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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ClearMem 3000
Section 01 - Chemical And Product And Company Information
Product Identifier 鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??... ClearMem 3000
Product Use 鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..... Scale inhibitor for recirculating cooling systems, boiler water treatment,
industrial cleaner.
Supplier Name鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥?. ClearTech Industries Inc.
2302 Hanselman Avenue
Saskatoon, SK. Canada
S7L 5Z3
Prepared By................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??..鈥?.. ClearTech Industries Inc. Technical Department
Phone: (306)664-2522
Preparation Date.........鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥?... November 15, 2006
24-Hour Emergency Phone鈥︹?︹?︹??... 306-664-2522
Section 02 - Composition / Information on Ingredients
Hazardous Ingredients....鈥︹?︹?︹??.... 1-Hydroxyethylidene -1,1,-diphosphonic acid 58-62%
Phosphorous acid 2.5%
CAS Number...................鈥︹??.鈥︹??.....1-Hydroxyethylidene -1,1,-diphosphonic acid 2809-21-4
Phosphorous acid 13598-36-2
Synonym (s)...................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??...None
Section 03 - Hazard Identification
Inhalation...................鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.... Not a likely route of exposure. No adverse effects expected.
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Skin Contact / Absorption鈥︹??.鈥?... May cause irritation with prolonged contact.
Eye Contact................鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.... Causes eye burns, permanent injury may occur.
Ingestion.....................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??. Not a likely route of exposure. May be harmful if swallowed.
Exposure Limits鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??... Product does not contain any substance that has an established exposure
limit.
Section 04 - First Aid Measures
Inhalation....................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.. Remove victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration only if breathing has
stopped. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek immediate medical
attention.
Skin Contact / Absorption鈥︹?︹?︹??.. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with water. Seek
medical attention if irritation occurs or persists.
Eye Contact..................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.... Flush immediately with water for at least 20 minutes. Forcibly hold eyelids
apart to ensure complete irrigation of eye tissue. Seek immediate medical
attention.
Ingestion......................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??. Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. If conscious, washout
mouth and give water to drink. Get medical attention.
Additional Information.....鈥︹?︹?︹??... Based on the individual reactions of the patient, the physician's judgement
should be used to control symptoms and clinical condition.
Section 05 - Fire Fighting
Conditions of Flammability鈥︹?︹??.... Not flammable
Means of Extinction........鈥︹?︹?︹??..... This product would not be expected to burn unless all the water is boiled
away. The remaining organics may be ignitable. Keep containers cool by
spraying with water. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding
fire.
Flash Point....鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.. Not applicable
Auto-ignition Temperature鈥︹?︹?︹??. Not applicable
Upper Flammable Limit 鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.. Not applicable
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Lower Flammable Limit...鈥︹?︹??.鈥?... Not applicable
Hazardous Combustible Products... May evolve oxides of carbon (COx) under fire conditions.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures..... Wear NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus and protective
clothing.
Explosion Hazards鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.... Not available
Section 06 - Accidental Release Measures
Leak / Spill................鈥?.鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??... Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Ventilate area. Stop or
reduce leak if safe to do so. Prevent material from entering sewers. Flush
with water to remove any residue.
SMALL SPILLS: Soak up spill with absorbent material. Place residues in a
suitable, covered, properly labeled container. Wash affected area.
LARGE SPILLS: Contain liquid using absorbent material, by digging
trenches or by diking. Reclaim into recovery or salvage drums or tank
truck for proper disposal. Wash site of spillage thoroughly with water.
Contact an approved waste hauler for disposal of contaminated recovered
material. Dispose of material in compliance with regulations indicated in
Section 13 (Disposal Considerations).
Deactivating Materials...鈥︹?︹??.鈥?... Neutralize washings with soda ash or lime.
Section 07 - Handling and Storage
Handling Procedures.......鈥︹?︹?︹??... Use proper equipment for lifting and transporting all containers. Use
sensible industrial hygiene and housekeeping practices. Wash thoroughly
after handling. Avoid all situations that could lead to harmful exposure.
Storage Requirements......鈥︹??...鈥?.. Store the containers tightly closed. Store in suitable labelled containers.
Avoid freezing temperatures and materials such as brass, aluminum and
mild steel.
Section 08 - Personal Protection and Exposure Controls
Protective Equipment
Eyes.鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥︹?︹??... Chemical goggles, full-face shield, or a full-face respirator is to be worn at
all times when product is handled. Contact lenses should not be worn;
they may contribute to severe eye injury.
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Respiratory鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.... Respratory protection likely not needed. However, care should be taken
to avoid breathing excess vapour or mist. Use approved respiratory
protection equipment when airborne exposure is excessive.
Gloves鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..... Impervious gloves of chemically resistant material (rubber, PVC) should
be worn at all times. Wash contaminated clothing and dry thoroughly
before reuse.
Clothing鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..鈥︹??.... Body suits, aprons, and/or coveralls of chemical resistant material should
be worn at all times. Wash contaminated clothing and dry thoroughly
before reuse.
Footwear鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..... No special footwear is required other than what is mandated at place of
work.
Engineering Controls
Ventilation Requirements鈥︹?︹??...... Provide natural or mechanical ventilation to minimize exposure. If
practical, use local mechanical exhaust ventilation at sources of air
contamination such as processing equipment.
