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Acidic Calcium Sulfate
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"pHixr 100" Salmonella Control-Processing Water Treatment
WHAT IS pHixr 100®
Processing water acidulant.
For use in fish processing and slaughter applications, such as: Poultry chiller water, pickers, washers, and prescald rinse; Swine & Cattle processing; Fruit & Vegetables processing.
Manufactured under the technology patents
BENEFITS of pHixr 100®
Extends Shelf Life
Effective at all chiller water temperatures.
Human food grade.
Effective in fresh or red water.
No fumes or odors.
Ready-to-use. No mixing required.
MONEY SAVING FEATURES OF pHixr 100®
The key to effective chlorine use is to keep it in the form of HOCl (hypochlorous acid). This is accomplished by controlling the pH of the water.
Managing the pH and effectively utilizing the chlorine can be accomplished cost-effectively through the use of pHixr®. In poultry processing plants, Acidic Calcium Sulfate, ACS 100, A pHixr or phixr 100 is utilized to optimize ORP Oxidation Reduction Potential in chlorinated water processing and maximizing bacterial killing effect. This produces optimum hypoclorous acid for salmonellosis treatment or bacteria salmonella treatment. In the food manufacturing and processing industry, ACS Technology SafepHix brand Acidic Calcium Sulfate, ACS 100 or ACS, is a food agent used as an acidulant or pH adjustment chemicals for Kosher food production. This application is primarily about food safety. Depending of application, you may insert on list of food ingredients and on food ingredient labels. pH adjustment chemicals can be used with ACS Technology SafepHix brand Acidic Calcium Sulfate, ACS 100, pHixr or pHixr 100 for ORP and pH adjustment, and in automatic pH adjuster, such as electronic monitoring pH indicator and dispensing equipment for adjusting pH in water, primarily to lower pH in water. Due to organic matter (poultry) entering the poultry water or chicken water pushing the pH up, adding Acidic Calcium Sulfate, ACS 100, pHixr or pHixr 100 will increase the ORP of the poultry water processing in poultry processing plants, optimizing the orp-oxidation reduction potential. Food processing plants can also benefit in other applications when utilizing Acidic Calcium Sulfate, ACS 100, pHixr or pHixr 100 in their poultry processing water. The ACS Technology SafepHix brand Acidic Calcium Sulfate, ACS 100, pHixr or pHixr 100 will begin controlling bacterial in floor drains with the food processing plants, as well as throughout the food processing equipment during the food process. Within the food industry and the making of processed foods, food safety and Listeria salmonella prevention is of a particular concern. New food processing technology and food processing methods, such as implementing Ready To Eat RTE 01 or rt-01, aka Acidic Calcium Sulfate, ACS 100, pHixr or pHixr 100 on or in the food processes or in lieu of any irradiated food is excellent for listeria salmonella prevention.
*Amount of pHixr required to adjust water pH may vary bylocation depending upon water quality (pH and dissolved chemicals such as minerals, bicarbonates, etc.)
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POSTER PRESENTATION
Acidic Calcium Sulfate (ACS-P) as a Non-toxic Agent for use in controlling Coqui Frogs. A Product Introduction Field Study
David P. Davis, Ph.D., Owner Ono Loa Orchards, LLC, PO Box 1229, Kurtistown, HI 96760.
ABSTRACT
In view of the need to find new products and alternatives for controlling the spread of Coqui frogs (as well as a replacement for the soon to expire emergency EPA approval for the use of hydrated lime), a commercially available food sanitation product was evaluated for inclusion in the current inventory of chemicals applied as sprays. This product is made from ingredients that are generally regarded as safe (GRAS), and is approved for use in food by the FDA and USDA. The efficacy of this product stems from its very unique characteristic of having a very high concentration of hydrogen ions (low pH) while at the same time having very low corrosive effects on human skin. A five normal concentration with a pH of approximately zero may be held in one’s hand without harm. Contrarily, when very small amounts are applied to the skin of Coqui frogs it is quickly absorbed and respiration is immediately impaired with lethal results. Results of a field study using one hundred Coqui frogs showed 95% of all frogs were killed within fifteen minutes when sprayed with only 1.0 ml of this product. Phytotoxicity varied from none to moderate according to the plant variety and could be minimized using a mist versus heavy spray or totally eliminated by rinsing the plant within thirty minutes of application. There are many benefits to this product and further laboratory study is needed to balance lethality versus phytotoxicity; however due to its FDA/USDA approval for use in food it may be possible to gain emergency approval by the EPA as a minimal risk pesticide for use against Coqui frogs.
