MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name
Eka Chemicals Inc.
1775 West Oak Commons Court PURATE?br>
Marietta , GA 30062-2254
Chemical Type
USA Sodium Chlorate and Hydrogen Peroxide as a stabilized aqueous solution.
Telephone 1-770-578-0858
Intended Use
24 Hour Emergency Number
Reagent feed for SVP-Pure?Chlorine Dioxide generation
US CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
CANADA CANUTEC 1-613-966-6666
2. Composition / Information on Ingredients
% Wt/Wt
Component CAS #
Hydrogen peroxide 7722-84-1 7 - 10 %
ACGIH - Occupational Exposure Limits - TWAs 1 ppm TWA
Sodium Chlorate 7775-09-9 40 %
Ingredient Information Exposure Limits not established for sodium chlorate solution.
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview A clear, faintly blue colored, faintly odored solution which may cause moderate skin
irritation and severe irritation of eyes and mucous membranes, including possible
blindness.
Hazard Statements Sodium Chlorate is odorless and very soluble in water. Sodium Chlorate not listed as a
possible carcinogenic by OSHA, IARC or NTP.
Route of entry Inhalation,skin and ingestion
Target organs Skin, eyes, mucous membranes, and renal system.
Acute Effects
Ingestion Irritation of the gastrointestinal tract, abdominal pain, gas evolution, and red blood cell
destruction.
Skin May cause moderate skin irritation.
Eyes May cause severe eye irritation, tearing and blurring of vision, with irreversible corneal damage
and possible blindness in instances of overexposure.
Inhalation May cause irritation of the upper respiratory passages; nausea, headache, or weakness.
Chronic Effects No Information
Medical Conditions Aggravated None documented
by Exposure
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4. First Aid Measures
First Aid
Ingestion If victim is conscious, give plenty of water to dilute stomach contents. Do not induce vomiting
without medical advice. Seek immediate medical attention.
Notes to Physician Sodium chlorate poisoning is rare, but is associated with a high mortality rate with death
generally occurring from massive intravascular hemolysis and acute renal failure. Sodium
thiosulfate (2 to 5 gm. in 200 ml of 5% sodium bicarbonate) is a specific antidote that can be
given orally or by I.V. DO NOT treat with methylene blue because of risk of
methemoglobinemia. Sodium Chlorate is freely dialyzable, and early treatment by peritoneal or
hemodialysis is recommended. Direct contact of hydrogen peroxide with the eye is likely to
cause corneal damage, especially if not washed away immediately careful ophthalmologic
evaluation is recommended. Attempts at evacuating the stomach via emesis induction or
gastric lavage should be avoided. In the event of severe distention of the stomach or
esophagus due to gas formation, insertion of a gastric tube may be required.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing Media USE WATER ONLY.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media If allowed to evaporate, solid sodium chlorate could be formed. Solid sodium chlorate does not
burn, but if exposed to fire it decomposes to give off oxygen which feeds the fire.
Consequently, ONLY WATER is effective in cooling and diluting solid sodium chlorate. DO
NOT USE CO2, Halon, dry chemical or powder fire extinguishers, or fire blankets in the event
solid sodium chlorate is involved as these are totally ineffective and may confine the heat and
create a worse situation.
Special Protective Equipment Avoid all bodily contact. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, pressure demand,
MSHA/NIOSH approved and full protective gear. Do not allow clothing, shoes, or gloves to
become impregnated with sodium chlorate in solution, as they will become highly combustible if
allowed to dry, and may be ignited by friction or heat. In case of external fire, cool containers of
sodium chlorate and hydrogen peroxide solution with plenty of water.
Special Exposure Hazards DO NOT allow solution to come in contact with any combustible materials. Paper, wood, cloth,
and leather impregnated with sodium chlorate solution are highly combustible if allowed to dry,
and may be ignited by friction or heat. DO NOT allow the temperature of the storage container
to rise above 100 F (38 C).
Hazardous Combustion Products No Information
General Fire Hazards Non flammable liquid.
Sensitivity to mechanical/static Refer to "Special Exposure Hazards" noted above.
discharge
6. Accidental Release Measures
Spill Or Leak Procedure DO NOT ALLOW RELEASES TO ACIDIC DRAINS AS CHLORINE DIOXIDE GAS CAN BE
LIBERATED. Contain runoff and contact appropriate local spill response personnel and/or Eka
Chemicals. Do not allow escape into sewers, drains or natural watercourses. Waste disposal in
approved chemical disposal area or in a manner which complies with all local, State and
Federal regulations.
Evacuation Procedures Isolate area. Keep unnecessary personnel away.
Containment Procedures Block any potential routes to water systems. Contain spill using noncombustible material such
as vermiculite, sand or earth.
Clean-Up Procedures Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.
