Safety Data Sheet

ZETAG 7879FS40
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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:

Cationic polyacrylamide dispersed in a light mineral oil Cationic polyacrylamide dispersed in a light mineral oil

2. Hazards Identification
Emergency overview CAUTION: Sensitizing effects by skin contact. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Vapors may irritate eyes and respiratory tract and result in headache or dizziness. Acute exposure to petroleum distillate vapour may cause dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, and irritation of the respiratory tract. Prolonged and repeated exposure may cause central nervous system damage, as well as heart and blood disorders. Aspiration of petroleum distillates may cause chemical pneumonitis. Eye irritant. Skin Irritant Caution - Slippery when wet!

State of matter: liquid Colour: off-white Odour: mineral oil-like Potential health effects Primary routes of entry: Skin Eyes Inhalation. Ingestion. Chronic toxicity:

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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. Reproductive toxicity: No data available concerning reproduction toxicity.

Teratogenicity: No data available concerning teratogenic effects.

Genotoxicity: No data was available concerning mutagenic activity. The chemical structure does not suggest a mutagenic effect.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

CAS Number 124-04-9 64742-47-8 64742-52-5 68551-12-2 69418-26-4 68002-97-1 68412-54-4 Content (W/W) 0.5 - 1.5 % 1.0 - 5.0 % 30.0 - 60.0 % 1.0 - 5.0 % 30.0 - 60.0 % 1.0 - 5.0 % 1.0 - 5.0 % Hazardous ingredients adipic acid Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy naphthenic Alcohols, C12-16, ethoxylated Ethanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]-, chloride, polymer with 2-propenamide Alcohols, C10-16, ethoxylated Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(nonylphenyl)-.omega.-hydroxy, branched

4. First-Aid Measures
General advice: Immediately remove contaminated clothing. 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. Remove contaminated clothing. If irritation develops, seek medical attention. If in eyes: Immediately wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open, consult an eye specialist. 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. Aspiration hazard

Treatment:

5. Fire-Fighting Measures
Flash point: > 93 C (ASTM D93)

Suitable extinguishing media: dry powder, alcohol-resistant foam

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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. Do not release chemically contaminated water into drains, soil or surface water. Sufficient measures must be taken to retain the water used for extinguishing. Dispose of contaminated water and soil according to local regulations. Protective equipment for fire-fighting: Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. 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.

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6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions: Use personal protective clothing. Keep people away and stay on the upwind side. Spills are very slippery. Restrict pedestrian and vehicular traffic in area of spill until spill is thoroughly cleaned up. 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: High risk of slipping due to leakage/spillage of product. Breathing must be protected when large quantities are decanted without local exhaust ventilation. 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. Avoid extremes of temperature, especially frost and freezing conditions. Storage stability: Storage temperature: >= 0 C Avoid extreme heat.

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8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection: Wear a NIOSH-certified (or equivalent) organic vapour/particulate respirator. Hand protection: Chemical resistant protective gloves Eye protection: Tightly fitting safety goggles (chemical goggles). Body protection: Impermeable protective clothing General safety and hygiene measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wearing of closed work clothing is required additionally to the stated personal protection equipment. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Eye wash fountains and safety showers must be easily accessible.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Form: Odour: Odour threshold: Colour: Boiling point: Density: Solubility in water: liquid mineral oil-like No data available. off-white > 100 C approx. 1.06 g/cm3

( 20 C) dispersible

10. Stability and Reactivity

Conditions to avoid: No conditions known that should be avoided. Substances to avoid: strong oxidizing agents 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. Oxidizing properties: not fire-propagating

11. Toxicological information

Acute toxicity Oral: Type of value: LD50 Value: > 2,000 mg/kg

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The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. Irritation / corrosion Skin: Species: rabbit Result: Irritant. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from products of a similar structure and composition. Eye: Result: Irritant. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from products of a similar structure and composition. Sensitization: The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from products of a similar structure and composition. Repeated dose toxicity Experimental/calculated data: No data available concerning repeated dose toxicity. ---------------------------------Other Information: not determined

12. Ecological Information

Aquatic toxicity Information on: 80 mol % cationic polyacrylamide Assessment of aquatic toxicity: The hydrolysis products are not acutely harmful to aquatic organisms. Fish toxicity and aquatic toxicity are drastically reduced by rapid irreversible adsorption onto suspended and/or dissolved organic matter. ---------------------------------Fish Acute: static Fish/LC50 (96 h): 10 - 100 mg/l Aquatic invertebrates Acute: static Daphnia magna/EC50 (48 h): > 100 mg/l (under static conditions in the presence of 10 mg/L humic acid) Degradability / Persistence Biological / Abiological Degradation Test method: , activated sludge Evaluation: Not readily biodegradable. Hydrolysis Information on: 80 mol % cationic polyacrylamide

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In contact with water the substance will hydrolyse rapidly.

13. Disposal considerations

Waste disposal of substance: Dispose of in accordance with national, state and local regulations. Dispose of in accordance with national, state and local regulations. Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater. Container disposal: Packs that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of in the same manner as the contents. Uncontaminated packaging can be re-used.

14. Transport Information

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

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

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

Further information This product is considered to be an oil per the definitions in 49 CFR 130.2. If packed in a container with a capacity of 3,500 gallons or more, the Communication Requirements at 49 CFR 130.11 and the Response Plan Requirements at 49 CFR 130.31 and 130.33 apply to Domestic transportation by motor vehicles and rolling stock. Notification of releases to the National Response Center (NRC), 800-424-8802, may be necessary. In the Washington, DC metropolitan area, call 202-426-2675.

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

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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: 2010/06/28 ZETAG 7879FS40 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