MSDS

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date Issued:
04/07/2011
MSDS No:
BW Super Rust & Scale
Blue Wave Super Rust & Scale
INHALATION: Immediately move the victim from exposure and get immediate medical attention. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. If breathing stops, give artificial respiration.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASHPOINT AND METHOD: > 100°C (212°F) TAG CC
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Non-flammable.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Material will not burn. Containers can build up pressure if exposed to heat (fire). Use
water spray to cool fire-exposed surfaces and to protect personnel.
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand,
MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SMALL SPILL: Contain spilled material with sand or earth. Recover by pumping or with suitable absorbent.
LARGE SPILL: Prevent additional discharge of material if able to do so without hazard. Warn downwind areas of
corrosive release hazard. Advise authorities.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS
WATER SPILL: Prevent spill rinsate from contamination of storm drains, sewers, soil or groundwater.
GENERAL PROCEDURES: Material is water soluble/dispersble and may not be recoverable.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Keep container closed. Both open and handle container with care. Store in a cool, well ventilated place
away from imcompatible materials.
Do not pressurize, cut or heat container. Empty product containers may contain product residue. Do not reuse empty
containers.
STORAGE: Corrosive to most metals, including carbon steel, aluminum/aluminum alloys and copper /copper alloys.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Local exhaust.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYES AND FACE: Chemical splash goggles and face shield.
SKIN: Chemical-resistant gloves.
RESPIRATORY: Where overexposure by inhalation may occur; or other means of exposure reduction are not
adquate, approved respirators may be necessary.
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Provide safety shower and eyewash station in the work area.
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