MSDS - Diamond Glacier - Absorbent Products Ltd

724 East Sarcee Street, Kamloops, BC Canada V2H 1E7Ph: (250) 372-1600 TF: 1-800-667-0336 Fax: (250) 372-3777info@absorbentproductsltd.com www.absorbentproductsltd.comMATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETFOR DIAMOND GLACIER ICE MELTERJanuary 2011A. GENERAL INFORMATIONTrade Name (Common Name or Synonym) - Diamond GlacierProduct UsesIce melter, Deicer, Anti-icerManufacturerKeg River Chemical Corp.10350-21 StreetEdmonton, Alberta, Canada T6P 1W4Telephone (780) 417-2463B. COMPOSITION INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTSCAS. Reg. No. Approx %Sodium Chloride 007647-14-5 90-95%Calcium Chloride 010043-52-4 5-10%C. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATIONEYE:SKIN:INGESTION:INHALATION:SYSTEMATIC (OTHER TARGETORGAN) EFFECTS:May cause irritation.Short single exposure is not likely to cause significant skinirritation. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause skinirritation, even a burn. May cause more severe response ifconfined to skin or skin is abraded (scratched or cut).Single dose oral toxicity is believed to be low. SmallAmounts swallowed incidental to normal handling proceduresare not likely to cause injury; swallowing amounts larger thanthat may cause injury. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinalirritation or ulceration.Dusts may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract.No relevant information found.D. FIRST AIDEYES: Irrigate with flowing water immediately and continuously for 15minutes. Contact medical personnel (if required).SKIN:Wash off in flowing water or shower.

MSDS – Diamond Glacier Ice Melter 2INGESTION:INHALATION:Do not induce vomiting. Give large amounts of water or milk ifavailable and transport to medical facility.Remove to fresh air if effects occur. Consult a physician.E. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES :Non-flammable by WHMIS criteria.FLAMMABILITY LIMITS: LFL: Not Applicable UFL: Not Applicable.HAZARDOUS COMPOSITIONPRODUCTS:EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FORFIRE FIGHTERS:Not Applicable.Dry chemical, chemical foam, carbon dioxide.Keep people away. Isolate fire area and deny any unnecessaryentry.Wear positive pressure self contained breathing apparatus(SCBA) and full protective fire fighting clothing (includes firefighting helmet, coat, pants, boots, and gloves).F. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURESPROTECT PEOPLE:PROTECT THE ENVIRONM ENT:CLEANUP:Isolate area. Avoid contact with eye and skin. Wash exposedbody areas thoroughly after handling. Use appropriate safetyequipment.For small spills: losses incidental to correct applications of thisproduct in its intended uses are not expected to be harmful to theenvironment.For large spills: avoid contamination of drinking water, naturalwater, ground water, or any waterway. Losses incidental tocorrect applications of this product in its intended uses are notexpected to be harmful to the environment.Contain spill if possible. Use broom or by vacuum to collectmaterial for proper disposal. Rinse area with water. Prevent largespills from entering sewers or waterwaysG. HANDLING AND STORAGEHANDLING:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:Selection of specific items such as gloves, boots, apron, or other,will depend on each operation. If hands are cut or scratched,use gloves impervious to this material for brief exposures. Usegloves with insulation for thermal protection, when needed.Atmospheric levels should be maintained below the exposureguideline. When respiratory protection is required for certainoperations, use an approved air-purifying respirator.EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: Sodium Chloride 10 mg/m 3,Calcium Chloride 10 mg/m 3

MSDS – Diamond Glacier Ice Melter 3H. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIESAPPEARANCE/PHYSICAL STATE: Green solidBOILING POINT:Not applicableCRYSTALLIZATION TEMPERATURE Not applicableSOLUBILITY IN WATER:CompleteBULK DENSITY: 1200-1500 kg/m 3PH (10% solution) 7I. STABILITY AND REACTIVITYCHEMICAL STABILITY:Stable. Hygroscopic.CONDITIONS TO AV OID: Temperature >350CMATERIALS TO AVOID:HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITIONPRODUCTS:HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZA TION:React with sulfuric acid and zinc.Does not decompose.Will not occur.J. TOXOCOLOGICAL INFORM ATIONACUTE:INGESTION (100%):MUTAGENICITY:Skin: The LD50 for skin absorption in rabbits is >5000 mg/kg forNaCl and CaCl 2 .Sodium Chloride LD 50: 3000 mg/kg, ratCalcium Chloride Oral: LD50 = 900-2100 mg/kg, ratIn vitro mutagenicity studies were negative.K. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATIONECOTOXICOLOGY:Based largely or completely on data for major component(s),material is practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms on an acutebasis (LC50 greater than 100 mg/L in most sensitive species).L. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONSDISPOSAL:Do not dump into any sewers, on the ground, or into any body ofwater. All disposal methods must be in compliance with allFederal, State/Provincial and local laws and regulations.Regulations may vary in different locations. Keg River ChemicalCorp. encourages that disposal methods be utilized inaccordance with the above noted. For unused or contaminatedproduct, the preferred options include sending the material to alicensed, permitted, reclaimer or waste treatment system.

MSDS – Diamond Glacier Ice Melter 4M. TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTSUS and Canadian Shipments:Proper Shipping Name:Hazard Classification:TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCIES:Ice MeltNot regulated when shipped domestically by land.Call collect CANUTEC 613-996-6666 (24 hrs.)N. REGULATORY INFORMATIONWHMIS:MSDS Prepared by:Date Prepared:The Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials InformationSystem (WHMIS) Classification for this product is: D2B – eyeand skin irritant.Absorbent Products Ltd.724 East Sarcee St.Kamloops, BC Canada V2H 1E7 1-800-667-0336January, 2011Notice: The data and information presented herein are based upon tests, research and reports, which areconsidered by us to be reliable, and believed to be accurate. The data and information arepresented without warranty, guarantee or liability on our part, and are presented to the customerfor his own consideration, investigation and verification.