION TOXICITY: LC50 (mist) ~12.3 mg/L (4 hr, rat)
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
INGESTION: May be harmful if swallowed
INHALATION: Severe irritation can be caused by breathing vapor or mist
SKIN CONTACT: May cause skin burns and allergic skin reactions.
EYE CONTACT: Corrosive to eyes.
HMIS H=3 F=0 R=0
NOTE: these are recommended ratings. It is the responsibility of the employer to evaluate products and train employees on the
hazards of those products prior to use
EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing. Call a poison control center or doctor for
treatment advice.
Swallowed: Call a 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 by a poison control center or doctor.
Skin: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call
a poison control center or doctor for treatment.
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 a poison control center or doctor for
further treatment advice
Note to physician: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage.
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SECTION VII - EXPOSURE CONTROL PROCEDURES
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Wear appropriate NIOSH-approved respirator where workplace conditions warrant.
VENTILATION: Use adequate local exhaust ventilation.
EYE PROTECTION: Use OSHA approved safety goggles and full face shield.
SKIN PROTECTION: Do not get on skin or clothing. Wear coveralls and other suitable clothing to avoid skin contact.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: Wear appropriate chemically-resistant gloves; e.g., PVC or PE.
Replace these immediately if there is any tearing or degradation of gloves. Remove and clean gloves after use.
Then wash hands and any exposed skin areas with soap and water.
WORK/HYGIENE PRACTICES: Provide eyewash fountain and emergency shower.
SECTION VIII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Dike and absorb spills with inert material
(sand, clay). Collect into corrosion-proof drums. Decontaminate area with 10% sodium bisulfite solution or a solution
containing 5% Sodium Bisulfite and 5% Sodium Bicarbonate.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of in accordance with applicable federal and local regulations. Contact the
local regional office of the EPA for pesticide disposal information.
SECTION IX - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND STORAGE
STORE IN A VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM CHILDREN, FOOD AND DRINKING WATER.
AVOID ANY CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Protect from frost.
Protect from heat and direct sunlight
SECTION X - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Product is toxic to fish and wildlife. Do not discharge effluent containing this product
into lakes, ponds, estuaries, oceans or other waters unless this product is specifically identified and addressed in an
NPDES permit. Do not discharge effluent containing this product into sewer systems without previously notifying the
local sewage treatment plant authority. For guidance, contact your State Water Board or Regional Office of the
Environmental Protection Agency.
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SECTION XI - TRANSPORTATION DATA
DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:
Corrosive Liquid, Acidic, Organic, N.O.S. [mixture containing 5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and 2-Methyl-
4-isothiazolin-3-one (3:1)], 8, UN 3265, PG-III
SECTION XII 鈥? REGULATORY INFORMATION
EPA REGISTRATION NO. 67071-1
TSCA Listed: All ingredients are listed
SARA TITLE III: Section 302 (EHS) None
Section 311/312 Acute Hazard
Section 313 None greater than de minimus level
California Proposition 65 no raw materials used in making this product are regulated
Canada DSL All ingredients are listed
The information contained herein is given without any warranty express or implied, except that such information is to be best of our
knowledge and belief, true and accurate. Acti-Chem recommends that customers independently test and evaluate its products in
order to decide their safety and effectiveness.
In submitting this information, no liability is assumed nor permission given to induce or recommend to practice any patented
invention without a license.
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Revisions: October 2002 New Format
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