MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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MSDS Date-Issued: 09/27/1997
MSDS Ref. No: SREG23082
Date-Revised: 08/28/2000
Revision No: 3
Regal Algaecide 50
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Regal Algaecide 50
GENERAL USE: Swimming pool algaecide.
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Mixture
MANUFACTURER 24 HR. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
Alliance Packaging, Inc. NUMBERS
109 Northpark Blvd., Suite 400 CHEMTREC (Transportation) (800) 424-9300
Covington, LA 70433-5001 Medical (800) 255-3924
Customer SERVICE: (800) 959-7946
COMMENTS:
EPA Registration Number: 42177-35
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS# Wt.%
N-alkyl (C12-18)-N,N,-dimethyl-N-benzylammonium chloride 68391-01-5 49.8
N,N-dialkyl (C12-18)-N-methyl-N-benzylammonium chloride 73049-75-9 0.2
Isopropyl alcohol 67-63-0 10
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE:
Blue liquid.
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS:
DANGER: Corrosive. Causes severe eye and skin damage. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or
on clothing. Wear goggles or face shield and rubber gloves when handling. Harmful or fatal if
swallowed. Avoid contamination of food.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES:
DANGER: Corrosive. Causes severe eye damage. Do not get in eyes.
SKIN:
DANGER: Corrosive. Causes skin damage. Do not get on skin.
INGESTION:
Harmful or fatal if swallowed.
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INHALATION:
May be irritating to nose and throat. Avoid breathing vapors.
CHRONIC:
There are no known chronic hazards.
ROUTES OF ENTRY:
Skin Contact, Inhalation, Ingestion, Eye Contact.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES:
If contact with eyes occurs: Immediately flush with cold water for at least 15 minutes. Then get
immediate medical attention.
SKIN:
If contact with skin: Rinse off excess chemical and flush skin with cold water for at least 15
minutes. If skin irritation develops, seek immediate medical attention.
INGESTION:
If swallowed: Drink large amounts of water. Do not induce vomiting. Avoid alcohol. NEVER
GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. Call a physician or poison
control center immediately.
INHALATION:
If inhaled: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, have trained person administer oxygen.
If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Call a physician immediately.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN:
Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage. Measures against cir-
culatory shocks as well as oxygen and measures to support breathing manually or mechanically
may be needed. If persistent, convulsions may be controlled by the cautious intravenous injec-
tion of a short-acting barbiturate drug.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASHPOINT AND METHOD: 38癈 (100癋 )SETA Flash CC
GENERAL HAZARD:
Products of combustion are toxic. Heated solvent vapors can travel to an ignition source and
flash back.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Water fog, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, or foam.
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FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT :
Firefighters should wear full protective clothing and self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Thoroughly decontaminate fire fighting equipment including all fire fighting wearing apparel after
the incident.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Thermal decomposition may produce toxic vapors/fumes of hydrogen chloride, amines and other
organic materials, and oxides of carbon and nitrogen.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
GENERAL PROCEDURES:
STEP TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Utilizing approporiate
clothing and safety equipment, contain spill material. Cover the liquid with an inert absorbent.
Using clean, dedicated equipment, sweep and scoop all spilled material, contaminated soil, and
other contaminated material and place into clean dry plastic containers for disposal. Dispose of
according to local, state and federal regulations.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
GENERAL PROCEDURES:
Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Avoid breathing vapors.
HANDLING:
Mix only with water. Never add water to product. Always add product to large quantities of
water. Do not mix with other chemicals. Use clean dry utensils. Do not add this product to
any dispensing device containing remnants of any other product. Such use may cause a violent
reaction leading to fire or explosion.
STORAGE:
Keep this product in original tightly closed container when not in use. Store in a cool, dry, well
ventilated area away from heat or open flame. Do not reuse container, but place in trash collec-
tion. Rinse thoroughly before discarding in trash.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:
OSHA HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS (29 CFR 1910.1200)
EXPOSURE LIMITS
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV SUPPLIER OEL
mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3
ppm ppm ppm
N/E[1]
N-alkyl (C12-18)-N,N,-dimethyl-N-be- TWA N/E
nzylammonium chloride
N,N-dialkyl (C12-18)-N-methyl-N-be- TWA N/E N/E
nzylammonium chloride
Isopropyl alcohol TWA 400 983 400 983
STEL 500 500 1230
OSHA TABLE COMMENTS:
1. N/E = Not Established
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
General room ventilation plus local exhaust should be used to maintain exposure below TLV.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT :
EYES AND FACE:
Wear goggles or safety glasses with side shields when handling this product.
SKIN:
Wear rubber gloves when handling this product. Avoid contact with skin.
RESPIRATORY:
Respirator protection is not normally required under routine use conditions. If product is used in
an area with poor ventilation or dust is expected, a respirator that meets OSHA/ANSI standards
may be required.
