General Information
Revision date
2000-03-01
Product name
Scale-Kleen
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Dry mixture of aluminum salts and weak organic acids used to dissolve lime scale in food service equipment that uses water)
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Company Information
company name
Everpure, Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview: Scale-Kleen is not considered toxic or corrosive, but it can be an irritant to eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Fire may produce corrosive fumes of HCl.
Appearance/Odor
White or off-white granules, like coarse salt or sugar; no odor Fire & Explosion Hazards: Not flammable, but can be oxidized by fire to produce carbon monoxide and fumes of hydrochloric acid.
Principle Routes of Exposure
INHALATION—ACUTE EFFECTS: There is no hazard under normal circumstances, but fire or high temperature can produce carbon monoxide and hydrochloric acid fumes. CO can kill, and HCl fumes can be highly irritating, leading to pulmonary edema. SKIN CONTACT—ACUTE EFFECTS: Mild irritation may develop if not washed off. EYE CONTACT—ACUTE EFFECTS: Immediate pain and irritation; possible transient erosion of the cornea if not rinsed out. INGESTION—ACUTE EFFECTS: Ingestion of significant amounts is unlikely because of the taste; getting small drips or spatters of the working solution in the mouth will have no toxic effect. Consuming more than a spoonful of the dry product, or more than a cupful of the working solution, can result in corrosion of the esophagus and absorption of toxic levels of aluminum.
