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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Aluminium Sulphate Solution
Section 01 - Chemical And Product And Company Information

Product Identifier ???????????????????????... Aluminium sulphate solution


Product Use ?????????????????????????????..... Coagulating agent in municipal and industrial water and wastewater
treatment, additive in papermaking.

Supplier Name??????????????????????????.??. ClearTech Industries Inc.
2302 Hanselman Avenue
Saskatoon, SK. S7L 5Z3
Canada

Prepared By................??????????????..??.. ClearTech Industries Inc. Technical Department
Phone: (306)664-2522

Preparation Date.........??????????????.??.. April 7, 2008


24-Hour Emergency Phone???????????.. 306-664-2522




Section 02 - Composition / Information on Ingredients

Hazardous Ingredients....???????????.... Aluminum sulphate hydrate 45-55%

CAS Number...................?????.?????.... Aluminum sulphate hydrate 16828-12-9

Synonym (s)...................??????????????...Liquid alum; aluminum sulfate solution; papermaker's alum; sulphuric acid,
aluminum salt.


Section 03 - Hazard Identification

Inhalation...................???????????.??.... Inhalation of mists can be irritating to the respiratory tract and lungs.
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Skin Contact / Absorption?????.??... Mild to moderate irritation can occur. Aluminum is very poorly absorbed
through the skin and toxic effects would not be expected following short-
term skin contact.

Eye Contact................???????????.??... May result in mild to moderate irritation to eyes.


Ingestion.....................?????????????????. Amounts ingested incidental to industrial handling are not likely to cause
injury. Large amounts may cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting. Can
cause burns of the mouth, bleeding stomach, incoordination, muscle
spasms, and kidney injury.

Exposure Limits???????????????????????.. ACGIH/TLV-TWA= 2mg/m3(Soluble Aluminum Salts)
OSHA/PEL-TWA= 2mg/m3(Soluble Aluminum Salts)



Section 04 - First Aid Measures

Inhalation....................?????????????????.. Remove victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration only if breathing has
stopped. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek immediate medical
attention.

Skin Contact / Absorption???????????.. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap and
water. Seek medical attention if irritation occurs or persists.


Eye Contact..................??????????????.... Flush immediately with water for at least 20 minutes. Forcibly hold
eyelids apart to ensure complete irrigation of eye tissue. Seek immediate
medical attention.

Ingestion......................?????????????????. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean victim forward to prevent
breathing in vomitus. Give large amounts of water. Do not give anything
by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person. Seek immediate
medical attention.

Additional Information.....???????????... Not available




Section 05 - Fire Fighting

Conditions of Flammability????????.... Non-flammable


Means of Extinction........???????????.... Product itself does not burn. However, decomposition product sulfur
trioxide will react with water to form sulfuric acid. Use appropriate
extinguishing agent.

Flash Point....?????????????????????????????. Not applicable
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Auto-ignition Temperature???????????. Not applicable


Upper Flammable Limit ??????????????.. Not applicable


Lower Flammable Limit...????????.??.. Not applicable


Hazardous Combustible Products... Under fire conditions (or at temperatures greater than 650??C), product
decomposes to give off sulfur trioxide, an oxidizing agent which will
support combustion.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures..... Wear NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus and
protective clothing.

Explosion Hazards????????????????????... Liquid alum may react with some metals, to give flammable, potentially
explosive hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas can accumulate to explosive
concentrations inside confined spaces. Follow appropriate NFPA codes.



Section 06 - Accidental Release Measures

Leak / Spill................??.??????????????.. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Ventilate area. Stop or
reduce leak if safe to do so. Prevent material from entering sewers.
Cover spill with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material.

Deactivating Materials...????????.??... Lime, limestone, soda ash, sodium bicarbonate, dilute sodium hydroxide
or dilute aqua ammonia.




Section 07 - Handling and Storage

Handling Procedures.......???????????.. Use proper equipment for lifting and transporting all containers. Use
sensible industrial hygiene and housekeeping practices. Wash thoroughly
after handling. Avoid all situations that could lead to harmful exposure.

Storage Requirements......?????...??.. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed,
and away from incompatible materials. Store at temperatures below 40??C
and above 0??C.




Section 08 - Personal Protection and Exposure Controls

Protective Equipment
Eyes.?????????????????????????????.????????... Chemical goggles, full-face shield, or a full-face respirator is to be worn at
all times when product is handled. Contact lenses should not be worn;
they may contribute to severe eye injury.
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Respiratory?????????????????????????????.... A NIOSH/MSHA approved air-purifying respirator equipped with acid gas/
fume, mist cartridges for concentrations up to 20 mg/m3. An air-supplied
respirator if concentrations are higher or unknown.

Gloves???????????????????????????????????..... Impervious gloves of chemically resistant material (rubber or PVC) should
be worn at all times. Wash contaminated clothing and dry thoroughly
before reuse.

Clothing??????????????????????????..?????.... Body suits, aprons, and/or coveralls of chemical resistant material should
be worn at all times. Wash contaminated clothing and dry thoroughly
before reuse.

Footwear????????????????????????????????..... Impervious boots of chemically resistant material should be worn at all
times



Engineering Controls
Ventilation Requirements????????...... Mechanical ventilation (dilution or local exhaust), process or personnel
enclosure and control of process conditions should be provided. Supply
sufficient replacement air to make up for air removed by exhaust systems.

Other??????????????????????????????????????.... Emergency shower and eyewash should be in close proximity.




Section 09 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State.......?????....???????????.... Liquid

Odor and Appearance??..???????????... Pale straw coloured, clear odourless liquid.

