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SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
NAME: QUIK-THAW ICE
MELT
MANUFACTURER: Dow Chemical Corporation
SECTION 2 -
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
CALCIUM CHLORIDE 010043-52-4 90-97% 10 mg/m3 NO
SODIUM CHLORIDE 007647-14-5 1-2% NE NO
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 007447-40-7 2-3% NE NO
STRONTIUM CHLORIDE 010476-85-4 0-1% NE NO
WATER 007732-18-5 15-20% NE NO
SECTION 3 CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: White to off-white pellets Boiling Point (oF): 1500 oF
Odor: None Melting Point (oF): 1424 oF
pH: NA Specific Gravity (H2O=1 @ 70oF): 2.20
Water solubility: Complete Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20oC: 0.005
Vapor Density (air=1) : NA Volatile Organic (VOC) content: NA
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1) NA
SECTION 4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Flash Point (Method): None Explosive Limits: Lower None Upper None
Flammable Limits: None Auto Ignition Temperature: None
Extinguishing Media: Non combustible
Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards: Wear chemical protective clothing and positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. Approach upwind to avoid toxic vapors.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: None known.
SECTION 5 REACTIVITY INFORMATION
Stable: X Unstable: Hazardous Polymerization: Occurs: Does not Occur: X
Conditions to Avoid: Decomposes at 349 oF.
Materials to Avoid: Corrodes most metals when exposed to air. Attacks aluminum and its alloys as well as yellow brass. Reacts with sulfuric acid to form hydrogen chloride which is very corrosive, irritating and reactive.
Decomposition Products: Not applicable.
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SECTION 6 HEALTH HAZARDS PROTECTIVE MEASURES FIRST AID
Carcinogen: No
EYES: Can cause moderate to severe eye irritation with injury that can be slow to heal. In the event of contact flush with water for 15 minutes. Use chemical goggles when handling this product. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.
SKIN: Can cause skin irritation on repeated or prolonged contact, especially under moist conditions. Use neoprene or rubber gloves and apron when handling this product Wash thoroughly with clean water if contact occurs. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.
INHALATION: Dust can cause irritation of the respiratory system.
INGESTION: Toxicity is low but may cause gastrointestinal irritation and ulceration. Drink large amounts of water. Induce vomiting. Get medical attention.
IN ALL CASES: GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IF ADVERSE EFFECTS PERSIST
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion.
HYGIENE: Wash
hands and face before eating or drinking.
SECTION 7 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE AND USE
SPILLS AND LEAKS: Contain to prevent loss to the environment. Collect excess material. Flush the residual material to a sanitary sewer.
STORAGE AND HANDLING: Keep containers tightly closed. Calcium chloride will collect moisture and liquefy. Store at cool and dry conditions. Use cool water when putting into solution as reaction with water is exothermic.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Follow recommendations of local, state and federal regulations.
EMPTY CONTAINERS: Replace and firmly tighten closures. Send to a recycling center or return to Wausau Chemical Corporation.
SECTION 8 REGULATORY INFORMATION
DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION: None
LABEL REQUIRED None
The
information contained herein is given in good faith, but no warranty,
representation, inducement or license of any kind is made, except that the
information is accurate to the best of Wausau Chemical Corporations
knowledge, or is obtained from sources believed by Wausau Chemical
Corporation to be reliable and accurate. Wausau Chemical Corporation does
not assume any legal responsibility for use or reliance upon the information
being furnished. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests.
Before using any product, read the container label directions as well as
the Material Safety Data Sheet.
ND Not Determined NA Not Applicable NE Not Established