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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date Issued: 07/01/2008
MSDS No: Blue Wave Shimmer
Date Revised: 08/19/2008
Revision No: 1
Blue Wave Shimmer
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Blue Wave Shimmer
GENERAL USE: Swimming pool clarifier.
DISTRIBUTOR
Blue Wave Products
1745 Wallace Ave # B
St Charles IL 60174
Product Stewardship: (800) 759-0977
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES: Minor transient irritation.
SKIN: Substance does not generally irritate and is only mildly irritating to susceptible people.
INGESTION: Poses little or no immediate hazard.
INHALATION: Not expected to be toxic by inhalation.
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name Wt.%
Proprietary Blend 100
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Hold eyelids apart and immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
SKIN: Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
INGESTION: Not considered toxic.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Revision No: 1
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FLASHPOINT AND METHOD: > 100?(212?CC
C F)
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon dioxide, water, water fog, dry chemical, chemical foam.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None.
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Spills produce extremely slippery surfaces.
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: No special equipment required.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS
WATER SPILL: Do not discharge into drains or waterways.
GENERAL PROCEDURES: Do not flush with water. Dam up. Soak up with inert absorbent material. If liquid has been
spilled in large quantities, clean up promptly by scoop or vacuum. Keep in suitable and closed containers for disposal.
After cleaning, flush away traces with water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Wash hands after handling.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
OSHA HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS (29 CFR1910.1200)
EXPOSURE LIMITS
OSHA PEL
Chemical Name ppm mg/m 3
[1] [1]
Proprietary Blend TWA
Footnotes:
1. Although a component of this product is considered an OSHA Hazardous material, this product does not contain any
reportable OSHA hazardous materials.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Natural ventilation is adequate. Use local exhaust if misting occurs.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYES AND FACE: Wear safety glasses with side shields. Do not wear contacts.
RESPIRATORY: In case of insufficient respiration, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
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Date Revised: 08/19/2008
Revision No: 1
Blue Wave Shimmer
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Chemical resistant apron.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
ODOR: Mild.
APPEARANCE: Blue liquid.
pH: 5.8 to 7.1
VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A
VAPOR DENSITY: 1.04 g/cm3
FLASHPOINT AND METHOD: > 100?(212?CC
C F)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete.
EVAPORATION RATE: Not Available
VISCOSITY #1: 1000 to 3000 CPS
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable under normal conditions.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: No decomposition if stored and applied as directed. Burning of the dried
material can produce hydrogen chloride gas, nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon oxides.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Oxidizing agent may cause exothermic reactions.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE
ORAL LD50: > 2000 mg/kg (rat)
Notes: Not expected to be toxic.
CHRONIC: NOEL/Oral (rat) 90 day = 5000 mg/kg.
IRRITATION: Testing on rabbits shows minor transient irritation which cleared in days. Skin exposure may cause skin
irritation with susceptible persons.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not teratogenic. Noel=175 mg/kg.
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MUTAGENICITY: Not mutagenetic.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
AQUATIC TOXICITY (ACUTE)
96-HOUR LC50: > 10 mg/l (Danio Rerio)
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION)
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not Regulated.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES: Hazard Categories: Health: Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard
313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS: No ingredients listed at or above the de minimus level.
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT)
CERCLA REGULATORY: No components of this product are present above the de minimus levels.
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)
TSCA STATUS: All ingredients in this mixture are in compliance with TSCA.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
REVISION SUMMARY: Revision #: 1 This MSDS replaces the June 25, 2008 MSDS. Any changes in information are as
follows:
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Revision No: 1
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HMIS RATING NFPA CODES
1
HEALTH:
0
0
FLAMMABILITY:
1 0
0
PHYSICAL HAZARD:
PERSONAL PROTECTION:
MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER: Although reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this document, we
extend no warranties and make no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained
therein, and assume no responsibility regarding the suitability of this information for the user's intended purposes or for
the consequences of its use. Each individual should make a detemination as to the suitability of the information for
their particular purpose(s).
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