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES:
Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
OTHER USE PRECAUTIONS:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash and safety shower.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
ODOR: Almondy
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APPEARANCE: Clear
COLOR: Blue
pH: 6.7 to 6.9
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not Determined
VAPOR DENSITY: Not Determined
BOILING POINT Not Determined
:
MELTING POINT Not Available
:
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Miscible in Water
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.96 (water=1)
VISCOSITY: <100cps
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
Keep away from sparks and flames.
STABILITY:
This product is stable under normal conditions.
POLYMERIZATION:
Hazardous polymerization will not occur under normal conditions.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Thermal decomposition may produce toxic vapors/fumes of hydrogen chloride, amines and other
organic materials, and oxides of carbon and nitrogen.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:
Other swimming pool/spa chemicals in their concentrated forms. Oxidizing compounds.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE
DERMAL LD50 : >2000 mg/kg of body weight in rabbits.
ORAL LD50 : 515 mg/kg of body weight in rats
EYE EFFECTS:
This product is corrosive to eyes.
SKIN EFFECTS:
This product is corrosive to skin.
CARCINOGENICITY:
This product is not listed as a carcinogen by IARC.
This product is not listed as a carcinogen by NTP.
This product is not listed as a carcinogen by OSHA.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
This pesticide is toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. Do not disharge effluent containing this
product into lakes, streams, ponds or estuaries, oceans, or other waters unless in accordance
with the requirements of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and
the permitting authority has been notified in writing prior to discharge. Do not discharge effluent
containing this product to sewer systems without previously notifying the local sewage treatment
plant authority. For guidance contact your State Water Board or Regional Office of the EPA.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHOD:
Pesticide wastes are toxic. Improper disposal of excess pesticide or rinsate is a violation of
Federal Law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions, contact
your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency or the Hazardous Waste Representative
at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by
storage or disposal or cleaning of equipment. Do not put product, spilled product, or filled or
partially filled containers into the trash or waste compactor. Contact with incompatible materials
could cause a reaction or fire.
PRODUCT DISPOSAL:
Dispose of unused, uncontaminated product in compliance with local, state and federal regula-
tions.
EMPTY CONTAINER:
Do not reuse container. Rinse thoroughly before discarding in trash.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION)
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Disinfectant, Liquid, Corrosive, N.O.S. (Contains Quaternary Am-
monium Compound)
PRIMARY HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION: 8
UN/NA NUMBER: 1903
PACKING GROUP: II
OTHER SHIPPING INFORMATION: Limited Quantity
CANADA TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Disinfectant, Liquid, Corrosive, N.O.S. (Contains Quaternary Am-
monium Compound)
PRIMARY HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION: 8
UN/NA NUMBER: 1903
PACKING GROUP: II
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COMMENTS:
Limited Quantitiy
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS: This product or its components are not listed.
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT)
CERCLA REGULATORY: This product or its components are not listed.
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)
TSCA REGULATORY: This product contains the following chemicals substances subject to the
reporting reqruiements of TSCA 12(b) one-time export notification substances (Section 4) if
exported from the United States:
Isopropyl Alcohol CAS # 67-63-0
TSCA STATUS: This product or its components are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
OSHA HAZARD COMM. RULE:
Product is hazardous by definition of the Hazardous Communication Standard.
FIFRA (FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT):
This product is a registered pesticide.
CLEAN AIR ACT
40 CFR PART 68--RISK MANAGEMENT FOR CHEMICAL ACCIDENT RELEASE PREVEN-
TION: Isopropyl alcohol is subject to Clean Air Act Section 111 Volatile Organic Compounds.
STATE REGULATIONS
PROPOSITION 65 STATEMENT :
NOTICE: This product contains benzene (CAS # 71-43-2), benzyl chloride (CAS # 100-44-7), N-
nitrosodimethylamine (CAS # 62-75-9), and propylene oxide (CAS # 75-56-9), chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer.
NOTICE: This product contains toluene (CAS # 108-88-3), a chemical known to the State of
California to cause reproductive toxicity.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
PREPARED BY: Regulatory Affairs
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REVISION SUMMARY
Revision #: 3
This MSDS replaces the March 29, 2000 MSDS. Any changes in information are as follows:
In Section 1
Prepared By
In Section 14
DOT Proper Shipping Name DOT UN/NA Number DOT Packing Group Other DOT Shipping In-
formation TDG Primary Hazard Class/Division TDG Packing Group Section 14 Footnotes TDG
UN/NA Number TDG Proper Shipping Name
NFPA CODES
HEALTH: 3 FIRE: 2 REACTIVITY: 0
HMIS CODES
HEALTH: 3 FIRE: 2 REACTIVITY: 0 PROTECTION: B
MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER:
IMPORTANT This information is given without a warranty or guarantee. No suggestions for use are
:
intended or shall be construed as a recommendation to infringe any existing patents or violate any
Federal, State or local laws. Safe handling and use is the responsibility of the customer. Read the
label before using this product. This information is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge.
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