MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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DATE PREPARED: 12/22/2000
MSDS No: M188
Ferric Iron Reducing Agent
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Identi炉er: Ferric Iron Reducing Agent
Product Code: M188
Product Name: Ferric Iron Reducing Agent
Chemical Family: Organic acid
Generic Name: Erythorbic Acid, D-Isoascorbic Acid
MANUFACTURER: 24 HR. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
HydroChem Industrial Services, Inc. NUMBERS:
900 Georgia Ave. Emergency Contact: HydroChem ER
Deer Park, TX 77536 Emergency Phone (800) 569-4889
Customer Service: (800) 934-9376
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
wt.% CAS Registry #
Erythorbic Acid 100 89-65-6
COMMENTS:
Product Exposure Limits:
Nuisance Dust - OSHA PEL: 15 mg/m3 ACGIH TLV: 10 mg/m3
Respirable Fraction - OSHA PEL: 5 mg/m3
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE:
White Crystal
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS:
No hazard in normal industrial use.
Dust may be irritating to eyes and respiratory tracts.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED:
Persons with impaired pulmonary function may be at increased risk from exposure.
ROUTES OF ENTRY:
Skin contact and inhalation
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES:
Immediately 掳ush eyes with water for 30 minutes while holding eyelids open. Seek medical at-
tention.
SKIN:
Immediately wash with soap and water. Rinse thoroughly. Seek medical attention if e庐ects occur.
Launder contaminated shoes and clothing before reuse.
INGESTION:
If swallowed, give 2 glasses of milk (preferred) or water and consult physician.
INHALATION:
Remove to fresh air. See a doctor if e庐ects occur.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flashpoint and Method: >200卤 F 93卤 C TAG CC
Flammable Limits: 8 grams/cubic foot to 14 grams/cubic foot
Autoignition Temperature: Not Determined
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Use alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical or water spray when 炉ghting 炉res involving this
material.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
Oxides of carbon and harmful organic chemical fumes.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Dusts at su卤cient concentrations can form explosive mixtures with air.
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT:
As in any 炉re, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, (MSHA/NIOSH ap-
proved or equivalent) and full protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
GENERAL PROCEDURES:
Scoop into appropriate containers.
Flush residual with plenty of water.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
GENERAL PROCEDURES:
Refer to Section 8.
STORAGE:
No special precautions required.
Store away from oxidizers.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Ventilation - General and local ventilation are required.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYES AND FACE:
Chemical goggles required and an eye wash in work area.
RESPIRATORY:
None normally needed. For protection from dust, use NIOSH approved respirator with dust
protection.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:
Clean body covering and chemical resistant gloves.
OTHER USE PRECAUTIONS:
Safety shower and eye wash in the work area.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Powder
Color: White
pH: 2.6
Percent Volatile: 0
Vapor Pressure: Not Determined
Boiling Point: Not Determined
Melting Point: Not Determined
Solubility in Water: Soluble
Speci炉c Gravity: 1.26
COMMENTS:
pH: for a 1% solution
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABLE: Yes
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: No
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION:
When heated strongly or burned, oxides of carbon and harmful organic chemical fumes are
released.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:
Oxidizing materials.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE
Eyes: Irritant. May cause pain, redness, discomfort.
Skin: Irritant. May cause pain, redness, dermatitis. Not likely to be absorbed in toxic amounts.
Ingestion: No e庐ect expected. Swallowing large amounts may cause illness.
Inhalation: Irritant. May cause pain and coughing.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
Carcinogens: Not listed by IARC, USA NTP, or USA OSHA.
COMMENTS:
Only selected Registry of Toxic E庐ects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) data is presented in this
document. See the actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
RTECS Number: KF3015000
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL COMMENTS:
No environmental data for this material are currently available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
PRODUCT DISPOSAL:
Dispose of in accordance with ALL applicable federal, state and local regulations.
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EMPTY CONTAINER:
Send empty bags to sanitary land炉ll. Render other types of containers unuseable by puncturing
or crushing and sending to a sanitary land炉ll unless prohibited by local regulations.
RCRA/USEPA WASTE INFORMATION:
This material is not a RCRA regulated material.
COMMENTS:
Always follow ALL applicable federal, state and local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION)
Proper Shipping Name: Erythrobic Acid { NOT REGULATED
Reportable Quantity (RQ) Under CERCLA: None
Placards: None
Label: None
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
Fire: No Pressure Generating: No Reactivity: No Acute: Yes Chronic: No
Title III Notes: This product contains no substances which are de炉ned as toxic chemicals under
the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 (40 CFR Part 372).
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT)
Reportable Spill Quantity: Not established
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)
TSCA Status: All components of this material are on the TSCA inventory.
STATE REGULATIONS
PROPOSITION 65 STATEMENT:
This product does not contain any substance(s) which are de炉ned by the state of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive e庐ects.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
REASON FOR ISSUE:
Biannual review
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MSDS No: M188
Ferric Iron Reducing Agent
Approval date: 11/03/2000
REVISION SUMMARY
Revision #: 3
This MSDS replaces the November 13, 1998 MSDS. Any changes in information are as follows:
In Section 1
Approved by Reason for Issue Date Prepared
In Section 3
Physical Appearance Medical Conditions Aggravated Routes of Entry
In Section 15
SARA Title III Notes
NFPA CODES
Fire: 1 Health: 0 Reactivity: 0
HMIS CODES
Fire: 1 Health: 0 Reactivity: 0
MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER:
[TM ] Indicates a trade or service mark of HydroChem Industrial Services, Inc.
The information herein is believed to be accurate and is presented in good faith; however, no
warranties or representations are made by HydroChem Industrial Services, Inc. regarding the
accuracy or completeness of the information.
HydroChem Industrial Services, Inc. shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from the
handling, or from contact with the above product.
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