MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

MSDS No: NPP_FREE

Revisions: 0
Prepared: July, 2010

SECTION 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification

Product/Chemical Name: Naturally Free Metal & Scale Control
Chemical Formula: Proprietary
CAS Number: N/A
Other Designations: N/A
General Use: Scale control and metals chelation in recreational water systems.
Manufacturer: Natural Pool Products, Inc., 2917 Dog Leg Trail, McKinney, TX 75069
Telephone: (877)366-9628 Facsimile: (888) 215-5758 EMail: [email protected]

SECTION 2: Composition/Information on Ingredients

Ingredient Name CAS Number %Weight/%Volume
The precise composition of Naturally Free N/A N/A
Metals & Scale Control is proprietary information.
A more complete disclosure will be made to an
attending physician in the event of a medical
emergency involving this product.
When utilized in accordance with Natural Pool
Products, Inc. instructions, Naturally Free Metals &
Scale Control is considered to be nontoxic and
nonhazardous.
Trace Impurities: None.

OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV NIOSH REL NIOSH

INGREDIENT TWA STEL TWA STEL TWA STEL IDLH
Proprietary N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

SECTION 3: Hazards Identification

bbbb EMERGENCY OVERVIEW bbbb HMIS
H 0
Potential Health Effects F 0
Primary Entry Routes: By ingestion and through skin contact. Target Organs: None known. R 0
Acute Effects PPE*
*sec.8
Inhalation: None. Eye: Not expected to be irritating..
Skin: Possible drying of contacted skin surfaces. Ingestion: Possible mild gastrointestinal irritation.
Carcinogenicity: IARC, NTP, and OSHA do not list Naturally Free Metals & Scale Control as a carcinogen.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Long-Term Exposure: None known.
Chronic Effects: There are no known chronic effects.

SECTION 4: First Aid

Inhalation: In the improbable event of product mist inhalation, remove the affected individual to fresh air and pro-
vide artificial respiration as required. Obtain medical attention.
Eye Contact: Flush thoroughly with water for 5 minutes. Obtain medical attention if irritation of eye membranes
occurs.
Skin Contact: Wash contacted areas with soap and water.
Ingestion: Drink several glasses of water. Obtain medical attention if gastrointestinal irritation occurs.
After first aid, get appropriate in-plant, paramedic, or community medical support if exposure symptoms persist.
Note to Physicians: Under normal use and human exposure conditions, the product is considered nontoxic and
nonhazardous.
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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: (> 200°F). Flash Point Method: N/A FIRE HA ZARD
Burning Rate: N/A Autoignition Temperature: N/A HEALTH
LEL: N/A UEL: N/A HAZARD

Flammability Classification: N/A Extinguishing Media: N/A

Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: None. REACTIVITY

Hazardous Combustion Products: Thermal oxidative decomposition of the product may SPECIFIC
HAZARD

release toxic fumes of CO, CO2 and NOx.

Fire-Fighting Instructions: Do not release runoff from fire control methods to sewers or waterways.
Fire-Fighting Equipment: Because fire may produce toxic thermal decomposition products, wear a self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full facepiece operated in pressure-demand or positive-pressure mode.

SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures

Spill /Leak Procedures:
Small Spills: Flush small spills of five gallons or less with water to a sanitary sewer.
Large Spills:
Containment: For large spills, dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. Do not release into sewers or waterways.
Cleanup: Use vacuum or absorbent methods to recover bulk of spilled material. Flush residual spilled product to a
sanitary sewer.
Regulatory Requirements: Follow applicable OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910.120).

SECTION 7: Handling and Storage

Handling Precautions: Wear appropriate eye and glove protection to minimize exposure.
Storage Requirements: Do not store with oxidizing materials, or at temperatures below freezing or above 110oF.
Regulatory Requirements: None established

