Material Safety Data Sheet

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1 Material Safety Data Sheet WHMIS (Pictograms) WHMIS (Classification) Personal protective equipment Class D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (Toxic) Section Product and Company Identification Product name / Trade name Synonym Chemical family dodecahydrate, TSP Phosphate salt Associated Product s Item Code CAS # TSP COARSE Validation date /8/2007 Chemical formula Na3PO4 2H2O Print date /8/2007 Manufacturer Recochem Inc 850 Montee de Liesse Montreal, Quebec In case of emergency Recochem Inc Communications and Regulatory Affairs Department (905) Material uses Consumer products: Cleaning compound Section 2 Hazardous Ingredients Canada Name CAS number % dodecahydrate There are no ingredients or additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require reporting in this section Section 3 Hazard Identification Emergency Overview Potential Acute Health Effects Note to Physician NOT EXPECTED TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS WHEN THE RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ARE FOLLOWED No known significant effects or critical hazards Avoid prolonged contact with eyes, skin and clothing See Section #: "Toxicological Information" for further human health effects Very hazardous by the following route of exposure: of skin contact (corrosive, irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion The amount of tissue damage depends on length of contact Eye contact can result in corneal damage or blindness Skin contact can produce inflammation and blistering Inhalation of dust will produce irritation to gastrointestinal or respiratory tract, characterized by burning, sneezing and coughing Severe over-exposure can produce lung damage, choking, unconsciousness or death Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering and itching Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening or, occasionally, blistering

2 Section 4 First aid measures Eye contact Skin contact Inhalation Page: 2/6 Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 5 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids Check for and remove any contact lenses Get medical attention if irritation occurs Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water Remove contaminated clothing and shoes Get medical attention if symptoms occur Wash clothing before reuse Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse Move exposed person to fresh air Keep person warm and at rest If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel Get medical attention if symptoms occur If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately Maintain an open airway Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed The exposed person may need to be kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours Ingestion Wash out mouth with water Remove dentures if any Move exposed person to fresh air Keep person warm and at rest If material has been swallowed and the exposed person is conscious, give small quantities of water to drink Stop if the exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs Get medical attention if symptoms occur Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately Maintain an open airway Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband Section 5 Fire fighting measures Products of combustion Fire-fighting media and instructions Fire Hazards Explosion Hazards Decomposition products may include the following materials: nitrogen oxides phosphorus oxides Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire No additional remark No additional remark Section 6 Accidental release measures Small spill and leak Large spill and leak Move containers from spill area Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a designated, labeled waste container Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor Move containers from spill area Approach release from upwind Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a designated, labeled waste container Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor Note: see section for emergency contact information and section 3 for waste disposal Section 7 Handling and Storage Handling Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8) Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and processed Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking Do not ingest Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous Do not reuse container Storage See Section #0 for applicable incompatible materials Store in accordance with local regulations Store in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials (see section 0) and food and drink Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage Do not store in unlabeled containers Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination

3 Section 8 Exposure controls, personal protection Engineering controls Personal protection Product name Eyes Body Respiratory Hands Page: 3/6 No special ventilation requirements Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control worker exposure to airborne contaminants If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure below any recommended or statutory limits Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists, gases or dusts Recommended: safety glasses with side-shields Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary >8 hours (breakthrough time): nitrile rubber Exposure limits Canada dodecahydrate ACGIH (Canada, 2003) TWA: 0 mg/m³ 8 hour(s) United States dodecahydrate OSHA (United States, 2003) TWA: 0 mg/m³ 8 hour(s) Section 9 Physical and chemical properties Physical State and Granular solid Appearance Molecular weight 3803 g/mole ph 8 (Conc (% w/w): ) [Basic] Boiling/condensation point Melting/freezing point Relative density Vapour Pressure Vapour Density VOC Content 75 C (67 F) 62 (Water = ) Odour Taste Colour Volatility Evaporation rate Odour Threshold Viscosity Solubility Other Properties White Soluble in the following materials: cold water Insoluble in the following materials: methanol The product is: Auto-ignition temperature Flash Point Non-flammable Not applicable Not applicable

4 Flammable limits Not applicable Fire hazards in the presence of various substances Not applicable Page: 4/6 Section 0 Stability and reactivity Stability Conditions of instability Incompatibility with various substances The product is stable Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous polymerization will not occur No additional remark Reactive with metals, acids Section Toxicological information Routes of entry Environmental effects Dermal contact Eye contact Inhalation Ingestion No known significant effects or critical hazards Acute effects on humans Eyes Very hazardous by the following route of exposure: of eye contact (irritant) Corrosive to eyes Eye contact can result in corneal damage or blindness Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering and itching Skin irritant Skin contact can produce inflammation and blistering Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening or, occasionally, blistering Inhalation Inhalation of dust will produce irritation to gastro-intestinal or respiratory tract, characterized by burning, sneezing and coughing Over-exposure by inhalation may cause respiratory irritation Ingestion May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach Chronic effects on humans CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Repeated exposure of the eyes to a low level of dust can produce eye irritation Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction, or dermatitis Repeated inhalation of dust can produce varying degrees of respiratory irritation or lung damage Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human organs Section 2 Ecological information Ecotoxicity For accidential discharges into environment, see Section #6: "Accidential Release Measures" for suggested instructions No known significant effects or critical hazards

5 Section 3 Disposal considerations Page: 5/6 Waste information The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and regulations Section 4 Transport information Canada Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Information Primary Class Not a TDG-controlled material Subsidiary Class (if applicable) Proper shipping name Hazard identification number Packing group Special Provisions International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Transportation Information Primary Class Not controlled under IMDG Subsidiary Class (if applicable) Proper shipping name Hazard identification number Packing group Marine pollutant Not a pollutant Special Provisions United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Information Primary Class Subsidiary class (if applicable) Not a DOT controlled material (United States) Proper shipping name Hazard identification number Packing group Special Provisions Reportable quantity Sodium phosphate, tribasic 5000 lbs (2270 kg) International Air Transport Association (IATA) For air shipment classification and associated regulations, please refer to the latest edition of IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations

6 Section 5 Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms WHMIS Classification (Canada) Canada Domestic Substances List (DSL) Status HCS Classification (USA) Class D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (Toxic) This product and/ or all of its components are on the DSL Not regulated Page: 6/6 USA Regulatory Lists This product and/ or all of its components are on the TSCA inventory list Hazardous Material Information System (USA) Health Flammability Reactivity Personal protection 0 E National Fire Protection Association (USA) Health 0 Flammability Reactivity Specific hazard Section 6 Other information Validated and verified by Compliance and Technical Information Manager on /8/2007 ph# Printed /8/2007 Notice to reader To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate However, neither the above named supplier nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist MSDS are available at wwwrecochemcom