Product ID:NALCO 8815 DEWATERING AID
MSDS Date:01/30/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F017257
MSDS Number: BKVJF

NALCO CHEMICAL COMPANY

ONE NALCO CENTER
NAPERVILLE, IL 60566-1024

Emergency Phone: (708) 920-1510

Info Phone: (708) 305-1000

Preparer: RICKY A. STACKHOUSE

Cage: 89524

ONDEO NALCO COMPANY

NAPERVILLE, IL 60563-1198 US

Telephone: (630) 305-1000

Cage: 89524

ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

Fraction By Weight: 5-10%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9192

SUCCINIC ACID, SULFO-, 1,4-DIOCTYLESTER, SODIUM SALT,

CAS: 1639-66-3

RTECS: WN0620000

Fraction By Weight: 40-70%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE SUPP
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. INGESTION:
HARMFUL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. INGESTION: HARMFUL.

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR & TREAT SYMPTOMS. INGESTION: GIVE WATER & INDUCE VOMITING
IF UNCONSCIOUS, HAVING BREATHING TROUBLE OR IN CONVULSIONS, DON'T
INDUCE VOMITING OR GIVE WATER. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: NO SPECIFIC
ANTIDOTE IS KNOWN. PHYSICIAN'S JUDGMENT SHOULD BE USED TO CONTROL
SYMPTOMS & CLINICAL CONDITION. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES.

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:104F
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, CO2, OR OTHER
EXTINGUISHING AGENT SUITABLE FOR CLASS B FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. USE WATER TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
USE WATER SPRAY/FOG TO DRENCH BURNING MATERIAL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID.

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN W/ABSORBENT MATERIAL (CLAY, SOIL OR
OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL), DIKE TO PREVENT FURTHER MOVEMENT, SHOVEL
RECLAIMED LIQUID/ABSORBENT INTO RECOVERY/SALVAGE DRUMS OR TANK
TRUCK FOR DISPOSAL. EVACU ATE & VENTILATE AREA. WEAR PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM WELDING OPERATIONS.
VENTILATE AREA/EVACUATE FROM EXPOSURE IF THE AIRBORNE
CONCENTRATIONS >TLV. AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN, EYES & CLOTHING.
Other Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED BREATHING OF VAPORS. USE
W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. DON'T TAKE INTERNALLY. KEEP CONTAINER
CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. EMPTY CONTAINERS MAY CONTAIN RESIDUAL
PRODUCT. DON'T REUSE CONTA INER UNLESS PROPERLY RECONDITIONED.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED OR EQUIVALENT RESPIRATOR.
FOR LARGE SPILLS, ENTRY INTO LARGE TANKS, VESSELS OR ENCLOSED SMALL
SPACES W/INADEQUATE VENTILATION, A PRESSURE-DEMAND, SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:IMPERMEABLE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WT/GAL: 8.91 LBS. ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY LD50 (ALBINO RAT): ETHANOL = 7060
MG/KG; DIOCTYL SULFOSUCCINATE 1900-4000 MG/KG.

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:20F
Spec Gravity:1.09
pH:4.4
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID W/SWEET ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS SUCH AS CHLORINE, PEROXIDES, CHROMATES, NITRIC ACID,
PERCHLORATES, CONCENTRATED OXYGEN & PERMANGANATES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS & FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, SULFUR OXIDES & TOXIC FUMES

Waste Disposal Methods:HAZARDOUS WASTE DOO1. LIQUID WASTE MUST BE
SOLIDIFIED W/STABILIZING AGENTS SUCH AS SAND, FLY ASH OR CEMENT.
DISPOSE TO A LICENSED INDUSTRIAL WASTE LANDFILL. HAZARDOUS LIQUID
WASTE CAN ALSO BE INCINERA TED IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
FEDERAL LAWS.

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