SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT
NALCOOL® 2000
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER(S)
1800 205 506
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME : NALCOOL® 2000
APPLICATION : CLOSED SYSTEM TREATMENT
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION : Nalco Australia Pty Ltd
2 Anderson Street
Botany N.S.W. 2019
Australia
A.B.N. 41 000 424 788
TEL: +61 2 9392 3500
FAX: +61 2 9666 5292
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER(S) : 1800 205 506
International: +65 6542 9595 Free call: +800 2537 8747
Date issued : 31.08.2011
Version Number : 1.6
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
HAZARD CLASSIFICATION : HARMFUL, IRRITANT
This product is classified as hazardous according to the Australian Safety & Compensation Council (ASCC). This
product is not classified as a dangerous good according to national or international regulations.
RISK PHRASES
R22 - Harmful if swallowed.
R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin.
SAFETY PHRASES
S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.
S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
S46 - If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL NAME CAS NO % (w/w)
Sodium Metasilicate 6834-92-0 1- 5
Sodium Tetraborate 1330-43-4 1- 5
Sodium Nitrite 7632-00-0 1- 5
The balance of the substances in this product are not classified as hazardous or
are present below hazard cut-off limits
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT :
Immediately flush eye with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids open. Get medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT :
Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
INGESTION :
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If conscious, washout mouth and give water to drink. Get medical attention.
Contact the Poison's Information Centre (eg Australia 13 1126; New Zealand 0800 764 766).
INHALATION :
Remove to fresh air, treat symptomatically. If symptoms develop, seek medical advice.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN :
Based on the individual reactions of the patient, the physician's judgement should be used to control symptoms
and clinical condition. Measures against circulatory shock, respiratory depression and convulsions may be
needed.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT : Not flammable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA :
Not expected to burn. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD :
May evolve oxides of carbon (COx) under fire conditions. May evolve oxides of nitrogen (NOx) under fire
conditions. If product is allowed to dry, the sodium nitrite is an oxidizing agent and can initiate the combustion of
other materials.
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING :
In case of fire, wear a full face positive-pressure self contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS :
Restrict access to area as appropriate until clean-up operations are complete. Use personal protective equipment
recommended in Section 8 (Exposure Controls/Personal Protection). Stop or reduce any leaks if it is safe to do so.
Ventilate spill area if possible. Ensure clean-up is conducted by trained personnel only. Do not touch spilled
material. Have emergency equipment (for fires, spills, leaks, etc.) readily available. Notify appropriate
government, occupational health and safety and environmental authorities.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP :
SMALL SPILLS: Soak up spill with absorbent material. Place residues in a suitable, covered, properly labeled
container. Wash affected area. LARGE SPILLS: Contain liquid using absorbent material, by digging trenches or
by diking. Reclaim into recovery or salvage drums or tank truck for proper disposal. Wash site of spillage
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thoroughly with water. Contact an approved waste hauler for disposal of contaminated recovered material.
Dispose of material in compliance with regulations indicated in Section 13 (Disposal Considerations).
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS :
Do not contaminate surface water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING :
Avoid eye and skin contact. Do not take internally. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Have emergency
equipment (for fires, spills, leaks, etc.) readily available. Ensure all containers are labeled. Keep the containers
closed when not in use. Use with adequate ventilation.
STORAGE CONDITIONS :
Store the containers tightly closed. Store in suitable labeled containers. Protect product from freezing. Store
away from organic chemicals and other oxidizable materials, reducing agents, acids and alkalis.
SUITABLE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL :
Hastelloy C-276, Natural rubber, Nylon, Polyethylene, HDPE (high density polyethylene), Polypropylene, Ethylene
propylene, EPDM, PVC, Polyurethane, PTFE, Perfluoroelastomer
UNSUITABLE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL :
Mild steel, Stainless Steel 304, Stainless Steel 316L, Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Buna-N, Neoprene, Plexiglass,
Fluoroelastomer, Polytetrafluoroethylene/polypropylene copolymer
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
The following component(s) have been assigned an exposure standard by ASCC (Australia) and/or other
Agencies:
Country/Source Substance(s) Category: ppm mg/m3
AUSTRALIA Borates, Tetra, Sodium Salts -- Anhydrous TWA 1
TWA 5
USA Borates, Tetra, Sodium Salts -- Anhydrous ACGIH/TWA 2
(Inhalable fraction.)