INTRODUCTION. ACS is a pH modulator that is a commercially available bactericidal GRAS product approved for use in food by the FDA and USDA. It is effective in removing E-Coli, Salmonella, Listeria, Campylobacter and other harmful bacteria from food. The platform product is alternately formulated for use with meat, fish, produce, pharmaceuticals and more. The power of this product resides in its very unique characteristic of having both a very high concentration of hydrogen ions (pH of approximately zero at a 5N concentration) while at the same time very low corrosiveness. A 5N concentration of this product having a pH of approximately zero can be held in the palm of one’s hand without harm. For Coqui frogs, it’s another story for when even a very small amount of this low pH product comes into contact with the frogs skin it is quickly absorbed and immediately impacts respiratory function, having lethal effects. As a part-owner of the company that manufactures this product, I have worked with the company’s Chief Technical Officer to develop this product for use in combating Coqui frogs.
Poster presented at the First International Conference on the Coqui Frog, Feb 7-9, 2008, Hilo, HI 1
OBJECTIVE. Determine the efficacy of ACS-P as a cost-effective and non-toxic means for controlling the spread of Coqui. In order to make this determination a three part field study was devised to I) determine the lethality of the product on individual frogs and klatches of eggs; II) test the product as a substitute for citric acid in a commercial application; III) apply the product in a residential setting to observe for phytotoxicity and reduction of Coqui noise.
PART I
METHODS/MATERIALS. A total of one hundred male and female adult and adolescent Coqui frogs were hand-captured from banana trees in groups of twenty over a five week period. Upon capture frogs were collectively placed in a large plastic container and then individually moved to 8 oz covered Styrofoam cups, approximately thirty minutes later. At the bottom of each cup was a 2x2 inch double thickness layer of paper towel saturated with 2 ml of water. Ten minutes after being placed in the cups, each frog was then inoculated with 1.0 ml of an 11.5% by volume solution of ACS-P in tap water using a 1.0 ml auto-pipette and observed for fifteen minutes. (This TX protocol is similar to that used by the USDA Division of Wildlife Research in Hilo). Egg klatches were also recovered from the banana trees and divided into groups of approximately ten each. One group was sprayed with 2 ml of product and one group was untreated. The eggs were observed over two-three weeks.
RESULTS. Except for the largest of the female frogs, 95% of all frogs expired within a fifteen minutes of inoculation of 1.0 ml of the product. Some of the larger male frogs required an additional ml to cause death within an additional fifteen minute period whereas many of the smaller adolescent frogs expired almost instantly. Some of the large females that were nearly two inches in length, required inoculation of up to four ml of product before lethality was achieved. It was theorized that these females were more resistant to the product due to higher levels of hydration. It was also determined that once sprayed, affected and/or dead appearing frogs could not be revived by immersing them in water. Most of the untreated eggs hatched whereas none of the treated eggs hatched.
PART II
METHODS/MATERIALS. Larger scale tests of the product at the same concentration were conducted by Palms of Hawaii. A five gallon back pack sprayer equipped with a mist spray nozzle was used to spray mature Palm trees being prepared for distribution with about a gallon of spray each.
RESULTS. Upon spraying of the trees, frogs were seen to leap off the root balls and crowns and from the junctions between the fronds and tree trunks. Ants were also driven off the trees, and removal, if not destruction, of all frogs from the trees was rated as excellent by the nurseryman. He was especially pleased because the ACS-P had no phytotoxic consequences to the trees. Citric acid typically causes browning.
Poster presented at the First International Conference on the Coqui Frog, Feb 7-9, 2008, Hilo, HI 2
PART III
METHODS/MATERIALS. Following these tests of lethality, tests for phytotoxicity were accomplished. Approximately 500 gallons of ACS-P was applied using a heavy spray nozzle to a ¼ acre yard that is densely covered with various kinds of trees and under growth and which had a healthy population of Coqui frogs. Plants were observed for phytotoxic effects over a one week period.
