Material Safety Data Sheet
Transportation and Medical Emergency Phone: 1-800-535-5053
(INFOTRAC)
General Phone: 317-580-8282
EPA Reg. Number: 67690-9
Effective Date: 2/28/03
Captain* Liquid Copper Algaecide SePRO Corporation Carmel, IN 46032
SKIN: Corrosive to skin. Avoid contact. May cause local
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
discomfort or pain, severe excess redness and swelling,
PRODUCT: Captain* Liquid Copper Algaecide tissue destruction, fissures, ulceration, and possibly
bleeding into the injured area. Prolonged or widespread
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION: contact may result in the absorption of potentially harmful
SePRO Corporation amounts of material. LD50 for skin absorption in rabbits
11550 North Meridian Street, Suite 600 is >2000 mg/kg.
Carmel, IN 46032
INGESTION: May be toxic if swallowed. May cause burns
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of the mouth and throat, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, dizziness, weakness, thirst, collapse, and possible
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
coma. The nature and severity of these signs and
Copper Carbonate**......................................................15.9% symptoms will be dependent on the amount swallowed.
Inert Ingredients.............................................................84.1% Aspiration into the lungs may occur during ingestion or
vomiting, resulting in lung injury. Oral LD50 for rats is
Total..............................................................................100.0%
590 mg/kg.
**Metallic copper equivalent, 9.1%
INHALATION: Vapors may be irritating and may cause
This document is prepared pursuant to the OSHA
excessive tear formation, burning sensation of the nose
Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath,
In addition, other substances not 'Hazardous' per this
nausea and vomiting. Extremely high vapor concentrations
OSHA Standard may be listed. Where proprietary
may cause lung damage. Some individuals may develop
ingredient shows, the identity may be made available as
asthma.
provided in this standard.
SYSTEMIC (OTHER TARGET ORGAN) EFECTS:
3. HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATIONS No relevant information found.
CANCER INFORMATION: No relevant information found.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Dark blue liquid with a slight ammoniacal odor. May
TERATOLOGY (BIRTH DEFECTS): No relevant
cause severe eye irritation with corneal injury, even
information found.
blindness. May be absorbed through the skin in
harmful amounts. Corrosive to the skin.
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: No relevant information
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
found.
(800) 535-5053
4. FIRST AID
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: This section includes
EYE: Immediately flush eyes with flowing water while
possible adverse effects, which could occur if this material
holding eyelid away from eyeball. Continue washing for at
is not handled in the recommended manner.
least 15 minutes. Do not remove contact lenses if worn.
Get prompt medical attention.
EYES: Corrosive to eyes. Corneal injury may be severe,
extensive, and, if not treated promptly, could result in
SKIN: Immediately flush skin thoroughly with water for at
permanent impairment of vision. Causes severe irritation,
least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and
experienced as discomfort or pain, excess blinking and tear
shoes. Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Get
production, marked excess redness and swelling of the
medical attention if irritation persists. Wash clothing before
conjunctiva, and chemical burns of the eye.
reuse. Discard contaminated leather articles such as shoes
and belt.
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Transportation and Medical Emergency Phone: 1-800-535-5053
(INFOTRAC)
General Phone: 317-580-8282
EPA Reg. Number: 67690-9
Effective Date: 2/28/03
Captain* Liquid Copper Algaecide SePRO Corporation Carmel, IN 46032
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Get immediate 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
medical attention. If patient is fully conscious, give 1 or
2 glasses of water or milk. PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND
STORAGE: Utilize good personal hygiene practices and
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration exercise normal liquid handling procedures. Store below
if not breathing. If breathing is difficult, oxygen may be given 95藲F (35藲C) whenever possible. Decomposes at
by qualified personnel. Obtain medical attention. temperatures above 400藲F (200藲C). Average shelf life under
proper storage conditions in the original sealed containers is
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Corrosive. May cause stricture. 2 years. Store in a clean, dry area. Keep out of reach of
If lavage is performed, suggest endotracheal and/or children. Harmful if swallowed, absorbed through the skin,
esophagoscopic control. If burn is present, treat as any or inhaled. Avoid breathing of spray mist or contact with
thermal burn after decontamination. No specific antidote. skin, eyes, or clothing.
Supportive care. Treatment is based on the judgment of the
physician in response to reactions of the patient. Prolonged 8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
or repeated inhalation may aggravate preexisting asthma,
liver and kidney disease. Corrosive to eyes and skin. These precautions are suggested for conditions where the
Causes irreversible eye damage. potential for exposure exists. Emergency conditions may
require additional precautions.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:
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FLASH POINT: No flash point at temperatures up to 200藲F Alkanolamines: ACIGH TLV is 6 mg/M (3 ppm) and OSHA
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METHOD USED: Not applicable PEL is 8 mg/M (3 ppm)
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Provide general and/or local
LFL: Not applicable exhaust ventilation to control airborne levels below the
UFL: Not applicable exposure guidelines.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: All-purpose foam is preferred. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING,
COMMERCIAL BLENDING, AND PACKAGING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Keep unnecessary WORKERS:
people away; isolate the hazard area and deny unnecessary
entry. Highly toxic fumes are released in fire situations. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use a NIOSH approved
full-face air-purifying respirator. For emergency response or
FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Wear positive-pressure, self- for situations where the atmospheric level is unknown, use a
contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. NIOSH approved positive-pressure self-contained breathing
apparatus.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SKIN PROTECTION: Use protective clothing impervious to
ACTION TO TAKE FOR SPILLS AND LEAKS: Ventilate this material. Selection of specific items such as face shield,
area. Avoid breathing vapors. Wear respiratory protection gloves, boots, apron, or full body suit will depend on
and avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Use absorbent operation. Use gloves, impervious to this material, at all
material such as sweeping compound, oil absorbent, or times. Safety shower should be located in immediate work
lime to contain and clean up small spills and dispose as area. Remove contaminated clothing immediately, wash skin
waste in a chemical disposal container. Wash spill area area with soap and water, and launder clothing before reuse.
