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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. Product and Company Identification

Product Name: Spa Defoamer

Alternate Product: Defoam

Chemical Formula: NaCl, Na

General Use: Used to break down and dissipate foam in spa and pool water

Manufacturer: Emergency Telephone Numbers:

QUALCO, INC. 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC – US)

225 Passaic Street 973-473-1222 (Qualco, Inc.)

Passaic, NJ 07936

2. Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview:

White odorless, granular solid

Product is non-combustible

Classified as non-hazardous

Eye irritant. Inhalation of this product may irritate nose, throat, and lungs. Prolonged contact may irritate skin.

Although low in toxicity, ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, stomachache, and diarrhea (LD50 (rat) = 2.8

gm/kg).

Not expected to be toxic to the environment, nor to aquatic organisms.

This product is considered non-hazardous.

Potential Health Effects:

Mild eye irritant.

Signal Word: Warning

Precautionary Statement:

Observe good personal hygiene practices. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If in eyes, rinse cautiously with

water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation

persists, get medical attention.

3. Composition & Information on Ingredients

Chemical Name CAS # Wt. %

Sodium Chloride 7647-14-5 >80%

Sodium Carbonate 497-19-8 >15%

Anti-Foam N/A-Trade Secret >2%

Summary of content (7 pages)

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. Product and Company Identification Product Name: Spa Defoamer Alternate Product: Defoam Chemical Formula: NaCl, Na2CO3 General Use: Used to break down and dissipate foam in spa and pool water Manufacturer: Emergency Telephone Numbers: QUALCO, INC. 225 Passaic Street Passaic, NJ 07936 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC – US) 973-473-1222 (Qualco, Inc.) 2.
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This product does not contain any ingredient designated by IARC, NTP, ACGIH or OSHA as probable or suspected human carcinogens. 4. First Aid Measures Eyes: Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting the upper and lower eyelids intermittently. See a medical doctor or ophthalmologist as necessary. Skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Remove and wash contaminated clothing. Ingestion: Give one or two glasses of water if patient is alert and able to swallow.
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7. Handling and Storage Handling: Avoid raising dust. Keep away from open flames/excessive heat. Observe normal hygiene standards. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area, away from heat and open flame. Store in original tightly closed container. Store away from incompatible materials (see section 10 of SDS). Avoid humid or wet conditions as product may cake from moisture. 8.
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Percent Volatile: Not applicable 1% Solution pH: 4-9 Solubility In Water: 26.4% maximum Specific Gravity: No data available Vapor Density: Not applicable Vapor Pressure: Not applicable Viscosity: Not applicable 10. Stability and Reactivity Conditions To Avoid: Contact with incompatible materials. Avoid dispersal of dust in the air. (clearing dust surfaces with compressed air.) Stability: Stable under normal conditions.
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Sodium Carbonate (CAS #497-19-8) Fish – LC50 Lepomis macrochirus Invertebrates – EC50 Ceriodaphnia sp 300 mg/l 200 – 227 mg/l 13. Disposal Considerations Disposal Method: Collect and reclaim or dispose in sealed containers at licensed waste disposal site. Local Disposal Regulations: Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Hazardous Waste Code: The waste code should be assigned in discussion between the user, the producer and the waste disposal company.
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RCRA Identification of Hazardous Waste (40 CFR 261): Waste Number – refer to Section 13 “Disposal Considerations” for RCRA status State Regulations: This product does not contain any components that are regulated under California Proposition 65. Comments: Clean Water Act (CWA) – Section 301/311: Not listed as a hazardous pollutant (40 CFR 116), nor as a toxic pollutant (40 CFR 401.15). Clean Air Act (CAA) – Section 112: Not regulated under the chemical accident prevention provisions (40 CFR 68). 16.
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release the user from the obligation to take all measures dictated by common sense, regulations and recommendations or which are necessary and/or useful based on the real applicable circumstances. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. It is also the responsibility of the user to maintain a safe workplace.