RESULTS. Phytotoxicity was found to vary from none to moderate according to the variety of plant. Bromeliads and tender shade-loving plants were found to have yellowed leaves and in some cases brown spots where the spray had puddled. More hardy sun-loving plants having thick or waxy leaves were not affected. It was later determined that phytotoxic effects can be minimized by using a mist versus heavy spray that doesn’t puddle on the leaves, or entirely eliminated by washing the product off the plant with plain water within 30 minutes of application. In general, direct contact with the frog by the spray must be accomplished in order to have lethal effects; however this is not always the case. (The author has tossed frogs into Styrofoam cups containing dried paste product that was more than three weeks old and the frogs died.) Careful observation of pre-post sound levels of frogs using an SPL meter was not done nor was a post-application body count taken after spraying of the yard. However, the author, with confirmation of a neighbor, noticed that the yard area was noticeably quieter for 2-3 weeks until the existing population of unsprayed frogs in neighboring areas moved over. Rainfall in this area is quite heavy so the effects of the product were assumed to be lost within a few days.
SUMMARY CONCLUSIONS. The results of this field study indicate that ACS-P has sufficient efficacy to merit further testing in a laboratory setting. A very desirable quality of this product is that the solution can be easily modified to vary the concentration of hydrogen and calcium ions. An optimal balance of these two elements will result in a solution that is at once lethal to the frogs yet lacking significant phytotoxicity to most plants. The solution strength used in this study is close to optimal however it is felt that it could be improved. A laboratory setting where this determination could be more accurately made is being sought by the author. Given the efficacy found herein and the fact that ACS-P is made from components generally regarded as safe (GRAS) and have approval by the FDA and USDA for use in food, ACS-P should be considered for emergency approval by the EPA as a minimal risk pesticide to replace hydrated lime.
SUMMARY DISCUSSION. The advantages of ACS-P are many. Besides being cheaper than citric acid and less hazardous to apply than hydrated lime in combating Coqui frogs, it has a number of other potential uses as a pesticide and at lower concentrations can be used as a plant nutrient to supply calcium via foliar feeding. This author has found that a solution strength having a pH of 1.8 (too high to kill frogs) was effective in killing soft bodied insects such as aphids and spider mites with minimal phytotoxicity to a Hibiscus plant. At a slightly higher concentration, and when sprayed with approximately 5ml of product, brown (but not confirmed as Humpback) slugs were killed. The product does not appear to harm grasshoppers or lizards but is highly irritating to ants, although does kill them. When applied as a concentrated paste to a
Poster presented at the First International Conference on the Coqui Frog, Feb 7-9, 2008, Hilo, HI 3Poster presented at the First International Conference on the Coqui Frog, Feb 7-9, 2008, Hilo, HI 4
dry surface and left to dry on it, post-application lethality to frogs remains unchanged until the product is further diluted or washed away with water. If not killed after coming into contact with this surface, frogs will vigorously seek to avoid further contact. This quality could be very useful for forming barriers in nursery and commercial settings. Present manufacturing and distribution costs indicate ACS-P can be made available at wholesale and retail costs that are substantially lower than citric acid. If desired, the product can be used to cut or extend citric acid so as to double the quantity of solution while maintaining equal or lower cost than the original quantity. ACS-P is non-toxic and at the strengths used in this study, it has no significant hazards to humans or animals. Given the enormous buffering capacity of earth, there would be negligible risk of ground water contamination from the small amount of post-application runoff that would result from application as a mist spray. A drenching type application using a fire hose nozzle is not required to use this product. The disadvantages of ACS-P are few. Normal eye and face mask protection as typically used in the application of any insecticide should be used when applying this product as minor irritation may occur if the product is allowed to come into contact with the eyes, cuts, or wounds. This irritation would not be any more substantial than that caused by lemon juice and easily relieved by flooding the exposed area with water. Due to the acidity of this product, it will damage cotton clothing and discolor aluminum and galvanized metal, although still not corrosive to human skin. All in all, it is this author’s opinion that this product represents a potentially valuable addition to the present array of products available for combating the spread of Coqui frogs. More such products are urgently needed and this product should be given strong support/consideration for EPA registration as a minimum risk pesticide to replace hydrated lime.
Application of acidic calcium sulfate and ε-polylysine to pre-rigor beef rounds for reduction of pathogens
Posted: July 5th, 2011 - 3:44pm
Source: Journal of Food Safety
ABSTRACT
This study evaluated the effectiveness of warm solutions of acidic calcium sulfate (ACS), lactic acid (LA), ε-polylysine (EPL), ACS plus EPL and sterile distilled water (W) applied to the surface of fresh, pre-rigor beef rounds for reducing Salmonella Typhimurium, Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes applied as a cocktail at a level of 6.4 log cfu/ 50 cm2. All treatments were applied for 15 to 20 s using a stainless steel spray cabinet at 50–55C under a constant pressure. Sequential application of warm ACS, followed by EPL significantly reduced inoculated levels of S. Typhimurium, E. coli O157:H7 and L. monocytogenes, with an extended effect over seven storage days. This combination was more effective than single treatments of ACS, LA, EPL or W alone. From these results, it appears that a sequential application of ACS and EPL could be a better strategy for pathogen reduction in meat plants than a single decontamination treatment.
