Material Safety Data Sheet
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Section 1. Chemical product and company identification
: KEYSTONE DELIMER
Trade name
: Delimer
Product use
Supplier : Ecolab Co.
5105 Tomken Road
Mississauga ON L4W 2X5
1-800-352-5326
: 948877-13
Code
Date of issue 02-July-2009
EMERGENCY HEALTH INFORMATION: 1-800-328-0026
Outside United States and Canada CALL 1-651-222-5352 (in USA)
Section 2. Hazards identification
Physical state : Liquid. [Liquid.]
Emergency : DANGER !
overview
CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, DIGESTIVE TRACT, EYE AND SKIN BURNS.
Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Do not breathe vapour or spray.
Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Routes of entry : Skin contact, Eye contact, Inhalation, Ingestion
Potential acute health effects
Eyes : Corrosive to eyes.
Skin : Corrosive to the skin.
Inhalation : Corrosive to the respiratory system.
Ingestion : Causes burns to mouth, throat and stomach.
See toxicological information (section 11)
Section 3. Composition/information on ingredients
CAS number % by weight
Name
methanesulphonic acid 75-75-2 7 - 13
Section 4. First-aid measures
Eye contact : In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with cool running water. Remove contact lenses and
continue flushing with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention
immediately.
: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
Skin contact
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention immediately. Wash clothing
before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.
Inhalation : If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If exposed person is not breathing, give artificial respiration or
oxygen applied by trained personnel. Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion : If material has been swallowed and the exposed person is conscious, give small quantities of
water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Get medical attention immediately.
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Section 5. Fire-fighting measures
Auto-ignition temperature : Not available.
Flash point : > 100癈
Flammable limits : Not available.
Hazardous thermal : Decomposition products may include the following materials:
carbon dioxide
decomposition products
carbon monoxide
sulfur oxides
Fire-fighting media and : Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
instructions
Dyke area of fire to prevent runoff.
In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may
burst.
Special protective equipment for : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure
fire-fighters
mode.
Risk of explosion of the product in the presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risk of explosion of the product in the presence of static discharge: Not available.
Section 6. Accidental release measures
: Immediately contact emergency personnel. Stop leak if without risk. Use suitable protective
Personal
equipment. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Do not touch or walk through spilt material.
precautions
Environmental : Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.
Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers,
precautions
waterways, soil or air).
Methods for : If emergency personnel are unavailable, contain spilt material. For small spills, add absorbent
(soil may be used in the absence of other suitable materials), scoop up material and place in a
cleaning up
sealable, liquid-proof container for disposal. For large spills, dyke spilt material or otherwise
contain it to ensure runoff does not reach a waterway. Place spilt material in an appropriate
container for disposal.
Section 7. Handling and storage
Handling : Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not breathe vapour or spray.
Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do
not mix with bleach or other chlorinated products ?will cause chlorine gas.
Storage : Keep out of reach of children. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep container
tightly closed.
Do not store above the following temperature: 50癈
Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Engineering measures : Use only with adequate ventilation. If user operations generate dust, fumes, gas, vapour
or mist, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls
to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory
limits. Provide suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body in
case of contact or splash hazard.
Personal protection :
Eyes : Use chemical splash goggles. For continued or severe exposure wear a face shield over the
goggles.
Hands : Use chemical-resistant, impervious gloves.
Skin : Use synthetic apron, other protective equipment as necessary to prevent skin contact.
Respiratory : Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate and occupational exposure limits
are exceeded.
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Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9. Physical and chemical properties
: Liquid. [Liquid.]
Physical state
: Green. [Light]
Colour
: Faint odour.
Odour
: 2 [Conc. (% w/w): 100%]
pH
Boiling/condensation point : Not available.
Melting/freezing point : Not available.
Relative density : 1.019 to 1.049
Vapour pressure : Not available.
Vapour density : Not available.
Odour threshold : Not available.
: Not available.
Evaporation rate
LogKow : Not available.
Solubility : Easily soluble in the following materials: cold water and hot water.
Section 10. Stability and reactivity
Stability : The product is stable. Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous
polymerisation will not occur.
Conditions of instability : Not available.
Reactivity : Highly reactive or incompatible with the following materials: alkalis.
Do not mix with bleach or other chlorinated products ?will cause chlorine gas.
Hazardous decomposition : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products
should not be produced.
products
Hazardous polymerisation : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous polymerisation will not
occur.
Section 11. Toxicological information
Potential acute health effects
: Corrosive to eyes.
Eyes
Skin : Corrosive to the skin.
Inhalation : Corrosive to the respiratory system.
Ingestion : Causes burns to mouth, throat and stomach.
Potential chronic health effects
Carcinogenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
:
Mutagenic effects No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Reproductive effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Sensitization to Product
Synergistic products : Not available.
(toxicologically)
Toxicity data
Ingredient name Test Route Result Species
methanesulphonic acid LD50 Dermal >2 g/kg Guinea pig
LD50 Oral 200 mg/kg Rat
Target organs : Not available.
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Section 12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity
Ingredient name Species Period
Not available.
Section 13. Disposal considerations
Waste disposal : The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible. Avoid dispersal of
spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Disposal of this
product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of
environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority
requirements.
Consult your local or regional authorities.
Section 14. Transport information
Certain shipping modes or package sizes may have exceptions from the transport
regulations. The classification provided may not reflect those exceptions and may
not apply to all shipping modes or package sizes.
UN Classification
UN3265
UN number
CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (methanesulphonic
Proper shipping name
acid)
8
Class
Not
Packing group III
applicable.
See shipping documents for specific transportation information.
Section 15. Regulatory information
WHMIS : Class E: Corrosive material
Canada inventory : All components are listed or exempted.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the
MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.
Section 16. Other information
Hazardous Material : 3
Health
Information System (U.S.A.)
0
Flammability
0
Physical hazards
Date of issue : 02-July-2009.
Responsible name : Regulatory Affairs
1-800-352-5326
Date of previous issue : 05-August-2008.
Notice to reader
The above information is believed to be correct with respect to the formula used to manufacture the product
in the country of origin. As data, standards, and regulations change, and conditions of use and handling are
beyond our control, NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE AS TO THE COMPLETENESS OR
CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THIS INFORMATION.
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