MSDS Number: Z6110 * * * * * Effective Date: 10/09/07 * * * * * Supercedes: 01/04/07 NEUTRACIT®-2 Caustic Neutralizer


NEUTRACIT®-2 Caustic Neutralizer


1. Product Identification

Synonyms: None
CAS No.: Not applicable to mixtures.
Molecular Weight: Not applicable to mixtures.
Chemical Formula: Not applicable to mixtures.
Product Codes: 4441, 4470

2. Composition/Information on Ingredients


  Ingredient                                CAS No         Percent        Hazardous                                  
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  Citric Acid                               77-92-9          65 - 80%        Yes                                                                   
  Flour                                     N/A                 20%          Yes                                                                 
  Bromothymol Blue Sodium Salt              34722-90-2          2%           Yes                                                                
  Perlite                                   93763-70-3          9%           Yes                                                                
  Silica, Amorphous                         7631-86-9           2%           Yes                                                                
  Specific CAS No. for Silica, Amorphous is 112945-52-5 (Amorphous fumed 
  silica)
 

3. Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview
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WARNING! CAUSES SEVERE EYE IRRITATION. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.

SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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Health Rating: 2 - Moderate
Flammability Rating: 1 - Slight
Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight
Contact Rating: 3 - Severe
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES
Storage Color Code: Green (General Storage)
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Potential Health Effects
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Amorphous fumed silica does not contain crystalline silica.

Inhalation:
Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath.
Ingestion:
Causes irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Extremely large oral dosages may produce gastrointestinal disturbances. Calcium deficiency in blood may result in severe cases of ingestion.
Skin Contact:
Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain.
Eye Contact:
Highly irritating; may also be abrasive.
Chronic Exposure:
Chronic or heavy acute ingestion may cause tooth enamel erosion.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
No information found.

4. First Aid Measures

Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Ingestion:
Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Skin Contact:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.

5. Fire Fighting Measures

Fire:
Autoignition temperature: 1011C (1852F)
Autoignition temperature is for citric acid component. As with most organic solids, fire is possible at elevated temperatures or by contact with an ignition source.
Explosion:
Fine dust dispersed in air in sufficient concentrations, and in the presence of an ignition source is a potential dust explosion hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Water spray, dry chemical, alcohol foam, or carbon dioxide.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Remove all sources of ignition. Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Spills: Clean up spills in a manner that does not disperse dust into the air. Use non-sparking tools and equipment. Reduce airborne dust and prevent scattering by moistening with water. Pick up spill for recovery or disposal and place in a closed container.



7. Handling and Storage

Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Airborne Exposure Limits:
Silica (synthetic, amorphous):
- OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) -
80/(%SiO2) mg/m3 (TWA) for amorphous silica, including natural diatomaceous earth.


Perlite:
-OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL):
15 mg/m3 (total dust), 5 mg/m3 (respirable fraction)
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures as low as possible. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
For conditions of use where exposure to dust or mist is apparent and engineering controls are not feasible, a particulate respirator (NIOSH type N95 or better filters) may be worn. If oil particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerine, etc.) are present, use a NIOSH type R or P filter. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance:
Yellow crystals or powder.
Odor:
Odorless.
Solubility:
Slight (0.1-1%)
Specific Gravity:
No information found.
pH:
No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
0
Boiling Point:
No information found.
Melting Point:
No information found.
Vapor Density (Air=1):
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
Not applicable.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
No information found.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Bromines and oxides of carbon, silicon and sulfur.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
For Citric Acid: Metal nitrates (potentially explosive reaction), alkali carbonates and bicarbonates, potassium tartrate. Will corrode copper, zinc, aluminum and their alloys. For Perlite: hydrogen fluoride. For Bromothymol Blue Sodium Salt: strong oxidizers.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heat, flame, ignition sources, dusting, moisture and incompatibles.

