SAF-T-CHLOR Sodium Chlorite – MSDS

Emergency Telephone Number: 800—4249300 24 hours/day 7 days/week Saf-T-Chlor™Granular Sodium Chlorite SAFETY DATA SHEET SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT IDENTIFIER: Saf-T-Chlor thermally stable solid sodium chlorite OTHER MEANS OF Sodium chlorite; Sodium salt IDENTIFICATION: RECOMMENDED USE: Chlorine dioxide production COMPANY NAME & ADDRESS: CDG Environmental, LLC 301 Broadway Suite 420 Bethlehem, PA 18015 888-610-2562 EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER: 800-424-9300 _______________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION GHS CLASSIFICATION: Skin Corrosion – Category 1B Eye Damage – Category 1 Oxidizing Solids – Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) – Category 2 Acute Toxicity (Oral) – Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Dermal) – Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) – Category 4 SIGNAL WORD: DANGER PICTOGRAMS: HAZARD STATEMENTS: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Emergency Telephone Number: 800-424-9300 24 hours/day 7 days/week SDS # CD-005 SAF-T-CHLOR Page 2 of 12 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer May cause damage to lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin Harmful if inhaled PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS: Do not breathe dusts or mists. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash exposed areas thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, and face protection. Wear fire resistant clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Keep away from heat. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. In case of fire: Use suitable media for surrounding materials to extinguish. If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center or doctor. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on clothing: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. Wash before reuse. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor if exposed or if you feel unwell. Specific treatment (see FIRST AID MEASURES on this SDS). Store locked up. Dispose of contents in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations. _______________________________________________________________________________ Emergency Telephone Number: 800-424-9300 24 hours/day 7 days/week SDS # CD-005 SAF-T-CHLOR Page 3 of 12 SECTION 3: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical Name CAS Number % Range Exposure Standards Sodium chlorite 7758-19-2 73.9% None Inert Materials 26.1% None The specific chemical identities and percentages of composition have been withheld as trade secrets. _______________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES EYES: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes while frequently lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Consult a physician immediately. SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing after rinsing. Immediately flush exposed skin areas with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician if burning or irritation of the skin persists. Contaminated clothing should be kept wet and must be laundered before re-use. INGESTION: DO NOT induce vomiting. Drink large quantities of water. Consult a physician immediately. DO NOT give anything by mouth if the person is unconscious or having seizures. INHALATION: Move patient to fresh air and monitor for respiratory distress. If cough or difficulty in breathing develops, administer oxygen, and consult a physician immediately. In the event that breathing stops, administer artificial Respiration and obtain emergency assistance immediately. MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS, ACUTE & DELAYED: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. May cause damage to lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION: Emergency Telephone Number: 800-424-9300 24 hours/day 7 days/week SDS # CD-005 SAF-T-CHLOR Page 4 of 12 Immediately contact a poison center if exposed, or if you feel unwell. NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: Chlorine dioxide vapors are emitted when this product contacts acids or chlorine. If these vapors are inhaled, monitor patient closely for delayed development of pulmonary edema which may occur up to 48-72 hours post-inhalation. Following ingestion, neutralization and use of activated charcoal is not indicated. _______________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES FLASH POINT: No data FLAMMABLE LIMITS (%): No data EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Choose extinguishing media suitable for surrounding materials. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS: For storage and use, always keep drum upright. Do not seal or cover over container to smother if material is smoking from combustion. CHARACTERISTICS: Formulated to absorb and dissipate heat. However, material is a strong oxidizer. Mixtures with combustible materials (including wood, fuels, grease, carbon, clothing, etc.) ignite easily and burn fiercely, or may explode. Avoid contact with flame or burning material, such as a lighted cigarette. SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING Approach fire from upwind to avoid hazardous PROCEDURES: vapors and toxic decomposition products. Use flooding quantities of water as fog or spray. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Extinguish fire, using agent suitable for surrounding fire. See Section 8 for protective equipment for firefighting. _______________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 6: ACCIDENTIAL RELEASE MEASURES FOR ALL TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENTS, CALL CHEMTREC AT 1-800-424-9300. ALL SPILLS OR LEAKS OF THIS MATERIAL MUST BE HANDLED AND DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. Emergency Telephone Number: 800-424-9300 24 hours/day 7 days/week SDS # CD-005 SAF-T-CHLOR Page 5 of 12 PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: Evacuation procedures must be placed into effect. Evacuate all non-essential personnel. Hazardous concentrations in air may be found in local spill area and immediately downwind. Utilize emergency response personal protective equipment prior to the start of any response. This product may represent an explosion hazard. In the form of explosive chlorine dioxide gas if it contacts acids or chlorine. Remove all sources of ignition, such as flames, hot glowing surfaces or electric arcs. Stop source of spill as soon as possible and notify appropriate personnel. METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CLEANING UP: AIR RELEASE: Vapors may be suppressed by the use of water fog or spray. Contain all liquids for treatment and/or disposal as (potential) hazardous waste. WATER RELEASE: This material is soluble in water. Notify downstream water users of possible contamination. Divert water flow around spill if possible and safe to do so. Continue to handle as described in LAND SPILL, below. LAND SPILL: Pick up, keep in closed container and hold for waste disposal. DO NOT place spill materials back in their original container. Decontaminate all clothing and, if permitted, the spill area using strong detergent and flush with large amounts of water. SPILL RESIDUES: If this product becomes a waste, it meets the criteria of a hazardous waste as defined under 40 CFR 261 and would have the following EPA hazardous waste designation: D001. Also, it will be subject to the Land Disposal Restrictions under 40 CFR 268 and must be managed accordingly. As a hazardous solid waste, it must be disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations in a permitted hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facility. _______________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE Do not breathe dusts or mists. Do not eat, drink HANDLING: or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash exposed areas thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye Emergency Telephone Number: 800-424-9300 24 hours/day 7 days/week SDS # CD-005 SAF-T-CHLOR Page 6 of 12 protection, and face protection. Wear fire resistant clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. STORAGE CONDITIONS: Do not store at temperatures above 52ºC (125ºF). Do not expose to direct light. Do not expose to moisture during storage. Shelf life: 12 months. INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS Combustible or readily oxidizable materials; FOR PACKAGING: sulfur-containing rubber. INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT: Acids, reducing agents, combustible material, oxidizers (such as hypochlorites), paints, sulfur, solvents. _______________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION PERSONAL PROTECTION FOR ROUTINE USE OF PRODUCT RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Wear a NIOSH/MSHA approved acid gas respirator plus dust/mist filters if any exposure to dust or mist is possible. VENTILATION: Use local exhaust ventilation. SKIN AND EYE PROTECTIVE Wear Neoprene gloves, boots, chemical goggles, EQUIPMENT: apron, or impermeable suit to avoid skin and eye contact. Thoroughly wash all contaminated clothing. OTHER: Emergency eye-wash and safety showers must be provided in the immediate work area. Thoroughly wash all contaminated clothing. PERSONAL PROTECTION FOR EMERGENCY SPILL AND FIRE-FIGHTING SITUATIONS: Wear full protective clothing (chemically impermeable, full encapsulated suit) and positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE: White granular solid ODOR: Slight chlorinous odor Emergency Telephone Number: 800-424-9300 24 hours/day 7 days/week SDS # CD-005 SAF-T-CHLOR Page 7 of 12 ODOR THRESHOLD: No