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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
HAL-10
Section 01 - Chemical And Product And Company Information
Product Identifier 鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??... HAL-10
Product Use 鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..... Water treatment, wastewater treatment, coagulant
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?.. March 15, 2006
24-Hour Emergency Phone鈥︹?︹?︹??.. 306-664-2522
Section 02 - Composition / Information on Ingredients
Hazardous Ingredients....鈥︹?︹?︹??.... Aluminium Sulphate 20-50%
CAS Number...................鈥︹??.鈥︹??.... Aluminium Sulphate 10043-01-3
Synonym (s)...................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??...Liquid alum, aluminium sulphate solution, papermaker鈥檚 alum, sulfuric acid
Section 03 - Hazard Identification
Inhalation...................鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.... Inhalation of mists can be irritating to the respiratory tract and lungs.
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Skin Contact / Absorption鈥︹??.鈥?... May result in irritation or burns.
Eye Contact................鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?... Can cause irritations or burns.
Ingestion.....................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??. Large amounts may cause abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Can
cause burns of the mouth, bleeding stomach, incoordination, muscle
spasms, and kidney injury.
Exposure Limits鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.. ACGIH (1993-94) TlV-TWA for soluble salts of aluminium= 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︹?︹?︹??.... Product itself does not burn. However, decomposition product sulfur
trioxide will react with water to produce sulfuric acid. Use appropriate
extinguishing agent.
Flash Point....鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??. Not applicable
Auto-ignition Temperature鈥︹?︹?︹??. Not applicable
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Upper Flammable Limit 鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.. Not applicable
Lower Flammable Limit...鈥︹?︹??.鈥?.. Not applicable
Hazardous Combustible Products... Under fire conditions (or at temperatures greater than 650oC), product
decomposes to give off sulfur trioxide, an oxidizing agent which will
support combustion.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures..... Wear NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus and
protective clothing.
Explosion Hazards鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??... No explosion hazards.
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?... Lime, soda ash or sodium hydroxide.
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 a cool, dry, well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed,
and away from incompatible materials.
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.
Respiratory鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.... Where misty conditions occur, use a NIOSH approved high efficiency
particulate respirator (dust, mist and fume) with a full face piece.
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.
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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 available. 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, colourless odourless liquid
Odor Threshold....鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??............ Not applicable
Specific Gravity (Water=1)鈥︹?︹?︹??.. 1.30鈥?1.35
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg, 20C)鈥?.鈥?.. Not available
Vapor Density (Air=1)..鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.... Not applicable
Evaporation Rate........鈥︹??..鈥︹??.鈥?.. Not available
Boiling Point...............鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?..... 101-103oC
Freeze/Melting Point....鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.... ~ 鈥?16oC
pH............................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.. 1.8鈥?2.3
Water/Oil Distribution Coefficient.... Not available
Bulk Density..............鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.. Not applicable
% Volatiles by Volume鈥︹?︹??..鈥︹??... Not available
Solubility in Water...鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..... Completely miscible
Molecular Formula......鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.... Not applicable
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Molecular Weight........鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??..... Not applicable
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Stability.................鈥︹?︹?︹??....鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??. Stable under normal conditions
Incompatibility..............鈥︹?︹?︹??..鈥︹?︹??.. Corrosive to carbon steel, aluminium and zinc. Reacts with strong
alkali to form aluminium hydroxide
Hazardous Products of Decomposition.. Not available
Polymerization...........鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥︹??.鈥?. Will not occur
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Irritancy.................鈥︹??..鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?. Severe irritant. Skin and eye irritant, corrosive.
Sensitization........鈥︹??.......鈥︹?︹?︹??.. Not available
Chronic/Acute Effects鈥︹??...鈥︹?︹??.. Frequent or prolonged contact may cause dermatitis.
Synergistic Materials...鈥︹??....鈥︹??... Not available
Animal Toxicity Data......鈥?..鈥︹?︹??.. LD50(Mouse, Oral)= 6207mg/kg
LD50(Mouse, IP)= 1735mg/kg
LD50(Rat, Oral)= 1930mg/kg
Carcinogenicity......鈥︹??......鈥︹?︹??... Not considered to be carcinogenic by IARC, NTP, OSHA.
Reproductive Toxicity..鈥?...鈥︹?︹??... Not available
Teratogenicity..........鈥?.....鈥︹?︹?︹??... Not available
Mutagenicity...........鈥︹??.....鈥︹?︹?︹??. Not available
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Fish Toxicity..................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.. TLm(48hour, mosquito fish)= 240mg/L
Biodegradability.............鈥︹?︹??.鈥?.... Not available
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Environmental Effects鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??. May be harmful to aquatic life. Toxicity is primarily associated with the
acidic pH. Acidic soil conditions develop where contamination with this
material occurs.
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︹??... III
PIN Number.................鈥︹??..鈥︹?︹??... UN3264
Other鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.... Secure containers (full and/or empty) with suitable hold down devises
during shipment.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
WHMIS Classification.......鈥︹?︹?︹??....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 157mg/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
for damages incurred by the use of this material. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with all applicable
laws and regulations.
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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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