Oxygen Release Compound 鈥? Advanced (ORC Advanced鈩?)
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)
Last Revised: March 13, 2007
Section 1 - Material Identification
Supplier:
1011 Calle Sombra
San Clemente, CA 92673
Phone: 949.366.8000
Fax: 949.366.8090
E-mail: info@regenesis.com
A mixture of Calcium OxyHydroxide [CaO(OH)2] and
Chemical
Calcium Hydroxide [Ca(OH)2].
Description:
Inorganic Chemical
Chemical Family:
Advanced Formula Oxygen Release Compound
Trade Name:
(ORC Advanced鈩?)
Calcium Hydroxide Oxide; Calcium Oxide Peroxide
Chemical Synonyms
Used to remediate contaminated soil and groundwater
Product
(environmental applications)
Use:
Section 2 鈥? Composition
CAS No. Chemical
682334-66-3 Calcium Hydroxide Oxide [CaO(OH)2]
1305-62-0 Calcium Hydroxide [Ca(OH) 2]
7758-11-4 Dipotassium Phosphate (HK2O4P)
7778-77-0 Monopotassium Phosphate (H2KO4P)
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Section 3 鈥? Physical Data
Powder
Form:
White to Pale Yellow
Color:
Odorless
Odor:
527 掳F (275 掳C) 鈥? Decomposes
Melting Point:
Not Applicable (NA)
Boiling Point:
Flammability/Flash
NA
Point:
NA
Auto- Flammability:
NA
Vapor Pressure:
Self-Ignition
NA
Temperature:
Thermal
527 掳F (275 掳C) 鈥? Decomposes
Decomposition:
0.5 鈥? 0.65 g/ml (Loose Method)
Bulk Density:
1.65 g/L @ 68掳 F (20掳 C) for calcium hydroxide.
Solubility:
NA
Viscosity:
11-13 (saturated solution)
pH:
Explosion Limits %
Non-explosive
by Volume:
Hazardous
Oxygen, Hydrogen Peroxide, Steam, and Heat
Decomposition
Products:
Hazardous
None
Reactions:
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Section 4 鈥? Reactivity Data
Stable under certain conditions (see below).
Stability:
Heat and moisture.
Conditions to Avoid:
Acids, bases, salts of heavy metals, reducing agents, and
Incompatibility:
flammable substances.
Hazardous
Does not occur.
Polymerization:
Section 5 鈥? Regulations
TSCA Inventory
Listed
List:
CERCLA Hazardous Substance (40 CFR Part 302)
No
Listed Substance:
Yes
Unlisted Substance:
Reportable Quantity
100 pounds
(RQ):
Ignitibility
Characteristic(s):
RCRA Waste
D001
Number:
SARA, Title III, Sections 302/303 (40 CFR Part 355 鈥? Emergency Planning and
Notification)
Extremely
No
Hazardous
Substance:
SARA, Title III, Sections 311/312 (40 CFR Part 370 鈥? Hazardous Chemical
Reporting: Community Right-To-Know
Immediate Health Hazard
Hazard Category:
Fire Hazard
Threshold Planning
10,000 pounds
Quantity:
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Section 5 鈥? Regulations (cont)
SARA, Title III, Section 313 (40 CFR Part 372 鈥? Toxic Chemical Release
Reporting: Community Right-To-Know
Extremely
No
Hazardous
Substance:
Oxidizing Material
WHMIS
C Poisonous and Infectious
Classification:
Material
Material Causing Other Toxic
Effects 鈥?
D
Eye and Skin Irritant
Canadian Domestic
Not Listed
Substance List:
Section 6 鈥? Protective Measures, Storage and Handling
Technical Protective
Measures
Keep in tightly closed container. Store in dry area, protected
Storage:
from heat sources and direct sunlight.
Clean and dry processing pipes and equipment before
operation. Never return unused product to the storage
container. Keep away from incompatible products. Containers
Handling:
and equipment used to handle this product should be used
exclusively for this material. Avoid contact with water or
humidity.
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Section 6 鈥? Protective Measures, Storage and Handling (cont)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Calcium Hydroxide
ACGIH庐 TLV庐 (2000)
5 mg/m3 TWA
OSHA PEL
Engineering
Total dust鈥?15 mg/m3 TWA
Controls:
Respirable fraction鈥?
5 mg/m3 TWA
NIOSH REL (1994)
5 mg/m3
For many conditions, no respiratory protection may be needed;
Respiratory
however, in dusty or unknown atmospheres use a NIOSH
Protection:
approved dust respirator.
Impervious protective gloves made of nitrile, natural rubbber
Hand Protection:
or neoprene.
Use chemical safety goggles (dust proof).
Eye Protection:
For brief contact, few precautions other than clean clothing are
needed. Full body clothing impervious to this material should
Skin Protection:
be used during prolonged exposure.
Safety shower and eyewash stations should be present.
Consultation with an industrial hygienist or safety manager for
Other:
the selection of PPE suitable for working conditions is
suggested.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Industrial Hygiene:
Protection Against
NA
Fire & Explosion:
Section 7 鈥? Hazards Identification
Oxidizer 鈥? Contact with combustibles may cause a fire. This
Emergency
material decomposes and releases oxygen in a fire. The
Overview:
additional oxygen may intensify the fire.
Health Irritating to the mucous membrane and eyes. If the product
Potential
splashes in ones face and eyes, treat the eyes first. Do not dry
Effects:
soiled clothing close to an open flame or heat source. Any
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clothing that has been contaminated with this product should
be submerged in water prior to drying.
High concentrations may cause slight nose and throat irritation
with a cough. There is risk of sore throat and nose bleeds if
Inhalation:
one is exposed to this material for an extended period of time.
