MSDS
NFPA HMIS
Health 2 2
774 Marine Drive Flammability 0 0
Bellingham, WA 98225-1530 Reactivity 0 0
Material Safety Data Sheet
360-671-9121 Fax: 360-671-9024 PPE B
www.sonotech-inc.com
Section 1 - Material Identification Section 8 - Exposure Controls
Product: ECHOCIDE? Respiratory Protection: Not required for normal operations
Synonym: Immersion Additive, Algaecide Ventilation: Not required
Manufacturer: Sonotech, Inc. Protective Gloves: Impervious gloves
Date Prepared: 5/03 Eye Protection: Splash-proof safety goggles
Emergency Phone: 800-458-4254 / 360-671-9121 Other Controls: Rubber apron to protect from splashing or spilling
Section 2 - Ingredients Section 9 - Physical Data
(>0.1% by WT)
Component CAS Boiling Point (pressure): N/A
Water (90%) 7732-18-5 Density: .99 g/cc
N-Alkyl dimethyl benzyl- Vapor Density : N/A
ammonium chloride 68424-85-1 Vapor Pressure (temp): N/A
Ethyl alcohol 64-17-5 Volatile Organic Compounds: 5%
Methyl alcohol 67-56-1 Percent Solids: <2%
All required ingredients are listed on TSCA inventory. Solubility in water: complete
Appearance & Odor: clear liquid, mild alcohol odor
NOTE: Echocide contains 4.75-5.25 active ingredient
Section 10 - Reactivity Data
Section 3 - Health Hazards Stability: Stable
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Primary Route Effect
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition may yield
Eyes Yes May cause severe damage
oxides of carbon and nitrogen and small amounts of chloride fumes
Skin Yes Temporary irritation
Incompatibility: Strong oxidizing or reducing agents
Inhalation Possible Temporary irritation
Ingestion Yes May cause toxic effects
Section 11 - Toxicology Information
Section 4 - First Aid Oral toxicity: N/A
Eyes: Flush continuously with water for 15 minutes, Skin irritation: N/A
holding eyelids open to rinse entire surface of the eye. Consult a Eye Irritation: Concentrate may cause severe tissue damage.
physician as soon as possible. Known / Suspected Carcinogens: None
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing and launder before wearing
again. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Inhalation: Remove subject to fresh air
Ingestion: Give large quantities of water, do not induce vomiting. No information available
Consult a physician as soon as possible.
Section 13 - Disposal
Section 5 - Fire and Explosion Data Follow applicable federal, state and local regulatiions.
Flash Point (method): N/A
Section 14 - Transportation Information
Upper Exposure Limit: None
Lower Exposure Limit: None
Domestic Regulations: None
Extinguishing media: All standard firefighting media
DOT Designation: None
Special Precautions: Self Contained Breathing Apparatus and
Hazard Class: None
protective clothing should be worn in fighting fire involving chemicals
ID Number: None
Unusual Hazards: Products of combustion may be toxic. Contains
Packing Group: None
ethyl alcohol.
International Regulations: None known
Section 6 - Accidental Release
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
If spill is in a confined area, wear MESA/NIOSH-approved respirator.
This product is an EPA-registered pesticide. EPA registration
Dike and contain spill with inert material and transfer to containers for
recovery and disposal. Keep spills out of sewers and open bodies of No. 68527.
water. WHMIS: Class E (Occupational Health & Safety Canada) hazard
class: May cause severe eye damage
Section 7 - Storage and Handling
EPCRA 311/ 312 Categories: Components in this product which could
require reporting due to their inclusion in one of the five hazard
Storage & Handling Precautions: Store at room temperature. Material categories in 40 CFR 370 are N-Alkyl (C12-16)-N,N-dimethyl-N-
is slippery. benzylammonium chloride (5%) IMMEDIATE ACUTE HEALTH HAZARD
and ethyl alcohol (1%) FIRE HAZARD.
This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR
1910,1200. Sonotech believes this information to be reliable and up to date as of the date of this publication, but makes no warranty that it is. If
this MSDS is more than three years old, you should contact Sonotech at the phone number provided above to verify that this sheet is current.