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Material Safety Data Sheet

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name: DEQUEST 2060S Deflocculant & Sequestrant
This product is distributed by Canada Colors and Chemicals Limited General Inquiry Phone Number: (905) 459-1232 24 Hour Emergency Phone Number (416) 444-2112

Company Information: Dequest AG. Bundesplatz 1 CH-6300 Zug Switzerland Tel.: +41 (0)41 727 8700 Fax: +41 (0)41 727 8701 e-mail: MSDS@Thermphosdequest.com Emergency tel. number: +31 (0) 113 689222 United States: Thermphos USA Corp. c/o 702 Clydesdale Avenue Anniston AL 36201-5390 Emergency telephone: Chemtrec: 1-800-424-9300 International Emergency Tel.: Chemtrec: 1-703-527-3887 Non-Emergency Tel.: 1-(256)-236-6381 Sudamfos S.A. Avenue Eva Peron 5251 1439 Buenos Aires Argentina Tel. + 54 114 630 5410 Fax. + 54 114 630 5412

357885 DEQUEST 2060 S CCC Product Name:_______________________________________

CCC Product Code:______________________

P.O. 4847 CH-6304 Zug Switzerland

Canada:

Sudamfos de Brasil LTDA Rua Marcilea 186 Sala 2 / Varzea de Baixo So Paulo, Brasil Tel + 55 11 56421817

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Form: Colour: Odour: liquid dark to amber pungent

WARNING STATEMENTS DANGER! Causes eye burns Causes skin irritation Causes respiratory tract irritation Corrosive to mild steel

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS Likely routes of exposure: eye and skin contact

Product name: DEQUEST 2060S Deflocculant & Sequestrant Thermphos Material Safety Data Sheet Eye contact: Causes eye burns. Injury may be permanent. Highly irritating to skin. No more than slightly toxic if absorbed. Severely irritating if inhaled. No more than slightly toxic if inhaled. May be harmful if swallowed.

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Skin contact:

Inhalation:

Ingestion:

Refer to Section 11 for toxicological information.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components Diethylenetriamine penta(methylene phosphonic acid) hydrogen chloride phosphonic acid formaldehyde water CAS No. 15827-60-8 7647-01-0 13598-36-2 50-00-0 7732-18-5 Average concentration Concentration range >=48.0 - <=52.0 >=15.0 - <=17.0 3.0 <100.0 Units % % % PPM

Phosphonate component expressed as active acid.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

If in eyes: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If easy to do, remove any contact lenses. Get medical attention. Remove material from skin and clothing. Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Remove patient to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult give oxygen. Remove material from eyes, skin and clothing. Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Get medical attention. Contact a Poison Control Center. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

If on skin:

If inhaled:

If swallowed:

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Hazardous products of combustion: carbon monoxide (CO); carbon dioxide; nitrogen oxides (NOx);

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phosphorus oxides (PxOy); phosphines Extinguishing media: Unusual fire and explosion hazards: Fire fighting equipment: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide Decomposes in a fire giving off irritant fumes. Firefighters, and others exposed, wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions: Environmental precautions: Methods for cleaning up: Use personal protection recommended in section 8. Keep out of drains and water courses.

Contain large spills with dikes and transfer the material to appropriate containers for reclamation or disposal. Absorb remaining material or small spills with an inert material and then place in a chemical waste container. Neutralize washings with soda ash or lime. Flush spill area with water.

Refer to Section 13 for disposal information and Sections 14 and 15 for reportable quantity information.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid breathing vapour or mist. Do not taste or swallow. Keep container closed. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Emptied containers retain vapour and product residue. Observe all recommended safety precautions until container is cleaned, reconditioned or destroyed. The reuse of this material's container for non industrial purposes is prohibited and any reuse must be in consideration of the data provided in this material safety data sheet. Storage Recommended maximum shelf life: Temperature: Suitable materials of construction: Unsuitable materials of construction: General:

