GE 

Water & Process Technologies 

Material Safety Data Sheet Issue Date: 08-JUL-2011 

Supercedes: 21-APR-2011 

METCLEAR MR2416 

1 Identification 

Identification of substance or preparation 

METCLEAR MR2416 

Product Application Area 

Deposit control agent 

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: 08-JUL-2011 

2 Hazard(s) identification 

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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW 

WARNING 

May cause moderate irritation to the skin. Severe irritant to the 

eyes. Mists/aerosols may cause irritation to upper respiratory 

tract. 

DOT hazard is not applicable 

Odor: Slight; Appearance: Yellow, 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: 

Severe irritant to the eyes. 

ACUTE RESPIRATORY EFFECTS: 

Mists/aerosols may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract. 

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INGESTION EFFECTS: 

May cause gastrointestinal irritation. 

TARGET ORGANS: 

No evidence of potential chronic effects. 

MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: 

Not known. 

SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: 

May cause redness or itching of skin, irritation, and/or tearing of 

eyes (direct contact) . 

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: 

Cas# Chemical Name Range(w/w%) 

* (E530)AROMATIC HETEROCYCLE;TSRN 125438 - 11820 

Irritant (eyes) 

* 

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: 

If nasal, throat or lung irritation develops - remove to fresh air 

and get 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: 

Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing 

apparatus (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. 

Flush area with water. Wet area may be slippery. Spread sand/grit. 

DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS: 

Water contaminated with this product may be sent to a sanitary sewer 

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 with acidic material. 

STORAGE: 

Shelf life = 360 days. Store above 40F ( 4C). Keep containers 

closed when not in use. Reasonable and safe chemical storage. 

Protect from freezing. Store away from acids. Do not store in 

aluminum containers. 

8 Exposure controls I personal protection 

EXPOSURE LIMITS 

CHEMICAL NAME 

(E530)AROMATIC HETEROCYCLE;TSRN 125438 - 11820 

PEL (OSHA) : LIMITS HAVE NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED BY US OSHA. 

TLV (ACGIH): LIMITS HAVE NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED BY ACGIH. 

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 a 

respirator with dust/mist filters. 

SKIN PROTECTION: 

neoprene gloves-- Wash off after each use. Replace as 

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necessary. 

EYE PROTECTION: 

splash proof chemical goggles 

9 Physical and chemical properties 

Spec. Grav. (70F,21C) 1.133 

Freeze Point (F) 25 

Freeze Point (C) -4 

Viscosity(cps 70F,21C) 10 

Odor 

Appearance 

Physical State 

Flash Point P-M(CC) 

pH As Is (approx.) 

Evaporation Rate (Ether=1) 

Percent VOC: 

Vapor Pressure (mmHG) 

Vapor Density (air=l) 

% Solubility (water) 

Slight 

Yellow 

Liquid 

> 200F > 93C 

12.4 

< 1.00 

NO 

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. 

INCOMPATIBILITIES: 

May react with acids or strong oxidizers. 

DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: 

oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulfur 

11 Toxicological information 

Oral LD50 RAT: 

Dermal LD50 RAT: 

Eye Irritation Score RABBIT: 

Ames Assay : 

12 Ecological information 

AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY 

7,878 mg/kg 

>2,000 mg/kg 

IRRITANT 

NEGATIVE 

Daphnia magna 48 Hour Static Renewal Bioassay 

No Effect Level= 1140; 5% Mortality= 2000 mg/1 

Golden Orfe 96 Hour Static Renewal Bioassay 

No Effect Level= 1500 mg/L 

BIODEGRADATION 

No Data Available. 

13 Disposal considerations 

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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: Not Applicable 

DOT: Not Regulated 

DOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE #: Not applicable 

Note: Some containers may be DOT exempt, please check SOL for 

exact container classification 

IATA: Not Regulated 

IMDG: Not Regulated 

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 

NSF Registered and/or meets USDA (according to 1998 Guidelines): 

Registration number: Not Registered 

SARA SECTION 312 HAZARD CLASS: 

Irnmediate(acute) 

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 

CALIFORNIA 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 

0 

0 

NONE 

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Substance or Preparation: METCLEAR MR2416 

CODE TRANSLATION 

Moderate Hazard 

Minimal Hazard 

Minimal Hazard 

No special Hazard 

Goggles, Gloves 

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(1) refer to section 8 of MSDS for additional protective equipment 

recommendations. 

CHANGE LOG 

EFFECTIVE 

DATE REVISIONS TO SECTION: 

MSDS status: 21-APR-2011 

08-JUL-2011 16 

Substance or Preparation: METCLEAR MR2416 

SUPERCEDES 

** NEW ** 

21-APR-2011 

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