Issue Date: 27-FEB-2012

Material Safety Data Sheet Supercedes: 18-JUN-2009

DIANODIC DN310

1 Identification
Identification of substance or preparation
DIANODIC DN310

Product Application Area

Water-based corrosion inhibitor/deposit control agent.

Company/Undertaking Identification
GE Betz, Inc.
4636 Somerton Road
Trevose, PA 19053
T 215 355-3300, F 215 953 5524

Emergency Telephone
(800) 877-1940

Prepared by Product Stewardship Group: T 215-355-3300 Prepared on: 27-FEB-2012

2 Hazard(s) identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

DANGER

Corrosive to skin. Corrosive to the eyes. Mists/aerosols may cause

irritation to upper respiratory tract.

DOT hazard: Corrosive to skin

Odor: Mild; Appearance: Dark Brown, Liquid

Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing

apparatus(full face-piece type). Proper fire-extinguishing media:
dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water
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POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE SKIN EFFECTS:

Primary route of exposure; Corrosive to skin.

ACUTE EYE EFFECTS:

Corrosive to the eyes.

ACUTE RESPIRATORY EFFECTS:

Mists/aerosols may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract.

INGESTION EFFECTS:

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 May cause slight gastrointestinal irritation.

TARGET ORGANS:
No evidence of potential chronic effects.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED:

Not known.

SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:
May cause redness or itching of skin.

3 Composition / information on ingredients

Information for specific product ingredients as required by the
U.S. OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD is listed. Refer to
additional sections of this MSDS for our assessment of the potential
hazards of this formulation. This product is subject to the Pennsylvania
and New Jersey Worker and Community Right to Know Law.

HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:

Cas# Chemical Name Range(w/w%)

7778-53-2 PHOSPHORIC ACID, TRIPOTASSIUM SALT 15-40

Severe irritant (eyes); irritant (skin)

7320-34-5 TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE 5-10

Corrosive to aluminum; severe eye irritant; skin
irritant

1310-58-3 POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE 1-5

Corrosive; toxic (by ingestion)

202420-04-0 CHLOROTOLYLTRIAZOLE SODIUM SALT 1-5

Potential irritant
NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:

CAS# CHEMICAL NAME

7732-18-5 WATER
78266-09-8 2-PROPENOIC ACID POLYMER WITH 2-HYDROXY-3-
(2-PROPENYLOXY)-1-PROPANE SULFONIC ACID,SODIUM SALT

4 First-aid measures
SKIN CONTACT:
URGENT! Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated
clothing. Get immediate medical attention. Thoroughly wash clothing
before reuse.
EYE CONTACT:
URGENT! Immediately flush eyes with plenty of low-pressure water
for at least 20 minutes while removing contact lenses. Hold eyelids
apart. Get immediate medical attention.
INHALATION:
Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention if cough or other
symptoms develop.
INGESTION:
Do not feed anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsive

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 victim. Do not induce vomiting. Immediately contact physician.
Dilute contents of stomach using 2-8 fluid ounces (60-240 mL) of
milk or water.
NOTES TO PHYSICIANS:
No special instructions

5 Fire-fighting measures
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing
apparatus (full face-piece type).
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
elemental oxides
FLASH POINT:
> 200F > 93C P-M(CC)
MISCELLANEOUS:
Corrosive to skin
UN 3266;Emergency Response Guide #154

6 Accidental release measures

PROTECTION AND SPILL CONTAINMENT:
Ventilate area. Use specified protective equipment. Contain and
absorb on absorbent material. Place in waste disposal container.
Flush area with water. Wet area may be slippery. Spread sand/grit.
DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Water contaminated with this product may be sent to a sanitary sewer
treatment facility,in accordance with any local agreement,a permitted
waste treatment facility or discharged under a permit. Product
as is - Incinerate or land dispose in an approved landfill.

7 Handling and storage

HANDLING:
Alkaline. Do not mix with acidic material.
STORAGE:
Keep containers closed when not in use. Store in cool ventilated
location. Store away from oxidizers.

8 Exposure controls / personal protection

EXPOSURE LIMITS
CHEMICAL NAME

PHOSPHORIC ACID, TRIPOTASSIUM SALT

PEL (OSHA): LIMITS HAVE NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED BY US OSHA.
TLV (ACGIH): LIMITS HAVE NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED BY ACGIH.

TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE
PEL (OSHA): LIMITS HAVE NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED BY US OSHA.
TLV (ACGIH): LIMITS HAVE NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED BY ACGIH.

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 POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
PEL (OSHA): LIMITS HAVE NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED BY US OSHA.
TLV (ACGIH): TWA (Ceiling) = 2 MG/M3

CHLOROTOLYLTRIAZOLE SODIUM SALT

PEL (OSHA): LIMITS HAVE NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED BY US OSHA.
TLV (ACGIH): LIMITS HAVE NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED BY ACGIH.

ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Adequate ventilation to maintain air contaminants below exposure
limits.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Use protective equipment in accordance with 29CFR 1910 Subpart I
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
A RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM THAT MEETS OSHA’S 29 CFR
1910.134 AND ANSI Z88.2 REQUIREMENTS MUST BE FOLLOWED WHENEVER
WORKPLACE CONDITIONS WARRANT A RESPIRATOR’S USE.
USE AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATORS WITHIN USE LIMITATIONS ASSOCIATED
WITH THE EQUIPMENT OR ELSE USE SUPPLIED AIR-RESPIRATORS.
If air-purifying respirator use is appropriate, use any of
the following particulate respirators: N95, N99, N100, R95,
R99, R100, P95, P99 or P100.
SKIN PROTECTION:
gauntlet-type neoprene gloves, chemical resistant apron--
Wash off after each use. Replace as necessary.
EYE PROTECTION:
splash proof chemical goggles, face shield

9 Physical and chemical properties

Spec. Grav.(70F,21C) 1.362 Vapor Pressure (mmHG) ~ 18.0
Freeze Point (F) 5 Vapor Density (air=1) < 1.00
Freeze Point (C) -15
Viscosity(cps 70F,21C) 12 % Solubility (water) 100.0

Odor Mild
Appearance Dark Brown
Physical State Liquid
Flash Point P-M(CC) > 200F > 93C
pH As Is (approx.) 13.7
Evaporation Rate (Ether=1) < 1.00
Percent VOC: 1.0

NA = not applicable ND = not determined

10 Stability and reactivity

CHEMICAL STABILITY:
Stable under normal storage conditions.
POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS:
Contact with strong acids may cause a violent reaction releasing
heat.
INCOMPATIBILITIES:
May react with strong oxidizers.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
elemental oxides

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11 Toxicological information
Oral LD50 RAT: >2,000 mg/kg
NOTE - Estimated value
Dermal LD50 RABBIT: >2,000 mg/kg
NOTE - Estimated value

12 Ecological information
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
Ceriodaphnia 48 Hour Static Renewal Bioassay (pH adjusted)
LC50= 1410; No Effect Level= 357 mg/L
Daphnia magna 48 Hour Static Screen (pH adjusted)
0% Mortality= 2000 mg/L
Fathead Minnow 96 Hour Static Renewal Bioassay (pH adjusted)
LC50= 330; No Effect Level= 125 mg/L

BIODEGRADATION
BOD-28 (mg/g): 23
BOD-5 (mg/g): 12
COD (mg/g): 184
TOC (mg/g): 69

13 Disposal considerations
If this undiluted product is discarded as a waste, the US RCRA
hazardous waste identification number is :
D002=Corrosive(pH).

Please be advised; however, that state and local requirements for

waste disposal may be more restrictive or otherwise different from
federal regulations. Consult state and local regulations regarding
the proper disposal of this material.

14 Transport information
Transportation Hazard: Corrosive to skin
DOT: CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.(POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
SOLUTION)
8, UN3266, PG III RQ
DOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE #: 154
Note: Some containers may be DOT exempt, please check BOL for
exact container classification
IATA: CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.(POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
SOLUTION)
8, UN3266, PG III
IMDG: CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.(POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
SOLUTION)
8, UN3266, PG III

15 Regulatory information

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 TSCA:
All components of this product are included on or are in
compliance with the U.S. TSCA regulations.
CERCLA AND/OR SARA REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ):
3,737 gallons due to POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE;
NSF Registered and/or meets USDA (according to 1998 Guidelines):
Registration number: 140833
Category Code(s):
G5 Cooling and retort water treatment products - all
food processing areas
G7 Boiler treatment products - all food processing
areas/nonfood contact
SARA SECTION 312 HAZARD CLASS:
Immediate(acute)
SARA SECTION 302 CHEMICALS:
No regulated constituent present at OSHA thresholds
SARA SECTION 313 CHEMICALS:
No regulated constituent present at OSHA thresholds
CALIFORNIA REGULATORY INFORMATION

CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC

ENFORCEMENT ACT (PROPOSITION 65):
No regulated constituents present
MICHIGAN REGULATORY INFORMATION

No regulated constituent present at OSHA thresholds

16 Other information
HMIS vII CODE TRANSLATION

Health 3 Serious Hazard

Fire 1 Slight Hazard
Reactivity 0 Minimal Hazard
Special CORR DOT corrosive
(1) Protective Equipment D Goggles,Face Shield,Gloves,Apron

(1) refer to section 8 of MSDS for additional protective equipment

recommendations.

CHANGE LOG

EFFECTIVE
DATE REVISIONS TO SECTION: SUPERCEDES
--------- --------------------- ----------
MSDS status: 04-MAY-2000 ** NEW **
18-JUN-2009 4,8,10,15 04-MAY-2000
27-FEB-2012 2,4,5,8,14,16 18-JUN-2009

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