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
A sequential application by spray of acidified calcium sulfate (ACS) followed by ε-polylysine (EPL) reduced pathogens on pre-rigor beef rounds more effectively than a single treatment of ACS, EPL, lactic acid or water. This indicates that multiple interventions can be a better strategy for pathogen reduction than single treatments, and could also provide a more “fail-safe” pathogen reduction strategy. It also appears that combinations of antimicrobial agents that have different modes of action for suppressing pathogen growth, and the sequential application of different decontamination sprays are significant factors for obtaining greater reductions in pathogen numbers on beef carcasses at slaughter.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1 – PRODUCT / MANUFACTURE’S IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME pHixr I00 EMERGENCY NUMBER 800-424-9300
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HAZARD RATING 4=EXTREME 3=HIGH 2=MODERATE 1=SLIGHT 0=INSIGNIFICANT |
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FIRE |
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REACTIVITY |
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MSDS NUMBER 14076-H PRODUCT USE Acidulant
VERSION NUMBER 1.0 DOT HAZARD CLASS 8
ISSUE DATE: 09/04/07 DOT SHIPPING NAME: Corrosive liquid, Acidic,
Inorganic, N.O.S.
REVISION DATE: 09/09/07 UN NUMBER 3264
PREPARED BY: ACS Technology PACKAGING GROUP II
MANUFACTURER Hydrite Chemical Co for
ACS Technology
719-265-9141
ABBREVIATION KEY: NA= Not Applicable NE = Not Established ND = Not Determined
Section 2 – HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS INFORMATION
CHEMICAL INDENTITY HAZARDOUS CAS REG# PERCENTAGES
Acidic Calcium Sulfate Yes NA 40 – 60
Water No 7732-18-5 40 – 60
Section 3 – PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT: – 104ºC – 105ºC SPECIFIC GRAVITY: – (H2O = 1.0) – 1. 28 - 1.30 ODOR: – Odorless and slightly acidic
FREEZING POINT: - 5ºC
Section 4 – HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Exposure to significant quantities of liquid and/or mist may cause irritation or burns to body tissue. Swallowing of large quantities may be fatal. Harmful if undiluted pHixr I00 is inhaled. Excessive heat (>100OC) may cause volatility. Slightly water reactive. pHixr 100 Contains strong inorganic acid.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Inhalation: Inhalation of undiluted pHixr I00 may produces damaging effects on the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Symptoms may include irritation of the nose and throat. May cause lung edema, a medical emergency.
Skin Contact: Corrosive. Symptoms of redness, pain, and burn can occur by skin contact with undiluted pHixr I00.
Ingestion: pHixr I00 is a food additive, however ingestion of undiluted pHixr I00 may cause burns to the mouth, throat, and stomach.
Eye Contact: Contact with undiluted pHixr I00 may cause blurred vision, redness, pain & severe tissue burns.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems or impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of undiluted pHixr I00.
Section 5 – FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITNG. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
Section 6 – FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire: Concentrated material is a strong dehydrating agent. Do not store around unapproved chemicals (see Section 10).
Explosion: A mild exothermic reaction may occur when undiluted pHixr I00 is added to water.
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Fire Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide. Water spray may be used to keep fire exposed containers cool.
Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full face piece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. Structural firefighter's clothing is ineffective for fires involving this material. Stay away from sealed containers.
Section 7 – ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Contain and recover liquid when possible. Neutralize with alkaline material (soda ash, lime), then absorb with an inert material (e.g., vermiculite, dry sand, earth), and place in a chemical waste container. Do not use combustible materials, such as saw dust. Do not flush to sewer.
Section 8 – HANDLING AND STORAGE
Store in well ventilated storage area. Protect from physical damage. Keep away from incompatible materials. When diluting, always add pHixr I00 to water; never add water to undiluted pHixr I00.
Section 9 – EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Airborne Exposure Limits:
For undiluted pHixr I00.
-OSHA Permissible Exposure Unit (PEL): 1mg/m3 (TWA)
-ACGIH Threshold Unit Value (TLV): 1 mg/m3 (TWA), 3 mg/m3 (STEL), A2 - suspected human carcinogen for undiluted pHixr I00 contained in strong inorganic acid mists.