data pH at 25°C: 10-11 (25% solution) MELTING POINT: 180-200°C (356-392°F) decomposes before melting BOILING POINT: decomposes before boiling FLASH POINT: Not applicable EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable FLAMMABILITY: Non-flammable FLAMMABILITY LIMITS: Not applicable VAPOR PRESSURE at 25°C: No data BULK DENSITY: 55 lbs./cu.ft. SPECIFIC GRAVITY: No data SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 39% at 25°C (77°F) PARTITION COEFFICIENT: No data AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Will not sustain combustion in absence of oxidizable materials DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: 175°C (347°F); Note: Decomposition reaction does not propagate from localized heating. VISCOSITY: Not applicable for solids % VOLATILE BY VOLUME: No data _______________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY REACTIVITY: Strong oxidizer. Emergency Telephone Number: 800-424-9300 24 hours/day 7 days/week SDS # CD-005 SAF-T-CHLOR Page 8 of 12 CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable under normal conditions. POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS Will not occur. REACTIONS: CONDITIONS TO AVOID: If contaminated with combustible material, avoid mechanical shock or impact. Contamination with foreign materials. INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Acids, acid products (aluminum sulfate, ferric chloride, etc.) reducing agents, combustible materials (wood, paper, fuel, oil, saw dust, garbage), oxidizers (such as hypochlorites), sulfur, dirt, soap, hydrocarbons, solvents, paints, exhaust fumes, smoke. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Decomposition reaction does not propagate from localized heating. Chlorine dioxide gas will be generated on contact with acids or chlorine. _______________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION EXPOSURE STANDARDS: None established IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS There is no level established for this chemical. TO LIFE OR HEALTH: ODOR THRESHHOLD: There is no data available on the odor threshold of sodium chlorite. MEDICAL CONDITIONS Deficiency in G6PD enzyme and other red blood AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: cell diseases. INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER CHEMICALS ENHANCE TOXICITY: None known or reported. ACUTE TOXICITY: ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Oral, dermal, inhalation, and eye contact. - INHALATION: Inhalation of dust may cause irritation of the mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, bloody nose, and sneezing. Emergency Telephone Number: 800-424-9300 24 hours/day 7 days/week SDS # CD-005 SAF-T-CHLOR Page 9 of 12 Severe overexposures may cause lung damage. - SKIN: Direct contact may cause severe irritation and/or burns with symptoms of redness, itching, swelling and possible destruction of tissue. - EYE: Mist or direct contact may cause severe irritation and possible burns. Symptoms may include tearing, redness, and eye damage due to burns. - INGESTION: Gastroenteritis with any or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, lethargy, diarrhea, bleeding or ulceration. Acute ingestion of large quantities may also cause anemia due to the oxidizing effects of the chemical. ANIMAL TOXICOLOGY: Inhalation LC50: No available data Dermal LD50: > 2g/kg (rabbit) Oral LD50: Approximately 350 mg/kg (rat) Irritation: Severe irritant with corrosive action to skin (of rabbit). Severe irritant to eyes (of rabbit). CHRONIC TOXICITY: INHALATION: There are no data available on the chronic effects of inhaling sodium chlorite. SKIN: There are no studies or reports on the repeated effects of dermal exposure to sodium chlorite. Because of the acute effects, repeated direct contact may be unlikely. INGESTION: The chronic ingestions of low concentrations of this product have been studied in laboratory animals. Concentrations in the drinking water of 100 mg/L and higher have been shown to cause mild anemia and a minor suppression of thyroid functions in laboratory animals. All effects were reversible after cessation of treatment. Clinical studies of communities using sodium chlorite as a disinfectant found no adverse effects in the human population studied. However, other studies have suggested that those Emergency Telephone Number: 800-424-9300 24 hours/day 7 days/week SDS # CD-005 SAF-T-CHLOR Page 10 of 12 individuals deficient in an enzyme (G6PD) utilized in hemoglobin synthesis might be susceptible to the development of anemia if exposed repeatedly. CHRONIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY: Chlorine dioxide may be formed by reaction of sodium chlorite with acids or chlorine. Repeated exposures to solutions of chlorine dioxide at concentrations of 10-100 mg/L have produced slight effects upon the