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MATERIAL

SAFETY DATA

Arch Chemicals, Inc.

FOR ANY EMERGENCY, CALL 24 HOURS/7 DAYS: 1-800-654-6911

FOR ALL TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENTS, CALL CHEMTREC®: 1-800-424-9300

FOR ALL MSDS QUESTIONS & REQUESTS, CALL MSDS CONTROL: 1-800-511-MSDS

PRODUCT NAME: HTH® ALKALINITY PLUS

SECTION 1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

REVISION DATE:

12-17-2001 SUPERCEDES: 03-22-1999

MSDS NO:

00007-0016 - 61303

MANUFACTURER: Arch Chemicals, Inc. 501 Merritt 7 PO Box 5204 Norwalk, CT 06856-5204

SYNONYMS: Sodium bicarbonate, Alkalinity Adjuster.

CHEMICAL FAMILY: Carbonate

FORMULA: NaHCO

DESCRIPTION: Alkalinity adjuster for swimming pools and spas.

OSHA HAZARD CLASSIFICATION: Eye irritant

SECTION 2 COMPONENT DATA

PRODUCT COMPOSITION

CAS or CHEMICAL NAME: Sodium bicarbonate

CAS NUMBER: 144-55-8

PERCENTAGE RANGE: 99.0-100%

HAZARDOUS PER 29 CFR 1910.1200: Yes

EXPOSURE STANDARDS: None Established

SECTION 3 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND STORAGE

DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES, AND CLOTHING. UPON

CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES, WASH OFF WITH WATER. AVOID BREATHING DUST.

STORAGE CONDITIONS: Store in a cool dry area

DO NOT STORE AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE: 85 Deg.C (185 Deg.F)

PRODUCT STABILITY AND COMPATIBILITY

SHELF LIFE LIMITATIONS: Unlimited if stored in a cool, dry place away

from moisture.

INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS FOR PACKAGING: None known

INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT: Acids

SECTION 4 PHYSICAL DATA

APPEARANCE: White crystalline powder or lumps

FREEZING POINT: Not Applicable

BOILING POINT: Decomposes

DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: 109 Deg.C (228 Deg.F)

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 2.2

BULK DENSITY: 2.159

pH: Not Applicable

00007-0016- 61303

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA Arch Chemicals, Inc. FOR ANY EMERGENCY, CALL 24 HOURS/7 DAYS: 1-800-654-6911 FOR ALL TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENTS, CALL CHEMTREC®: 1-800-424-9300 FOR ALL MSDS QUESTIONS & REQUESTS, CALL MSDS CONTROL: 1-800-511-MSDS PRODUCT NAME: HTH® ALKALINITY PLUS SECTION 1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION REVISION DATE: MSDS NO: 12-17-2001 00007-0016 - 61303 SUPERCEDES: 03-22-1999 MANUFACTURER: Arch Chemicals, Inc.
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VAPOR PRESSURE @ 25 DEG.C: Not Applicable SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 8.5-10% at 18-25 Deg.C VOLATILES, PERCENT BY VOLUME: Not Applicable EVAPORATION RATE: Not Applicable VAPOR DENSITY: Not Applicable MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 84 ODOR: None COEFFICIENT OF OIL/WATER DISTRIBUTION: Not Applicable SECTION 5 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS PERSONAL PROTECTION FOR ROUTINE USE OF PRODUCT: RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Respiratory protection not normally needed. If dusting occurs, wear a NIOSH approved dust respirator.
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PYROPHORIC: ORGANIC PEROXIDE: WATER REACTIVE: SECTION 8 No No No FIRST AID EYES: Immediately flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Call a physician at once. SKIN: Immediately flush with water for 15 minutes. Wash the contaminated skin with soap and water. If irritation develops, call a physician. If clothing comes in contact with the product, the clothing should be removed immediately and it should be laundered before re-use.
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SKIN: ACUTE: Skin contact may cause mild irritation consisting of transient redness. This irritant effect would not result in permanent damage. CHRONIC: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause more severe irritation. INGESTION: ACUTE: If ingested, gastroenteritis may occur with nausea, vomiting, lethargy, and diarrhea. CHRONIC: Absorption of large amounts of sodium bicarbonate has caused metabolic alkalosis and edema.
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Water Release - this material is heavier than water. soluble in water. This material is Land Spill - Sweep or vacuum spill materials and place in a container appropriate for this material. SPILL RESIDUES: Dispose of per guidelines under Section XII, WASTE DISPOSAL. This material may be neutralized for disposal; you are requested to contact at 800-6546- 911 before beginning any such operation.
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Additional references are available upon request THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) HAS BEEN PREPARED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FEDERAL OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD, 29 CFR 1910.1200. THE INFORMATION INTHIS MSDS SHOULD BE PROVIDEDTO ALL WHO WILL USE, HANDLE, STORE, TRANSPORT, OR OTHERWISE BE EXPOSED TO THIS PRODUCT. THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR THE GUIDANCE OF PLANT ENGINEERING, OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT AND FOR PERSONS WORKING WITH OR HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.