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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ClearPAC庐
Section 01 - Chemical And Product And Company Information
Product Identifier 鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??... ClearPAC庐 Plus
Product Use 鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..... Drinking water treatment
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?.. May 29, 2008
24-Hour Emergency Phone鈥︹?︹?︹??.. 306-664-2522
Section 02 - Composition / Information on Ingredients
Hazardous Ingredients....鈥︹?︹?︹??.... Poly aluminum chloride 25-40% (w/w)
CAS Number...................鈥︹??.鈥︹??.... Poly aluminum chloride 1327-41-9
Synonym (s)...................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??...Poly aluminum chloride
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Section 03 - Hazard Identification
Inhalation...................鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.... Product does not readily for a vapour, so inhalation is only likely to
occur if a mist is formed. Irritation of respiratory tract may result from
mist exposure.
Skin Contact / Absorption鈥︹??.鈥?... Direct contact can cause irritation & possible corrosive burning.
Eye Contact................鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?... Damage can range from mild irritation to burning.
Ingestion.....................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??. Ingestion can cause corrosive burns to mouth, throat, esophagus. Small
amounts of product which enter the lungs during ingestion or vomiting
can cause serious lung injury and death.
Exposure Limits鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.. OSHA/PEL-TWA: 2mg/m3
ACGIH/TLV-TWA: 2mg/m3
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 soap and
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. If vomiting occurs, lean victim forward to
prevent breathing in vomitus. Give large amounts of water. Do not give
anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person. Seek
immediate medical attention.
Additional Information.....鈥︹?︹?︹??... Not available
Section 05 - Fire Fighting
Conditions of Flammability鈥︹?︹??.... Non-flammable
Means of Extinction........鈥︹?︹?︹??.... Does not burn or support combustion. Use extinguishing agents
suitable for surrounding fire.
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Flash Point....鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??. Not applicable
Auto-ignition Temperature鈥︹?︹?︹??. Not applicable
Upper Flammable Limit 鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.. Not applicable
Lower Flammable Limit...鈥︹?︹??.鈥?.. Not applicable
Hazardous Combustible Products... Hydrochloric acid fumes
Special Fire Fighting Procedures..... Wear NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus and
protective clothing.
Explosion Hazards鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??... None
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.
Deactivating Materials...鈥︹?︹??.鈥?... Neutralize with alkaline material. Dilute solutions of soda ash, lime, or
limestone. Note that carbon dioxide may form as a result, ensure area
has proper ventilation.
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 in cool (<15掳C) well ventilated area. Store away from
incompatibles. Keep storage area separate from populated work
areas. Do not store in containers made of aluminum, magnesium,
zinc, copper.
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︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.... Respiratory protection is not normally required. If use creates vapours,
mists, or aerosols, then a NIOSH-approved respirator with a dust/mist
cartridge is recommended.
Gloves鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..... Impervious gloves of chemically resistant material (rubber or 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︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..... Impervious boots of chemically resistant material should be worn at all
times.
Engineering Controls
Ventilation Requirements鈥︹?︹??...... Mechanical ventilation (dilution or local exhaust), process or personnel
enclosure and control of process conditions should be provided. Supply
sufficient replacement air to make up for air removed by exhaust systems.
Other鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.... Emergency shower and eyewash should be in close proximity.
Section 09 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State.......鈥︹??....鈥︹?︹?︹??.... Liquid
Odor and Appearance鈥?..鈥︹?︹?︹??... Clear, odourless, colourless liquid
Odor Threshold....鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??............ Not available
Specific Gravity (Water=1)鈥︹?︹?︹??.. 1.22-1.26
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?..... Decomposes at 90掳C
Freeze/Melting Point....鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.... ~ -20掳C
pH............................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.. 2.2-2.8
Water/Oil Distribution Coefficient.... > 1
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Bulk Density..............鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.. Not available
% Volatiles by Volume鈥︹?︹??..鈥︹??... Not available
Solubility in Water...鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..... Hydrolyses
Molecular Formula......鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.... Complex mixture
Molecular Weight........鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??..... Not applicable. Mixture.
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Stability.................鈥︹?︹?︹??....鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??. Normally stable.
Incompatibility..............鈥︹?︹?︹??..鈥︹?︹??.. Avoid contact with strong alkalis, strong acids, oxidizers, zinc,
aluminum, and hydro-reactive materials.
Hazardous Products of Decomposition.. May liberate sulphur, aluminum oxides, hydrogen chloride, and
chlorine when boiled to dryness or heated above 200掳C.
Polymerization...........鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥︹??.鈥?. Will not occur
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Irritancy.................鈥︹??..鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?. Mild irritant
Sensitization........鈥︹??.......鈥︹?︹?︹??.. Not a sensitizer
Chronic/Acute Effects鈥︹??...鈥︹?︹??.. Repeated & prolonged exposure of the skin to low concentrations of
liquid can cause dermititis. Does not accumulate in the body.
Synergistic Materials...鈥︹??....鈥︹??... None reported
Animal Toxicity Data......鈥?..鈥︹?︹??.. LD50(rat,oral): > 5000mg/kg
Carcinogenicity......鈥︹??......鈥︹?︹??... Not considered to be carcinogenic by NTP, IARC, and OSHA.
Reproductive Toxicity..鈥?...鈥︹?︹??... Not available
Teratogenicity..........鈥?.....鈥︹?︹?︹??... Not available
Mutagenicity...........鈥︹??.....鈥︹?︹?︹??. Not available
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Section 12 - Ecological Information
Fish Toxicity..................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.. Not available
Biodegradability.............鈥︹?︹??.鈥?.... Not available
Environmental Effects鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??. Stop or reduce leak if safe to do so. Prevent from entering sewers or
waterways by dyking with inert materials. Contact with lead pipes may
lead to increased lead content.
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 3264
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.
NSF Certification.................................Product is certified under ANSI/NSF Standard 60 for coagulation and
flocculation at a maximum dosage of 166mg/L.
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 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
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for damages incurred by the use of this material. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with all applicable
laws and regulations.
Attention: Receiver of the chemical goods / MSDS coordinator
As part of our commitment to the Canadian Association of Chemical Distributors (CACD) Responsible
Distribution庐 initiative, ClearTech Industries Inc. and its associated companies require, as a condition of sale, that
you forward the attached Material Safety Data Sheet(s) to all affected employees, customers, and end-users.
ClearTech will send any available supplementary handling, health, and safety information to you at your request.
If you have any questions or concerns please call our customer service or technical service department.
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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