Odor Threshold....??????????????............ Not available

Specific Gravity (Water=1)???????????.. 1.335

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg, 20C)??.??.. Not available

Vapor Density (Air=1)..??????????????.... Not available

Evaporation Rate........?????..?????.??.. Not available

Boiling Point...............???????????.??..... 101oC

Freeze/Melting Point....??????????????.... -16??C

pH............................?????????????????.??.. 1.9-2.3
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Water/Oil Distribution Coefficient.... Not available

Bulk Density..............??????????????.??.. Not available

% Volatiles by Volume????????..?????... Not available

Solubility in Water...?????????????????..... Completely miscible

Molecular Formula......???????????.??.... Al2(SO4)3 14H2O

Molecular Weight........??????????????..... 594.14


Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Stability.................???????????....??????????????. Stable under normal conditions.

Incompatibility..............???????????..????????.. Corrosive to carbon steel, aluminum, and zinc. Reacts with strong
bases to form aluminum hydroxide.

Hazardous Products of Decomposition.. May react with many metals including carbon steel and aluminum to
form flammable gases including sulphur oxides and hydrogen.
Liquid alum is stable below 60??C.

Polymerization...........??????????????.?????.??. Will not occur



Section 11 - Toxicological Information

Irritancy.................?????..???????????.??. Corrosive

Sensitization........?????.......???????????.. Not available

Chronic/Acute Effects?????...????????.. Skin irritation may be aggravated in individuals with existing skin lesions.
Breathing of vapors or sprays (mists) may aggravate acute or chronic
asthma and chronic pulmonary disease such as emphysema and
bronchitis.

Synergistic Materials...?????....?????... Not available

Animal Toxicity Data......??..????????.. LD50(mouse,oral)= >9000 mg/kg
LD50(rat,oral)= >9000 mg/kg

Carcinogenicity......?????......????????... Sulfuric acid mist: Classified 1 (Proven for humans) by IARC, 1 (Known to
be human carcinogens) by NTP

Sulfuric acid mist: Classified A2 (Suspected for humans) by ACGIH
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Reproductive Toxicity..??...????????... Not available

Teratogenicity..........??.....???????????... Not available

Mutagenicity...........?????.....???????????. Not available


Section 12 - Ecological Information

Fish Toxicity..................??????????????.. LD50(72 hrs, goldfish)= 100mg/L

Biodegradability.............????????.??.... The products of biodegradation are more toxic than the original product.

Environmental Effects?????????????????. May be harmful to aquatic life. Toxicity is primarily associated with the
acidic pH. Acidic soil conditions develop where contamination with this
material occurs.




Section 13 - Disposal Consideration

Waste Disposal...........??...???????????.. Dispose in accordance with all federal, provincial, and/or local regulations
including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

Section 14 - Transportation Information

TDG Classification

Class??????????????..?????????????????..??.... 8

Group...............??????????????.......?????... III

PIN Number.................?????..????????... UN 3264

Other??????????????????????????????????????.... Secure containers (full and/or empty) with suitable hold down devises
during shipment.



Section 15 - Regulatory Information

WHMIS Classification.......???????????....E

NOTE: THE PRODUCT LISTED ON THIS MSDS HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
HAZARD CRITERIA OF THE CANADIAN CONTROLLED PRODUCTS REGULATIONS. THIS MSDS
CONTAINS ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THOSE REGULATIONS.

NSF Certification................................Product is certified under ANSI/NSF Standard 60 for coagulation and
flocculation at a maximum dosage of 330mg/L.
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Section 16 - Other Information

Note: The responsibility to provide a safe workplace remains with the user. The user should consider the health
hazards and safety information contained herein as a guide and should take those precautions required in an
individual operation to instruct employees and develop work practice procedures for a safe work environment.
The information contained herein is, to the best of our knowledge and belief, accurate. However, since the
conditions of handling and use are beyond our control, we make no guarantee of results, and assume no liability
for damages incurred by the use of this material. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with all applicable
laws and regulations.

Attention: Receiver of the chemical goods / MSDS coordinator
As part of our commitment to the Canadian Association of Chemical Distributors (CACD) Responsible
Distribution? initiative, ClearTech Industries Inc. and its associated companies require, as a condition of sale, that
you forward the attached Material Safety Data Sheet(s) to all affected employees, customers, and end-users.
ClearTech will send any available supplementary handling, health, and safety information to you at your request.

If you have any questions or concerns please call our customer service or technical service department.


ClearTech Industries Inc. - Locations

Corporate Head Office: 2302 Hanselman Avenue, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 5Z3
Phone: 306-664-2522
Fax: 306-665-6216

www.ClearTech.ca

Location Address Postal Code Phone Number Fax Number
Richmond, B.C. 12431 Horseshoe Way V7A 4X6 604-272-4000 604-272-4596
Calgary, AB. 5516E - 40th St. S.E. T2C 2A1 403-279-1096 403-236-0989
Edmonton, AB. 11750 - 180th Street T5S 1N7 780-452-6000 780-452-4600
Saskatoon, SK. 2302 Hanselman Avenue S7L 5Z3 306-933-0177 306-933-3282
Regina, SK. 555 Henderson Drive S42 5X2 306-721-7737 306-721-8611
Winnipeg, MB. 340 Saulteaux Crescent R3J 3T2 204-987-9777 204-987-9770
Mississauga, ON. 7480 Bath Road L4T 1L2 905-612-0566 905-612-0575

24 Hour Emergency Number - All Locations - 306-664-2522


Sulfuric acid, aluminum salt (3:2), tetradecahydrate