Material safety data sheet

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Lithium Shock
Section 01 - Product And Company Information
Product Identifier ……………………. Lithium Shock
Product Use …………………………. Bacteria and algae control in swimming pools
Supplier Name……………………….…. ClearTech Industries Inc.
Prepared By.…………….…. ClearTech Industries Inc. Technical Department
Preparation Date.…………….…. November 8, 2012
24-Hour Emergency Phone…………. 306-664-2522
Section 02 - Composition / Information on Ingredients
Hazardous Ingredients.…………. Lithium Hypochlorite
CAS Number.…….……. Lithium Hypochlorite
Synonym (s).…………….None
Section 03 - Hazard Identification
Inhalation.………….…. Causes irritation to nose and throat.
Skin Contact / Absorption…….…. May cause burns.
Eye Contact.………….…. May cause stinging or burning.
Ingestion.………………. May cause burning of the mouth and throat.
Exposure Limits……………………. Not available
Section 04 - First Aid Measures
Inhalation.………………. Remove victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration only if breathing has
stopped. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek immediate medical Skin Contact / Absorption…………. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap and water.
Seek medical attention if irritation occurs or persists.
Eye Contact.……………. Flush immediately with water for at least 20 minutes. Forcibly hold eyelids
apart to ensure complete irrigation of eye tissue. Seek immediate medical Ingestion.………………. Seek immediate medical attention if swal owed.
Additional Information.…………. Not available
Section 05 - Fire Fighting Measures
Conditions of Flammability………. Non flammable. Product in a strong oxidizer, contact with combustible
Means of Extinction.…………. Use water to drench surrounding products and area.
Flash Point.…………………………. Not applicable
Auto-ignition Temperature…………. Not applicable
Upper Flammable Limit ……………. Not applicable
Lower Flammable Limit.……….…. Not applicable
Hazardous Combustible Products. At higher temperatures, decomposition may form chlorine and oxygen.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures. Wear NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus and protective
Explosion Hazards…………………. Not available
Section 06 - Accidental Release Measures
Leak / Spill.….……………. Sweep up waste or residue while avoiding dust formation. Reclaim the
spil ed product in an appropriate closed container for use or disposal. Clean up residual material by washing area with water. Prevent material Deactivating Materials.……….…. Not available
Section 07 - Handling and Storage
Handling Procedures.…………. Use proper equipment for lifting and transporting al containers. Use
sensible industrial hygiene and housekeeping practices. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid al situations that could lead to harmful exposure.
Storage Requirements.…….…. Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry, wel -ventilated area.
Keep away from incompatible materials such as acids and combustible Section 08 - Personal Protection and Exposure Controls
Protective Equipment
Eyes.………………………….………. Chemical goggles, ful -face shield, or a ful -face respirator is to be worn at
al times when product is handled. Contact lenses should not be worn; they may contribute to severe eye injury.
Respiratory…………………………. Use NIOSH-approved respirator - ful facepiece with chlorine and dust/mist
cartridges when dust is present. A self-contained breathing apparatus Gloves………………………………. Impervious gloves of chemical y resistant material (rubber or PVC) should
be worn at al times. Wash contaminated clothing and dry thoroughly Clothing……………………….……. Body suits, aprons, and/or coveral s of chemical resistant material should
be worn at al times. Wash contaminated clothing and dry thoroughly Footwear……………………………. Impervious boots of chemical y resistant material should be worn.
Engineering Controls
Ventilation Requirements………. Mechanical ventilation (dilution or local exhaust), process or personnel
enclosure and control of process conditions should be provided. Supply sufficient replacement air to make up for air removed by exhaust systems.
Other…………………………………. Keep an eye wash fountain and safety shower available and in close
Section 09 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State.…….…………. Solid
Odor and Appearance….…………. Solid, white granules with chlorine odor.
Odor Threshold.……………. Not available
Specific Gravity (Water=1)…………. 0.90-1.00
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg, 20oC)….…. Not applicable
Vapor Density (Air=1).……………. 1.13-1.16
Evaporation Rate.…….…….…. Not applicable
Boiling Point.………….…. Not applicable
Freeze/Melting Point.……………. Decomposes around 135oC
pH..……………….…. 11 (1% solution)
Water/Oil Distribution Coefficient. Not applicable
Bulk Density.…………….…. Not available
% Volatiles by Volume……….……. Not available
Solubility in Water.………………. 43% by weight at 25oC
Molecular Formula.………….…. LiOCl
Molecular Weight.……………. 58.39
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Stability.………….……………. Stable under normal conditions.
Incompatibility.………….………. Acids, oxidizable materials, combustible materials.
Hazardous Products of Decomposition. Oxygen, lithium hydroxide, lithium chlorates.
Polymerization.…………….…….…. Wil not polymerize.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Irritancy.…….………….…. Severe irritant to eyes, skin, respiratory tract and mucous membranes.
Sensitization.…….…………. Non-sensitizing
Chronic/Acute Effects…….………. Continuous inhalation exposure may cause lung damage.
Synergistic Materials.…….……. Not available
Animal Toxicity Data.….………. LD50(oral, rat): 555mg/kg
Carcinogenicity.…….………. Not considered to be carcinogen under OSHA.
Reproductive Toxicity.….………. This product was not mutagenic or genotoxic in several in vitro tests.
Teratogenicity.….…………. Not available
Mutagenicity.…….…………. This product was not mutagenic or genotoxic in several in vitro tests.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Fish Toxicity.……………. LC50(Rainbow trout, 96 hrs): 0.69mg/L
Biodegradability.……….…. Not available
Environmental Effects………………. Not available
Section 13 - Disposal Consideration
Waste Disposal.….…………. Dispose in accordance with al federal, provincial, and/or local regulations
including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.
Section 14 - Transport Information
TDG Classification
Class…………….……………….…. 5.1
Group.…………….……. II
PIN Number.…….………. UN 1479
Other…………………………………. Secure containers (ful and/or empty) with suitable hold down devises
during shipment and ensure al caps, valves, or closures are secured in Section 15 - Regulatory Information
WHMIS Classification.………….C, E
NOTE: THE PRODUCT LISTED ON THIS MSDS HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
HAZARD CRITERIA OF THE CANADIAN CONTROLLED PRODUCTS REGULATIONS. THIS MSDS CONTAINS
ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THOSE REGULATIONS.
Section 16 - Other Information
Note: The responsibility to provide a safe workplace remains with the user. The user should consider the health
hazards and safety information contained herein as a guide and should take those precautions required in an individual operation to instruct employees and develop work practice procedures for a safe work environment. The information contained herein is, to the best of our knowledge and belief, accurate. However, since the conditions of handling and use are beyond our control, we make no guarantee of results, and assume no liability for damages incurred by the use of this material. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with al applicable laws and Attention: Receiver of the chemical goods / MSDS coordinator
As part of our commitment to the Canadian Association of Chemical Distributors (CACD) Responsible Distribution® initiative, ClearTech Industries Inc. and its associated companies require, as a condition of sale, that you forward the attached Material Safety Data Sheet(s) to al affected employees, customers, and end-users. ClearTech wil send any available supplementary handling, health, and safety information to you at your request. If you have any questions or concerns please cal our customer service or technical service department.
ClearTech Industries Inc. - Locations
Corporate Head Office: 1500 Quebec Avenue, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 1V7
Phone: 306-664-2522
Fax: 306-665-6216
www.ClearTech.ca
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