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7. Handling and Storage
Handling Procedures Prevent possible eye and skin contact by wearing protective clothing and equipment. AVOID
PRODUCT CONTACT WITH ACIDIC MEDIA WHICH CAN LIBERATE CHLORINE DIOXIDE
GAS.
Storage Procedures Store in properly vented containers or tanks. Do not block vent. Do not store where contact
with incompatible materials could occur, even with a spill. Have a clean water source available
for dilution. Keep storage containers out of direct sunlight and away from heat, sparks and
flames. DO NOT add any other product to storage container. Never return unused product to
storage container.
Unsuitable handling/storage Mild steel. Aluminum. Copper and its alloys.
materials
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Personal Protective Equipment
General Avoid all bodily contact. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and appropriate protective
equipment. Do not allow clothing, shoes or gloves to become impregnated with sodium
chlorate in solution, as they will become highly combustible if allowed to dry, and may be
ignited by friction or heat. In case of external fire, cool containers of sodium chlorate and
hydrogen peroxide solution with plenty of water.
Respiratory Not applicable under normal conditions of use. For vapor or mist concentration in excess of 10
ppm, a self-contained breathing apparatus should be used. DO NOT USE OXIDIZABLE
SORBANTS.
Skin Use impervious clothing to avoid skin contact.
Eyes/Face Wear safety glasses with side shields or chemical goggles. Where appropriate, wear a full face
shield. Contact lenses should not be worn when handling this product.
Engineering Controls Use site specific diking / spill control to avoid uncontrolled releases. Eye wash facility,
emergency shower or jump tank should be in close proximity.
Occupational exposure limits No TLVs have been established for this mixture. The PEL for hydrogen peroxide is 1 ppm. The
PEL for sodium chlorate is: Total Dust = 15 mg/m3; Respirable Fraction = 5 mg/m3.
9. Physical & Chemical Properties
Form Aqueous solution
Color Faint blue to colorless
Odor Faint
104 癈
Boiling Point
1.377 at 20 degrees C
Specific Gravity
N/A
Melting Point
< 0.1 kPa at 40 degrees and at 80 degrees C
Vapor Pressure
> 1 (butyl acetate = 1)
Evaporation Rate
water-like
Viscosity
not applicable
Solubility (H2O)
1.7
pH
1377 @ 20C
Bulk Density
No data available
Coefficient of Water/Oil
Distribution
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10. Chemical Stability & Reactivity Information
Hazardous Decomposition Purate?will react with strong mineral acids liberating chlorine dioxide gas. Contamination from
various metals or organic materials may cause rapid decomposition of the hydrogen peroxide,
resulting in oxygen gas release and pressure buildup if not properly vented.
Hazardous Reactions Strong mineral acids, organic materials, and powdered metals. Polymerization will not occur.
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid Avoid heat, flame, strong UV light and other sources of ignition. ELEVATED pH > 4 CAN
ENHANCE MORE RAPID DECOMPOSITION OF THE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE.
Incompatibility Purate?solutions may react with acids, organic matter, expanded plastics such as polystyrene
or polyurethane, ammonium salts, sulfur or sulfides, phosphorus, arsenic, metals including
copper, zinc, aluminum or other metals, manganese dioxide, potassium cyanide, and
thiocyanates. Purate?is incompatible with soluble metals and their salts (i.e. iron, copper,
chromium, vanadium, tungsten, molybdenum, and platinum), reducing agents, organic
materials, as well as flammable and combustible materials.
11. Toxicological Information
Acute Toxicity The oral LD50 in rats for sodium chlorate is greater than 5000 mg/kg (practically nontoxic). The
oral LD50 for a 10% concentration of hydrogen peroxide in rats ranges from 1500 mg/kg to
greater than 5000 mg/kg (moderately toxic to practically nontoxic). Ingestion of large doses of
sodium chlorate will result in methemoglobinemia and kidney damage.
Acute: Rat
LD50: > 5000 mg/kg
Lethal Dose:
NOAEL:
Inhalation Effects The LC50 of sodium chlorate is greater than 5.6 mg/L. There was no mortality in rats following
a 4 hour exposure to hydrogen peroxide at the minimal attainable concentration of 122 ppm.
Acute: Rat
LC50: > 5.6 mg/l
Lethal Concentration:
NOAEL:
Irritation to skin Sodium chlorate was not irritating to rabbits. Hydrogen peroxide at concentrations of less than
35% is not considered irritating.
Acute: Rabbit
LD50: > 2000 mg/kg
Lethal Dose:
NOAEL:
Irritation to eyes Sodium chlorate was mildly irritating to rabbits. Hydrogen peroxide at concentrations greater
than 10% is considered severely irritating and corrosive.