Severe eye irritation with watering and redness. There is also
Eye Contact:
the risk of serious and/or permanent eye lesions.
Irritation may occur if one is exposed to this material for
Skin Contact:
extended periods.
Irritation of the mouth and throat with nausea and vomiting.
Ingestion:
Section 8 鈥? Measures in Case of Accidents and Fire
After
Collect in suitable containers. Wash remainder with copious
Spillage/Leakage/Gas
quantities of water.
Leakage:
Extinguishing
See next.
Media:
Large quantities of water or water spray. In case of fire in
Suitable:
close proximity, all means of extinguishing are acceptable.
Self contained breathing apparatus or approved gas mask
should be worn due to small particle size. Use extinguishing
media appropriate for surrounding fire. Apply cooling water to
Further Information:
sides of transport or storage vessels that are exposed to flames
until the fire is extinguished. Do not approach hot vessels that
contain this product.
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water
and soap. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with
First Aid:
plenty of water and seek medical attention. Consult an
opthalmologist in all cases.
Section 8 鈥? Measures in Case of Accidents and Fire
Flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes, while keeping
the eyelids wide open. Consult with an ophthalmologist in all
Eye Contact:
cases.
Remove subject from dusty environment. Consult with a
Inhalation:
physician in case of respiratory symptoms.
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If the victim is conscious, rinse mouth and admnister fresh
water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Consult a physician in all
Ingestion:
cases.
Wash affected skin with running water. Remove and clean
clothing. Consult with a physician in case of persistent pain or
Skin Contact:
redness.
Evacuate all non-essential personnel. Intervention should only
be done by capable personnel that are trained and aware of the
Special Precautions:
hazards associated with this product. When it is safe,
unaffected product should be moved to safe area.
Oxidizing substance. Oxygen released on exothermic
decomposition may support combustion. Confined spaces
and/or containers may be subject to increased pressure. If
Specific Hazards:
product comes into contact with flammables, fire or explosion
may occur.
Section 9 鈥? Accidental Release Measures
Observe the protection methods cited in Section 3. Avoid
materials and products that are incompatible with product.
Precautions:
Immediately notify the appropriate authorities in case of
reportable discharge (> 100 lbs).
Collect the product with a suitable means of avoiding dust
formation. All receiving equipment should be clean, vented,
dry, labeled and made of material that this product is
compatible with. Because of the contamination risk, the
Cleanup Methods:
collected material should be kept in a safe isolated place. Use
large quantities of water to clean the impacted area. See
Section 12 for disposal methods.
Section 10 鈥? Information on Toxicology
Toxicity Data
Oral Route, LD50, rat, > 2,000 mg/kg (powder 50%)
Dermal Route, LD50, rat, > 2,000 mg/kg (powder 50%)
Acute Toxicity:
Inhalation, LD50, rat, > 5,000 mg/m3 (powder 35%)
Rabbit (eyes), severe irritant
Irritation:
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No data
Sensitization:
In vitro, no mutagenic effect (Powder 50%)
Chronic Toxicity:
Target Organ
Eyes and respiratory passages.
Effects:
Section 11 鈥? Information on Ecology
Ecology Data
10 mg Ca(OH)2/L: pH = 9.0
100 mg Ca(OH)2/L: pH = 10.6
Fishes, Cyprinus carpio, LC50, 48 hrs, 160 mg/L
Acute Exotoxicity:
Crustaceans, Daphnia sp., EC50, 24 hours, 25.6 mg/L
(Powder 16%)
Low Solubility and Mobility
Mobility:
Water 鈥? Slow Hydrolysis.
Degradation Products: Calcium Hydroxide
Abiotic Degradation: Water/soil 鈥? complexation/precipitation. Carbonates/sulfates
present at environmental concentrations.
Degradation products: carbonates/sulfates sparingly soluble
NA (inorganic compound)
Biotic Degradation:
Potential for
NA (ionizable inorganic compound)
Bioaccumulation:
Section 11 鈥? Information on Ecology (cont)
Observed effects are related to alkaline properties of the
product. Hazard for the environment is limited due to the
product properties of:
鈥? No bioaccumulation
Comments:
鈥? Weak solubility and precipatation as carbonate or
sulfate in an aquatic environment.
Diluted product is rapidly neutralized at environmental pH.
Further Information: NA
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Section 12 鈥? Disposal Considerations
Disposal Consult current federal, state and local regulations regarding
Waste
the proper disposal of this material and its emptied containers.
Method:
Section 13 鈥? Shipping/Transport Information
Shipping Oxidizing Solid, N.O.S [A mixture of Calcium OxyHydroxide
D.O.T
[CaO(OH)2] and Calcium Hydroxide [Ca(OH)2].
Name:
1479
UN Number:
5.1
Hazard Class:
5.1 (Oxidizer)
Label(s):
II
Packaging Group:
4918717
STCC Number:
Section 14 鈥? Other Information
Health 鈥? 2 Reactivity 鈥? 1
HMIS庐 Rating
Flammability 鈥? 0 PPE - Required
HMIS庐 is a registered trademark of the National Painting and Coating Association.
Health 鈥? 2 Reactivity 鈥? 1
NFPA庐 Rating
Flammability 鈥? 0 OX
NFPA庐 is a registered trademark of the National Fire Protection Association.
Update toxicological and ecological data
Reason for Issue:
Section 15 鈥? Further Information
The information contained in this document is the best available to the supplier at
the time of writing, but is provided without warranty of any kind. Some possible
hazards have been determined by analogy to similar classes of material. The items
in this document are subject to change and clarification as more information
become available.
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