Safety Data Sheet

ZETAG 8819 (US)

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1. Product and Company Identification

Use: flocculation agent

Company BASF Canada Inc. 100 Milverton Drive Mississauga, ON L5R 4H1, CANADA

24 Hour Emergency Response Information CANUTEC (reverse charges): (613) 996-6666 BASF HOTLINE: (800) 454-COPE (2673)

Chemical family:

Emulsion based on: Polymer, cationic

2. Hazards Identification
Emergency overview Corrosive to eyes. Skin Irritant Caution - Slippery when wet!

DANGER: Corrosive to eyes. This product is a skin irritant. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin irritation or allergic skin reactions. Contains petroleum distillates and prolonged contact with mists may cause skin, eye and respiratory tract irritation. Continued overexposure may cause headache and dizziness. Ingestion may cause lung complications. Caution - Slippery when wet!

State of matter: liquid Colour: colourless Odour: mineral oil-like Potential health effects Primary routes of entry: Skin Eyes Inhalation. Ingestion. Irritation / corrosion: The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from products of a similar structure and composition.

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Chronic toxicity: Carcinogenicity: None of the components in this product at concentrations greater than 0.1% are listed by IARC; NTP, OSHA or ACGIH as a carcinogen. Signs and symptoms of overexposure: corneal opacity in the eye

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3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

CAS Number 77-92-9 64742-47-8 69418-26-4 84133-50-6 Content (W/W) 0.0 - 5.0 % 15.0 - 40.0 % 30.0 - 60.0 % 1.0 - 5.0 % Hazardous ingredients Citric acid Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light Ethanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]-, chloride, polymer with 2-propenamide Alcohols, C12-14-secondary, ethoxylated

4. First-Aid Measures
General advice: Immediate medical attention required. If inhaled: Keep patient calm, remove to fresh air. Assist in breathing if necessary. Consult a physician. If on skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation develops, seek medical attention. If in eyes: Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician. If swallowed: Rinse mouth thoroughly with water, seek medical attention. Note to physician Treatment:

Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no known specific antidote.

5. Fire-Fighting Measures
Flash point: Suitable extinguishing media: dry powder, foam, water spray Unsuitable extinguishing media for safety reasons: water jet Additional information: If water is used, restrict pedestrian and vehicular traffic in areas where slip hazard may exist. Hazards during fire-fighting: harmful vapours Evolution of fumes/fog. The substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of fire. Spilled product is slippery underfoot. Very slippery when wet. Protective equipment for fire-fighting: Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. 93 C

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Further information: The degree of risk is governed by the burning substance and the fire conditions. Contaminated extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with official regulations.

6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions: Use personal protective clothing. Keep people away and stay on the upwind side. Environmental precautions: Contain contaminated water/firefighting water. Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater. Cleanup: Use common salt (sodium chloride) to aid removal of residues For large amounts: Pump off product. For residues: Pick up with suitable absorbent material. Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with regulations. Further information: High risk of slipping due to leakage/spillage of product.

7. Handling and Storage

Handling General advice: No special measures necessary provided product is used correctly. Protection against fire and explosion: Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Storage General advice: Keep container tightly closed and dry; store in a cool place. Storage stability: Avoid extreme heat. Avoid freezing.

8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

Components with workplace control parameters Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light ACGIH TWA value 200 mg/m3 Non-aerosol (total hydrocarbon vapor); Application restricted to conditions in which there are negligible aerosol exposures. Skin Designation Non-aerosol (total hydrocarbon vapor); The substance can be absorbed through the skin.

Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection: Wear a NIOSH-certified (or equivalent) organic vapour/particulate respirator. Hand protection: Chemical resistant protective gloves

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Eye protection: Tightly fitting safety goggles (chemical goggles). Body protection: Impermeable protective clothing

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9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Form: Odour: Odour threshold: Colour: pH value: Density: Partitioning coefficient noctanol/water (log Pow): % volatiles: Solubility in water: emulsion mineral oil-like No data available. colourless approx. 4.0 approx. 1.0 g/cm3

( 20 C) not applicable

23.9 % dispersible

10. Stability and Reactivity

Conditions to avoid: Avoid extreme temperatures. Avoid freezing. Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks, open flame. Substances to avoid: reactive chemicals Hazardous reactions: No hazardous reactions when stored and handled according to instructions. Decomposition products: Hazardous decomposition products: No hazardous decomposition products if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

11. Toxicological information

Acute toxicity Oral: Type of value: LD50 Species: rat Value: > 2,000 mg/kg The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from products of a similar structure and composition. Inhalation: No data available. Dermal: No data available concerning acute toxicity. Irritation / corrosion Skin:

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Result: Irritant. Eye: Species: rabbit Result: Corrosive. Repeated dose toxicity Experimental/calculated data: No data available.

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12. Ecological Information

Fish Acute: Oncorhynchus mykiss/LC50 (96 h): 18 mg/l (under static-renewal conditions in the presence of humic acid) Aquatic invertebrates Acute: Daphnia magna/EC50 (48 h): 12 mg/l (under static-renewal conditions in the presence of humic acid) Daphnia magna/No observed effect concentration: < 3.1 mg/l (under static-renewal conditions in the presence of humic acid) static Mysid shrimp/LC50 (96 h): 5.8 mg/l The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from products of a similar structure and composition. Degradability / Persistence Hydrolysis In contact with water the substance will hydrolyse rapidly.

Bioaccumulation Based on its structural properties, the polymer is not biologically available. Accumulation in organisms is not to be expected.

13. Disposal considerations

Waste disposal of substance: Dispose of in accordance with national, state and local regulations.

14. Transport Information

Land transport TDG Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

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Sea transport IMDG Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

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Air transport IATA/ICAO Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations

15. Regulatory Information

Federal Regulations Registration status: DSL, CA Chemical DSL, CA released / listed released / listed

WHMIS classification:

D2B: Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects - Toxic material

THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HAZARD CRITERIA OF THE CPR AND THE MSDS CONTAINS ALL THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE CPR.

16. Other Information

We support worldwide Responsible Care initiatives. We value the health and safety of our employees, customers, suppliers and neighbors, and the protection of the environment. Our commitment to Responsible Care is integral to conducting our business and operating our facilities in a safe and environmentally responsible fashion, supporting our customers and suppliers in ensuring the safe and environmentally sound handling of our products, and minimizing the impact of our operations on society and the environment during production, storage, transport, use and disposal of our products.

MSDS Prepared by: BASF NA Product Regulations

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MSDS Prepared on: 2010/05/26 ZETAG 8819 (US) is a registered trademark of BASF Canada or BASF SE Due to the merger of CIBA and BASF Group all Material Safety Data Sheets have been reassessed on the basis of consolidated information. This may have resulted in changes of the Material Safety Data Sheets. In case you have questions concerning such changes please contact us at the address mentioned in Section I. END OF DATA SHEET