Safety Data Sheet

MAGNASOL 4725 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: Colour: Appearance: State of matter: Odour: Health: Physical/Chemical hazards:
Potential health effects

CAUTION: ! clear liquid liquid mild This product is an eye and respiratory irritant., Avoid contact and inhalation. None Expected

Primary routes of entry: Skin, Eyes, Inhalation, Ingestion Chronic exposure: Causes severe eye irritation. May cause slight skin irritation. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin irritation or allergic skin reactions. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation.

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Chemical name Aluminium hydroxy chloride CAS Number 12042-91-0 Content (Weight) 30.0 - 60.0 % Hazardous Y

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4. First-aid Measures
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air, if not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen and get immediate medical attention. Skin: If clothing is contaminated, remove and launder before reuse. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water and soap. Seek medical attention. Eyes: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes taking care to wash under the eyelids. Seek medical attention. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs naturally, have casualty lean forward to reduce the risk of aspiration. Seek medical attention immediately.

5. Fire-fighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing media: carbon dioxide, dry powder, foam, water spray Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: No restrictions. Hazardous combustion products: Hydrogen chloride and aluminium compounds. Hazards during fire-fighting: Standard procedure for chemical fires. Cool fire-exposed containers with water. Protective equipment for fire-fighting: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical-protective clothing.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Cleanup: Pick up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, earth etc.). Place into approved waste containers. Wear suitable protective equipment. Should not be released into the environment.

7. Handling and Storage

Handling

General advice: 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.

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Storage

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General advice: Keep container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Avoid extremes of temperature. > for industrial use only <

8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

Exposure Guidelines

Aluminium hydroxy chloride (12042-91-0) Engineering Controls:

ACGIH

TWA: 2 mg/m3 (as aluminum (Al))

Work in well ventilated areas. Do not breathe vapors or mist. Ensure good ventilation and local exhaust.
Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection: Wear a NIOSH-certified respirator as necessary. Eye protection: Tightly fitting safety goggles (splash goggles) (EN 166) Body protection: Wear chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing. General safety and hygiene measures: 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

Colour: Form: State of matter: Odour: pH value: Flash point: Freezing point: Boiling point: Vapour pressure: Relative density: % Volatiles: Solubility in water: clear liquid liquid mild approx.4 not determined -4 C 100 C not determined 1.30 not determined soluble

10. Stability and Reactivity

Stability: Stable Conditions to avoid: None known

Substances to avoid: Avoid contact with alkaline materials and strong oxidizers.

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11. Toxicological Information

Acute oral toxicity:

not determined
Acute inhalation toxicity:

not determined
Acute dermal toxicity:

not determined
Skin irritation:

(Humans) Mild skin irritant. (150 mg for 3 days) Information on: Aluminium hydroxy chloride (Humans) Mild skin irritant. ---------------------------------Information on: Aluminium hydroxy chloride (Humans) Mild skin irritant. ---------------------------------Eye irritation:

Information on: Aluminium hydroxy chloride May cause eye irritation. ---------------------------------Skin Sensitization:

not determined
Subacute toxicity:

not determined
Chronic toxicity:

not determined
Subchronic Toxicty:

not determined
Subchronic Toxicty:

Information on: Aluminium hydroxy chloride Rats and Guinea pigs were exposed via inhalation to dust concentrations of 0.25, 2.5 and 25 mg/m for 6hours/day, 5-days/week, for 6-months.Lungs showed dose related increases in aluminum content. Mid and high dose lungs exhibited granulomations reactions. Effects were not seen inother organs. ---------------------------------Genetic toxicity: Not determined.

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Revision date : 12.05.2010 Version: 1.1 Carcinogenicity: Not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, OSHA or 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. Reproductive toxicity: not determined Developmental toxicity/teratogenicity: not determined Page: 5/6 (30495502/SDU_GEN_CA/EN)

12. Ecological Information

Toxicity to fish: Pimephales promelas/96 h/LC50: 609 mg/l Toxicity to aquatic invertebrates: Daphnia magna/48 h/LC50: 397 mg/l Toxicity to aquatic plants: not determined

13. Disposal Considerations

Waste disposal of substance: Dispose of in accordance with national, state and local regulations.

14. Transport Information

TDG (Canada) Road transport

Special shipping information: Special shipping information: Special shipping information:

Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations. Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations. Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations.

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG)

15. Regulatory Information

Canada: Domestic Substances List (DSL): US: Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): All components either exempt or listed on the DSL All component(s) comprising this product are either exempt or listed on the TSCA inventory

Canada Regulations

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS Classification): D-2B Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects - Toxic material

This product is WHMIS controlled.

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Revision date : 12.05.2010 Version: 1.1 Significant New Activity Conditions (SNAC): This product does not contain any components subject to a SNAC Notice.
International Regulations

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Chemical Weapons Convention: This product does not contain any component(s) listed under the Chemical Weapons Convention Schedule of Chemicals.

16. Other Information

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.

MAGNASOL 4725 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