Material Safety Data Sheet: 1 Identification

Issue Date: 05-OCT-2010
Material Safety Data Sheet Supercedes: 29-JUN-2010
BETZDEARBORN DCL32
1 Identification
Identification of substance or preparation
BETZDEARBORN DCL32
Product Application Area

Dechlorinating agent
Company/Undertaking Identification
GE Betz, Inc.
4636 Somerton Road
Trevose, PA 19053
T 215 355-3300, F 215 953 5524
Emergency Telephone
(800) 877-1940
Prepared by Product Stewardship Group: T 215-355-3300 Prepared on: 05-OCT-2010
2 Hazard(s) identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
WARNING
May cause slight irritation to the skin. Skin sensitizer. Severe

irritant to the eyes. May cause irritation to mucous membranes.
Repeated exposure may result in respiratory sensitization.
DOT hazard: ORS (when container > RQ)

Odor: Strong; Appearance: Colorless To Light Yellow, Liquid
Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing

apparatus(full face-piece type). Proper fire-extinguishing media:
dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water
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POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE SKIN EFFECTS:

Primary route of exposure; May cause slight irritation to the skin.
Skin sensitizer.
ACUTE EYE EFFECTS:

Severe irritant to the eyes.
ACUTE RESPIRATORY EFFECTS:

May cause irritation to mucous membranes. Repeated exposure may
Substance or Preparation: BETZDEARBORN DCL32 Page 1

result in respiratory sensitization.
INGESTION EFFECTS:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation. Very large doses may cause
diarrhea, depression, colic and death. May also cause severe
allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
TARGET ORGANS:
Prolonged or repeated exposures may cause primary irritant
dermatitis, skin sensitization, and/or allergic respiratory
reactions.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED:

Asthma.
SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:
May cause local irritation or a sensitization reaction upon direct
contact with skin or respiratory tract.
3 Composition / information on ingredients

Information for specific product ingredients as required by the
U.S. OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD is listed. Refer to
additional sections of this MSDS for our assessment of the potential
hazards of this formulation. This product is subject to the Pennsylvania
and New Jersey Worker and Community Right to Know Law.
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:
Cas# Chemical Name Range(w/w%)
7631-90-5 SODIUM BISULFITE 30-60

May be corrosive in aqueous solutions; irritant;
sensitizer (skin and respiratory); may generate SO2;
IARC=3 (carcinogen status not classifiable)
NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:
CAS# CHEMICAL NAME
7732-18-5 WATER
7757-82-6 SODIUM SULFATE
4 First-aid measures
SKIN CONTACT:
Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.
Thoroughly wash clothing before reuse. Get medical attention if
irritation develops or persists.
EYE CONTACT:
Remove contact lenses. Hold eyelids apart. Immediately flush eyes
with plenty of low-pressure water for at least 15 minutes. Get
immediate medical attention.
INHALATION:
Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If
breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. Get immediate
medical attention.
INGESTION:

Do not feed anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsive
victim. Do not induce vomiting. Immediately contact physician.
Dilute contents of stomach using 2-8 fluid ounces (60-240 mL) of
milk or water.
NOTES TO PHYSICIANS:
No special instructions
5 Fire-fighting measures
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing
apparatus (full face-piece type).
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
oxides of sulfur
FLASH POINT:
> 200F > 93C P-M(CC)
MISCELLANEOUS:
ORS (when container > RQ)
NA 3082;Emergency Response Guide #171
6 Accidental release measures

PROTECTION AND SPILL CONTAINMENT:
Ventilate area. Use specified protective equipment. Contain and
absorb on absorbent material. Place in waste disposal container.
Flush area with water. Wet area may be slippery. Spread sand/grit.
DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Water contaminated with this product may be sent to a sanitary sewer
treatment facility,in accordance with any local agreement,a permitted
waste treatment facility or discharged under a permit. Product
as is - Incinerate or land dispose in an approved landfill.
7 Handling and storage

HANDLING:
Clean spill immediately. Wash contaminated skin promptly.
STORAGE:
Keep containers closed when not in use. Protect from freezing. If
frozen, thaw and mix completely prior to use. Atmospheric exposure
should be minimized. Avoid high temperature storage. Shelf life 135
days.
8 Exposure controls / personal protection

EXPOSURE LIMITS
CHEMICAL NAME
SODIUM BISULFITE
PEL (OSHA): NOT DETERMINED
TLV (ACGIH): TWA = 5 MG/M3; A4
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Adequate ventilation to maintain air contaminants below exposure

limits.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Use protective equipment in accordance with 29CFR 1910 Subpart I
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
A RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM THAT MEETS OSHA’S 29 CFR
1910.134 AND ANSI Z88.2 REQUIREMENTS MUST BE FOLLOWED WHENEVER
WORKPLACE CONDITIONS WARRANT A RESPIRATOR’S USE.
USE AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATORS WITHIN USE LIMITATIONS ASSOCIATED
WITH THE EQUIPMENT OR ELSE USE SUPPLIED AIR-RESPIRATORS.
If air-purifying respirator use is appropriate, use a
respirator with acid gas cartridges and dust/mist prefilters.
SKIN PROTECTION:
gauntlet-type rubber, butyl or neoprene gloves, chemical
resistant apron -- Wash off after each use. Replace as
necessary.
EYE PROTECTION:
splash proof chemical goggles, face shield
9 Physical and chemical properties

