SDS

SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date Prepared : 07/16/2008
SDS No. : Robelle Black Algaecide
Date Revised : 05/19/2015
Revision No : 2
Robelle Black Algaecide
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name Wt.% CAS
Poly[oxyethylene (dimethyliminio) ethylene (dimethyliminio) ethylene dichloride] 60 31512-74-0
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first
5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
SKIN: Immediately wash skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing. Get medical attention if
symptoms occur. Wash clothing before reuse.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give a glass of water or milk to drink. Call a physician or poison control immediately.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
INHALATION: Immediately move person to fresh air. If individual experiences nausea, headache, dizziness, has difficulty in
breathing or is cyanotic, seek immediate medical treatment.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE CLASS: Nonflammable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH
(approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.
COMMENTS: Material will not burn.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SMALL SPILL: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth),
then place in suitable container. This material will sink and is soluable/dispersable. It is probably not recoverable.
GENERAL PROCEDURES: Avoid release to the environment. This product is toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. Do not
discharge into effluent containing this product into lakes, streams, ponds or estuaries, oceans or other waters unless in
accordance with the requirements of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and the permitting
authority has been notified in writing prior to discharging. Do not discharge effluent containing this product to sewer systems
without previously notifying the local sewage treatment plant authority. For guidance, call your State Water Board Authority or
Regional Office of EPA.
RELEASE NOTES: Notify the authorities.
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Wear appropriate protective equipment and clothing during clean-up.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
GENERAL PROCEDURES: Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.
STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials.
STORAGE PRESSURE: Atmospheric
COMMENTS: Do not reuse empty containers without commercial cleaning or reconditioning. Empty containers retain product
residue, (liquid and/or vapor) and can be dangerous. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty
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