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# MaterialSafetyDataSheet IssueDate: 19-JAN-2012 Supercedes: 20-AUG-2011 

## METCLEARMR2405 

# 1 Identification Identificationofsubstanceorpreparation METCLEARMR2405 ProductApplicationArea Wastetreatmentadditive. Company/UndertakingIdentification GEBetz,Inc. 4636SomertonRoad Trevose,PA 19053 T215355-3300,F2159535524 EmergencyTelephone (800)877-1940 PreparedbyProductStewardshipGroup:T215-355-3300 Preparedon: 19-JAN-2012 

# 2 Hazard(s)identification
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CAUTION 

### May cause moderate irritation to the skin. May cause moderate irritation to the eyes. Mists/aerosols may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract. DOT hazard: Corrosive to aluminum Odor: Strong; Appearance: Orange, 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 moderate irritation to the skin. ACUTE EYE EFFECTS: May cause moderate irritation to the eyes. ACUTE RESPIRATORY EFFECTS: Mists/aerosols may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract.



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### INGESTION EFFECTS: May

**caG~e·gastroi11testinal** 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

# Iinformationoningredients

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. 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 OSHA thresholds for carcinogens. 

# 4 First-aidmeasures

SKIN CONTACT: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Thoroughly wash clothing before reuse. 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: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. Get immediate 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 

# 5 Fire-fightingmeasures

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### FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Fir.-e fighte:rs should wear positive pressure self_:.contained bre?.thing**ar~paratus** 

### (full face-piece type}. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulfur FLASH POINT: > 

### 200F > 

### 93C P-M(CC) 

# 6 Accidentalreleasemeasures

PROTECTION AND SPILL CONTAINMENT: Ventilate area. Use specified protective equipment. Contain and absorb on absorbent material. Place in waste disposal container. Remove ignition sources. Flush area with Hater. Spread sand/grit. DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS: Water contaminated with this product may be sent to a sanitary sevJer 

### 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 Handlingandstorage

HANDLING: Alkaline. Do not mix Hith acidic material. Contact with acids or as the product ages, pH may drop resulting in generation of hydrogen sulfide or carbon disulfide. STORAGE: Keep containers closed when not in use. Store aHay from acids. Keep away from flames or sparks. Store between 40-90F (5-32C). Avoid atmospheric exposure. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and moisture contamination. Shelf life 270 days. Do not store in aluminum containers. 

# 8 Exposurecontrols

# Ipersonalprotection

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, NlOO, R95, R99, RlOO, P95, P99 or PlOO. SKIN PROTECTION: neoprene gloves--**~Vash** 

### off after each use. Replace as

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### EYE PROTECTION. r: 't :;'. spJ.ash proof chemical goggles 

# 9 Physicalandchemicalproperties

Spec. Grav.(70F,21C) Freeze Point (F) 1.140 25 Freeze Point {C) -4 Viscosity(cps 70F,21C) 40
Odor Appearance Physical State Flash Point P-M(CC) pH As Is (approx.) Evaporation Rate (Ether=l) Percent VOC: Vapor Pressure (mmHG) Vapor Density**(air~l)** %Solubility {water) Strong Orange Liquid 

### > 200F 

### > 93C 12.3 

### < 1.00

0.0 

### NA 

## = not applicable ND not determined 

# 10 Stabilityandreactivity

CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable under normal storage conditions. 

### POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: - 18.0 

### < 1.00

100.0

Contact with strong acids may cause a violent reaction releasing heat. Contact with water reactive compounds may cause fire or explosion. 

### INCOMPATIBILITIES: May react with strong oxidizers. 

### DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulfur 

# 11 Toxicologicalinformation

Oral LD50 RAT: >5000 mg/kg NOTE

- Calculated value according to GHS additivity formula Dermal LDSO RABBIT: >5000 mg/kg NOTE

- Calculated value according to GHS additivity formula Eye Irritation Score**RA~BIT:** 15.33 NOTE- Maximum exposure at 1 hr.; completely reversible by day 3 

# 12 Ecologicalinformation

AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY Ceriodaphnia 48 Hour Static**Rene~1al** Bioassay LCSO= 92.5; No Effect Level= 50 mg/L Ceriodaphnia 7 Day Chronic Bioassay Reproduction NOEL= 2.5; Reproduction LOEC= 5 mg/L Daphnia magna 48 Hour Static Acute Bioassay {pH adjusted) LC50= 240; No Effect Level= 62 mg/L Fathead Minnow 7 Day Chronic Bioassay



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### Page4Growth NOEL= 20; Grm1th LOEL:e: 40 mg/L**~:·-~J**:].._--_,<:<d Mi:·mow 96 Hour-·Sta_;Jr.TicG'.rJ}';(cute Blcctssay (pH**·adju.~,b-~P:l.>:** 1 LC50= 195; No Effect Level= 62.5 mg/L Rainbow Trout 96 Hour Static Renewal Bioassay LC50= 8; 0% Mortality= 3.1 mg/L
BIODEGRADATION BOD-28 (mg/g): 55 BOD-5 (mg/g): 12 COD (mg/g): 370 TOC (mg/g): 60 

# 13 Disposalconsiderations

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 Transportinformation

Transportation Hazard: Corrosive to aluminum DOT: CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.(SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION) 8, UN3266, PG III DOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE 

### #: 154 Note: Some containers may be DOT exempt, please check BOL for exact container classification lATA: CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. {SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION) 8, UN3266, PG III IMDG: CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.(SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION) 8, UN3266, PG III 

# 15 Regulatoryinformation

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: No FDA approval for paper or paperboard having food contact. 

### NSF Registered and/or meets USDA (according to 1998 Guidelines): Registration number: Not Registered 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



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### No regulated constituents present MICHIGAN REGULATORY INFORMATION 

### No regulated constituent present at OSHA thresholds 

# 16 Otherinformation

HMIS vii


### Health Fire Reactivity Special (1) Protective Equipment 2 1 0 

### ALK 8 CODE TRANSLATION 

### Moderate Hazard Slight Hazard Minimal Hazard pH above 12.0 Goggles,Gloves (1) refer to section 8 of MSDS for additional protective equipment recommendations.
CHANGE LOG 

### EFFECTIVE DATE REVISIONS TO SECTION: SUPERCEDES



## --------- --------------------- ---------- MSDS status: 30-JAN-1997 

### ** NEW 

## ** 06-FEB-1998 2,3,7,8,10,16 30-JAN-1997 26-FEB-1998 12 06-FEB-1998 18-AUG-2000 4,16 26-FEB-1998 13-SEP-2001 15 18-AUG-2000 29-MAR-2002 12 13-SEP-2001 08-JUL-2002 12 29-MAR-2002 13-AUG-2002 2,8 08-JUL-2002 19-NOV-2002 10 13-AUG-2002 24-APR-2006 6,7 19-NOV-2002 07-DEC-2007 12;EDIT:Rebranding 24-APR-2006 24-MAR-2008 3,5,12,14 07-DEC-2007 02-APR-2009 4,5,8,10,16 24-MAR-2008 22-MAR-2011 3 

### 02-APR-2009 10-MAY-2011 7,10 22-MAR-2011 20-AUG-2011 11 10-MAY-2011 19-JAN-2012 3 

### 20-AUG-2011



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