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Acqualent MSDS

This document provides information on the product Acqualent. It is a quaternary cationic polymer that is not considered hazardous at its given concentration. It may cause slight irritation to skin and eyes. While low toxicity if ingested, spills can create extremely slippery surfaces. Proper personal protective equipment should be used. The product is stable and non-reactive under normal conditions. It is rapidly eliminated from aquatic environments and has a low acute toxicity to fish and aquatic life.

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Acqualent MSDS

This document provides information on the product Acqualent. It is a quaternary cationic polymer that is not considered hazardous at its given concentration. It may cause slight irritation to skin and eyes. While low toxicity if ingested, spills can create extremely slippery surfaces. Proper personal protective equipment should be used. The product is stable and non-reactive under normal conditions. It is rapidly eliminated from aquatic environments and has a low acute toxicity to fish and aquatic life.

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Material Safety Data Sheet

1. PRODUCT NAME: ACQUALENT

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical characterization Quaternary cationic polymer

CAS No.55295-98-2

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
The product contains no substance which at their given concentration are considered to be hazardous to
health.
Spills produce extremely slippery surfaces.
Health effects
Skin: May cause slight irritation
Eyes: May cause slight irritation
Ingestion: Low toxicity product
Physical/chemical properties: not classified as hazardous
Environmental effects: Low acute LC50 to fish, but not expected
To cause long-term adverse effects to the
Aquatic environment.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Move to fresh air
Skin contact: Wash contaminated area with clean water.
Contaminated clothing should be washed before re-use.
Eye contact: Irrigate the eye with plenty of clean
Water. If there is any irritation obtain
Medical attention immediately.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Wash out mouth with
Water. Give water to drink. Seek medical
Attention.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASUES
Extinguishing media: Foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide and
Sand
Special protective equipment as for all fires involving chemicals:
For firefighters chemical protection suit, suitable gloves
And boots, and self-contained breathing apparatus.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions: Use personal protective


Equipment/effective dust mask.

Environmental precautions: do not let product enter drains. Do not


Contaminate surface water.

Methods for cleaning up: Shovel into suitable containers for


Disposal. Residues or small spillages shall
Be rubbed by cloth and wash it with clean
Water completely. It became very slippy
On ground when contacting water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling precautions: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.


When preparing the working solution ensure
There is adequate ventilation. Do not breathe
Vapors or spray mist. When using so not
Smoke.

Storage conditions: Avoid wet, damp and humid conditions. Keep


in a dry, cool place. Avoid extremes of
Temperature.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION


Engineering measures to reduce exposure: Ensure adequate ventilation. Use local exhaust if misting
occurs. Natural ventilation is adequate in absence of mists.

Personal protection equipment:


-Respiratory protection: in case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable
respiratory.
-Eye protection: Safety glasses with side-shields. Do not wear
contact lones.
-Hand protection: PVC or other plastic material gloves.
Industrial hygiene: change contaminated clothing. Wash hand
after working with substance.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form: liquid
Color: Bluish
Odor: slight
PH value (10% Solution): 2.0-3.0
Solid Content: 48-50%
Flash point (℃): >100
Auto ignition temperature (℃): aqueous solution
Vapor pressure (mm Hg): aqueous solution
Bulk density: 1.10-1.15
Solubility in water: completely
Viscosity: 200-1000

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability Stable at ambient temperatures


Materials to avoid Strong acid, strong alkali and anionic
Organic polymer
Hazardous decomposition No decomposition if stored and applied as
Directed.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity
-Oral: The product is not expected to be toxic.
-Dermal: The product is not expected to be toxic.
-Inhalation: The product is not expected to be toxic.
Irritation:

-Skin: Prolonged skin contact may cause skin irritation and /or
Dermatitis.
-Eyes: May cause eye irritation with susceptible persons.
Sensitization: No data available.
12. Ecological Information

Eco toxicity
-Fish: LC50/Brochydanio ratio/98h:1< >10mg/l

-Algae: EC50/Scenedesmus subspicatus/72h:1 < > 10mg/l


EC50/Skeietoneme constatum/72h-31.9mg/l
EC50/Arcatia tonse/120h-455mg/kg

-Daphnia: EC50/Daphnia magna/48h:10 < >100mg/l


EC50/Arcatia tonse/45h-158mg/l

Environmental effects:
The product is rapidly eliminated from the aquatic medium through irreversible adsorption onto
suspended matter and dissolved organics.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS


Waste from residues/unused dispose of as special waste in compliance with local
Products: and national regulations.

Contaminated package: Dispose of as special waste in compliance with local


and national regulations.

14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION


Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION


This product is not a hazardous article and need not to be labeled according to EC-Directives as
amended.

16. STORING INFORMATION


Product must be stored at cool place

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