General Information
Revision date
2009-07-31
Product name
pHreeGUARD PLUS 73430
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
COOLING WATER TREATMENTCORROSION/SCALE INHIBITOR
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
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Company Information
company name
Nalco Company
Section 2
Hazardous Ingredients
Phosphoric Acid Zinc Chloride Hydroxyethylidenediphosphonic Acid Hydrochloric Acid CAS NO % (w/w) 7664-38-2 5.0 - 10.0 7646-85-7 1.0 - 5.0 2809-21-4 1.0 - 5.0 7647-01-0 1.0 - 5.0 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION **EMERGENCY OVERVIEW** DANGER Corrosive. May cause tissue damage. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Do not take internally. Use with adequate ventilation. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Wear a face shield. Wear chemical resistant apron, chemical splash goggles, impervious gloves and boots. Not flammable or combustible. May evolve oxides of carbon (COx) under fire conditions. May evolve oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and sulfur (SOx) under fire conditions. May evolve oxides of phosphorus (POx) under fire conditions. May evolve zinc fumes under fire conditions. May evolve HCl under fire conditions. PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE Eye, Skin HUMAN HEALTH HAZARDS - ACUTE EYE CONTACT Corrosive. Will cause eye burns and permanent tissue damage. SKIN CONTACT May cause severe irritation or tissue damage depending on the length of exposure and the type of first aid administered. INGESTION Not a likely route of exposure. Corrosive; causes chemical burns to the mouth, throat and stomach. INHALATION Not a likely route of exposure. Irritating, in high concentrations, to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE Acute A review of available data does not identify any symptoms from exposure not previously mentioned. Chronic Hydroxyethylenediphosphonic Acid (HEDP) has been reported to alter the development of the bone density by affecting bone mineralization and calcium and phosphate metabolism in animal studies . AGGRAVATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS A review of available data does not identify any worsening of existing conditions. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER(S) (800) 424-9300 (24 Hours) CHEMTREC HUMAN HEALTH HAZARDS - CHRONIC No adverse effects expected other than those mentioned above.
