MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT
460-S0692 SOLN MO-3, MolyVer Reagent 3,
Form Solid
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER
(800)462-5378 (24 Hours) (800) I-M-ALERT
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
460-S0692 SOLN MO-3, MolyVer Reagent 3, Form Solid
PRODUCT NAME :
APPLICATION : INDICATOR POWDER
CHEMICAL DESCRIPTION : Inorganic salt(s), Organic compound
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION : Nalco Chemical Company
One Nalco Center
Naperville, Illinois
60563-1198
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER : (800)462-5378 (24 Hours) (800) I-M-ALERT
NFPA 704M/HMIS RATING
HEALTH : 3/3 FLAMMABILITY : 1 / 1 REACTIVITY : 0/0 OTHER :
0 = Insignificant 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = High 4 = Extreme
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Our hazard evaluation has identified the following chemical substance(s) as hazardous. Consult Section 15 for the
nature of the hazard(s).
Hazardous Substance(s) CAS NO % (w/w)
29820-13-1 30.0 - 60.0
Sodium Chloride 7647-14-5 60.0 - 100.0
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
**EMERGENCY OVERVIEW**
DANGER
Corrosive. May cause tissue damage.
Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Do not take internally. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not breathe dust.
Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with
plenty of water and seek medical advice. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.
Wear a face shield. Wear chemical resistant apron, chemical splash goggles, impervious gloves and boots.
May evolve oxides of carbon (COx) under fire conditions. May evolve oxides of sulfur (SOx) under fire conditions.
PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE :
Eye, Skin
HUMAN HEALTH HAZARDS - ACUTE :
EYE CONTACT :
Corrosive. Will cause eye burns and permanent tissue damage.
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SKIN CONTACT :
May cause severe irritation or tissue damage depending on the length of exposure and the type of first aid
administered.
INGESTION :
Not a likely route of exposure. Corrosive; causes chemical burns to the mouth, throat and stomach.
INHALATION :
Not a likely route of exposure. Irritating, in high concentrations, to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs.
SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE :
Acute :
A review of available data does not identify any symptoms from exposure not previously mentioned.
Chronic :
A review of available data does not identify any symptoms from exposure not previously mentioned.
AGGRAVATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS :
A review of available data does not identify any worsening of existing conditions.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT :
PROMPT ACTION IS ESSENTIAL IN CASE OF CONTACT. Immediately flush eye with water for at least 15
minutes while holding eyelids open. Get immediate medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT :
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash off affected area immediately with plenty of water. Get immediate medical
attention.
INGESTION :
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If conscious, washout mouth and give water to drink. Get immediate medical
attention.
INHALATION :
Remove to fresh air, treat symptomatically. Get medical attention.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN :
Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage. Based on the individual reactions of the
patient, the physician's judgement should be used to control symptoms and clinical condition.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT : None
LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT : Not flammable
UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT : Not flammable
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EXTINGUISHING MEDIA :
Not expected to burn. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD :
May evolve oxides of carbon (COx) under fire conditions. May evolve oxides of sulfur (SOx) under fire conditions.
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING :
In case of fire, wear a full face positive-pressure self contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS :
Restrict access to area as appropriate until clean-up operations are complete. Ensure clean-up is conducted by
trained personnel only. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not touch spilled material. Use personal protective
equipment recommended in Section 8 (Exposure Controls/Personal Protection). Notify appropriate government,
occupational health and safety and environmental authorities.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP :
Sweep up and shovel. Reclaim into recovery or salvage drums. Dispose of material in compliance with regulations
indicated in Section 13 (Disposal Considerations).
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS :
Do not contaminate surface water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING :
Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Do not take internally. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid generating
dusts. Keep the containers closed when not in use. Do not mix with acids.
STORAGE CONDITIONS :
Store the containers tightly closed. Store in suitable labelled containers. Keep in dry place. Store separately from
acids.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS :
This product does not contain any substance that has an established exposure limit.
ENGINEERING MEASURES :
General ventilation is recommended.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION :
Respiratory protection is not normally needed. A dust, mist, fume cartridge may be used.
HAND PROTECTION :
Neoprene gloves, PVC gloves, Butyl gloves
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SKIN PROTECTION :
Wear standard protective clothing.
EYE PROTECTION :
Wear chemical splash goggles.
HYGIENE RECOMMENDATIONS :
Eye wash station and safety shower are necessary. If clothing is contaminated, remove clothing and thoroughly
wash the affected area. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse.
HUMAN EXPOSURE CHARACTERIZATION :
Based on our recommended product application and personal protective equipment, the potential human exposure
is: Low
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE Powder
APPEARANCE White
ODOR Sulfurous
SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1.57
SOLUBILITY IN WATER Complete
pH (5 %) 11.5
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY :
Stable under normal conditions.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION :
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID :
Moisture
MATERIALS TO AVOID :
Contact with strong acids (e.g. sulfuric, phosphoric, nitric, hydrochloric, chromic, sulfonic) may generate heat,
splattering or boiling and toxic vapors. Contact with strong oxidizers (e.g. chlorine, peroxides, chromates, nitric acid,
perchlorate, concentrated oxygen, permanganate) may generate heat, fires, explosions and/or toxic vapors.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS :
Under fire conditions: Oxides of carbon, Oxides of sulfur
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No toxicity studies have been conducted on this product.
CARCINOGENICITY :
None of the substances in this product are listed as carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on
Cancer (IARC), the National Toxicology Program (NTP) or the American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists (ACGIH).