Spec. Grav.(70F,21C) 1.262 Vapor Pressure (mmHG) ~ 18.0
Freeze Point (F) 18 Vapor Density (air=1) < 1.00
Freeze Point (C) -8
Viscosity(cps 70F,21C) 12 % Solubility (water) 100.0
Odor Strong
Appearance Colorless To Light Yellow
Physical State Liquid
Flash Point P-M(CC) > 200F > 93C
pH As Is (approx.) 4.0
Evaporation Rate (Ether=1) < 1.00
Percent VOC: 0.0
NA = not applicable ND = not determined
10 Stability and reactivity

CHEMICAL STABILITY:
Stable under normal storage conditions.
POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS:
Contact with water reactive compounds may cause fire or explosion.
INCOMPATIBILITIES:
May react with water reactive compounds.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
oxides of sulfur
11 Toxicological information
Oral LD50 RAT: >2,000 mg/kg
NOTE - Estimated value
Dermal LD50 RABBIT: >2,000 mg/kg
NOTE - Estimated value
12 Ecological information

AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
Daphnia magna 48 Hour Acute Toxicity (Estimated)

LC50= 229; No Effect Level= 164 mg/L
Fathead Minnow 96 Hour Acute Toxicity (Estimated)
LC50= 229; No Effect Level= 164 mg/L
BIODEGRADATION
Product contains only inorganics that are not subject to typical
biological degradation. Assimilation by microbes may occur in
waste treatment or the environment.
COD (mg/g): 49
13 Disposal considerations
If this undiluted product is discarded as a waste, the US RCRA
hazardous waste identification number is :
Not applicable.
Please be advised; however, that state and local requirements for

waste disposal may be more restrictive or otherwise different from
federal regulations. Consult state and local regulations regarding
the proper disposal of this material.
14 Transport information
Transportation Hazard: ORS (when container > RQ)
DOT: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, LIQUID, N.O.S.(SODIUM
BISULFITE SOLUTION)
9, NA 3082, PG III, RQ
DOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE #: 171
Note: Some containers may be DOT exempt, please check BOL for
exact container classification
IATA: Not Regulated
IMDG: Not Regulated
15 Regulatory information
TSCA:
All components of this product are included on or are in
compliance with the U.S. TSCA regulations.
CERCLA AND/OR SARA REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ):
1,442 gallons due to SODIUM BISULFITE;
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION:
The ingredients in this product are Generally Recognized As Safe
by FDA, for use in either human or animal food.
NSF Registered and/or meets USDA (according to 1998 Guidelines):
Registration number: Not Registered
This product contains ingredients that have been determined as
safe for use in systems for cooking or cooling containers of
meat and/or poultry and in systems with no food contact. (G5,
G7)
SARA SECTION 312 HAZARD CLASS:
Immediate(acute);Delayed(Chronic)

SARA SECTION 302 CHEMICALS:
No regulated constituent present at OSHA thresholds
SARA SECTION 313 CHEMICALS:
CALIFORNIA REGULATORY INFORMATION
CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC

ENFORCEMENT ACT (PROPOSITION 65):
No regulated constituents present
MICHIGAN REGULATORY INFORMATION
16 Other information
HMIS vII CODE TRANSLATION
Health 2 Moderate Hazard

Fire 0 Minimal Hazard
Reactivity 0 Minimal Hazard
Special NONE No special Hazard
(1) Protective Equipment D Goggles,Face Shield,Gloves,Apron
(1) refer to section 8 of MSDS for additional protective equipment

recommendations.
CHANGE LOG
EFFECTIVE
DATE REVISIONS TO SECTION: SUPERCEDES
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MSDS status: 29-JUN-2010 ** NEW **
05-OCT-2010 3,5,8,10,12 29-JUN-2010

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Issue Date: 05-OCT-2010

Material Safety Data Sheet Supercedes: 29-JUN-2010

Product Application Area

Prepared by Product Stewardship Group: T 215-355-3300 Prepared on: 05-OCT-2010

May cause slight irritation to the skin. Skin sensitizer. Severe

DOT hazard: ORS (when container > RQ)

Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE SKIN EFFECTS:

ACUTE EYE EFFECTS:

ACUTE RESPIRATORY EFFECTS:

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MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED:

3 Composition / information on ingredients

Cas# Chemical Name Range(w/w%)

7631-90-5 SODIUM BISULFITE 30-60

CAS# CHEMICAL NAME

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6 Accidental release measures

7 Handling and storage

8 Exposure controls / personal protection

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9 Physical and chemical properties

NA = not applicable ND = not determined

10 Stability and reactivity

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Daphnia magna 48 Hour Acute Toxicity (Estimated)

Please be advised; however, that state and local requirements for

IMDG: Not Regulated

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CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC

No regulated constituent present at OSHA thresholds

Health 2 Moderate Hazard

(1) refer to section 8 of MSDS for additional protective equipment

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