Skin Protection: Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench
facilities in work area.
Section 10 – STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Reacts with carbonates to generate carbon dioxide gas, and with cyanides and sulfides to form poisonous hydrogen cyanide and hydrogen sulfide respectively.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Incompatibilities: Potassium chlorate, potassium perchlorate, potassium permanganate, sodium, lithium, bases, organic material, halogens, metal acetyl ides, oxides and hydrides, metals (yields hydrogen gas), strong oxidizing and reducing agents and many other reactive substances.
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive Heat (>100OC) and incompatibles.
Section 11 – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological Data: Oral rat LD50: 2140 mg/kg; inhalation rat LC50: 510 mg/m3/2H; standard Draize, eye rabbit, 250 µg (severe); investigated as a tumorigen, mutagen, reproductive effector (0.1N solution).
Carcinogenicity: Cancer Status: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified "strong inorganic acid mists" as a known human carcinogen, (IARC category 1).
Section 12 – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental Fate: When released into the soil, this undiluted pHixr I00 may leach into groundwater. When released into the air, this material may be removed from the atmosphere to a moderate extent by wet deposition. When released into the air, this material may be removed from the atmosphere to a moderate extent by dry deposition.
Environmental Toxicity: This undiluted pHixr I00 may be toxic to aquatic life.
Section 13 – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 – TRANSPORTATION
Shipping Name: Corrosive liquid, Acidic, Inorganic, N.O.S (ACIDIC CALCIUM SULFATE)
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: UN3264
Packing Group: II
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Section 15 – REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA
CAS# 7664-93-9 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
Section 313
pHixr I00 may contain sulfuric acid (CAS# 7664-93-9, 95 98 0%), which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
CAS# 7664-93-9 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 7664-93-9 can be found on the following state right to know lists:
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
C
Section 16 – ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
MSDS Creation Date: 6/20/2005
Revision #3 Date: 6/20/2006
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall ACS Technology be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if ASC Technology has been advised of the possibility of such damages
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pHixr 100 pH Reducer / Acidifier / Water Conditioner
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1 – PRODUCT / MANUFACTURE’S IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME pHixr I00 pH Reducer / Acidifier / Water conditioner EMERGENCY NUMBER 800-424-9300
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HAZARD RATING 4=EXTREME 3=HIGH 2=MODERATE 1=SLIGHT 0=INSIGNIFICANT |
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FIRE |
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REACTIVITY |
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MSDS NUMBER 14076-H PRODUCT USE Acidulant
VERSION NUMBER 1.0 DOT HAZARD CLASS 8
ISSUE DATE: 09/04/07 DOT SHIPPING NAME: Corrosive liquid, Acidic,
Inorganic, N.O.S.
REVISION DATE: 09/09/07 UN NUMBER 3264
PREPARED BY: ACS Technology PACKAGING GROUP II
MANUFACTURER Hydrite Chemical Co for
ACS Technology
719-265-9141
ABBREVIATION KEY: NA= Not Applicable NE = Not Established ND = Not Determined
Section 2 – HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS INFORMATION
CHEMICAL INDENTITY HAZARDOUS CAS REG# PERCENTAGES
Acidic Calcium Sulfate Yes NA 40 – 60
Water No 7732-18-5 40 – 60
Section 3 – PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT: – 104ºC – 105ºC SPECIFIC GRAVITY: – (H2O = 1.0) – 1. 28 - 1.30 ODOR: – Odorless and slightly acidic
FREEZING POINT: - 5ºC
Section 4 – HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Exposure to significant quantities of liquid and/or mist may cause irritation or burns to body tissue. Swallowing of large quantities may be fatal. Harmful if undiluted pHixr I00 pH Reducer / Acidifier / Water conditioner is inhaled. Excessive heat (>100OC) may cause volatility. Slightly water reactive. Contains strong inorganic acid.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Inhalation: Inhalation of undiluted pHixr I00 pH Reducer / Acidifier / Water conditioner may produces damaging effects on the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Symptoms may include irritation of the nose and throat. May cause lung edema, a medical emergency.
Skin Contact: Corrosive. Symptoms of redness, pain, and burn can occur by skin contact with undiluted pHixr I00 pH Reducer / Acidifier / Water conditioner.
Ingestion: pHixr I00 pH Reducer / Acidifier / Water conditioner is a food additive, however ingestion of undiluted pHixr I00 pH Reducer / Acidifier / Water conditioner may cause burns to the mouth, throat, and stomach.