ACGIH/STEL 6
* A skin notation refers to the potential significant contribution to overall exposure by the cutaneous route, including
mucous membranes and the eyes.
ENGINEERING MEASURES :
The use of local exhaust ventilation is recommended to control emissions near the source. Laboratory samples
should be handled in a fumehood. Provide mechanical ventilation of confined spaces.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION :
Respiratory protection is not normally needed. If significant mists, vapours or aerosols are generated an approved
respirator is recommended, selected and used in accordance with AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716. An organic
vapor cartridge with dust/mist prefilter may be used. In event of emergency or planned entry into unknown
concentrations a positive pressure, full-facepiece SCBA should be used. If respiratory protection is required,
institute a complete respiratory protection program including selection, fit testing, training, maintenance and
inspection.
HAND PROTECTION :
Neoprene Nitrile PVC or Butyl gloves
SKIN PROTECTION :
Wear standard protective clothing.
EYE PROTECTION :
Wear chemical splash goggles.
HYGIENE RECOMMENDATIONS :
Use good work and personal hygiene practices to avoid exposure. Keep an eye wash fountain available. Keep a
safety shower available. If clothing is contaminated, remove clothing and thoroughly wash the affected area.
Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Always wash thoroughly after handling chemicals. When handling
this product never eat, drink or smoke.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE Liquid
APPEARANCE Red
ODOR None
pH (100 %) 11.1 - 11.8 ASTM E-70
VAPOR PRESSURE Same as water
VAPOR DENSITY No data available.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1.14 (20 °C) 1.095 - 1.125 (25 °C) ASTM D-1298
DENSITY No data available.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER Complete
FREEZING POINT -29 °C
BOILING POINT 100 °C
FLASH POINT Not flammable
LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT No data available.
UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT No data available.
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE No data available.
Note: These physical properties are typical values for this product and are subject to change.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY :
Stable under normal conditions.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID :
Extremes of temperature Do not allow product to evaporate to dryness. Dried product residue can act as an
oxidizer.
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INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS :
Contact with reducing agents (e.g. hydrazine, sulfites, sulfide, aluminum or magnesium dust) may generate heat,
fires, explosions and toxic vapors. Do not mix with amines. Sodium nitrite can react with certain amines to
produce N-nitrosamines, many of which are cancer-causing agents to laboratory animals. Contact with strong
acids (e.g. sulfuric, phosphoric, nitric, hydrochloric, chromic, sulfonic) may generate heat, splattering or boiling and
toxic vapors.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS :
Under fire conditions: Oxides of carbon, Oxides of nitrogen
HAZARDOUS REACTIONS :
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
OVERVIEW OF HEALTH HAZARDS
ACUTE HAZARDS - EYE CONTACT
Can cause moderate irritation.
ACUTE HAZARDS - SKIN CONTACT
Can cause moderate irritation.
ACUTE HAZARDS - INGESTION
Harmful if swallowed. There may be irritation to the gastro-intestinal tract with nausea and vomiting. Ingestion of
sodium nitrite can cause methemoglobinemia which can lead to cyanosis and possible death. Pregnant women
and their fetuses are particularly sensitive to the effects of methemoglobinemia. May cause a decrease in blood
pressure and cyanosis.
ACUTE HAZARDS - INHALATION
Not a likely route of exposure. May cause irritation of mucous membranes.
CHRONIC HAZARDS :
Repeated ingestion of small amounts of sodium nitrite causes drops in blood pressure, rapid pulse, headaches and
visual disturbances. It may also react with organic amines in the body to form carcinogenic nitrosamines.
SUMMARY OF TOXICITY INFORMATION
ACUTE TOXICITY DATA :
The following results are for the product.
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY :
Species: Rat
LD50: > 2,000 mg/kg
Test Descriptor: Product
SENSITIZATION :
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
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CARCINOGENICITY :
None of the substances in this product are listed as carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on
Cancer (IARC), the National Toxicology Program (NTP) or the American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists (ACGIH).
TERATOGENICITY AND EMBRYOTOXICITY :
Experimental animal studies with sodium nitrite have shown reproductive effects in the offspring of treated
parents. These effects are not transmissible.
For additional information on the hazard of the preparation, please consult section 2 and 12.
HUMAN HAZARD CHARACTERIZATION
Based on our hazard characterization, the potential human hazard is: Low
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS :
The following results are for the product.
