Acorn water,
Glasslyn Road,
Bandon,
Co Cork
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MATERIAL SAFETY AND DATA SHEET
Section 1: Identification of the substance and company
Product Name: Cationic Liquids
Company Identification
Emergency Tel No.
Acorn Chemicals Ltd. (023) 43466
T/A Acorn Water
Glassslyn Rd.
Bandon,
Co. Cork.
Rep. Of Ireland.
Tel: (023) 43466
Fax: (023) 43467
Section 2: Chemical composition/Information on Ingredients
Identification of the preparation: Cationic polymer in solution
Required Components CAS Number Weight %
Copolymer of Epichlorohydrin and R52/53 25988-97-0
25 - 50
Dimethylamine
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Spills produce extremely slippery surfaces.
Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
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Associated company Acorn Chemicals Ltd. Registered in Ireland No. 175001. VAT No. IE 6575001N.
Directors: William Holland & Eileen Holland. Tel: +353 23 43466
Web: http://www.acornwater.ie, Email: info@acornwater.ie Fax: +353 23 43467
Section 4: First Aid
Skin contact: Wash with water and soap as a precaution. In case of persistent
skin
irritation, consult a physician.
Eye contact: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids. In
case of
persistent eye irritation, consult a physician.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air.
Ingestion: The product is not considered toxic based on studies on laboratory
animals.
Section 5: Fire fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media: water, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide (CO2),
dry
powder
Special fire-fighting precautions: Spills produce extremely slippery surfaces.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters: No special protective equipment required.
Section 6: Accidental release measures
Personal precautions: No special precautions required.
Environmental precautions: Do not contaminate water.
Methods for cleaning up: Do not flush with water. Dam up. Soak up with inert
absorbent material. If liquid has been spilt 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.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. When preparing the working
solution ensure
there is adequate ventilation. When using do not smoke.
Storage: Keep in a dry, cool place (0 - 30掳C). Keep away from heat and
sources of
ignition. Freezing will affect the physical condition and may damage
the
material.
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Associated company Acorn Chemicals Ltd. Registered in Ireland No. 175001. VAT No. IE 6575001N.
Directors: William Holland & Eileen Holland. Tel: +353 23 43466
Web: http://www.acornwater.ie, Email: info@acornwater.ie Fax: +353 23 43467
Section 8: Exposure controls/ Personal Protection
Engineering measures to reduce exposure: Use local exhaust if misting occurs.
Natural ventilation is adequate in absence of
mists.
Personal protection equipment:
- Respiratory protection: In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable
respiratory equipment.
- Hand protection: Rubber gloves.
- Eye protection: Safety glasses with side-shields. Do not wear
contact
lenses.
- Skin and body protection: Chemical resistant apron or protective suit if
splashing
or repeated contact with solution is likely.
Hygiene measures: Wash hands before breaks and at the end of
workday.
Handle in accordance with good industrial
hygiene and
safety practice.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Clear/light yellow liquid
Odour: None
Boiling Point: 101 掳C
Flash point: >100C
pH at 20 掳C: 2.5 鈥? 7.0
Autoignition Temperature:
Flammability: N/A
Explosive properties: N/A
Oxidising properties: N/A
Vapour pressure:
Solubility:
Section 10: Stability and reactivity
Stability: Product is stable, no hazardous polymerization will occur.
Materials to avoid: Oxidizing agents may cause exothermic reactions.
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.
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Associated company Acorn Chemicals Ltd. Registered in Ireland No. 175001. VAT No. IE 6575001N.
Directors: William Holland & Eileen Holland. Tel: +353 23 43466
Web: http://www.acornwater.ie, Email: info@acornwater.ie Fax: +353 23 43467
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Acute toxicity
- Oral: LD50/oral/rat > 2000 mg/kg ( estimated )
- Dermal: LD50/dermal/rat > 2000 mg/kg ( estimated )
- Inhalation: The product is not expected to be toxic by inhalation.
Irritation
- Skin : Testing conducted on rabbits according to the Draize
technique showed
the material to be mildly irritating to the skin.
- Eyes : Testing conducted according to the Draize technique
showed the
material produces no corneal or iridial effects and only
slight
conjuctival effects.
Sensitization: Not sensitizing.
Chronic toxicity: NOEL/oral/rat/90days = 2000 mg/kg
Other information: Not mutagenic in AMES Test. Not mutagenic in
micronucleus test on
mice.
Section 12: Ecological Information
Acute aquatic toxicity
- Fish: LC50/Danio rerio /96 hours > 10 mg/L (OECD 203)
- Daphnids: EC50/Daphnia magna /48 hours > 10 mg/L (OECD 202)
- Algae: Algal inhibition tests are not appropriate. The flocculating
characteristics of the product interfere directly in the test
medium
preventing homogenous distribution which invalidates
the test.
- Hydrolysis: Does not hydrolyse.
- Biodegradation: Not readily biodegradable.
- LogPOW: 0
- Bioaccumulation: Does not bioaccumulate.
Other ecological information
The effects of this product on aquatic organisms are rapidly and significantly mitigated by
the presence of dissolved
organic carbon in the aquatic environment.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
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Associated company Acorn Chemicals Ltd. Registered in Ireland No. 175001. VAT No. IE 6575001N.
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Waste from residues / unused products : In accordance with local and national regulations.
Contaminated packaging : Rinse empty containers with water and use the rinse
water to prepare
the working solution. Can be landfilled or incinerated,
when in
compliance with local regulations.
Section 14: Transport Information
Remarks : Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport
regulations.
Section 15: Regulatory Information
R -phrase(s): R52/53 - Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-
term
adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
S -phrase(s): S61 -Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special
instructions/Safety data sheets.
Section 16: Other Information
Other sources of data used to compile this information.
Draft BSEN 878-Chemicals used for the treatment of water intended for human
consumption.
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Associated company Acorn Chemicals Ltd. Registered in Ireland No. 175001. VAT No. IE 6575001N.
Directors: William Holland & Eileen Holland. Tel: +353 23 43466
Web: http://www.acornwater.ie, Email: info@acornwater.ie Fax: +353 23 43467
This information is given without any warranty or representation. We do not assume any
legal responsibility for same, nor do we give permission, inducement, or recommendation to
practise any patented invention without a license. It is offered solely for your consideration,
investigation and verification. Before using any product, read its label.
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Associated company Acorn Chemicals Ltd. Registered in Ireland No. 175001. VAT No. IE 6575001N.
Directors: William Holland & Eileen Holland. Tel: +353 23 43466
Web: http://www.acornwater.ie, Email: info@acornwater.ie Fax: +353 23 43467
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