Safety Data Sheet

MAGNASOL 2705 G
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1. Product and Company Identification

Company BASF Canada Inc. 100 Milverton Drive Mississauga, ON L5R 4H1, CANADA 24 Hour Emergency Response Information CANUTEC (reverse charges): (613) 996-6666 BASF HOTLINE: (800) 454-COPE (2673)

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Signal Word: WARNING! Physical Form: Clear liquid Color: Yellow-brown Odor: Slight Health: This product can cause severe, permanent eye damage and can cause severe skin irritation. Prolonged skin exposure may cause burns. Ingestion can cause gastrointestinal irritation and burns to the mouth and throat.. Physical Hazards: Corrosive to metals.

WHMIS Designation:

This product is WHMIS controlled.

Potential Health Effects: Severe irritant to eyes, skin, and mucous membranes. May be corrosive to eyes and skin. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation. Primary Route(s) of Entry: Eyes, Skin, Inhalation, Ingestion.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
Components POLYALUMINUM CHLORIDE CAS Number 1327-41-9 Weight % 10 - 30

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eyes: Immediately flush the eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing water for

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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Fire Fighting Measures: with water. Suitable Extinguishing Media: Fire Fighting Equipment: Hazardous Combustion Products: Standard procedure for chemical fires. Cool fire-exposed containers Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam or water spray. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. chlorine compounds.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Cleanup Instructions: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. dry sand or earth), then place in a chemical waste container. Wear suitable protective equipment. Should not be released into the environment.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling: As with all industrial chemicals, use good industrial practices when handling. Avoid eye, skin, and clothing contact. Do not inhale. Do not taste or swallow. Use only with adequate ventilation. Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. For Industrial Use Only

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Guidelines:

Components

OSHA PEL

OSHA STEL

ACGIH TWA

ACGIH STEL Ciba/ Manufactu IEL:

POLYALUMINUM CHLORIDE 1327-41-9 Personal Protective Equipment Eye/Face Protection:

2 mg/m3 (as Al)

Wear splash proof chemical goggles.

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Other Protective Equipment: Eye wash station and safety shower should be available in immediate work area. Select additional protective equipment based upon potential for exposure.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical Form: Color: Odor: Boiling Point: Freezing/Melting Point: Solubility in water: Vapor Density: Vapor Pressure: Specific Gravity: pH: Percent Volatile: VOC: Partition Coefficient (Octanol/Water): Autoignition Temperature: Decomposition Temperature: Flammability Limits in Air: Upper Lower Flash point: Test Method (for Flash Point): Clear liquid Yellow-brown Slight. ~ 100C (212F) Not determined Soluble Not determined Approximately equal to water 1.23 2.5 - 3.5 Not determined Not determined Not determined Not determined Not determined Not determined Not determined None (Aqueous Solution) Based upon components.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Conditions to Avoid: Incompatibility: Hazardous Decomposition Products: Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Stable. Avoid temperature extremes. Strong alkalies. Strong oxidizing agents. Corrosive to most metals. Chlorine compounds and metal oxides None expected.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Oral Toxicity: Acute Dermal Toxicity: Acute Inhalation Toxicity: LD50: 681 mg/kg (Rats) (based on component(s)) Not determined Not determined

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Not determined Not determined

Carcinogenicity (IARC; NTP; OSHA; ACGIH): None of the components in this product at concentrations greater than 0.1% are listed by IARC; NTP, OSHA or ACGIH as a carcinogen. Carcinogenicity Studies: Mutagenicity: Reproductive Toxicity: Teratogenicity: Neurotoxicity: Subacute Toxicity: Subchronic Toxicity: Chronic toxicity: Not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, OSHA, or ACGIH. No data for product. No data for product. No data for product. Not determined Not determined Not determined Not determined

Absorption / Distribution / Excretion / Metabolism: Not determined

Additional Information:

Not determined

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity to Fish: Toxicity to Invertebrates: Toxicity to Algae: Toxicity to Sewage Bacteria: Activated Sludge Respiration Inhibition Test: Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD): Not determined Not determined Not determined Not determined

Not determined

Not determined

Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD):Not determined Total Oxygen Demand (TOD): Not determined

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Additional Environmental Data: This product contains cationic polymer(s) that may be toxic to aquatic organisms when tested in pure (distilled) water. Toxicity is greatly reduced by particles in natural water.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Disposal: regulations. Dispose in accordance with local, state, provincial and federal

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Emergency Response Guidebook Information: 154 Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG): Proper shipping name: Technical Shipping Name: Hazard Class: ID Number: Packing group: International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG): Proper shipping name: Technical Shipping Name: Hazard Class: ID Number: Packing group: International Air Transportation Authority (IATA): Proper shipping name: Technical Shipping Name: Hazard Class: ID Number: Packing group: Corrosive liquid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s. (Polyaluminum chloride) 8 UN3264 III Corrosive liquid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s. (Polyaluminum chloride) 8 UN3264 III Corrosive liquid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s. (Polyaluminum chloride) 8 UN3264 III

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Federal Regulations Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS): E This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations. Domestic Substance List (DSL) Status: All components either exempt or listed on the DSL.

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International Regulations TSCA Section 8(b) Inventory Status: All component(s) comprising this product are either exempt or listed on the TSCA inventory. Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC): This product does not contain any component(s) listed under the Chemical Weapons Convention Schedule of Chemicals.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Reason for revision: New MSDS Format.

Contact InformationSafety, Regulatory and Environmental: Marlene Dorcas (905) 812-7280

MAGNASOL 2705 G is a registered trademark of BASF Canada or BASF SE Due to the merger of CIBA and BASF Group all Material Safety Data Sheets have been reassessed on the basis of consolidated information. This may have resulted in changes of the Material Safety Data Sheets. In case you have questions concerning such changes please contact us at the address mentioned in Section I. END OF DATA SHEET