NFPA Hazard Ratings:

0=Minimal, 1=Slight, 2=Moderate, 3=Serious, 4=Severe

Emergency Overview: This product contains two (2) strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a species rated BioSafety Class 2 by the Centers for Disease Control, but this pair of strains has been tested deficient for Toxin-A production, making them as safe as species identified as BioSafety Class 1, like the other nine (9) strains in this formula. BioSafety Class 1 microorganisms are defined by the Centers for Disease Control to be unlilkely to cause disease in healthy humans or animals. However, persons with compromised immune systems should avoid contact with open wounds and/or breathing dust or mist from manufacturing processes. These organisms are susceptible to many commonly used antibiotics, and Alken-Murray is willing to supply antibiotic sensitivity information to any doctor or import health authority requesting it.

A pair of autotrophic nitrifier strains, Nitrosomonas europaea and Nitrobacter winogradskyi, included to oxidize ammonia and nitrite, were grown in a sterile aqueous medium containing nutrients identified in section 2 of this MSDS, but following fermentation, ultra-filtration (designed to increase concentration of bacterial cultures, while discarding excess water and micro-nutrients to minimize total volume and weight of finished product). A trio of endospore-forming Bacillus cultures, one strain of Enterobacter cloacae, three strains of Pseudomonas putida and the pair of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, mentioned in the first paragraph in this section, were also grown individually in specialized sterile aqueous media, containing a variety of nutrients, but as heterotrophic bacteria, nutrients used include corn syrup solids, digests of soybean and/or skim milk, glucose or other sugars, vegetable oils, including olive oil, yeast extract, butterfat, starch, mineral salts, etc. The residual concentrations of these nutrients is believed to be below levels capable of triggering irritation, which also assures that product cultures will switch over to using the tank, pond or lake pollution as their sole nutrition, within six to twelve hours after hydration and application.

Since this product is no longer manufactured, we no longer offer its "confidential specifications sheet", protecting our proprietary formulae,except as needed for distributors to import those products to their countries.

Potential Health Effects:

• Signs and Symptoms of Acute Overexposure: Eye, skin irritation
• Signs and Symptoms of Chronic overexposure: Dermatitis and skin sensitization
• Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Allergies, dermatitis.
• Ingestion: No effect if ingested in small amounts. Relative to other materials, a single dose of this product is rarely toxic by ingestion. Irritation of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus and stomach can develop following ingestion.

• Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air
• Ingestion: Give victim water or milk to drink to dilute the product. Get medical advice..
• Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and footwear. Wash skin with soap and water. Wash clothing before reuse.
• Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
• Note to Physician: If patient's immune system is compromised, request antibiotic sensitivity chart from Alken-Murray Corporation by e-mail: clearflo@shentel.net

 Flash Point: NA

Flammability Limits: NA

Autoignition temp: NA

Fire Extinguishing Media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical

Special Fire-Fighting Information: None

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None

• Ventilation System: Good general ventilation is advisable
• Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): if needed, use respirator to screen out nuisance dust
• Skin Protection: Long sleeved clothing
• Eye Protection: Safety glasses if mist is formed indoors.
• Other Control Measures: Minimize exposure in accordance with good hygiene practice. Avoid handling which would create large amounts of dust.

• Appearance and Color: Colorless, slightly turbid liquid.
• Odor: Faint musty odor
• Solubility in Water: 99%
• Specific Gravity: 1.0
• Bulk density: NDA
• pH: 7.5 - 8.5
• % volatile by volume @ 21C (70F): Nil
• Boiling Point: 212 degrees F, 100 degrees C
• Melting Point: 32 degrees F
• Vapor Density (Air=1): =water
• Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): =water
• Evaporation Rate (Bu. Acetate=1): =water

• Stability: Product is stable.
• Hazardous Decomposition Products: None
• Hazardous Polymerization: will not occur.
• Incompatibility: Acids, alkalies, other toxic materials may inactivate biological cultures.
• Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible substances

• Toxicological Data:

 

LC50/LD50: CAS# 7732-18-5: LD50= >90 mL/Kg Bacteria in this product: Oral toxicity: Rats > LD50 = 5 grams/kg. Acute Inhalation: 10 rats survived for the entire 10 day test with exposure level of 9.2 mg/L.

.RTECS: Bacterial cultures: 1003657BA/ CAS 7732-18-5: ZC0110000

• Carcinogenicity: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTR, or OSHA

• Environmental Fate: This product is not likely to bioconcentrate. If very high concentrations are released into a waterbody, oxygen levels may decrease in the immediate vacinity.
• Environmental Toxicity: Safe for use in aquatic environments.

Aquatic Toxicity for Bacterial Consortium (09/17/1989): Mysidopsis shrimp: No harmful effects when dosed at 5X initial dosage (standard shock-treatment for recreational pond). EPA Method 797-1400, Fathead Minnow test was also conducted with no deaths at any sproduct concentration.

• DOT Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated as hazardous by DOT
• DOT Hazard Class: None
• DOT Label: Class 60 (item 20400) "Bacteria, sewage or industrial waste treating, in dry or liquid carrier, with or without enzymes in bulk, bags, barrels or pails." Alken Clear-Flo 1200

• TSCA:  (40CFR 710) All chemical ingredients are listed on the TSCA 8(b) inventory. None of the ingredients are on the Health and Safety Reporting List, are under Chemical Test rule, are listed under TSCA Section 12B, or have a SNUR under TSCA
• CERCLA Reportable Quantity: This product does NOT contain ingredients that have Reportable Quantity (RQ) requirements under US 40 CFR 117.302
• Clean Air Act: This formula does not contain any hazardous air pollutants or ozone depletors.
• Clean Water Act: None of the chemicals in this product are listed as hazardous, toxic or priority pollutants.
• STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAWS: Ingredients are not listed on any of the following state right to know lists: California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York
• Not subject to California Proposition 65 labeling requirements
• SARA TITLE III:

..................................Section 302/304 Extremely Hazardous Substances: None

..................................Section 311 Hazard Categorization: Acute, chronic

..................................Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: No

• Canadian DSL: Four strains of bacteria are NOT listed on the Canadian DSL. PRODUCT IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR SALE IN CANADA
  
  

16. Other Information

Reason for Revision: Routine review and revision

Alken-Murray Corporation provides the information contained herein in good faith, in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product. Alken-Murray warrants that this product is of merchantable quality. The implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose is limited to the extent the products are used for the purpose or uses described on the product's label or in any written instructions or materials distributed to the buyer by Alken-Murray and is hereby disclaimed should buyer use the products in a manner inconsistent with this uses or purposes described therein. In no event shall Alken-Murray be liable for any consequential, exemplary, or incidental damages incurred by buyer even if it has been advised of the possibility of such damages.