MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

PRODUCT

NALCO BT-3000

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER(S)

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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME : NALCO BT-3000

APPLICATION : BOILER WATER TREATMENT

COMPANY IDENTIFICATION : Nalco Company

1601 W. Diehl Road
Naperville, Illinois
60563-1198

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER(S) : (800) 424-9300 (24 Hours) CHEMTREC

NFPA 704M/HMIS RATING

HEALTH : 3/3 FLAMMABILITY : 0/0 INSTABILITY : 0/0 OTHER :
0 = Insignificant 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = High 4 = Extreme

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Our hazard evaluation has identified the following chemical substance(s) as hazardous. Consult Section 15 for the
nature of the hazard(s).

Hazardous Substance(s) CAS NO % (w/w)

Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2 1.0 - 5.0
Sodium Tripolyphosphate 7758-29-4 1.0 - 5.0

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

**EMERGENCY OVERVIEW**

DANGER
Corrosive. May cause tissue damage.
Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Do not take internally. Use with adequate ventilation. Keep container
tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Protect product from freezing.
Wear a face shield. Wear chemical resistant apron, chemical splash goggles, impervious gloves and boots.
Not flammable or combustible. May evolve oxides of phosphorus (POx) under fire conditions.

PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE :

Eye, Skin

HUMAN HEALTH HAZARDS - ACUTE :

EYE CONTACT :
Corrosive. Will cause eye burns and permanent tissue damage.

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SKIN CONTACT :
May cause severe irritation or tissue damage depending on the length of exposure and the type of first aid
administered.

INGESTION :
Not a likely route of exposure. Corrosive; causes chemical burns to the mouth, throat and stomach.

INHALATION :
Not a likely route of exposure. Irritating, in high concentrations, to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs.

SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE :
Acute :
A review of available data does not identify any symptoms from exposure not previously mentioned.
Chronic :
A review of available data does not identify any symptoms from exposure not previously mentioned.

AGGRAVATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS :

A review of available data does not identify any worsening of existing conditions.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

EYE CONTACT :
PROMPT ACTION IS ESSENTIAL IN CASE OF CONTACT. Immediately flush eye with water for at least 15
minutes while holding eyelids open. Get immediate medical attention.

SKIN CONTACT :
Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. For a large splash, flood body under a shower.
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash off affected area immediately with plenty of water. Get immediate medical
attention. Contaminated clothing, shoes, and leather goods must be discarded or cleaned before re-use.

INGESTION :
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If conscious, washout mouth and give water to drink. Get immediate medical
attention.

INHALATION :
Remove to fresh air, treat symptomatically. Get medical attention.

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN :
Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage. Based on the individual reactions of the
patient, the physician's judgement should be used to control symptoms and clinical condition.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FLASH POINT : > 200 °F / > 93 °C ( PMCC )

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA :
Not expected to burn. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.

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FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD :

Not flammable or combustible. May evolve oxides of phosphorus (POx) under fire conditions.

SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING :

In case of fire, wear a full face positive-pressure self contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS :
Restrict access to area as appropriate until clean-up operations are complete. Ensure clean-up is conducted by
trained personnel only. Ventilate spill area if possible. Do not touch spilled material. Stop or reduce any leaks if it is
safe to do so. Use personal protective equipment recommended in Section 8 (Exposure Controls/Personal
Protection). Notify appropriate government, occupational health and safety and environmental authorities.

METHODS FOR CLEANING UP :

SMALL SPILLS: Soak up spill with absorbent material. Place residues in a suitable, covered, properly labeled
container. Wash affected area. LARGE SPILLS: Contain liquid using absorbent material, by digging trenches or by
diking. Reclaim into recovery or salvage drums or tank truck for proper disposal. Wash site of spillage thoroughly
with water. Contact an approved waste hauler for disposal of contaminated recovered material. Dispose of material
in compliance with regulations indicated in Section 13 (Disposal Considerations).

ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS :
Do not contaminate surface water.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING :
Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Do not take internally. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid generating
aerosols and mists. Do not mix with acids. Keep the containers closed when not in use. Have emergency
equipment (for fires, spills, leaks, etc.) readily available.

STORAGE CONDITIONS :
Store the containers tightly closed. Store separately from acids. Store in suitable labelled containers.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS :

Exposure guidelines have not been established for this product. Available exposure limits for the substance(s) are
shown below.

