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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Carbohydrazide Solution
Section 01 - Chemical And Product And Company Information
Product Identifier ............................. Carbohydrazide Solution 12%
Product Use .................................... Oxygen scavenger, boiler water treatment, metal passivation
Supplier Name................................. ClearTech Industries Inc.
2302 Hanselman Avenue
Saskatoon, SK. Canada
S7L 5Z3
Prepared By....................................... ClearTech Industries Inc. Technical Department
Phone: (306)664-2522
Preparation Date................................ January 25, 2010
24-Hour Emergency Phone................ 306-664-2522
Section 02 - Composition / Information on Ingredients
Hazardous Ingredients..................... Carbodihydrazide 12%
CAS Number......................................Carbodihydrazide 497-18-7
Synonym (s)......................................Carbonohydrazide, carbazide, carbonic acid dihydrazide, carbonic
dihydrazide, carbodihydrazide
Section 03 - Hazard Identification
Inhalation......................................... Mildly irritating to the respiratory tract.
Skin Contact / Absorption............... May cause mild irritation and redness.
Eye Contact..................................... May cause mild irritation.
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Ingestion......................................... Mildly irritating to mouth, throat and stomach.
Exposure Limits............................ Not available
Section 04 - First Aid Measures
Inhalation......................................... Remove victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration only if breathing has
stopped. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention.
Skin Contact / Absorption............... Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap and water.
Seek medical attention if irritation occurs or persists.
Eye Contact...................................... Flush immediately with water for at least 20 minutes. Forcibly hold eyelids
apart to ensure complete irrigation of eye tissue. Seek immediate medical
attention if irritation persists.
Ingestion.......................................... Don not induce vomiting. Allow individual to rinse his mouth and drink 2-4
cups of water if conscious. Seek immediate medical attention.
Additional Information..................... Not available
Section 05 - Fire Fighting
Conditions of Flammability.............. Not available
Means of Extinction.......................... Water and chemical foam
Flash Point..................................... None
Auto-ignition Temperature.............. Not available
Upper Flammable Limit .................. Not available
Lower Flammable Limit.................... Not available
Hazardous Combustible Products.... Under fire conditions, material may release oxides of carbon, nitrogen and
sulphur.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures...... Wear NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus and protective
clothing.
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Explosion Hazards.......................... Not available
Section 06 - Accidental Release Measures
Leak / Spill....................................... Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as shown in Section 8.
Ventilate area. Stop or reduce leak if safe to do so. Prevent material from
entering sewers. Flush with water to remove any residue.
Deactivating Materials..................... Not available
Section 07 - Handling and Storage
Handling Procedures....................... Use proper equipment for lifting and transporting all containers. Use
sensible industrial hygiene and housekeeping practices. Wash thoroughly
after handling. Avoid all situations that could lead to harmful exposure.
Storage Requirements..................... Store at temperatures below 48.9oC and above 4.4oC. Product will form
precipitates at temperatures below 4.4oC, precipitates are insoluble and
loss of product activity will occur. Store away from oxidizers and bases.
Section 08 - Personal Protection and Exposure Controls
Protective Equipment
Eyes.............................................. Chemical goggles, full-face shield, or a full-face respirator is to be worn at
all times when product is handled. Contact lenses should not be worn; they
may contribute to severe eye injury.
Respiratory.................................... Wear a NIOSH/MSHS approved full facepiece or equivalent.
Gloves.......................................... Impervious gloves of chemically resistant material should be worn at all
times. Wash contaminated clothing and dry thoroughly before reuse.
Clothing........................................ Body suits, aprons, and/or coveralls of chemical resistant material should
be worn at all times. Wash contaminated clothing and dry thoroughly
before reuse.
Footwear....................................... Impervious boots of chemically resistant material should be worn.
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Engineering Controls
Ventilation Requirements................ Mechanical ventilation (dilution or local exhaust), process or personnel
enclosure and control of process conditions should be provided. Supply
sufficient replacement air to make up for air removed by exhaust systems.
Other............................................ Keep an eye wash fountain and safety shower available and in close
proximity to work area.