SECTION 8: Exposure Control and Personal Protection

Engineering Controls:
Ventilation: In the improbable event of product misting, provide general or local exhaust ventilation systems to mini-
mize airborne concentrations. Local exhaust ventilation is preferred because it prevents contaminant dispersion into
the work area by controlling it at its source.
Administrative Controls:
Respiratory Protection: If product misting occurs, follow OSHA respirator regulations (29 CFR 1910.134) and, if neces-
sary, wear a MSHA/NIOSH-approved respirator. Select respirator based on its suitability to provide adequate worker
protection for given working conditions, level of airborne contamination, and presence of sufficient oxygen. . If respira-
tors are used, OSHA requires a written respiratory protection program that includes at least: medical certification, train-
ing, fit-testing, periodic environmental monitoring, maintenance, inspection, cleaning, and convenient, sanitary storage
areas.
Protective Clothing/Equipment: Wear chemically protective gloves to prevent prolonged or repeated skin con-
tact. Wear protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles, per OSHA eye- and face-protection regulations (29 CFR
1910.133). Contact lenses are not eye protective devices. Appropriate eye protection must be worn instead of, or in
conjunction with contact lenses.
Safety Stations: Make emergency eyewash stations, safety/quick-drench showers, and washing facilities available in
work area.
Contaminated Equipment: Separate contaminated work clothes from street clothes. Launder before reuse. Remove
material from your shoes and clean personal protective equipment after use.
Comments: Never eat, drink, or smoke in work areas. Practice good personal hygiene after using this material, especially
before eating, drinking, smoking, using the toilet, or applying cosmetics. As with all chemical substances, please use
caution and keep away from children.
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SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Liquid. Water Solubility: Complete.
Appearance and Odor: Colorless, no odor. Other Solubilities: Insoluble in hydrocarbons.
Odor Threshold: Not determined. Boiling Point: 212ºF (Typical).
Vapor Pressure: Not determined. Freezing Point: 30ºF (Typical).
Vapor Density (Air=1): N/A. Viscosity: Not determined.
Formula Weight: Proprietary Refractive Index: Not determined.
Density: 11.13 lbs./gallon, typical. Surface Tension: Not determined.
Specific Gravity (H2O=1, at 4 °C): 1.335 typical. % Volatile: Not determined.
pH: 10.3 – 11.4 Evaporation Rate: Not determined

SECTION 10: Physical and Chemical Properties

Stability: Naturally Free Metal and Scale Control is stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal stor-
age and handling conditions.
Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization cannot occur.
Chemical Incompatibilities: Direct contact with oxidizing materials may degrade product activity.
Conditions to Avoid: None, other than direct contact with oxidizing materials.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal oxidative decomposition of Naturally Free Metal and Scale Control can
produce CO, CO2 and NOx.

SECTION 11: Toxicological Information

Toxicity Data:
Eye Effects: As received, possible mild Acute Inhalation Effects:
irritation of eye membranes Human, inhalation, TCLo: Not established.
Skin Effects: Drying of exposed skin surfaces, Acute Oral Toxicity: Rat, oral, LD50: > 2,000 mg/kg
reversible with soap and water washing. Acute Dermal Toxicity: Rat, dermal, LD50: >2,000 mg/kg
Ingestion Effects: Possible mild gastrointestinal Eye Irritation: Rabbit, None
irritation Carcinogenicity: None known
Mutagenicity: None known

SECTION 12: Ecological Information

Acute/Prolonged Toxicity:
Fish: LC0: > 82.6 mg/l (Zebra fish (Brachydanio rerio), 96 hrs.)
Aquatic Invertebrates: EC0: >84 mg/l (Water flea (Daphnia magna), 48 hrs.)
Microorganisms: EC50: > 10,000 mg/l (Activated sludge microorganisms)
Environmental Fate
Biodegradation: Zahn-Wellens Test, 89-99%; Anaerobic, 39%, Exposure time: 56 days.
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD7): 278 mg/g.
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD): 510 mg/g.

SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations

Disposal: Contact Natural Pool Products, Inc., your local supplier or a licensed contractor for detailed recommendations.
Recovered spilled product may be disposed of by either landfill or incineration. Follow applicable Federal, state, and local
regulations.
Disposal Regulatory Requirements: None.
Container Cleaning and Disposal: Thoroughly clean empty containers with water and recycle. Do not use empty con-
tainers for food storage.
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SECTION 14: Transport Information
Shipping Name: Chemicals NOI Packaging Authorizations Quantity Limitations
Shipping Symbols: None. a) Exceptions: N/A a) Passenger, Aircraft, or Railcar: None.
Hazard Class: Nonhazardous. b) Non-bulk Packaging: N/A b) Cargo Aircraft Only: None.
ID No.: None. c) Bulk Packaging: N/A
Packing Group: N/A Vessel Stowage Requirements
Label: None. a) Vessel Stowage: None.
Special Provisions (172.102): None b) Other: N/A

SECTION 15: Regulatory Information

EPA Regulations:
RCRA Hazardous Waste Number: Not listed (40 CFR 261.33)
RCRA Hazardous Waste Classification (40 CFR 261): Not classified
CERCLA Hazardous Substance (40 CFR 302.4) unlisted specific per RCRA, Sec. 3001; CWA, Sec. 311 (b)(4); CWA, Sec.
307(a), CAA, Sec. 112
CERCLA Reportable Quantity (RQ): None.
SARA 311/312 Codes: None.
SARA Toxic Chemical (40 CFR 372.65): Not listed
SARA EHS (Extremely Hazardous Substance) (40 CFR 355): Not listed, Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ)
OSHA Regulations:
Air Contaminant (29 CFR 1910.1000, Table Z-1, Z-1-A): Not listed
OSHA Specifically Regulated Substance (29CFR 1910): Not listed.
State Regulations: None.

SECTION 16: Other Information

Prepared By: Melissa Moore
Revision Notes: July 2010

Additional Hazard Rating Systems: None.

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