IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT

Product Name : Liquid (Polyaluminium Chloride) 

Other name : Liquid PAC, Liquid Polyaluminium Chloride, PAC solution,  Polyaluminium Chloride solution 

Recommended Use : Flocculating agent for potable and industrial water treatment 

HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION 

Not classified a dangerous good under NZS 5433:2007 Transport of Dangerous Goods on  Land Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the HS (Minimum Degrees of Hazard)  regulation 2001. 

Substances : Subclasses 6.1 Category D – substances which are acutely toxic Subclasses 6.3 Category A – substances that are irritating to the skin 

Subclasses 6.4 Category A – substances that are irritating to the eye 

Water Treatment Chemicals (Subsidiary Hazard) group Standard 2006 

COMPOSSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 

Components CAS Number Proportion Risk Phrases 

Polyaluminium chloride 1327-41-9 30-60 R22 R36/38 

Water 7732-18-5 > 60% '--- 

FIRST AID MEASURES 

Inhalation :  

Remove victim from area or exposure – above becoming a casualty. Remove contaminated  clothing and loosen remaining clothing. Allow patient to assume most comfortable position  and keep warm. Keep at rest until fully recovered. Seek medical advice if effect persist. and  wash skin and hair thoroughly with running water. If swelling, redness, blistering or irritation  occurs seek medical assistance. 

Eye Contact :  

If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water. Continue flushing until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Center or a doctor, or for  at least 15 minutes. 

Ingestion :  

Rinse mouth with water. If swallowed, give a glass of water to drink. If vomiting occurs give  further water. Seek immediate medical assistance. 

Medical attention and special treatment : 

Treat symptomatically. 

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 

Hazards from combustion products : Non-combustible material. 

Precautions for fire fighters and special protective equipment :  

Decomposes on heating emitting toxic fumes, including those of hydrogen chloride . Fire  fighters to wear self-contained breathing apparatus and suitable protective clothing if risk of  exposure to products of decomposition. 

Suitable Extinguishing Media :  

Not combustible, however, if material is involved in a fire use: Extinguishing media  appropriate to surrounding fire conditions. 

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 

Emergency procedures :  

Clear area of all unprotected personnel. If contamination of sewers or waterways has  occurred advise local emergency services. 

Methods and materials for containment and clean up :  

Slippery when spill. Avoid accidents, clean up immediately. Wear protective equipment to  prevent skin and eye contact. Contain - prevent run off into drains and 

waterways. Use absorbent (soil, sand or other inert material). Collect and seal in properly  labeled containers or drums for disposal. 

HANDLING AND STORAGE 

Precautions for safe handling :  

Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in vapor, mists and aerosols. 

Conditions for safe storage :  

Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place and out of direct sunlight. Store away from  incompatible materials described in Section 10. Keep containers closed when not in use - check regularly for leaks. 

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 

Occupational Exposure Limits : 

These Exposure Standards are guides to be used in the control of occupational health  hazards. All atmospheric contamination should be kept to as low a level as is workable.  These exposure standards should not be used as fine dividing lines between safe and  dangerous concentrations of chemicals. They are not a measure of relative toxicity. 

Engineering controls: 

Ensure ventilation is adequate and that air concentrations of components are controlled  below quoted Exposure Standards. Keep containers closed when not in use. 

Personal Protective Equipment: 

The selection of PPE is depend on a detailed risk assessment. The risk assessment should  consider the work situation, the physical form of the chemical, the handling methods, and environmental factors. Orica Personal Protection Guide No. 1, 1998: C - OVERALLS, SAFETY SHOES, CHEMICAL GOGGLES, GLOVES.

Wear overalls, chemical goggles and impervious gloves. Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other protective  equipment before storage or re-use. If risk of inhalation exists, wear suitable mist respirator  meeting the requirements of AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716. 

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 

Physical state : Liquid 

Color : Water-white to Slightly Turbid 

Odor : Mild 

Solubility : Soluble in water. 

Specific Gravity : 1.20 @20°C 

Relative Vapor Density (air=1) : Not available 

Vapor Pressure (20 °C) : Not available 

Flash Point (°C) : Not applicable 

Flammability Limits (%) : Not applicable 

Autoignition Temperature (°C) : Not applicable 

Solubility in water (g/L) : >300 (polyaluminium chloride) Boiling Point/Range (°C) : Not available 

Decomposition Point (°C) : Not available 

pH : 2 - 4 (10% polyaluminium chloride) 

STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 

Chemical stability : Slowly corrodes metals. 

Conditions to avoid : None known. 

Incompatible materials : Incompatible with calcium hypochlorite , acids ,  and alkalis . 

Hazardous decomposition  

products : Hydrogen chloride. 

Hazardous reactions : Reacts with calcium hypochlorite , acids ,  and alkalis . 

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 

No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this Safety Data Sheet and the product label. Symptoms or effects that may arise if the product is mishandled and overexposure occurs are: 

Ingestion : Swallowing can result in nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and  gastrointestinal irritation. 

Eye contact : An eye irritant. 

Skin contact : Contact with skin will result in irritation. 

Inhalation : Breathing in mists or aerosols may produce respiratory irritation. Long Term Effects : No information available for the product. 

Toxicological Data : No LD50 data available for the product. However, for constituent(s) POLYALUMINIUM CHLORIDE: Oral LD50 (rat): 681 mg/kg. Oral  

LD50 (mice): 316 mg/kg. 

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 

Ecotoxicity Avoid contaminating waterways.

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 

Disposal methods : Dispose of material through a licensed waste contractor. Normally suitable for disposal at approved land waste site. 

TRANSPORT INFORMATION 

Road and Rail Transport 

Not classified as a Dangerous Good under NZS 5433:2007 Transport of Dangerous Goods on 

Marine Transport 

Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) for transport by sea; NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. 

Air Transport 

Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Air Transport  Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations for transport by air; NON-DANGEROUS  GOODS. 

REGULATORY INFORMATION 

Classification : Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the HS (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulations 2001. 

Subclasses : Subclass 6.1 Category D - Substances which are acutely toxic. Subclass 6.3 Category A - Substances that are irritating to the skin. 

Subclass 6.4 Category A - Substances that are irritating to the eye. 

Water Treatment Chemicals (Subsidiary Hazard) Group Standard 2006 

OTHER INFORMATION 

Reason(s) for Issue : 2 Yearly Revised Primary MSDS 

This MSDS summaries to our best knowledge at the date of issue, the chemical health and  safety hazards of the material and general guidance on how to safely handle the material in  the workplace. Since Timuraya Tunggal pt, cannot anticipate or control the conditions under  which the product may be used, each user must, prior to usage, assess and control the risks arising from its use of the material.  

If clarification or further information is needed, the user should contact their Timuraya  Tunggal pt or contact details on page 1. 

Timuraya Tunggal PT, responsibility for the material as sold is subject to the terms and  conditions of sale, a copy of which is available upon request.