Section 09 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State.................................. Liquid
Odor and Appearance...................... Odorless, colorless liquid
Odor Threshold................................ Not applicable
Specific Gravity (Water=1)............... 1.02-1.05
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg, 20oC)......... 12
Vapor Density (Air=1)....................... Not available
Evaporation Rate............................. Not available
Boiling Point..................................... Not available
Freeze/Melting Point........................ -2.2oC
pH..................................................... 6-10
Water/Oil Distribution Coefficient...... Not available
Bulk Density..................................... Not available
% Volatiles by Volume..................... Not available
Solubility in Water............................ Completely soluble
Molecular Formula............................ CH6N4O
Molecular Weight.............................. 90.09
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Stability.................................................. Product is stable under normal conditions of use and storage.
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Incompatibility......................................... Oxidizers and bases
Hazardous Products of Decomposition.... Oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulphur.
Polymerization........................................ Hazardous polymerization has not been reported.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Irritancy............................................ Product is minimally irritating.
Sensitization.................................... Not available
Chronic/Acute Effects..................... No other effects expected other than what has been listed in Section 3.
Synergistic Materials........................ Not available
Animal Toxicity Data........................ LD50(oral, albino rats): > 5g/kg
LD50(dermal, albino rabbits): > 2g/kg
Carcinogenicity................................ Not listed as a carcinogen.
Reproductive Toxicity...................... Not available
Teratogenicity.................................. Not available
Mutagenicity..................................... Not listed as a carcinogen.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Fish Toxicity..................................... LC50(Bluegill Sunfish, 96 hrs): 190 ppm
LC50(Rainbow Trout, 96 hrs): 360 ppm
LC50(Fathead Minnow, 96 hrs): 400 ppm
LC50(Daphnia magna, 48 hrs): 96 ppm
Biodegradability............................... Not available
Environmental Effects.................... Based on the hazard characterization, the potential environmental hazard
is moderate. Based on the product application and characteristics, the
potential environmental exposure is low.
Section 13 - Disposal Consideration
Waste Disposal................................ Dispose in accordance with all federal, provincial, and/or local regulations
including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.
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Section 14 - Transportation Information
TDG Classification
Class.............................................. Not regulated
Group................................................ Not regulated
PIN Number....................................... Not regulated
Other............................................. Secure containers (full and/or empty) with suitable hold down devises
during shipment.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
WHMIS Classification.......................Not a controlled product
NOTE: THE PRODUCT LISTED ON THIS MSDS HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
HAZARD CRITERIA OF THE CANADIAN CONTROLLED PRODUCTS REGULATIONS. THIS MSDS CONTAINS
ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THOSE REGULATIONS.
Section 16 - Other Information
Note: The responsibility to provide a safe workplace remains with the user. The user should consider the health
hazards and safety information contained herein as a guide and should take those precautions required in an
individual operation to instruct employees and develop work practice procedures for a safe work environment. The
information contained herein is, to the best of our knowledge and belief, accurate. However, since the conditions of
handling and use are beyond our control, we make no guarantee of results, and assume no liability for damages
incurred by the use of this material. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Attention: Receiver of the chemical goods / MSDS coordinator
As part of our commitment to the Canadian Association of Chemical Distributors (CACD) Responsible Distribution ?br>
initiative, ClearTech Industries Inc. and its associated companies require, as a condition of sale, that you forward the
attached Material Safety Data Sheet(s) to all affected employees, customers, and end-users. ClearTech will send
any available supplementary handling, health, and safety information to you at your request.
If you have any questions or concerns please call our customer service or technical service department.
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ClearTech Industries Inc. - Locations
Corporate Head Office: 2302 Hanselman Avenue, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 5Z3
Phone: 306-664-2522
Fax: 306-665-6216
www.ClearTech.ca
Location Address Postal Code Phone Number Fax Number
Richmond, B.C. 12431 Horseshoe Way V7A 4X6 604-272-4000 604-272-4596
Calgary, AB. 5516E - 40th St. S.E. T2C 2A1 403-279-1096 403-236-0989
Edmonton, AB. 11750 - 180th Street T5S 1N7 780-452-6000 780-452-4600
Saskatoon, SK. 2302 Hanselman Avenue S7L 5Z3 306-933-0177 306-933-3282
Regina, SK. 555 Henderson Drive S42 5X2 306-721-7737 306-721-8611
Winnipeg, MB. 340 Saulteaux Crescent R3J 3T2 204-987-9777 204-987-9770
Mississauga, ON. 7480 Bath Road L4T 1L2 905-612-0566 905-612-0575
24 Hour Emergency Number - All Locations - 306-664-2522
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