HUMAN HAZARD CHARACTERIZATION :
Based on our hazard characterization, the potential human hazard is: High
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS :
No toxicity studies have been conducted on this product.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD AND EXPOSURE CHARACTERIZATION
Based on our hazard characterization, the potential environmental hazard is: Moderate
Based on our recommended product application and the product's characteristics, the potential environmental
exposure is: Low
If released into the environment, see CERCLA/SUPERFUND in Section 15.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
If this product becomes a waste, it is not a hazardous waste as defined by the Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act (RCRA) 40 CFR 261, since it does not have the characteristics of Subpart C, nor is it listed under Subpart D.
As a non-hazardous waste, it is not subject to federal regulation. Consult state or local regulation for any additional
handling, treatment or disposal requirements. For disposal, contact a properly licensed waste treatment, storage,
disposal or recycling facility.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
The information in this section is for reference only and should not take the place of a shipping paper (bill of lading)
specific to an order. Please note that the proper Shipping Name / Hazard Class may vary by packaging, properties,
and mode of transportation. Typical Proper Shipping Names for this product are:
LAND TRANSPORT :
Proper Shipping Name : PRODUCT IS NOT REGULATED DURING
TRANSPORTATION
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(800)462-5378 (24 Hours) (800) I-M-ALERT
AIR TRANSPORT (ICAO/IATA) :
Proper Shipping Name : PRODUCT IS NOT REGULATED DURING
TRANSPORTATION
MARINE TRANSPORT (IMDG/IMO) :
Proper Shipping Name : PRODUCT IS NOT REGULATED DURING
TRANSPORTATION
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
NATIONAL REGULATIONS, USA :
OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION RULE, 29 CFR 1910.1200 :
Based on our hazard evaluation, the following substance(s) in this product is/are hazardous and the reason(s) is/are
shown below.
:
Sodium Chloride : Eye irritant
CERCLA/SUPERFUND, 40 CFR 117, 302 :
Notification of spills of this product is not required.
SARA/SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 (TITLE III) - SECTIONS 302, 311,
312, AND 313 :
SECTION 302 - EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355) :
This product does not contain substances listed in Appendix A and B as an Extremely Hazardous Substance.
SECTIONS 311 AND 312 - MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET REQUIREMENTS (40 CFR 370) :
Our hazard evaluation has found this product to be hazardous. The product should be reported under the following
EPA hazard categories:
X Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard
- Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard
- Fire Hazard
- Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard
- Reactive Hazard
Under SARA 311 and 312, the EPA has established threshold quantities for the reporting of hazardous chemicals.
The current thresholds are: 500 pounds or the threshold planning quantity (TPQ), whichever is lower, for extremely
hazardous substances and 10,000 pounds for all other hazardous chemicals.
SECTION 313 - LIST OF TOXIC CHEMICALS (40 CFR 372) :
This product does not contain substances on the List of Toxic Chemicals.
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TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA) :
The chemical substances in this product are on the TSCA 8(b) Inventory (40 CFR 710).
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, CLEAN WATER ACT, 40 CFR 401.15 / formerly Sec. 307, 40
CFR / formerly Sec. 311 :
None of the substances are specifically listed in the regulation.
CLEAN AIR ACT, Sec. 111 (40 CFR 60, Volatile Organic Compounds), Sec. 112 (40 CFR 61, Hazardous Air
Pollutants), Sec. 602 (40 CFR 82, Class I and II Ozone Depleting Substances) :
None of the substances are specifically listed in the regulation.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 :
This product does not contain substances which require warning under California Proposition 65.
MICHIGAN CRITICAL MATERIALS :
None of the substances are specifically listed in the regulation.
STATE RIGHT TO KNOW LAWS :
None of the substances are specifically listed in the regulation.
NATIONAL REGULATIONS, CANADA :
WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS) :
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations
(CPR) and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION :
E - Corrosive Material
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (CEPA) :
All substances in this product are listed on the Domestic Substances List (DSL), are exempt, or have been reported
in accordance with the New Substances Notification Regulations.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Due to our commitment to Product Stewardship, we have evaluated the human and environmental hazards and
exposures of this product. Based on our recommended use of this product, we have characterized the product's
general risk. This information should provide assistance for your own risk management practices. We have
evaluated our product's risk as follows:
* The human risk is: Low
* The environmental risk is: Low
Any use inconsistent with our recommendations may affect the risk characterization. Our sales representative will
assist you to determine if your product application is consistent with our recommendations. Together we can
implement an appropriate risk management process.
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EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER
(800)462-5378 (24 Hours) (800) I-M-ALERT
This product material safety data sheet provides health and safety information. The product is to be used in
applications consistent with our product literature. Individuals handling this product should be informed of the
recommended safety precautions and should have access to this information. For any other uses, exposures should
be evaluated so that appropriate handling practices and training programs can be established to insure safe
workplace operations. Please consult your local sales representative for any further information.
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Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents and Biological Exposure Indices, American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, OH., (Ariel InsightTM CD-ROM Version), Ariel Research Corp.,
Bethesda, MD.
Hazardous Substances Data Bank, National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland (TOMES CPSTM CD-ROM
Version), Micromedex, Inc., Englewood, Co.
IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of the Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man, Geneva: World Health
Organization, International Agency for Research on Cancer.
Integrated Risk Information System, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. (TOMES CPSTM CD-
ROM Version), Micromedex, Inc., Englewood, CO.
Annual Report on Carcinogens, National Toxicology Program, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Public Health Service.
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and Health Administration (OSHA), (Ariel InsightTM CD-ROM Version), Ariel Research Corp., Bethesda MD.
Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati,
OH, (TOMES CPSTM CD-ROM Version), Micromedex, Inc., Englewood, CO.
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Micromedex, Inc., Englewood, CO
Prepared By : Product Safety Department
Date issued : 12/11/2000
Replaces : 11/23/1998
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