Safety Data Sheet

MAGNASOL 5725 G
Revision date : 12.05.2010 Version: 1.1 Page: 1/6 (30495506/SDU_GEN_CA/EN)

1. Product and Company Identification

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)

2. Hazards Identification
Emergency overview

Signal word: Colour: Appearance: State of matter: Odour: Health: Physical/Chemical hazards:
Potential health effects

DANGER: ! colourless to yellowish liquid liquid mild Contact causes skin irritation., Contact causes eye irritation, Corrosive. Causes burns. CORROSIVE LIQUID.

Primary routes of entry: Skin, Eyes, Inhalation, Ingestion

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Chemical name 2-Propen-1-aminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-2propenyl-, chloride, homopolymer Aluminum chloride (AlCl3) (9CI) This product is WHMIS controlled. CAS Number 26062-79-3 7446-70-0 Content (Weight) 3.0 - 7.0 % 15.0 - 40.0 % Hazardous Y Y

4. First-aid Measures
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air, if not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen and get immediate medical attention.

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Revision date : 12.05.2010 Version: 1.1 Skin: Remove and discard contaminated clothing quickly. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 - 20 minutes. Immediate medical attention required. Eyes: Wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open. Immediate medical attention required. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs naturally, have casualty lean forward to reduce the risk of aspiration. Seek medical attention immediately. Page: 2/6 (30495506/SDU_GEN_CA/EN)

5. Fire-fighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing media: carbon dioxide, dry powder, foam, water spray Hazardous combustion products: Hydrogen chloride and aluminium compounds. Hazards during fire-fighting: Standard procedure for chemical fires. Cool fire-exposed containers with water. Protective equipment for fire-fighting: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical-protective clothing.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Cleanup: Pick up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, earth etc.). Scoop into marked containers for disposal as chemical waste. Wear suitable protective equipment. Should not be released into the environment.

7. Handling and Storage

Handling

General advice: As with all industrial chemicals, use good industrial practices when handling. Avoid eye, skin, and clothing contact. Do not inhale. Do not taste or swallow. Use only with adequate ventilation.
Storage

General advice: Keep container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. > for industrial use only <

8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

Exposure Guidelines

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MAGNASOL 5725 G
Revision date : 12.05.2010 Version: 1.1 Aluminum chloride (AlCl3) (9CI) (7446-70-0) Engineering Controls: Ensure good ventilation and local exhaust. Work in well ventilated areas. Do not breathe vapors or mist.
Personal protective equipment

Page: 3/6 (30495506/SDU_GEN_CA/EN) ACGIH TWA: 2 mg/m3 (as aluminum (Al))

Respiratory protection: Use NIOSH approved respirator as needed to mitigate exposure. Eye protection: Tightly fitting safety goggles (splash goggles) (EN 166) Body protection: Wear chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing. General safety and hygiene measures: Eye wash station and safety shower should be available in immediate work area., Select additional protective equipment based upon potential for exposure.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Colour: Form: State of matter: Odour: pH value: Lower explosion limit: Upper explosion limit: Flash point: Melting point: Boiling point: Vapour pressure: Density: Vapour density: Partitioning coefficient noctanol/water (log Pow): Solubility in water: Autoignition: Decomposition temperature: colourless to yellowish liquid liquid mild 1.5 not determined not determined not determined 3 C 104 C Contains water 1.23 - 1.27 g/cm3 not determined not determined soluble Not tested Not tested

10. Stability and Reactivity

Stability: Stable Conditions to avoid: None known

Substances to avoid: Rapidly corrodes most metals (except titanium) with the possible liberation of hydrogen gas. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: No hazardous reactions known. Hazardous decomposition products: No decomposition expected under normal storage conditions.

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11. Toxicological Information

Acute oral toxicity:

not determined Information on: 2-Propen-1-aminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-2-propenyl-, chloride, homopolymer (Rats) LD50 > 5 g/kg (Mice) LD50 = 1720 mg/kg (Guinea Pig) LD50 = 3250mg/kg ---------------------------------Acute inhalation toxicity:

not determined
Acute dermal toxicity:

not determined Information on: 2-Propen-1-aminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-2-propenyl-, chloride, homopolymer May be harmful by skin absorption. ---------------------------------Skin irritation:

Based on its pH, the product is regarded as corrosive. Information on: Aluminum chloride (AlCl3) (9CI) CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION. Causes burns to skin. ---------------------------------Information on: 2-Propen-1-aminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-2-propenyl-, chloride, homopolymer May cause skin irritation ---------------------------------Eye irritation:

Low pH. Eye contact may produce severe irritation or burns.

Skin Sensitization:

not determined
Subacute toxicity:

not determined
Subchronic Toxicty:

not determined
Chronic toxicity:

not determined Genetic toxicity: Not tested 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.

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Revision date : 12.05.2010 Version: 1.1 Reproductive toxicity: Not tested Developmental toxicity/teratogenicity: Not tested Neurotoxicity: Not determined Information on: Aluminum chloride (AlCl3) (9CI) ---------------------------------Page: 5/6 (30495506/SDU_GEN_CA/EN)

12. Ecological Information

Toxicity to fish: not determined Toxicity to aquatic invertebrates: Ceriodaphnia dubia/48 h/LC50: 129 mg/l (under static conditions in the presence of humic acid) Toxicity to aquatic plants: not determined Other ecotoxicological advice: This product contains polymer(s) that may be toxic to aquatic organisms when tested in pure (distilled) water. Toxicity is greatly reduced byparticles in natural water.

13. Disposal Considerations

Waste disposal of substance: Dispose of in accordance with national, state and local regulations.

14. Transport Information

TDG (Canada) Road transport

Proper shipping name: Hazard class: UN/ID-number: Label: Packing Group: Marine pollutant: Proper shipping name: Hazard class: UN/ID-number: Label: Packing Group: Proper shipping name:

ALUMINUM CHLORIDE SOLUTION 8 UN 2581 8 III NO ALUMINIUM CHLORIDE SOLUTION 8 UN 2581 8 III ALUMINIUM CHLORIDE SOLUTION

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG)

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15. Regulatory Information

US: Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): All component(s) comprising this product are either exempt or listed on the TSCA inventory All components either exempt or listed on the DSL

Canada: Domestic Substances List (DSL):

Canada Regulations

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS Classification): This product is WHMIS controlled. E Corrosive material Significant New Activity Conditions (SNAC): This product does not contain any components subject to a SNAC Notice.
International Regulations

Chemical Weapons Convention: This product does not contain any component(s) listed under the Chemical Weapons Convention Schedule of Chemicals.

16. Other Information

This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.

MAGNASOL 5725 G 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