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Issue Date: 02-NOV-2011

Material Safety Data Sheet Supercedes: 24-JUN-2009

OPTISPERSE AP0520

1 Identification
Identification of substance or preparation
OPTISPERSE AP0520

Product Application Area


Water based internal boiler treatment chemical.

Company/Undertaking Identification
GE Betz, Inc.
4636 Somerton Road
Trevose, PA 19053
T 215 355-3300, F 215 953 5524

Emergency Telephone
(800) 877-1940

Prepared by Product Stewardship Group: T 215-355-3300 Prepared on: 02-NOV-2011

2 Hazard(s) identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

CAUTION

May cause slight irritation to the skin. May cause slight


irritation to the eyes. Mists/aerosols may cause irritation to
upper respiratory tract.

DOT hazard is not applicable


Odor: Mild; Appearance: Yellow, Liquid

Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing


apparatus(full face-piece type). Proper fire-extinguishing media:
dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water
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POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE SKIN EFFECTS:


Primary route of exposure; May cause slight irritation to the skin.

ACUTE EYE EFFECTS:


May cause slight irritation to the eyes.

ACUTE RESPIRATORY EFFECTS:


Mists/aerosols may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract.

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INGESTION EFFECTS:
May cause slight gastrointestinal irritation.

TARGET ORGANS:
No evidence of potential chronic effects.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED:


Not known.

SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:
May cause redness or itching of skin.

3 Composition / information on ingredients


Information for specific product ingredients as required by the
U.S. OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD is listed. Refer to
additional sections of this MSDS for our assessment of the potential
hazards of this formulation. This product is subject to the Pennsylvania
and New Jersey Worker and Community Right to Know Law.

HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:

This product is not hazardous as defined by OSHA regulations.

No component is considered to be a carcinogen by the National


Toxicology Program, the International Agency for Research on Cancer,
or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration at
Pennsylvania thresholds for carcinogens.
NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:

CAS# CHEMICAL NAME

7732-18-5 WATER
7757-82-6 SODIUM SULFATE
25086-62-8 2-METHYL, PROPENOIC ACID, HOMOPOLYMER, SODIUM SALT

4 First-aid measures
SKIN CONTACT:
Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Get medical attention if
irritation develops or persists.
EYE CONTACT:
Remove contact lenses. Hold eyelids apart. Immediately flush eyes
with plenty of low-pressure water for at least 15 minutes. Get
immediate medical attention.
INHALATION:
If nasal, throat or lung irritation develops - remove to fresh air
and get medical attention.
INGESTION:
Do not feed anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsive
victim. Do not induce vomiting. Immediately contact physician.
Dilute contents of stomach using 2-8 fluid ounces (60-240 mL) of
milk or water.
NOTES TO PHYSICIANS:
No special instructions

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5 Fire-fighting measures
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing
apparatus (full face-piece type).
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
oxides of carbon
FLASH POINT:
> 200F > 93C P-M(CC)

6 Accidental release measures


PROTECTION AND SPILL CONTAINMENT:
Ventilate area. Use specified protective equipment. Contain and
absorb on absorbent material. Place in waste disposal container.
Flush area with water. Wet area may be slippery. Spread sand/grit.
DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Water contaminated with this product may be sent to a sanitary sewer
treatment facility,in accordance with any local agreement,a permitted
waste treatment facility or discharged under a permit. Product
as is - Incinerate or land dispose in an approved landfill.

7 Handling and storage


HANDLING:
Normal chemical handling.
STORAGE:
Keep containers closed when not in use. Do not freeze. If frozen,
thaw and mix completely prior to use.

8 Exposure controls / personal protection


EXPOSURE LIMITS

This product is not hazardous as defined by OSHA regulations.

ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
adequate ventilation
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Use protective equipment in accordance with 29CFR 1910 Subpart I
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
A RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM THAT MEETS OSHA’S 29 CFR
1910.134 AND ANSI Z88.2 REQUIREMENTS MUST BE FOLLOWED WHENEVER
WORKPLACE CONDITIONS WARRANT A RESPIRATOR’S USE.
USE AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATORS WITHIN USE LIMITATIONS ASSOCIATED
WITH THE EQUIPMENT OR ELSE USE SUPPLIED AIR-RESPIRATORS.
If air-purifying respirator use is appropriate, use any of
the following particulate respirators: N95, N99, N100, R95,
R99, R100, P95, P99 or P100.
SKIN PROTECTION:

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rubber, butyl, viton or neoprene gloves -- Wash off after
each use. Replace as necessary.
EYE PROTECTION:
splash proof chemical goggles

9 Physical and chemical properties


Spec. Grav.(70F,21C) 1.208 Vapor Pressure (mmHG) ~ 18.0
Freeze Point (F) 21 Vapor Density (air=1) < 1.00
Freeze Point (C) -6
Viscosity(cps 70F,21C) 209 % Solubility (water) 100.0

Odor Mild
Appearance Yellow
Physical State Liquid
Flash Point P-M(CC) > 200F > 93C
pH As Is (approx.) 10.3
Evaporation Rate (Ether=1) < 1.00
Percent VOC: 0.0

NA = not applicable ND = not determined

10 Stability and reactivity


CHEMICAL STABILITY:
Stable under normal storage conditions.
POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS:
No known hazardous reactions.
INCOMPATIBILITIES:
May react with strong oxidizers.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
oxides of carbon

11 Toxicological information
Oral LD50 RAT: >5000 mg/kg
NOTE - Calculated value according to GHS additivity formula
Dermal LD50 RABBIT: >5000 mg/kg
NOTE - Calculated value according to GHS additivity formula

12 Ecological information
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
Daphnia magna 48 Hour Acute Toxicity (Estimated)
LC50= 1730; No Effect Level= 1390 mg/L
Fathead Minnow 96 Hour Acute Toxicity (Estimated)
LC50= 4720; No Effect Level= 1960 mg/L

BIODEGRADATION
BOD-28 (mg/g): 0
BOD-5 (mg/g): 0
COD (mg/g): 390
TOC (mg/g): 117

13 Disposal considerations

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If this undiluted product is discarded as a waste, the US RCRA
hazardous waste identification number is :
Not applicable.

Please be advised; however, that state and local requirements for


waste disposal may be more restrictive or otherwise different from
federal regulations. Consult state and local regulations regarding
the proper disposal of this material.

14 Transport information
Transportation Hazard: Not Applicable
DOT: Not Regulated

DOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE #: Not applicable


Note: Some containers may be DOT exempt, please check BOL for
exact container classification
IATA: Not Regulated

IMDG: Not Regulated

15 Regulatory information
TSCA:
All components of this product are included on or are in
compliance with the U.S. TSCA regulations.
CERCLA AND/OR SARA REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ):
No regulated constituent present at OSHA thresholds
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION:
ALL ingredients in this product are authorized in 21CFR173.310
for use as boiler water additives where the steam may contact
food.
NSF Registered and/or meets USDA (according to 1998 Guidelines):
Registration number: 141190
Category Code(s):
G8 Cooling and retort water treatment products - all
food processing areas except meat and poultry
G9 Boiler treatment products - all food processing
areas except meat and poultry/food contact
SARA SECTION 312 HAZARD CLASS:
Product is non-hazardous under Section 311/312
SARA SECTION 302 CHEMICALS:
No regulated constituent present at OSHA thresholds
SARA SECTION 313 CHEMICALS:
No regulated constituent present at OSHA thresholds
CALIFORNIA REGULATORY INFORMATION

CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC


ENFORCEMENT ACT (PROPOSITION 65):
No regulated constituents present

MICHIGAN REGULATORY INFORMATION

No regulated constituent present at OSHA thresholds

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16 Other information
HMIS vII CODE TRANSLATION

Health 1 Slight Hazard


Fire 1 Slight Hazard
Reactivity 0 Minimal Hazard
Special NONE No special Hazard
(1) Protective Equipment B Goggles,Gloves

(1) refer to section 8 of MSDS for additional protective equipment


recommendations.

CHANGE LOG

EFFECTIVE
DATE REVISIONS TO SECTION: SUPERCEDES
--------- --------------------- ----------
MSDS status: 07-JUN-2000 ** NEW **
08-JUN-2000 07-JUN-2000
01-DEC-2006 4,5,10,15 08-JUN-2000
03-SEP-2008 4,8,15 01-DEC-2006
24-JUN-2009 4,8,10,15 03-SEP-2008
02-NOV-2011 11 24-JUN-2009

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