11. Toxicological Information

Toxicological Data:
For Citric Acid: Oral rat LD50: 3 g/kg; irritation skin rabbit: 500 mg/24H mild; eye rabbit: 750 ug/24H severe. For amorphous fumed silica: oral rat LD50: 3160 mg/kg. Investigated as a tumorigen and mutagen. For perlite: oral mouse LD50: 12,960 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
IARC category for silica, amorphous (7631-86-9) applies to silicas that may contain crystalline silica. The silica in this product is synthetic and does not contain crystalline silica.
  --------\Cancer Lists\------------------------------------------------------
                                         ---NTP Carcinogen---
  Ingredient                             Known    Anticipated    IARC Category
  ------------------------------------   -----    -----------    -------------
  Citric Acid (77-92-9)                   No          No            None
  Flour                                   No          No            None
  Bromothymol Blue Sodium Salt            No          No            None
  (34722-90-2)
  Perlite (93763-70-3)                    No          No            None
  Silica, Amorphous (7631-86-9)           No          No              3

12. Ecological Information

Environmental Fate:
No information found.
Environmental Toxicity:
No information found.

13. Disposal Considerations

Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.

14. Transport Information

Not regulated.

15. Regulatory Information

  --------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 1\---------------------------------
  Ingredient                                       TSCA  EC   Japan  Australia
  -----------------------------------------------  ----  ---  -----  ---------
  Citric Acid (77-92-9)                             Yes  Yes   Yes      Yes                                      
  Flour                                             Yes  Yes   Yes      Yes                                      
  Bromothymol Blue Sodium Salt (34722-90-2)         Yes  Yes   No       Yes                                      
  Perlite (93763-70-3)                              Yes  No    No       Yes                                      
  Silica, Amorphous (7631-86-9)                     Yes  Yes   Yes      Yes                                      
 
  --------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 2\---------------------------------
                                                          --Canada--
  Ingredient                                       Korea  DSL   NDSL  Phil.
  -----------------------------------------------  -----  ---   ----  -----
  Citric Acid (77-92-9)                             Yes   Yes   No     Yes  
  Flour                                             Yes   Yes   No     Yes                                                    
  Bromothymol Blue Sodium Salt (34722-90-2)         No    Yes   No     Yes                      
  Perlite (93763-70-3)                              No    Yes   No     Yes 
  Silica, Amorphous (7631-86-9)                     Yes   Yes   No     Yes          
 
  --------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1\----------------
                                             -SARA 302-    ------SARA 313------
  Ingredient                                 RQ    TPQ     List  Chemical Catg.
  -----------------------------------------  ---   -----   ----  --------------
  Citric Acid (77-92-9)                      No    No      No         No
  Flour                                      No    No      No         No
  Bromothymol Blue Sodium Salt (34722-90-2)  No    No      No         No
  Perlite (93763-70-3)                       No    No      No         No
  Silica, Amorphous (7631-86-9)              No    No      No         No
 
  --------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 2\----------------
                                                        -RCRA-    -TSCA-
  Ingredient                                 CERCLA     261.33     8(d) 
  -----------------------------------------  ------     ------    ------
  Citric Acid (77-92-9)                      No         No         No
  Flour                                      No         No         No                                         
  Bromothymol Blue Sodium Salt               No         No         No        
  (34722-90-2)
  Perlite (93763-70-3)                       No         No         No
  Silica, Amorphous (7631-86-9)              No         No         No        
 
 
Chemical Weapons Convention:  No     TSCA 12(b):  No     CDTA:  No
SARA 311/312:  Acute: Yes      Chronic: Yes  Fire: No  Pressure: No
Reactivity: No          (Mixture / Solid)


Australian Hazchem Code: None allocated.
Poison Schedule: None allocated.
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.

16. Other Information

NFPA Ratings: Health: 2 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
WARNING! CAUSES SEVERE EYE IRRITATION. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Label Precautions:
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Avoid breathing dust.
Keep container closed.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Label First Aid:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In all cases, get medical attention.
Product Use:
Spill Clean-Up
Revision Information:
MSDS Section(s) changed since last revision of document include: 8.
Disclaimer:
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