ALKEN CLEAR-FLO® 4100

Effective Date: 01/21/2007

 Product Bulletin


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 Material Safety Data Sheet
 Manufacturer's Name: Alken-Murray Corporation
 Manufacturer's Address: P.O. Box 400, New Hyde Park, New York 11040
  T: 540-636-1236 Fax: 540-636-1770
  E-mail: msds@alken-murray.com 
 Manufacturer's Cage Code: 2A384
For chemical emergency - spill, leak, fire or accident - call CHEMTREC - day or night - (800) 424-9300 or outside the USA (703) 527-3887

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NFPA Hazard Ratings:

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

 Health=1  Fire=0  Reactivity=0

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Canadian WHMIS Classification D 2 B

All ingredients on Canadian DSL and USA TSCA list

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1. Product Identification

 Synonyms:  Liquid Treatment for Grease Traps, Septic Systems, Interceptors
 CAS Number:  Not applicable to mixtures
 Chemical Formula:  Proprietary Mixture
 Formula ID Codes:  4100

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2. Composition/Information on Ingredients

 Chemical Name  CAS Number  OSHA PEL  ACGIH TLV   % Weight
 Water

   7732-18-5

  NDA

  NDA

 81 -88 

 Alkoxylated linear alcohols: Poly(oxyethylene/oxypropylene)

  • monohexylether
  • monooctylether
  • monodecylether

 

52232-09-4

37311-02-7

37251-67-5

 

NDA

NDA

NDA

 

NDA

NDA

NDA

4 - 6 
 Glycerine

 56-81-5 

 NDA

 NDA

 1 - 3
  Oxygenated organic/inorganic salts solution

 NA

 NDA

 NDA

  0.2 - 1
 Fragrance

 NA

 NDA

 NDA

 < 1
 Dye

 NA

 NDA

 NDA

 < 1
 Sodium nitrate

 7631-99-4

 NDA

 NDA

 < 1
 Viable bacterial cultures

 NA

 NDA

 NDA

 < 1
 Yucca schidigera leaf extract

 223749-05-1

 NDA

 NDA

  < 1

Ingredients not precisely identified are proprietary and/or non-hazardous. All chemical ingredients appear on the EPA TSCA inventory.

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3. Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview: The microorganisms used in this product are BioSafety Class 1 microorganisms, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control as unlikely 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. Because surfactants are included, primary skin irritation under 29CFR 1910.1200 is considered possible, as is true of many shampoos that contain the same surfactants. Although bacterial cultures included in this product were grown in a sterile aqueous medium containing a variety of nutrients, including corn syrup solids, digests of soybean and/or skim milk, glucose or other sugars, vegetable oils, including olive oil, yeast extract, mineral salts, etc., the concentrations of these residual nutrients are believed to be below levels capable of triggering irritation.

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.

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4. First Aid Measures

  • 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

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5. Fire Fighting Measures

 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

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6. Accidental Release Measures

For small spills, flush to waste treatment sewer (product is biodegradable). For large spills, contain and collect for reuse.

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7. Handling and Storage

 Store in cool dry place. Keep container closed when not in use. Avoid storage of product above 110 degrees F and keep from freezing. Keep out of direct sunlight.

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8. Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection

  • 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.

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9. Physical and Chemical Properties

  • Appearance and Color: Blue-green, turbid liquid.
  • Odor: Pungent, "Forest Pine" fragrance added
  • 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

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10. Stability and Reactivity

  • 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

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11. Toxicological Information

  • Toxicological Data:
RTECS: CAS 7732-18-5: ZC0110000/ Bacterial cultures: 1003657BA/ CAS# 52232-09-4: 10056000M/ CAS# 37311-02-7: 10096380M/ Fragrance: 1002064FR / CAS# 37251-67-5: 1010845DE/ CAS# 56-81-5: MA8050000/ CAS# 7631-99-4: WC5600000/
LD50/LC50: CAS# 7631-99-4: Oral, rat LD50 IS 4,300 MG/KG / CAS 1310-73-2: skin, rabbit: 500 mg/24H severe; eye rabbit: 50 ug/24H severe./ CAS# 7732-18-5: LD50= >90 mL/Kg;/ CAS 56-81-5: oral, mouse > 4090 mg/kg; skin, rabbit 500 mg mild reaction 24H, eye, rabbit, mild reaction at 24H/
  • Carcinogenicity: Ingredients NOT listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTR, or OSHA

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12. Ecological Information

  • Environmental Fate: This product is not likely to bioconcentrate, if mixed with water.
  • Environmental Toxicity: Surfactants are harmful to aquatic life in low concentrations, by changing water surface tension, so that fish suffocate due to inability to trap oxygen molecules under their gills. Total surfactant concentration in this product is kept below 6% to protect proper functioning of grease traps, interceptors and septic systems, while enhancing bioavailability of FOG for bioremediation by the complete product consortium. Alken Clear-Flo 4100 (bacteria + surfactants,chemicals) : Sheepshead minnow LC50: > 1 g/L; Mysidopsis bahia LC50: 600 mg/L.

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13. Disposal Considerations

RCRA Hazard Class (if discarded): Neat, unused product is not considered a hazardous waste, according to RCRA regulations 40 CFR 261. . For proper disposal of used materials, an assessment must be completed to determine the proper waste management options permissible under applicable rules, regulations and/or laws governing client's location. Use until less than 1 inch remains in the container, triple rinse with clean water, and pour rinse water to sewer. Then remove or deface product label to avoid confusion if pail or drum is later refilled. Clean, empty containers should be recycled or disposed of through an approved waste management facility.

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14. Transportation Information 
  • DOT Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated as hazardous by DOT
  • DOT Hazard Class: None
  • UN/NA Number: None
  • Packing Group: None
  • DOT Label: The proper shipping name for UNREGULATED SHIPMENT via DOT and TDG is as follows: "Class 55 (Item 048580, sub 3): "Cleaning or washing compound NOI, liquid, in drums or pails". Alken Clear-Flo 4100

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15. Regulatory Information

  • 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: None reportable
  • SARA TITLE III:

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

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

..................................Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: None

  • CWA: Ingredients not listed as hazardous pollutants under CWA.
  • CAA: Ingredients not listed as hazardous pollutants under CAA
  • USDA: This product is acceptable for use in inedible product processing areas, nonprocessing areas, and/or exterior areas of official establishments operating under Federal meat, poultry, shell grading, and egg products inspection programs providing that it is not used to mask odors resulting from insanitary conditions, and that any characteristic odor or fragrance does no penetrate into edible product area. Classification: "C1".
  • OSHA: None of the ingredients are considered Extremely Hazardous by OSHA
  • STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAWS: Glycerine (2.5%), CAS# 56-81-5 IS found on the following RTK lists: Pennsylvania, Minnesota & Massachussetts. Other ingredients NOT listed on California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, or Rhode Island.
  • Not subject to California Proposition 65 Labeling Requirements
  • Canadian WHMIS Classification: Class D2B. (Other toxic effects - for sodium nitrate, <1 % & imported LIVE BS 1 microbial cultures, ~ 1%,)
  • Canadian DSL: All ingredients listed. Approved for sale in Canada.
  • Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List: Sodium nitrate, CAS# 7631-99-4, comprising < 1% of this product is listed on the CIDL. but other ingredients are "NOT CONTROLLED". . This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.

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16. Other Information

Reason for Revision: Routine review & 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.

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