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Water & Process Technolooies 

Material Safety Data Sheet Issue Date: 19-JAN-2012 

Supercedes: 20-AUG-2011 

METCLEAR MR2405 

1 Identification 

Identification of substance or preparation 

METCLEAR MR2405 

Product Application Area 

Waste treatment additive. 

Company/Undertaking Identification 

GE Betz, Inc. 

4636 Somerton Road 

Trevose, PA 19053 

T 215 355-3300, F 215 953 5524 

Emergency Telephone 

(800) 877-1940 

Prepared by Product Stewardship Group: T 215-355-3300 Prepared on: 19-JAN-2012 

2 Hazard(s) identification 

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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW 

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 I information on ingredients 

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-aid measures 

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-fighting measures 

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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 Accidental release measures 

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 Handling and storage 

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 Exposure controls I personal protection 

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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necessary. 

EYE PROTECTION. r: 

't :;'. spJ.ash proof chemical goggles 

9 Physical and chemical properties 

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 Stability and reactivity 

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 Toxicological information 

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 Ecological information 

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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Growth 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 Disposal considerations 

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 Transport information 

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 Regulatory information 

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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·, ·,·.-;' ··>-.' CAI:."IFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND. TOXIC 

ENFORCEMENT ACT (PROPOSITION 65) :· 

No regulated constituents present 

MICHIGAN REGULATORY INFORMATION 

No regulated constituent present at OSHA thresholds 

16 Other information 

HMIS vii 

Health 

Fire 

Reactivity 

Special 

(1) Protective Equipment 

2 

1 

0 

ALK 

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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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