SDS

http://www.csinfosafe.com/CSIAU/SDS/SDSSearchResult2.aspx?s=1...

SAFETY DATA SHEET

UNCONTROLLED COPY

Hypersperse MDC150

Infosafe No.: GBZ5E

Version No.: 1.0
ISSUED Date: 07/06/2013
ISSUED BY GE Betz Pty Limited

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER

Product Name
Hypersperse MDC150
Product Code
7145736/6091304
Company Name
GE Betz Pty Limited (ABN 84 001 221 941)
Address
103 Raubers Road Northgate
QLD 4013 Australia
Emergency Tel.
1800 638 556 (Aus) 0800 154 666 (NZ)
Telephone/Fax Number
Tel: 1800 064 140 (AUS) 0800 945635 (NZ)
Fax: 1800 648 530 (AUS) 0800 945634(NZ)
Product Safety Guide
This product should only be used in accordance to the procedures GE Betz has established for a specic applicaon. For
a technical advice contact GE Betz.
Recommended Use
Reverse osmosis anscalant.
Addional Informaon
NZ Naonal Poisons Centre: 0800764766
Other Informaon
O line MSDS are uncontrolled documents, GE Betz most up to date MSDS can be accessed via internet on www.
msdsonline.com.au/gebetz/
The informaon herein is to the best of our knowledge, correct and complete. It describes the safety requirements for
this product and should not be construed as guaranteeing specic properes. Since methods and condions are beyond
our control we do not accept liability for any damages resulng from the use of, or reliance on, this informaon in
inappropriate contexts.

2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

1 of 7

2014-12-10 09:58 .

SDS

http://www.csinfosafe.com/CSIAU/SDS/SDSSearchResult2.aspx?s=1...

Hazard Classicaon
NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE.
NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.
Not Classied as Hazardous according to criteria of Naonal Occupaonal Health & Safety Commission, Australia
(NOHSC).
Not Classied as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and
Rail. (7th edion)
Risk Phrase(s)
None Allocated
Safety Phrase(s)
S1/2 Keep locked up and out of reach of children.
S20 When using do not eat or drink.
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protecve clothing, gloves and eye/face protecon.
Irritancy of Product
May cause slight irritaon to the skin. May cause moderate irritaon to the eyes. Mists/aerosols may cause irritaon to
upper respiratory tract.
Signs and symptoms of exposure
May cause redness or itching of skin.
Medical Condions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Not known.
Environmental Hazards
The product is not classied as dangerous for the environment.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Characterizaon
Liquid
Informaon on Composion
Phosphonate in water.
Ingredients
Name

CAS

Proporon

Water and other Non Hazardous Phosphonic Acids Derivaves

Mixture

100%

Other Informaon
This product is classied as NON HAZARDOUS according to the criteria of NOHSC.
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
Inhalaon
If nasal, throat or lung irritaon develops, remove to fresh air and seek medical aenon.
Ingeson
Do not feed anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsive vicm. Do not induce voming.
Immediately seek medical aenon.

2 of 7

2014-12-10 09:58 .

SDS

http://www.csinfosafe.com/CSIAU/SDS/SDSSearchResult2.aspx?s=1...

Dilute contents of stomach using 3-4 glasses milk or water.

Skin
Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.
Seek medical aenon if irritaon develops or persists.
Thoroughly wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
Eye
Remove contact lenses. Hold eyelids apart. Immediately ush eyes with plenty of low-pressure water for at least 15
minutes.
Seek immediate medical aenon.
First Aid Facilies
Eye wash staon, safety shower and normal washroom facilies.
Advice to Doctor
No special instrucons. Treat symptomacally.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Exnguishing Media
Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water.
Hazards from Combuson Products
Thermal decomposion (destrucve res) yields oxides of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorous.
Specic Methods
Fire ghters should wear posive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (full face-piece type).
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spills & Disposal
Increase venlaon.
Avoid breathing dust or vapours and contact with skin and eyes.
Wear appropriate protecve clothing.
CLEAN-UP METHODS - SMALL SPILLAGE: Absorb or contain liquid with sand, earth or spill control material. Shovel and
place in a labelled, sealable container for subsequent safe disposal. Put leaking containers in a labelled drum or
overdrum. Scrub contaminated surfaces with detergent soluon. Retain washings as contaminated waste.
CLEAN-UP METHODS - LARGE SPILLAGE: Transfer to a labelled, sealable container for product recovery or safe disposal.
Treat residues as for small spillage.
Wet area may be slippery. Spread sand / grit.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precauons for Safe Handling
Only use in well-venlated areas.
Prevent spills and avoid operaons which contaminate clothing and work areas.
Ensure the appropriate personal protecve equipment is used when handling this material.
Maintain general industrial hygiene pracces when using this product.
Condions for Safe Storage
Keep containers closed when not in use. Do not freeze. If frozen, thaw and mix completely prior to use.

3 of 7

2014-12-10 09:58 .

SDS

http://www.csinfosafe.com/CSIAU/SDS/SDSSearchResult2.aspx?s=1...