ACGIH/TLV :
Substance(s)
Sodium Hydroxide CEILING: 2 mg/m3

Tetrasodium TWA: 5 mg/m3

Pyrophosphate
OSHA/PEL :
Substance(s)

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Sodium Hydroxide CEILING: 2 mg/m3

Tetrasodium TWA: 5 mg/m3

Pyrophosphate

ENGINEERING MEASURES :
General ventilation is recommended. Use local exhaust ventilation if necessary to control airborne mist and vapor.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION :
If significant mists, vapors or aerosols are generated an approved respirator is recommended. A dust, mist, fume
cartridge may be used. In event of emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations a positive pressure,
full-facepiece SCBA should be used. If respiratory protection is required, institute a complete respiratory protection
program including selection, fit testing, training, maintenance and inspection.

HAND PROTECTION :
Neoprene gloves, Nitrile gloves, PVC gloves, Butyl gloves, Rubber gloves

SKIN PROTECTION :
Wear chemical resistant apron, chemical splash goggles, impervious gloves and boots. A full slicker suit is
recommended if gross exposure is possible.

EYE PROTECTION :
Wear a face shield with chemical splash goggles.

HYGIENE RECOMMENDATIONS :
Eye wash station and safety shower are necessary. If clothing is contaminated, remove clothing and thoroughly
wash the affected area. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse.

HUMAN EXPOSURE CHARACTERIZATION :

Based on our recommended product application and personal protective equipment, the potential human exposure
is: Low

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE Liquid

APPEARANCE Light yellow

ODOR None

SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1.05 - 1.09 @ 77 °F / 25 °C

DENSITY 8.7 - 9.1 lb/gal
SOLUBILITY IN WATER Complete
pH (1 %) 11.8
pH (100 %) 13.3
VISCOSITY < 4 cps @ 72 °F / 22 °C
FREEZING POINT < 33 °F / < 1 °C

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Note: These physical properties are typical values for this product and are subject to change.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY :
Stable under normal conditions.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION :
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID :
Freezing temperatures.

MATERIALS TO AVOID :
Contact with strong acids (e.g. sulfuric, phosphoric, nitric, hydrochloric, chromic, sulfonic) may generate heat,
splattering or boiling and toxic vapors.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS :

Under fire conditions: Oxides of phosphorus

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No toxicity studies have been conducted on this product.

SENSITIZATION :
This product is not expected to be a sensitizer.

CARCINOGENICITY :
None of the substances in this product are listed as carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on
Cancer (IARC), the National Toxicology Program (NTP) or the American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists (ACGIH).

HUMAN HAZARD CHARACTERIZATION :

Based on our hazard characterization, the potential human hazard is: High

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOTOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS :

The following results are for the product.

ACUTE FISH RESULTS :

Species Exposure LC50 Test Descriptor
Rainbow Trout 96 hrs > 5,000 mg/l Product

ACUTE INVERTEBRATE RESULTS :

Species Exposure LC50 EC50 Test Descriptor
Daphnia magna 48 hrs 3,125 mg/l Product

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ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD AND EXPOSURE CHARACTERIZATION

Based on our hazard characterization, the potential environmental hazard is: Low
Based on our recommended product application and the product's characteristics, the potential environmental
exposure is: Low

If released into the environment, see CERCLA/SUPERFUND in Section 15.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

If this product becomes a waste, it could meet the criteria of a hazardous waste as defined by the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) 40 CFR 261. Before disposal, it should be determined if the waste meets
the criteria of a hazardous waste.

Hazardous Waste: D002

Hazardous wastes must be transported by a licensed hazardous waste transporter and disposed of or treated in a
properly licensed hazardous waste treatment, storage, disposal or recycling facility. Consult local, state, and federal
regulations for specific requirements.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

The information in this section is for reference only and should not take the place of a shipping paper (bill of lading)
specific to an order. Please note that the proper Shipping Name / Hazard Class may vary by packaging, properties,
and mode of transportation. Typical Proper Shipping Names for this product are as follows.

LAND TRANSPORT :

Proper Shipping Name : CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.

Technical Name(s) : SODIUM HYDROXIDE
UN/ID No : UN 3266
Hazard Class - Primary : 8
Packing Group : III

Flash Point : > 93 °C / > 200 °F

DOT Reportable Quantity (per package) : 45,900 lbs

DOT RQ Component : SODIUM HYDROXIDE

AIR TRANSPORT (ICAO/IATA) :

Proper Shipping Name : CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.

