MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. Product and Company Identification
Product Name Nickel-Safe Ice Machine Cleaner (4287)
Mixture
CAS #
Descaler
Product use
Nu-Calgon
Manufacturer
2008 Altom Court
St. Louis, MO 63146 US
Phone: 314-469-7000 / 800-554-5499
Emergency Phone: 1-800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
LEGEND Health / 2
0
HMIS/NFPA
Flammability 0
Severe 4
2 0
Serious 3
Physical Hazard 0
Moderate 2
Slight 1 Personal Protection
X
Minimal 0
2. Hazards Identification
WARNING
Emergency overview
EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT.
Potential short term health effects
Eye, Skin contact, Inhalation, Ingestion.
Routes of exposure
May cause severe irritation or chemical burns.
Eyes
This product is non-corrosive based on test data. May cause mild skin irritation.
Skin
Excessive intentional inhalation may cause respiratory tract irritation and central
Inhalation
nervous system effects (headache, dizziness).
Harmful if swallowed. May cause stomach distress, nausea or vomiting.
Ingestion
Eyes. Respiratory system. Skin.
Target organs
Prolonged or repeated exposure to dilutions can cause drying, defatting and dermatitis.
Chronic effects
Symptoms may include discomfort or pain, excess blinking and tear production, with
Signs and symptoms
marked redness and swelling of the conjunctiva.
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
Ingredient(s) CAS # Percent
Phosphoric acid 7664-38-2 15 - 40
Citric acid 77-92-9 1-5
4. First Aid Measures
First aid procedures
Immediately flush with cool water. Remove contact lenses, if applicable, and continue
Eye contact
flushing for 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention immediately.
Immediately flush with water. Wash with soap and water. Obtain medical attention if
Skin contact
irritation persists.
If symptoms develop move victim to fresh air. If symptoms persist, obtain medical
Inhalation
attention.
Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water, then drink one or two glasses of water.
Ingestion
Obtain medical attention. Never give anything by mouth if victim is unconscious, or is
convulsing.
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If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible). Ensure that
General advice
medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to protect
themselves. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Avoid contact with
eyes and skin. Keep out of reach of children.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Not flammable by WHMIS/OSHA criteria.
Flammable properties
Extinguishing media
Dry chemical. Foam. Carbon dioxide.
Suitable extinguishing media
Unsuitable extinguishing media Not available
Protection of firefighters
Not available
Specific hazards arising from
the chemical
Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self contained breathing
Protective equipment for
apparatus.
firefighters
May include and are not limited to: Oxides of carbon. Oxides of phosphorus.
Hazardous combustion products
Explosion data
Not available
Sensitivity to mechanical
impact
Not available
Sensitivity to static discharge
6. Accidental Release Measures
Keep unnecessary personnel away. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Do
Personal precautions
not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective
clothing. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
Stop leak if you can do so without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers,
Methods for containment
basements or confined areas.
Before attempting clean up, refer to hazard data given above. Small spills may be
Methods for cleaning up
absorbed with non-reactive absorbent and placed in suitable, covered, labelled
containers. Prevent large spills from entering sewers or waterways. Contact emergency
services and supplier for advice. Never return spills in original containers for re-use.
7. Handling and Storage
Use good industrial hygiene practices in handling this material. Do not get this material
Handling
in your eyes, on your skin, or on your clothing.
Keep out of the reach of children.Store in a closed container away from incompatible
Storage
materials.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure limits
Ingredient(s) Exposure Limits
Citric acid ACGIH-TLV
TWA: 10 mg/m3
OSHA-PEL
TWA: 10 mg/m3
Phosphoric acid ACGIH-TLV
TWA: 1 mg/m3
STEL: 3 mg/m3
OSHA-PEL
TWA: 1 mg/m3
General ventilation normally adequate.
Engineering controls
Personal protective equipment
Wear chemical goggles.
Eye / face protection
Rubber gloves. Confirm with a reputable supplier first.
Hand protection
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As required by employer code.
Skin and body protection
Where exposure guideline levels may be exceeded, use an approved NIOSH respirator.
Respiratory protection
Avoid breathing mists or vapors.
General hygiene considerations Use good industrial hygiene practices in handling this material. When using do not eat
or drink. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.
9. Physical & Chemical Properties
liquid.
Appearance
green
Color
Liquid
Form
Mild chemical
Odor
Not available
Odor threshold
Liquid
Physical state
<1
pH
Not available
Melting point
-18 癈 (-0.40 癋)
Freezing point
> 93 癈 (> 199.40 癋)
Boiling point
None
Flash point
Not available
Evaporation rate
Not available
Flammability limits in air, lower, %
by volume
Not available
Flammability limits in air, upper, %
by volume
Not available
Vapor pressure
Not available
Vapor density
1.19
Specific gravity
Not available
Octanol/water coefficient
Complete
Solubility (H2O)
Not available
Auto-ignition temperature
Not available
VOC (Weight %)
Not available
Viscosity
Not available
Percent volatile
10. Chemical Stability & Reactivity Information
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Chemical stability
Reacts violently with alkaline material. This product may react with reducing agents. Do
Conditions to avoid
not mix with other chemicals.
Bases. Reducing agents.
Incompatible materials
Hazardous decomposition products May include and are not limited to: Oxides of carbon. Oxides of phosphorus.
Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
11. Toxicological Information
Component analysis - LC50
Ingredient(s) LC50
Citric acid Not available
Phosphoric acid Not available
Component analysis - Oral LD50
Ingredient(s) LD50
Citric acid 5040 mg/kg mouse; 3000 mg/kg rat
Phosphoric acid 1530 mg/kg rat
Effects of acute exposure
May cause severe irritation or chemical burns.
Eye
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This product is non-corrosive based on test data. May cause mild skin irritation.
Skin
Excessive intentional inhalation may cause respiratory tract irritation and central
Inhalation
nervous system effects (headache, dizziness).
Harmful if swallowed. May cause stomach distress, nausea or vomiting.
Ingestion
Non-hazardous by WHMIS/OSHA criteria.
Sensitization
Non-hazardous by WHMIS/OSHA criteria.
Chronic effects
Non-hazardous by WHMIS/OSHA criteria.
Carcinogenicity
Non-hazardous by WHMIS/OSHA criteria.
Mutagenicity
Non-hazardous by WHMIS/OSHA criteria.
Reproductive effects
Non-hazardous by WHMIS/OSHA criteria.
Teratogenicity
12. Ecological Information
Components of this product have been identified as having potential environmental
Ecotoxicity
concerns.
Ecotoxicity - Freshwater Fish Species Data
Citric acid 77-92-9 96 Hr LC50 Lepomis macrochirus: 1516 mg/L [static]; 96 Hr LC50 Leuciscus idus: 440
mg/L [static]
Phosphoric acid 7664-38-2 96 Hr LC50 Gambusia affinis: 3-3.5 mg/L
Ecotoxicity - Microtox Data
Citric acid 77-92-9 15 Min EC50 Photobacterium phosphoreum: 14 mg/L
Ecotoxicity - Water Flea Data
Citric acid 77-92-9 72 Hr EC50 Daphnia magna: 120 mg/L
Phosphoric acid 7664-38-2 12 Hr EC50 Daphnia magna: 4.6 mg/L
Not available
Environmental effects
Not available
Aquatic toxicity
Not available
Persistence / degradability
Not available
Bioaccumulation / accumulation
Not available
Partition coefficient
Not available
Mobility in environmental media
Not available
Chemical fate information
13. Disposal Considerations
Not available
Waste codes
Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.
Disposal instructions
Not available
Waste from residues / unused
products
Not available
Contaminated packaging
14. Transport Information
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
Not regulated as dangerous goods.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG - Canada)
Not regulated as dangerous goods.
15. Regulatory Information
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled
Canadian federal regulations
Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all the information required by the
Controlled Products Regulations.
Canada - WHMIS - Ingredient Disclosure List
Citric acid 77-92-9 1%
Phosphoric acid 7664-38-2 1%
This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard
US Federal regulations
Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
All components are on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory List.
U.S. - CERCLA/SARA - Hazardous Substances and their Reportable Quantities
Phosphoric acid 7664-38-2 5000 Lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200 hazardous
chemical
CERCLA (Superfund) reportable quantity
Phosphoric acid: 5000.0000
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA)
Immediate Hazard - Yes
Hazard categories
Delayed Hazard - No
Fire Hazard - No
Pressure Hazard - No
Reactivity Hazard - No
No
Section 302 extremely
hazardous substance
Section 311 hazardous chemical Yes
Not available
Clean Air Act (CAA)
Not available
Clean Water Act (CWA)
Not available
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
Not available
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Not available
Food and Drug Administration
(FDA)
Controlled
WHMIS status
Class D - Division 2B
WHMIS classification
WHMIS labeling
This product does not contain a chemical known to the State of California to cause
State regulations
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
U.S. - California - 8 CCR Section 339 - Director's List of Hazardous Substances
Phosphoric acid 7664-38-2 Present
U.S. - Louisiana - Reportable Quantity List for Pollutants
Phosphoric acid 7664-38-2 5000 Lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
U.S. - Massachusetts - Right To Know List
Phosphoric acid 7664-38-2 Present
U.S. - Minnesota - Hazardous Substance List
Phosphoric acid 7664-38-2 Present
U.S. - New Jersey - Right to Know Hazardous Substance List
Phosphoric acid 7664-38-2 sn 1516
U.S. - New York - Reporting of Releases Part 597 - List of Hazardous Substances
Phosphoric acid 7664-38-2 5000 Lb RQ (air); 100 lb RQ (land/water)
U.S. - Pennsylvania - RTK (Right to Know) List
Phosphoric acid 7664-38-2 Environmental hazard
U.S. - Rhode Island - Hazardous Substance List
Phosphoric acid 7664-38-2 Toxic; Flammable
Inventory name
Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)*
Canada Domestic Substances List (DSL) Yes
Canada Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) No
United States & Puerto Rico Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory Yes
A "Yes" indicates that all components of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s)
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16. Other Information
Information contained herein was obtained from sources considered technically accurate
Disclaimer
and reliable. While every effort has been made to ensure full disclosure of product
hazards, in some cases data is not available and is so stated. Since conditions of actual
product use are beyond control of the supplier, it is assumed that users of this material
have been fully trained according to the requirements of all applicable legislation and
regulatory instruments. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made and supplier will not
be liable for any losses, injuries or consequential damages which may result from the
use of or reliance on any information contained in this document.
01-Aug-2008
Issue date
01-Aug-2008
Effective date
01-Aug-2011
Expiry date
Nu-Calgon Technical Service (314) 469-7000
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