Material Safety Data Sheet.

PAC10
Updated on: 13/06/08
Printed on: 17/12/2014

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

According to EC directive 93/112/EC.

1.

PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION.

Trade Name:

PAC10

Synonyms:

Poly Aluminium Chloride 10%

Manufacturer/Supplier:

Central Chemical Supplies Limited

44 Hall Road Donaghcloney, Craigavon
Co. Armagh,
BT66 7LJ.
Northern Ireland.

Telephone Number:
Email
Emergency Telephone Number:

+44 (0) 28 38881936.

info@ccsni.co.uk
+44 (0) 28 38881936.(office hours

only)
2.

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION.

Risk of damage to eyes. Prolonged contact with skin may cause possible
dermatitis.
Occupational exposure limit (TWA)

3.

COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS.

Chemical characterisation:
coagulants.
Ingredients
Polyaluminium Chloride
H2O
4.

10mg/m3 total inhalable dust

5mg/m respirable dust
3

Aqueous blend of proprietary inorganic

Classification
Xi,R36

CAS No.
1327-41-9

FIRST AID MEASURES.

First aid Eye:

15 minutes. If

Rinse well with water for at least

irritation persists seek medical advice.

First aid Skin:

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Remove contaminated clothing. Wash

affected area with water. If irritation
persists seek medical advice.

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First aid Ingestion:

First aid Inhalation:

irritation persists seek
5.

Do not induce vomiting. Providing patient

is conscious wash out mouth with water &
give 5% sodium bicarbonate solution
followed by a demulcent such as milk.
Seek immediate medical advice.
Remove to fresh air and rest. If
medical advice.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Special hazards:

In contact with metals, PAC may liberate

the flammable gas Hydrogen.

Suitable extinguishing media:

Water or dry powder may be used in the

vicinity of Polyaluminium chloride, keep
containers cool with copious amounts of
water.

Special protective equipment for fire fighters:

clothing.

Wear full protective

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions:
Wear full protective
Environmental precautions:
contact with surface

Methods for cleaning up:

such as sand or earth.

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

clothing.
Keep away from drains. Avoid
water or ground water. Inform local
authority in case of large spills.
Collect with absorbent material
Flush small spills to drain using large
amounts of water. Neutralise large spills
with Soda Ash then dispose according to
local regulations. Water can be used if
washings can go to drain.

Neutralising Chemicals:

Hydrated Lime or Soda Ash

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

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Handling:

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep

away from metals, organic materials,
nitrates, chlorates & carbides.

Storage:

Bulk quantities should be stored in a

Ebonite coated Steel, rubber lined, mild

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 steel Glass fibre or plastic tanks. For

small packages polyethylene or double
skinned polyethylene containers are
acceptable.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Personal protection:

Wear rubber/PVC gloves. Wear safety

goggles. Wear full protective suit. Wear
acid resistant footwear.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance:
Odour:
Specific gravity:
pH:
Boiling point:
Melting point:
Solublity in water:

Clear colourless liquid.

Negligible.
Approx. 1.20
approx. 2-2.5
102oC
-12oC
Fully miscible

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability
Conditions to avoid:
Materials to avoid:

Stable
Some oxidising agents e.g. Chlorites &
Hypochlorites. Attacks most metals
liberating hydrogen.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Short term effects of over exposure when:
In contact with skin: Irritant after prolonged contact with skin produces sores &
possible dermatitis.
In contact with eyes: Irritates immediately & could cause severe damage which
could lead to permanent visual defects or even total loss of
vision.
Inhaled:
Product does not fume.
Ingested:
Very astringent to mouth, nose & throat, oral route (72hr
LD50) rat = 12.79g/Kg, Intraperitoneal route = 1.92g/Kg
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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Persistance & Degradation:

Unlikely to cause harmful effects.

Remains indefinitely in the environment
as Chloride.

Effect on Effluent treatment:

Large discharges may contribute to the
acidification of effluent treatment systems & will injure
treatment organisms. The product is a primary
coagulant & may cause solid settlement in treatment
systems.
13. DISPOSAL
Disposal:
regulations to

Dispose of observing all local authority

an authorised disposal facility.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

ADR:
Primary hazard:
Packing Group:
Proper shipping name

not classified

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Hazard symbol(s):
Risk phrase(s):

Safety phrase(s):
eyes.
immediately

Xi Irritant.
R36 Irritating to eyes.
R38 Irritating to skin.

S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and

S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse
with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Disclaimer
The information contained in this document is intended to describe the product only
in terms of health, safety and environmental requirements for the purposes of its
safe handling, use and disposal and is to the best of Central Chemical Supplies
Limited knowledge and belief correct. Central Chemical Supplies Limited Technical
Services will be pleased to give further advice and assistance, but customers must

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satisfy themselves (by appropriate testing if necessary) that the product is suitable
for their purposes and conditions of use and that their facilities and arrangements
are suitable for handling or using the product. Accordingly Central Chemical
Supplies Limited disclaims any liability for loss, injury or damage which may result
from the use of the product, this information or from such advice and assistance
save as may be expressly agreed under its terms of sale.
This information does not comprise a technical or performance specification for the
product and customers are referred to any relevant product technical information or
specification issued by Central Chemical Supplies Limited.
Customers are also reminded that there may be uses or application for the product
which are protected by Central Chemical Supplies Limited or third parties' patent
rights and nothing herein may be construed as an authority or encouragement to
use or apply the product in contravention of such rights.

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