Technical Name(s) : SODIUM HYDROXIDE
UN/ID No : UN 3266
Hazard Class - Primary : 8
Packing Group : III
IATA Cargo Packing Instructions : 820
IATA Cargo Aircraft Limit : 60 L (Max net quantity per package)

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MARINE TRANSPORT (IMDG/IMO) :

Proper Shipping Name : CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.

Technical Name(s) : SODIUM HYDROXIDE
UN/ID No : UN 3266
Hazard Class - Primary : 8
Packing Group : III

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

NATIONAL REGULATIONS, USA :

OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION RULE, 29 CFR 1910.1200 :

Based on our hazard evaluation, the following substance(s) in this product is/are hazardous and the reason(s) is/are
shown below.

Sodium Hydroxide : Corrosive

Sodium Tripolyphosphate : Non-Hazardous

CERCLA/SUPERFUND, 40 CFR 117, 302 :

This product contains the following Reportable Quantity (RQ) Substance. Also listed is the RQ for the product. If a
reportable quantity of product is released, it requires notification to the NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER,
WASHINGTON, D.C. (1-800-424-8802).

RQ Substance RQ
Sodium Hydroxide 45,900 lbs

SARA/SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 (TITLE III) - SECTIONS 302, 311,
312, AND 313 :

SECTION 302 - EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355) :

This product does not contain substances listed in Appendix A and B as an Extremely Hazardous Substance.

SECTIONS 311 AND 312 - MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET REQUIREMENTS (40 CFR 370) :
Our hazard evaluation has found this product to be hazardous. The product should be reported under the following
indicated EPA hazard categories:

X Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard

- Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard
- Fire Hazard
- Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard
- Reactive Hazard

Under SARA 311 and 312, the EPA has established threshold quantities for the reporting of hazardous chemicals.
The current thresholds are: 500 pounds or the threshold planning quantity (TPQ), whichever is lower, for extremely
hazardous substances and 10,000 pounds for all other hazardous chemicals.

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SECTION 313 - LIST OF TOXIC CHEMICALS (40 CFR 372) :

This product does not contain substances on the List of Toxic Chemicals.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA) :

The substances in this preparation are included on or exempted from the TSCA 8(b) Inventory (40 CFR 710)

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act :
When use situations necessitate compliance with FDA regulations, this product is acceptable under : 21 CFR
173.310 Boiler Water Additives

Limitations: no more than required to produce intended technical effect.

FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, CLEAN WATER ACT, 40 CFR 401.15 / formerly Sec. 307, 40
CFR 116.4 / formerly Sec. 311 :
This product contains the following substances listed in the regulation:

Substance(s) Citations
• Sodium Hydroxide Sec. 311
• Sodium Tripolyphosphate

CLEAN AIR ACT, Sec. 112 (40 CFR 61, Hazardous Air Pollutants), Sec. 602 (40 CFR 82, Class I and II Ozone
Depleting Substances) :
None of the substances are specifically listed in the regulation.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 :
This product does not contain substances which require warning under California Proposition 65.

MICHIGAN CRITICAL MATERIALS :

None of the substances are specifically listed in the regulation.

STATE RIGHT TO KNOW LAWS :

The following substances are disclosed for compliance with State Right to Know Laws:

Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2

Sodium Tripolyphosphate 7758-29-4

NATIONAL REGULATIONS, CANADA :

WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS) :

This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations
(CPR) and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.

WHMIS CLASSIFICATION :
E - Corrosive Material

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CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (CEPA) :

The substances in this preparation are listed on the Domestic Substances List (DSL), are exempt, or have been
reported in accordance with the New Substances Notification Regulations.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Nalco Internal No. F103915

Due to our commitment to Product Stewardship, we have evaluated the human and environmental hazards and
exposures of this product. Based on our recommended use of this product, we have characterized the product's
general risk. This information should provide assistance for your own risk management practices. We have
evaluated our product's risk as follows:

* The human risk is: Low

* The environmental risk is: Low

Any use inconsistent with our recommendations may affect the risk characterization. Our sales representative will
assist you to determine if your product application is consistent with our recommendations. Together we can
implement an appropriate risk management process.

This product material safety data sheet provides health and safety information. The product is to be used in
applications consistent with our product literature. Individuals handling this product should be informed of the
recommended safety precautions and should have access to this information. For any other uses, exposures should
be evaluated so that appropriate handling practices and training programs can be established to insure safe
workplace operations. Please consult your local sales representative for any further information.

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Ariel Insight# (An integrated guide to industrial chemicals covered under major regulatory and advisory programs),
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Prepared By : Product Safety Department

Date issued : 05/03/2006
Version Number : 1.12

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