This PolyScience product has been diluted with four parts of water to one part of
concentrated "Lab Algicide." With the exception of the D.O.T. shipping information which
is applicable for the container size of diluted Lab Algicide, the following data pertains only
to the hazards of the concentrated form of "Lab Algicide".
Product Name: LAB ALGICIDE, 8 oz.
Product Numbers: 4-300040 and 4-300041
SECTION I. - GENERAL INFORMATION
Supplier's Name: PolyScience
6600 W. Touhy Ave
Niles, IL, 60714
(847-647-0611)
Trade Name & Synonyms: Clear Bath Algicide
Chemical Name & Synonyms: Copper Alkanolamine Complex
Generic Description: Copper & Nitrogen Compounds
CAS #: None
Formula: Formulation
D.O.T. Proper Shipping Name: Consumer Commodity
D.O.T. Hazard Class: ORM-D: Other Regulated Material
Hazardous Matl's ID System Values (HMIS) Health-2 Flammability-0 Reactivity-1 Personal Protection-B
Nat'l Fire Protection Assn. (NFPA 704M) Health-2 Flammability-1 Reactivity-0 Specific Hazard:
NONE
SECTION II. - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Hazardous Component(s) CAS# PEL TLV
1mg/m3 1mg/m3
Copper Carbonate 12069-69-1
Monoethanolamine 141-43-5 3ppm 3ppm
Triethanolamine 102-71-6 Not Established Not Established
n-Alkyl (50% C14, 40% C12, 10% C13)
dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 31075-24-8 Not Established Not Established
Ingredients listed in this section have been determined to be hazardous as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1200. Materials determined to be health
hazards are listed if they comprise 1% or more of the composition. Materials identified as carcinogens are listed if they comprise 0.1% or
more of the composition. Information on proprietary materials is available as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (i) (1).
SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA
Boiling Point: 212?F Specific Gravity (Water = 1): 1.200 @ 27?C
Vapor Pressure: NOT DETERMINED. % Volatile (by Volume): Nil.
Vapor Density (air=1): >1 Evaporation Rate (Water=1): <1
Melting Point: NOT DETERMINED. pH: 6-8
Solubility in Water: COMPLETE.
Appearance & Odor: BLUE VISCOUS LIQUID. SLIGHT ODOR
SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flash Point: NON FLAMMABLE Method: Not Applicable.
Extinguishing Media: CO2, H2O, OR DRY CHEMICAL. POLYMER FOAM FOR LARGE FIRES.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: MUST WEAR MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: COMBUSTION PRODUCTS ARE TOXIC.
SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: _______ Unstable ____X___Stable
Conditions to Avoid: THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY CAUSE OXIDES OF
CARBON/NITROGEN.
Incompatability (Materials to Avoid): STRONG ACIDS AND NITRITES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: OXIDES OF CARBON NITROGEN, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE
Hazardous Polymerization: _______ Will Occur ____X___Will Not Occur.
Conditions to Avoid: CONTACT WITH STRONG ACIDS AND NITRITES.
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SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Acute Health Hazards: CORROSIVE TO SKIN AND EYES.
Chronic Health Hazards: UNKNOWN.
Signs & Symptons of Exposure: IRRITATION TO SKIN AND EYES. VAPORS OR MIST MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION WITH PAIN, COUGHING AND DISCOMFORT.
Medical Conditions Generally
Aggravated by Exposure: NOT KNOWN.
Chemical Listed as Carcinogen or Potential Carcinogen by:
National Toxicology Program Yes: No: X
I.A.R.C. Monographs Yes: No: X
O.S.H.A. Yes: No: X
Emergency & First Aid Procedures: FOR PRINCIPLE ROUTE OF ENTRY, SEE APPROPRIATE EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES BELOW.
NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
Route of Entry: Inhalation: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
Eyes: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Skin: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES.
Ingestion: GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
FLUSH HEAVILY WITH WATER AFTER PICKING UP ALL POSSIBLE SPILLAGE.
DO NOT ALLOW MATERIAL INTO SANITARY SEWERS.
Waste Disposal Methods: INCINERATE IN A FURNACE OR FLUSH SMALL AMOUNT INTO SEWER SYSTEM.
MORE THAN FIVE GALLONS, CONTACT LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOR DIRECTIONS.
SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION AND CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): NOT REQUIRED.
Ventilation - Local Exhaust: MECHANICAL Special Exhaust: NOT REQUIRED
Mechanical Exhaust: ACCEPTABLE Other Exhaust: NOT REQUIRED
Protective Equipment: Gloves: RUBBER OR PLASTIC Eye Protection: GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment: SAFETY SHOWER AND EYEWASH.
Work or Hygienic Practices: USE SAFE CHEMICAL HANDLING PROCEDURES SUITABLE FOR THE
HAZARDS PRESENTED BY THIS MATERIAL.
SECTION IX - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Precautions to be taken in Handling and Storage:
MAY CAUSE SKIN DAMAGE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN, EYES OR
CLOTHING. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Other Precautions: NONE.
THESE DATA ARE OFFERED IN GOOD FAITH AS TYPICAL VALUES AND NOT AS A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION. NO WARRANTY,
EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS HEREBY MADE. THE RECOMMENDED INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE AND SAFE HANDLING
PROCEDURES ARE BELIEVED TO BE GENERALLY APPLICABLE. HOWEVER, EACH USER SHOULD REVIEW THESE
RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE SPECIFIC CONTEXT OF THE INTENDED USE AND DETERMINE WHETHER THEY ARE
APPROPRIATE.