thyroid in younger animals and the hematologic system. Exposures to these concentrations can reduce the cellular and blood levels of glutathione, an agent which is protective against the oxidizing effect of this chemical. Exposure of laboratory animals above 100 mg/L in the drinking water have shown a decrease in blood cell glutathione, red blood cell count and hemoglobin. In some studies these levels also caused a slight decrease in thyroid hormones, especially in younger animals. CARCINOGENICITY: Sodium chlorite is not listed by NTP, IARC, OSHA, EPA, or any other authority as a carcinogen. Carcinogenicity studies conducted in mice and rats did not show an increase in tumors in animals exposed to sodium chlorite in their drinking water. MUTAGENICITY: Sodium chlorite has been evaluated for possible mutagenic effects in several laboratory tests. Sodium chlorite tested positive in the Ames Salmonella reverse mutation assay without metabolic activators and caused chromosomal aberrations in an In-Vitro Chinese hamster fibroblast cell line without metabolic activators. Sodium chlorite also tested positive in the mouse micronucleus assay when administered intra-peritoneally (directly into the body cavity), but was not mutagenic when administered orally. The significance of these test results for human health is unclear because the oxidizing effects of the chlorite or salting effects of sodium may significantly affect the ability of the tests to accurately detect mutagens. REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: Sodium chlorite has not been found to be teratogenic in studies in which animals have been exposed up to 100 mg/L in the drinking water. Male rats repeatedly exposed to concentrations of 100 mg/L or greater have shown slight effects on sperm motility. No effects were observed at 10 mg/L and no effects were observed on the fertility rate, histology of the male reproductive system or conception rate of animals exposed at 10 mg/L or higher. Emergency Telephone Number: 800-424-9300 24 hours/day 7 days/week SDS # CD-005 SAF-T-CHLOR Page 11 of 12 _______________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION AQUATIC TOXICITY: Sodium chlorite is slightly toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms. For bluegill (Lepomis machrochirus), aquatic toxicity studies have shown a TL50 of 208 mg/l and LC50 values of 265-310 mg/l. Rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri) have been tested and shown acute toxicity values of 50.6 mg/l (TL50)and 290 mg/l (LC50). Of the aquatic species tested, Daphnia have been the most sensitive species tested with an LC50 of 0.29 mg/l. Sodium chlorite is acutely toxic to birds when administered by gavage. The acute oral LD50 in mallard ducks is 0.49-1.00 g/kg. In bobwhite quail the LD50 is 0.66g/kg. Sodium chlorite in the diet of birds was not acutely toxic. Eight day dietary LC50's in mallard ducks and bobwhite quail were both greater than 10,000mg/L in the diet. _______________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations. _______________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION This material is regulated as a DOT hazardous material. DOT Shipping Description (49 CFR 172.101) Placard Required: Oxidizer Proper Shipping Name: Sodium Chlorite, 5.1, UN 1496,II This applicable packaging section in 40CFR is 173.212. _______________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION EPA FIFRA INFORMATION: This chemical is a pesticide product registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA Registration Number 75757-3) and is subject to certain labeling requirements under federal pesticide law. These requirements differ from the classification criteria and hazard information required for safety data sheets, and for workplace labels of non-pesticide chemicals. Following is the hazard information as required on the pesticide label: Emergency Telephone Number: 800-424-9300 24 hours/day 7 days/week SDS # CD-005 SAF-T-CHLOR Page 12 of 12 DANGER Corrosive. Causes irreversible eye damage. Cause skin burns. Fatal is absorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Fatal if swallowed or inhaled. Do not breathe dust or vapor. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT: The components of the product are listed on the Toxic Substances Control Act Inventory. SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT (SARA) TITLE III HAZARD CATEGORIES (40CFR370.2): - HEALTH: Immediate (Acute), Delayed (Chronic) - PHYSICAL: Fire EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT TO KNOW (40CFR355,AAP.A) E H S-THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY: None Established SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, PER 40CFR372.45): None Established _______________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION Date prepared: May 15, 2015.