Other鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.... Keep an eye wash fountain and safety shower available.
Section 09 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State.......鈥︹??....鈥︹?︹?︹??.... Liquid
Odor and Appearance鈥?..鈥︹?︹?︹??... None, colorless to light yellow transparent liquid.
Odor Threshold....鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??............ Not applicable
Specific Gravity (Water=1)鈥︹?︹?︹??.. 1.39-1.49
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg, 20C)鈥?.鈥?.. Not available
Vapor Density (Air=1)..鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.... Not available
Evaporation Rate........鈥︹??..鈥︹??.鈥?.. Not available
Boiling Point...............鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?..... Not available
Freeze/Melting Point....鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.... -25掳C
pH............................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.. 2
Water/Oil Distribution Coefficient.... Not available
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Bulk Density..............鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥?... Not available
% Volatiles by Volume鈥︹?︹??..鈥︹??... Not available
Solubility in Water...鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..... Complete
Molecular Formula......鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.... C2H8O7P2
Molecular Weight........鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??..... 206.02
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Stability.................鈥︹?︹?︹??....鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??. Stable under normal conditions.
Incompatibility..............鈥︹?︹?︹??..鈥︹?︹??.. Contact with strong alkalies (e.g. ammonia and its solutions,
carbonates, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, calcium
hydroxide, cyanide, sulfide, hypochlorites, chlorites), brass and mild
steel may generate heat, splattering or boiling and toxic vapors.
Hazardous Products of Decomposition.. Oxides of carbon and phosphorus.
Polymerization...........鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥︹??.鈥?. Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Irritancy.................鈥︹??..鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?. Prolonged exposure may cause mild irritation.
Sensitization........鈥︹??.......鈥︹?︹?︹??. This product is not expected to be a sensitizer.
Chronic/Acute Effects鈥︹??...鈥︹?︹??.. Acute:
A review of available data does not identify any symptoms from exposure
not previously mentioned.
Chronic:
A review of available data does not identify any symptoms from exposure
not previously mentioned.
Synergistic Materials...鈥︹??....鈥︹??... Not available
Animal Toxicity Data......鈥?..鈥︹?︹??.. LD50(oral, mouse)= 7,300mg/kg
Carcinogenicity......鈥︹??......鈥︹?︹??... None of the substances in this product are listed as carcinogens by the
IARC, NTP or ACGIH.
Reproductive Toxicity..鈥?...鈥︹?︹??... Not available
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Teratogenicity..........鈥?.....鈥︹?︹?︹??... Not available
Mutagenicity...........鈥︹??.....鈥︹?︹?︹??. Not available
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Fish Toxicity..................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??... Not available
Biodegradability.............鈥︹?︹??.鈥?.... Not available
Environmental Effects鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??. Minimize or prevent product from coming in contact with plants and soil.
Minimize or prevent product from entering water drains or public
waterways.
Section 13 - Disposal Consideration
Waste Disposal...........鈥?...鈥︹?︹?︹??...Dispose in accordance with all federal, provincial, and/or local regulations
including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.
Section 14 - Transportation Information
TDG Classification
Class鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??..鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..鈥?.... 8
Group...............鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.......鈥︹??... II
PIN Number.................鈥︹??..鈥︹?︹??.... UN 3265
Other鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..... Secure containers (full and/or empty) with suitable hold down devises
during shipment.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
WHMIS Classification.......鈥︹?︹?︹??....D2, E
NOTE: THE PRODUCT LISTED ON THIS MSDS HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
HAZARD CRITERIA OF THE CANADIAN CONTROLLED PRODUCTS REGULATIONS. THIS MSDS
CONTAINS ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THOSE REGULATIONS
Section 16 - Other Information
Note: The responsibility to provide a safe workplace remains with the user. The user should consider the
health hazards and safety information contained herein as a guide and should take those precautions
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required in an individual operation to instruct employees and develop work practice procedures for a safe
work environment. The information contained herein is, to the best of our knowledge and belief, accurate.
However, since the conditions of handling and use are beyond our control, we make no guarantee of
results, and assume no liability for damages incurred by the use of this material. It is the responsibility of
the user to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
ClearTech Industries Inc. - Locations
Corporate Head Office: 2302 Hanselman Avenue, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 5Z3
Phone: 306-664-2522
Fax: 306-665-6216
www.ClearTech.ca
Location Address Postal Code Phone Number Fax Number
Richmond, B.C. 12431 Horseshoe Way V7A 4X6 604-272-4000 604-272-4596
Calgary, AB. 5516E - 40th St. S.E. T2C 2A1 403-279-1096 403-236-0989
Edmonton, AB. 11750 - 180th Street T5S 1N7 780-452-6000 780-452-4600
Saskatoon, SK. 2302 Hanselman Avenue S7L 5Z3 306-933-0177 306-933-3282
Regina, SK. 555 Henderson Drive S42 5X2 306-721-7737 306-721-8611
Winnipeg, MB. 340 Saulteaux Crescent R3J 3T2 204-987-9777 204-987-9770
Mississauga, ON. 7480 Bath Road L4T 1L2 905-612-0566 905-612-0575
24 Hour Emergency Number - All Locations - 306-664-2522
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