> 24 Months

> -10 C glass lining; PVC; polypropylene; glass reinforced plastic; polyethylene

Do not use the following materials for equipment; mild steel; carbon steel; aluminum; other metals Keep in a cool, dry, well ventilated place. Stable under normal conditions of handling and storage.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Airborne exposure limits: (ml/m3 = ppm)

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DEQUEST 2060S hydrogen chloride

No specific occupational exposure limit has been established. ACGIH TLV: 2 ml/m3 ; ; ceiling OSHA PEL: 5 ml/m3 ; 7 mg/m3 ; ; 8-hr TWA Mexican OEL: 5 ml/m3 ; 7 mg/m3 ; ; 8-hr TWA

Eye protection:

Wear chemical goggles. Have eye wash facilities immediately available at any location where eye contact can occur. Wear chemical resistant gloves. Consult the glove/clothing manufacturer to determine the appropriate type glove/clothing for a given application. Wear suitable protective clothing. Consult the glove/clothing manufacturer to determine the appropriate type glove/clothing for a given application. Wear full protective clothing if exposed to splashes. Wash contaminated skin promptly. Launder contaminated clothing and clean protective equipment before reuse. Have safety shower available at locations where skin contact can occur. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing vapour or mist. Use approved respiratory protection equipment (full facepiece recommended) when airborne exposure limits are exceeded. If used, full facepiece replaces the need for face shield and/or chemical goggles. Consult the respirator manufacturer to determine the appropriate type of equipment for a given application. The respirator use limitations specified by the manufacturer must be observed. Provide natural or mechanical ventilation to control exposure levels below airborne exposure limits. If practical, use local mechanical exhaust ventilation at sources of air contamination such as processing equipment.

Hand protection:

Body protection:

Respiratory protection:

Ventilation:

Components referred to herein may be regulated by specific Canadian provincial legislation. Please refer to exposure limits legislated for the province in which the substance will be used.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Flash point: Non flammable aqueous solution

Specific gravity: pH: Boiling point : Freezing point : Water solubility:

1.42 <2.0 Conditions @ 10 g/l @ 25 C 110 C -25 C completely miscible

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NOTE: These physical data are typical values based on material tested but may vary from sample to sample. Typical values should not be construed as a guaranteed analysis of any specific lot or as specifications for the product.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Conditions to avoid: Materials to avoid: None known Corrosive to aluminum and mild steel. Contact with strong oxidizing agents. Hazardous polymerization does not occur. carbon monoxide (CO); carbon dioxide; nitrogen oxides (NOx); phosphorus oxides (PxOy); phosphines

Hazardous reactions: Hazardous decomposition products:

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

This product has been tested for toxicity. Acute animal toxicity data Oral: Dermal: LD50 , rat, 7,180 mg/kg , Practically nontoxic following oral administration. LD50 , rat, > 7,980 mg/kg , Practically nontoxic after skin application in animal studies. rabbit , Corrosive, 24 h rabbit , Moderately irritating, rat, gavage, , Minor variations and/or reduced fetal weight, but no birth defects were observed in rat pups following treatment during pregnancy. Effects only observed at very high dose levels. rat, diet, 1 generation, Signs of generalized toxicity (reduced body weight and/or reduced weight gain) were observed in parental animals and offspring with no effect on fertility or reproduction. The weight of the evidence indicates that this material is not mutagenic in in-vitro assays. The weight of the evidence indicates that this material is not mutagenic in in vivo assays.

Eye irritation: Skin irritation: Developmental toxicity:

Reproductive toxicity:

Mutagenicity:

Components

hydrogen chloride

Can be irritating or corrosive to the eyes, skin, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Can produce severe eye damage leading to loss of sight.