Eye Contact: Contact with undiluted pHixr I00 pH Reducer / Acidifier / Water conditioner may cause blurred vision, redness, pain & severe tissue burns.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems or impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of undiluted pHixr I00 pH Reducer / Acidifier / Water conditioner.
Section 5 – FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITNG. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
Section 6 – FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire: Concentrated material is a strong dehydrating agent. Do not store around unapproved chemicals (see Section 10).
Explosion: A mild exothermic reaction may occur when undiluted pHixr I00 is added to water.
ACS TECHNOLOGY Page I of 3 MSDS I4076-H – pHixr I00 pH Reducer / Acidifier / Water Conditioner
Fire Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide. Water spray may be used to keep fire exposed containers cool.
Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full face piece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. Structural firefighter's clothing is ineffective for fires involving this material. Stay away from sealed containers.
Section 7 – ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Contain and recover liquid when possible. Neutralize with alkaline material (soda ash, lime), then absorb with an inert material (e.g., vermiculite, dry sand, earth), and place in a chemical waste container. Do not use combustible materials, such as saw dust. Do not flush to sewer.
Section 8 – HANDLING AND STORAGE
Store in well ventilated storage area. Protect from physical damage. Keep away from incompatible materials. When diluting, always add pHixr I00 pH Reducer / Acidifier / Water conditioner to water; never add water to undiluted pHixr I00 pH Reducer / Acidifier / Water conditioner.
Section 9 – EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Airborne Exposure Limits:
For undiluted pHixr I00 pH Reducer / Acidifier / Water conditioner.
-OSHA Permissible Exposure Unit (PEL): 1mg/m3 (TWA)
-ACGIH Threshold Unit Value (TLV): 1 mg/m3 (TWA), 3 mg/m3 (STEL), A2 - suspected human carcinogen for undiluted pHixr I00 contained in strong inorganic acid mists.
Skin Protection: Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench
facilities in work area.
Section 10 – STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Reacts with carbonates to generate carbon dioxide gas, and with cyanides and sulfides to form poisonous hydrogen cyanide and hydrogen sulfide respectively.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Incompatibilities: Potassium chlorate, potassium perchlorate, potassium permanganate, sodium, lithium, bases, organic material, halogens, metal acetyl ides, oxides and hydrides, metals (yields hydrogen gas), strong oxidizing and reducing agents and many other reactive substances.
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive Heat (>100OC) and incompatibles.
Section 11 – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological Data: Oral rat LD50: 2140 mg/kg; inhalation rat LC50: 510 mg/m3/2H; standard Draize, eye rabbit, 250 µg (severe); investigated as a tumorigen, mutagen, reproductive effector (0.1N solution).
Carcinogenicity: Cancer Status: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified "strong inorganic acid mists" as a known human carcinogen, (IARC category 1).
Section 12 – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental Fate: When released into the soil, this undiluted pHixr I00 pH Reducer / Acidifier / Water conditioner may leach into groundwater. When released into the air, this material may be removed from the atmosphere to a moderate extent by wet deposition. When released into the air, this material may be removed from the atmosphere to a moderate extent by dry deposition.
Environmental Toxicity: This undiluted pHixr I00 pH Reducer / Acidifier / Water conditioner may be toxic to aquatic life.
Section 13 – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 – TRANSPORTATION
Shipping Name: Corrosive liquid, Acidic, Inorganic, N.O.S (ACIDIC CALCIUM SULFATE) pHixr I00 pH Reducer / Acidifier / Water conditioner
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: UN3264
Packing Group: II
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Section 15 – REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA
CAS# 7664-93-9 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals in pHixr I00 pH Reducer / Acidifier / Water conditioner are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in pHixr I00 pH Reducer / Acidifier / Water conditioner are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals in pHixr I00 pH Reducer / Acidifier / Water conditioner are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material, pHixr I00 pH Reducer / Acidifier / Water conditioner, have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
Section 313
pHixr I00 pH Reducer / Acidifier / Water conditioner may contain sulfuric acid (CAS# 7664-93-9, 95 98 0%), which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
CAS# 7664-93-9 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in pHixr I00 pH Reducer / Acidifier / Water conditioner are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 7664-93-9 can be found on the following state right to know lists:
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: C
Section 16 – ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
MSDS Creation Date: 6/20/2005
Revision #3 Date: 6/20/2006
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