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Naonal Exposure Standards
No Exposure Limit Established
Other Exposure Informaon
This product is classied as NON HAZARDOUS according to the criteria of NOHSC.
Engineering Controls
Use with adequate venlaon.
Respiratory Protecon
Avoid breathing of vapours, mists or spray. Select and use respirators in accordance with AS/NZS 1715/1716. When mists
or vapours exceed the exposure standards then the use of the following is recommended: Half face-piece respirator with
organic vapour (Type A) and dust/mist (Type P1) lters. Filter capacity and respirator type depends on exposure levels.
Eye Protecon
Splash proof chemical goggles.
Eye protecon should conform with Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1337 - Eye Protectors for Industrial
Applicaons.
Hand Protecon
Rubber, butyl, viton or neoprene gloves. Wash o aer each use. Replace as necessary.
Reference should be made to AS/NZS 2161.1: Occupaonal protecve gloves - Selecon, use and maintenance.
Personal Protecve Equipment
Industrial clothing should conform to the specicaons detailed in AS/NZS 2919: Industrial clothing.
Footwear
Footwear should conform with Australia/New Zealand Standard 2210.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form
Liquid
Appearance
Amber to Dark brown
Odour
Slight
Freezing Point
-15oC
Solubility in Water
100%
Specic Gravity
1.159 @21oC
pH Value
2.5 (approx)

4 of 7

2014-12-10 09:58 .

SDS

http://www.csinfosafe.com/CSIAU/SDS/SDSSearchResult2.aspx?s=1...

Vapour Pressure
~18 mmHg
Vapour Density (Air=1)
<1.00
Evaporaon Rate
<1.00 (Ether = 1)
Physical State
Liquid
Viscosity
Not Determined
Pour Point
-12oC
Flash Point
> 93oC P-M(CC)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal storage condions.
Condions to Avoid
Protect from freezing.
Incompable materials
May react with strong oxidizers. Avoid contact with strong bases.
Hazardous Decomposion Products
Thermal decomposion (destrucve res) yields oxides of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorous.
Hazardous Reacons
Contact with strong bases may cause a violent reacon releasing heat.
Hazardous Polymerizaon
Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicology Informaon
Oral LD50 RAT:
>2,000 mg/kg
NOTE - Esmated value
Dermal LD50 RABBIT:
>2,000 mg/kg
NOTE - Esmated value
Inhalaon
Mists/aerosols may cause irritaon to upper respiratory tract.
Ingeson
May cause slight gastrointesnal irritaon.

5 of 7

2014-12-10 09:58 .

SDS

http://www.csinfosafe.com/CSIAU/SDS/SDSSearchResult2.aspx?s=1...

Skin
Primary route of exposure; May cause slight irritaon to the skin.
Eye
May cause moderate irritaon to the eyes.
Chronic Eects
No evidence of potenal chronic eects.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Persistence / Degradability
Closed Bole Test (% Degradaon in 28 days): 3 (calculated data)
Zahn-Wellens Test (% Degradaon in 28 days): 0 (calculated data)
Other Informaon
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
Daphnia magna 48 Hour Stac Renewal Bioassay
LC50= 3634; No Eect Level= 2500 mg/L
Fathead Minnow 96 Hour Stac Renewal Bioassay
LC50= 13139; No Eect Level= 7500 mg/L
Closed Bole Test (% Degradaon in 28 days): 3 (calculated data)
BIODEGRADATION
BOD-28 (mg/g): 3
BOD-5 (mg/g): 2
COD (mg/g): 180
TOC (mg/g): 40
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal
Refer to appropriate authority in your State. Dispose of material through a licensed waste contractor. Normally suitable
for disposal by approved waste disposal agent.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.N. Number
None Allocated
Proper Shipping Name
None Allocated
DG Class
None Allocated
Packing Group
None Allocated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

6 of 7

2014-12-10 09:58 .

SDS

http://www.csinfosafe.com/CSIAU/SDS/SDSSearchResult2.aspx?s=1...

Regulatory informaon
Maximum Concentraon is 10mg/L. (NSF requirement).
TSCA Inventory Status
All components of this product are listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA Secon 302
No regulated constuent present at OSHA thresholds
SARA (311,312) Hazard Class
Product is non-hazardous under Secon 311/312
SARA (313) Chemicals
No regulated constuent present at OSHA thresholds
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Contact Person/Point
New Zealand address:
Level 1, 8 Tangihua Street, Quay Plaza, Auckland
Manufacturers Advice
NSF
Technical Data
Ceredto:
NSF/ANSI 60
Maximum Concentraon is 10mg/L - NSF requirement
Other Informaon
Disclaimer:
The informaon herein is to the best of our knowledge, correct and complete. It describes the safety requirements for
this product and should not be construed as guaranteeing specic properes. Since methods and condions are beyond
our control we do not accept liability for any damages resulng from the use of, or reliance on, this informaon in
inappropriate contexts.

END OF SDS
Copyright Chemical Safety Internaonal Pty Ltd
Copyright in the source code of the HTML, PDF, XML, XFO and any other electronic les rendered by an Infosafe system for Infosafe MSDS displayed is the intellectual property of
Chemical Safety Internaonal Pty Ltd.
Copyright in the layout, presentaon and appearance of each Infosafe MSDS displayed is the intellectual property of Chemical Safety Internaonal Pty Ltd.
The compilaon of MSDS's displayed is the intellectual property of Chemical Safety Internaonal Pty Ltd.
Copying of any MSDS displayed is permied for personal use only and otherwise is not permied. In parcular the MSDS's displayed cannot be copied for the purpose of sale or
licence or for inclusion as part of a collecon of MSDS without the express wrien consent of Chemical Safety Internaonal Pty Ltd.

7 of 7

2014-12-10 09:58 .