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Inhalation of concentrated mist may cause serious damage to the upper respiratory tract. Can cause respiratory tract injury leading to lung edema. Repeated or prolonged skin contact with dilute solutions may produce inflammation and skin destruction. Repeated exposure produced respiratory tract irritation in animal models. Chronic exposure to animals produced no increase in tumour incidence. The weight of the evidence indicates that this material is not mutagenic in in-vitro assays. phosphonic acid Slightly toxic following oral administration. Slightly toxic after skin application in animal studies. Corrosive to eyes (rabbit). Corrosive to skin (rabbit). The weight of the evidence indicates that this material is not mutagenic in in-vitro assays.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Environmental Toxicity Invertebrates Fish: 48 h, EC50 Water flea (Daphnia magna) 242 mg/l

96 h, LC50 Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) > 180 mg/l 96 h, LC50 Bluegill sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus) 758 mg/l 96 h, EC50 Algae (Selenastrum capricornutum) 2 mg/l Algal growth inhibition is due to ability of this product to complex materials not to toxicity per se.

Algae:

Environmental fate Biodegradation Modified SCAS (OECD 303A) Primary degradation 2.2 % River Die-Away theoretical CO2 evolution 11.15 % 60 d -3.4

Partitioning coefficient (octanol/water):

Bioconcentration factor (BCF):

not expected to bioaccumulate.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

US EPA RCRA Status: This material when discarded is a hazardous waste as that term is defined by the Resource, Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA),40 CFR 261. See disposal considerations below for U.S. EPA disposal requirements. Consult regulatory officials for performance standards. D002 Compound/Characteristic: Corrosivity

US EPA RCRA hazardous waste number: Disposal considerations:

Deactivation Consult 40 CFR 268.48 for concentration based standards. Local, state, provincial, and national disposal regulations may be more or less stringent.

Miscellaneous advice:

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Consult your attorney or appropriate regulatory officials for information on such disposal. This product should not be dumped, spilled, rinsed or washed into sewers or public waterways.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

The data provided in this section is for information only. Please apply the appropriate regulations to properly classify your shipment for transportation. US DOT Proper shipping name:

CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. phosphonic acid , hydrogen chloride 8 UN3265 Packing Group III Corrosive

Hazard Class: Hazard Identification number: Packing Group: Transport label: Canadian TDG Proper shipping name:

CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. phosphonic acid , hydrogen chloride 8 UN3265 Packing Group III Corrosive

Hazard Class: Hazard Identification number: Packing Group: Transport label:

Reportable Quantity/Limit US DOT RQ 5,000 lb hydrogen chloride Package size containing reportable amount: 33,333 lb

ICAO/IATA Class Other:

See DOT Information

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

All components are in compliance with the following inventories: U.S. TSCA, Canadian DSL, EU EINECS, Australian AICS, Korean, Phillipine PICCS, Chinese

Canadian WHMIS classification:

D2(B) - Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects E - Corrosive Material

SARA Hazard Notification: Hazard Categories Under Title III Rules (40 CFR 370): Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: Section 313 Toxic Chemical(s): Immediate

hydrogen chloride

hydrogen chloride

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5000 lbs hydrogen chloride For this/these chemicals, release of more than the Reportable Quantity to the environment in a 24 hour period requires notification to the National Response Center (800-424-8802 or 202-426-2675).

This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Canadian Controlled Products Regulation and the MSDS contains all the information required by the Canadian Controlled Products Regulation. Refer to Section 11 for OSHA/HPA Hazardous Chemical(s) and Section 13 for RCRA classification. Safety data sheet also created in accordance with Brazilian law NBR 14725

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Product use: Cleaning/washing agents and disinfectants, Complexing agents, Scale inhibition

Suggested NFPA Rating Suggested HMIS Rating:

Health 3 3

Fire 0 0

Reactivity 1 1

Additional Information H

Please consult Thermphos @ 314-674-6661 if further information is needed. TM, is a registered trademark of Thermphos Responsible Care is a registered trademark of the American Chemistry Council. Although the information and recommendations set forth herein (hereinafter "Information") are presented in good faith and believed to be correct as of the date hereof, Thermphos makes no representations as to the completeness or accuracy thereof. Information is supplied upon the condition that the persons receiving same will make their own determination as to its suitability for their purposes prior to use. In no event will Thermphos be responsible for damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use of or reliance upon Information. NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OF ANY OTHER NATURE ARE MADE HEREUNDER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH INFORMATION REFERS.