with water containing a strong detergent, absorb it, and Items, which cannot be decontaminated, such as shoes,
place in chemical disposal container. Report large spills to belts, and watchbands, should be removed, destroyed, and
INFOTRAC and consult SePRO Corporation for assistance. disposed.
Prevent runoff.
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Transportation and Medical Emergency Phone: 1-800-535-5053
(INFOTRAC)
General Phone: 317-580-8282
EPA Reg. Number: 67690-9
Effective Date: 2/28/03
Captain* Liquid Copper Algaecide SePRO Corporation Carmel, IN 46032
EYE/FACE PROTECTION: Use chemical goggles. Eye 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
wash fountain should be located in immediate work area.
If vapor exposure causes eye discomfort, use a NIOSH DISPOSAL: Responsibility of proper waste disposal rests
approved full-face respirator for vapors. with the owner of the waste. Consult with local and
environmental authorities. Contaminated materials should
APPLICATORS AND ALL OTHER HANDLERS: Refer be placed in sealed drums and shipped to an approved
to the product label for personal protective clothing and chemical dump for disposal in accordance with all federal,
equipment. state and local regulations.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
BOILING POINT: 212藲F U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Miscible INFORMATION:
VAPOR PRESSURE: 17 mm
VAPOR DENSITY: 3.5 FOR PACKAGE SIZES ONE GALLON OR LESS AND
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.265 ALL MODES OF TRANSPORTATION (air, land, vessel):
EVAPORATION RATE: <1 Butylacetate = 1 This material is not regulated.
PERCENT VOLATILE: 43%
APPEARANCE: Dark blue liquid FOR PACKAGES SIZES GREATER THAN ONE
ODOR: Slight ammoniacal GALLON AND ALL MODES TRANSPORTED
pH: 10.1 (air, land, vessel):
Corrosive Liquid/ N.O.S./(alkanolamines)
DOT HAZARD CLASS: Class 8
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable under normal storage conditions. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
INCOMPATIBILITY: (Specific materials to avoid) Strong NOTICE: The information herein is presented in good faith
acids and nitrites. Should not be used in water where the and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown
pH is less than 6.0 due to the possible breakdown of the above. However, no warranty, express or implied, is given.
copper chelate, which could form copper ions, which Regulatory requirements are subject to change and may
would precipitate. Should not be applied to water when differ from one location to another; it is the buyer's
temperature of the water is below 60藲F (15藲C). responsibility to ensure that its activities comply with
federal, state or provincial, and local laws. The following
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: specific information is made for the purpose of complying
Decomposes above 390藲F (200藲C). May form oxides of with numerous federal, state or provincial, and local laws
carbon and nitrogen. and regulations.
U.S. REGULATIONS
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Not known to occur.
SARA 313 INFORMATION: To the best of our knowledge,
this product contains no chemical subject to SARA Title III
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Section 313 supplier notification requirements.
MUTAGENICITY: No relevant information found.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: No relevant information found.
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Transportation and Medical Emergency Phone: 1-800-535-5053
(INFOTRAC)
General Phone: 317-580-8282
EPA Reg. Number: 67690-9
Effective Date: 2/28/03
Captain* Liquid Copper Algaecide SePRO Corporation Carmel, IN 46032
SARA HAZARD CATEGORY: This product has been 16. OTHER INFORMATION
reviewed according to the EPA "Hazard Categories"
MSDS STATUS: Revised
promulgated under Sections 311 and 312 of the Superfund
Replaces MSDS Dated: 6/25/98
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title
Replaces MSDS Dated: 10/10/02
III) and is considered, under applicable definitions, to meet
the following categories:
The information herein is given in good faith, but no
An Immediate Health Hazard
warranty, express or implied, is made. Consult SePRO
Corporation for further Information.
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
(NFPA 701): (4 = Extreme; 3 = High; 2 = Moderate;
0 = Insignificant)
Health 3
Flammability 0
Reactivity 1
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW: The following product
components are cited on certain state lists as mentioned.
Non-listed components may be shown in Section 1 of the
MSDS.
Chemical Name CAS Number List
Proprietary Ingredient Proprietary PA1
Proprietary Ingredient Proprietary NJ1 NJ3 PA1
NJ1 = New Jersey Special Health Hazard Substance
(present at > or = to 0.1%).
NJ3 = New Jersey Workplace Hazardous Substance
(present at > or = to 1.0%).
PA1 = Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance
(present at > or = to 1.0%).
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA): All
ingredients are on the TSCA inventory or are not required
to be listed on the TSCA inventory.
OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD: This
product is a "hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA
Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE
COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA, or
SUPERFUND): To the best of our knowledge, this product
contains no chemical subject to reporting under CERCLA.
Form No. A-55-RG-03(03) *Trademark of the SePRO Corporation. 漏 Copyright 2003 SePRO Corporation.
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