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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I: IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
PRODUCT NAME: MTL SHURE SHALE
PRODUCT USE: KCL Substitute
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Organic Acid Salt Solution
WORK PLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS)
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: Not A Controlled Product Under WHMIS
WORK PLACE HAZARD: N/A
TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS (TDG)
SHIPPING NAME: Not Regulated Under TDG
TDG CLASSIFICATION: N/A
UN NUMBER (PIN): N/A
PACKING GROUP: N/A
SECTION II: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT PERCENT CAS NUMBER LD(50) Oral-Rat OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
No Hazardous Ingredients
SECTION III: TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ROUTE OF ENTRY: [XX] SKIN [XX] EYE CONTACT [XX] INHALATION [XX] INGESTION
SKIN CONTACT: Repeated or prolonged exposure of skin to this product may cause irritation and reddening
of the skin. This product will irritate any exposed existing cuts or scrapes.
EYE CONTACT: May cause eye irritation upon direct contact with the liquid.
INGESTION: May cause nausea or vomiting if ingested in large quantities (1/4 cup).
INHALATION: Prolonged breathing of mists of this product can cause irritation of the mucous membranes.
SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN CONTACT: In case of skin contact, immediately remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly
with soap and water. Seek medical attention if ill effect or irritation develops. Wash
contaminated clothes before reuse.
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EYE CONTACT: If splashed into the eyes, flush with clear water for 15 minutes or until irritation subsides.
Retract eyelids often. If irritation persists, call a physician.
INGESTION: If swallowed, give milk or water (pint) if victim is conscious. Do NOT induce vomiting; Risk of
damage to lungs exceeds poisoning risk. Obtain medical attention. Prompt action is
essential.
INHALATION: Remove victim to fresh air immediately.
SECTION V: PHYSICAL DATA
APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: Colourless to light yellow liquid. no distinguishable odour.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.07
104.44掳C
BOILING POINT (掳C):
-40掳C
FREEZING POINT (掳C):
pH: Approx. 7.5
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Miscible
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: N/A
EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
VAPOUR PRESSURE (mm Hg): N/A
VAPOUR DENSITY (Air = 1): N/A
SECTION VI: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: 93.33掳C
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water spray/fog.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Will not normally support combustion. Heat from fire may build
pressure and rupture closed containers spreading fires and
increasing risk or burns/injuries.
SECTION VII: REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable [XX] Unstable [ ]
INCOMPATIBILITY (CONDITIONS TO AVOID): Avoid contact with strong oxidants.
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HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Incomplete combustion may product NOx and HCl.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will Not Occur [XX] May Occur [ ]
SECTION VIII: PREVENTIVE MEASURES
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use a mist type respirator for airborne mists. Use NIOSH/MSHA
approved air purifying/respirator when fighting fires.
VENTILATION: No special ventilation is recommended under normal condition.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Use gloves, if needed, to avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact.
EYE PROTECTION: Use splash goggles/ face shield when eye contact may occur.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (Specify): Rubber aprons necessary to prevent contact.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING
Carefully vent internal pressure before removing closure. Do not store near strong oxidizing agents.
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE THE MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED
Wear rubber gloves. Contain spill, soak up and put into a container for recovery or disposal. Flush area with water.
Avoid flow or concentrated product into surface waters. Dilute solutions are biodegradable. For spills on water,
contain/minimize dispersion and collect.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Incinerate or dispose concentrated product according to all federal and provincial laws and regulations. Do not flush
to surface waters. Recommended application rate dilute solutions and biodegradable.
SECTION IX: PREPARATION
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH, BUT NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, IS MADE.
DATE PRINTED: April 6, 2006 BY: MILLENNIUM TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
DATE MODIFIED: June 18, 2004 APPROVED BY:
SUPERSEDES: October 1, 2003
24 HOUR PHONE: 403-252-5904
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