Acute Fish Results :
Species Exposure Test Type Value Test Descriptor
Turbot 96 hrs LC50 > 2,000 mg/l Product
Rainbow Trout 96 hrs LC50 57 mg/l Product
ACUTE INVERTEBRATE RESULTS :
Species Exposure Test Type Value Test Descriptor
Daphnia magna 48 hrs LC50 670 mg/l Product
MOBILITY AND BIOACCUMULATION POTENTIAL :
The environmental fate was estimated using a level III fugacity model embedded in the EPI (estimation program
interface) Suite TM, provided by the US EPA. The model assumes a steady state condition between the total input
and output. The level III model does not require equilibrium between the defined media. The information provided
is intended to give the user a general estimate of the environmental fate of this product under the defined
conditions of the models.
If released into the environment this material is expected to distribute to the air, water and soil/sediment in the
approximate respective percentages;
Air Water Soil/Sediment
<5% 30 - 50% 50 - 70%
The portion in water is expected to be soluble or dispersible.
This preparation or material is not expected to bioaccumulate.
PERSISTENCY AND DEGRADATION :
Total Organic Carbon (TOC) : 37,000 mg/l
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Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) : 23,300 mg/l
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) :
Incubation Period Value Test Descriptor
703 mg/l
The organic portion of this preparation is expected to be readily biodegradable.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD AND EXPOSURE CHARACTERIZATION
Based on our hazard characterization, the potential environmental hazard is: Moderate
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of wastes in an approved waste treatment / disposal site, in accordance with all applicable regulations. Do
not dispose of wastes in local sewer or with normal garbage.
Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary
landfill, or other procedures approved by state and local authorities.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR LANDFILL OR INCINERATION :
No additional special precautions have been identified.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
The information in this section is for reference only and should not take the place of a shipping paper (bill of lading)
specific to an order. Please note that the proper Shipping Name / Hazard Class may vary by packaging,
properties, and mode of transportation. Typical Proper Shipping Names for this product are as follows.
LAND TRANSPORT
Proper Shipping Name : PRODUCT IS NOT REGULATED DURING
TRANSPORTATION
AIR TRANSPORT (ICAO/IATA)
Proper Shipping Name : PRODUCT IS NOT REGULATED DURING
TRANSPORTATION
MARINE TRANSPORT (IMDG/IMO)
Proper Shipping Name : PRODUCT IS NOT REGULATED DURING
TRANSPORTATION
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
AUSTRALIA :
NICNAS
All substances in this product comply with the National Industrial Chemicals Notification & Assessment Scheme
(NICNAS).
SUSDP SCHEDULE : S6
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INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL CONTROL LAWS
UNITED STATES :
The substances in this preparation are included on or exempted from the TSCA 8(b) Inventory (40 CFR 710)
CANADA :
This product contains substance(s) which are found on the Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL).
EUROPE
The substances in this preparation have been reviewed for compliance with the EINECS or ELINCS inventories.
JAPAN
This product and/or component(s) are exempt or excluded from the list of Existing and New Chemical Substances
(ENCS) under the Law Regulating the Manufacture and Importation Of Chemical Substances.
CHINA
All substances in this product comply with the Provisions on the Environmental Administration of New Chemical
Substances and are listed on the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances China (IECSC).
KOREA
All substances in this product comply with the Toxic Chemical Control Law (TCCL) and are listed on the Existing
Chemicals List (ECL)
NEW ZEALAND
All substances in this product comply with the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996,and
are listed on or are exempt from the New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals.
PHILIPPINES
All substances in this product comply with the Republic Act 6969 (RA 6969) and are listed on the Philippines
Inventory of Chemicals & Chemical Substances (PICCS).
TAIWAN
All substances in this product comply with the Taiwan Existing Chemical Substances Inventory (ECSI).
16. OTHER INFORMATION
This product material safety data sheet provides health and safety information. The product is to be used in
applications consistent with our product literature. Individuals handling this product should be informed of the
recommended safety precautions and should have access to this information. For any other uses, exposures
should be evaluated so that appropriate handling practices and training programs can be established to insure safe
workplace operations. Please consult your local sales representative for any further information.
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Bethesda, MD.
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Hazardous Substances Data Bank, National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland (TOMES CPS™ CD-ROM
Version), Micromedex, Inc., Englewood, CO.
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REVISED INFORMATION: Significant changes to regulatory or health information for this revision is indicated by a
bar in the left-hand margin of the SDS.
Prepared By: Nalco Asia Pacific, Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Specialist, (02) 9392 3566
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