Sensitisation Data Sodium chlorate was not sensitizing to guinea pigs. Hydrogen peroxide was not sensitizing to
guinea pigs at a concentration of 6%.
Reproductive Sodium chlorate was not teratogenic to rats at doses up to 1000 mg/kg/day during days 6-15 of
toxicity/teratogenicity gestation. Sufficient data is not available for evaluation of hydrogen peroxide.
Carcinogenicity/mutagenicity & Sodium chlorate and hydrogen peroxide are not considered carcinogenic.
long term effects
Rhode Island - Hazardous Substance List
Hydrogen peroxide 7722-84-1 Toxic, Flammable
Epidemiology No Information
Neurotoxicity No data available for this product.
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12 Ecological Information
Biodegradability Hydrogen Peroxide is readily biodegradable and does not bioconcentrate.
Aquatic toxicity The 96 hour LC50 in rainbow trout for sodium chlorate is greater than 1000 mg/L (practically
nontoxic). The 96 hour LC50 values for hydrogen peroxide in fish range from 16.4 - 37.4 mg/L
(slightly toxic).
Environmental Effects Hydrogen peroxide occurs naturally as a result of photochemical processes in living organisms.
Fish rainbow trout
EC50: > 1000 mg/l, 96 Hours,
fish
NOEL: 16.4 - 37.4 mg/l, 96 Hours,
13. Disposal Considerations
Disposal Instructions In accordance with municipal,provincial,state and federal regulations. D002
14. Transportation Information
Material DOT HMR Information
Proper Shipping Name Oxidizing Liquid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class 5.1
Packaging Group II
UN Number 3139
Air (ICAO/IATA DGR) No data available
Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods (CTDG) Requirements:
Proper Shipping Name Oxidizing liquid, N.O.S.
Classification 5.1
Packaging Group II
15. Regulatory Information
Canada DSL In compliance.
US Federal Regulations Components of this product have been checked against the non-confidential TSCA inventory
by CAS Registry Number. Components not identified on this non-confidential inventory are
exempt from listing (i.e. as polymers) or are listed on the confidential inventory as declared by
the supplier.
CERCLA/SARA - Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances and TPQs
Hydrogen peroxide 7722-84-1 1000 lb TPQ (concentration > 52%); 1000 lb EPCRA RQ
WHMIS Classification Class E: Corrosive
OSHA Regulated Eye/skin irritant as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1200.
SARA 302 Not subject to SARA Section 302.
SARA 311/312 Classified as immediate health hazard and fire hazard. Minimum threshold quantity for
reporting is 10,000 pounds.
SARA 313 Not subject to SARA Section 313.
General Not subject to Proposition 65. D002 - RCRA corrosive waste
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HMIS RATINGS NFPA RATINGS
Health 2 Health 2
Flammability Classification 0 Flammability Classification 0
Reactivity 2 Reactivity 2
Pers. Prot X Special Hazards OXY
16. Other Information
* Estimated from analagous products.
The product is intended for sale only to industrial users. The information in this MSDS is intended to assist these users in determining
the suitability of this product for their business applications. Users must inspect and test the product before use to satisfy themselves as
to the contents and suitability. Eka Chemicals specifically disclaims all warranties express or implied; specifically, all warranties as to
suitability, fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability of this product. The exclusive remedy for all proven claims is replacement
of our product. In no event shall Eka Chemicals be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages. The information in this
MSDS should be provided by the buyer, transporter or other handlers of this product to all who will use, handle, store, transport or
otherwise potentially be exposed to this product. The MSDS has been prepared for the guidance of such persons and Eka Chemicals
believes this information to be reliable and up-to-date as to the date of publication, but makes no warranty that it is. If the revision date of
this MSDS is more than three years old then contact Eka Chemicals for an updated version.
Issue Date 13-Mar-2003
MSDS Sections Updated
Chemical Product and Company Identification: Product & Company Identification
Chemical Product and Company Identification: Product Type
Composition / Information on Ingredients: Ingredients
Disposal Considerations: Disposal Instructions
First Aid Measures: Notes to Physician
Physical & Chemical Properties: Physical & Chemical Properties
Regulatory Information: Canada DSL
Regulatory Information: General
Regulatory Information: OSHA Regulated
Regulatory Information: SARA 302
Regulatory Information: SARA 311/312
Regulatory Information: SARA 313
Regulatory Information: US Federal Regulations
Regulatory Information: WHMIS Classification
Toxicological Information: Acute Toxicity
Toxicological Information: Carcinogenicity/mutagenicity & long term effects
Toxicological Information: Epidemiology
Toxicological Information: Inhalation Effects
Toxicological Information: Irritation to eyes
Toxicological Information: Irritation to skin
Toxicological Information: Neurotoxicity
Toxicological Information: Reproductive toxicity/teratogenicity
Toxicological Information: Sensitization data
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