MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Manufacturer's Name Telephone # Integrated Water Management, Inc. 607-844-4276 Address 24 Hour Emergency # 289 Cortland Rd., Dryden NY 13053 800-255-3924 SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Common Name IWM 005 Trade Name or Synonyms Chemical Family Hydrogen Peroxide Inorganic Peroxide Formula H2O2 SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS Ingredient CAS # Percent TLV Hydrogen Peroxide 7722-84-1 5 1 ppm, 1.4 mg/m3 SECTION III - CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Form Odor Appearance Color Liquid Nil Clear Colorless Boiling Point Specific Gravity Solubility in Water ph (1%): 1.13 100% 5-6 SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA Special Firefighting Procedures Use caution when fighting any fire. Use self-contained breathing apparatus if excessive fumes. STRONG OXIDZER. Oxygen release from hydrogen peroxide may force organic or hydrogen vapors into an explosive range. Flood with water. Cool tanks or containers. Wear full protective clothing, rubber suit, boots, splash goggles and hood, in addition to self-contained breathing apparatus. Flash Point Flammability Limits None Lower: NA Upper: NA Extinguishing Media Use water spray Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards Will not burn, but decomposition, which may be caused by heat, will release oxygen which will increase the explosive limit range and burning rate of flammable vapors SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA Principal Health Hazards Hydrogen peroxide may cause severe irritation or burns of the skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Splashes in the eyes can cause severe eye damage with ulceration of the cornea, and may cause loss of vision. Skin exposure can result in bleaching of the skin and hair. Inhalation of concentrated vapors can cause irritation of the nose and throat with chest discomfort, cough, difficulty breathing and shortness of breath. Ingestion
IWM 005-2 can cause irritation of the upper gastrointestinal tract with pain and distention of the stomach and esophagus due to liberation of oxygen Gross overexposure by ingestion may be fatal Animal Data Inhalation 8-hr LC50... greater tan 2000 ppm in rats (90% H2O2). Skin adsorption LD50 greater than 500 mg/kg in rats (50% H2O2). At aqueous concentrations of less than 50% hydrogen peroxide, skin irritation occurs, but at greater concentrations hydrogen peroxide is corrosive to the skin. Concentrations less than 10% are severe eye irritants, but at greater concentrations hydrogen peroxide is corrosive to the eyes. No irritation is observed at 3% hydrogen peroxide. The compound is not a skin sensitizer in animals. Repeated inhalation exposures produced nasal discharge, bleached hair, and respiratory tract congestion with some deaths occurring in rats and mice exposed to concentrations greater than 67 ppm. Dogs exposed to inhalation to 7 ppm for 6 months had lung and skin irritation. Repeated oral administration of the compound in the diet of animals resulted in growth inhibition, reduced weight gain, abnormal liver function, ulcers and discoloration of the stomach lining with swelling. Long-term administration to mice in te drinking water resulted in gastric erosions and duodena. One study by skin application suggested no carcinogenic activity. Results of a second study suggested that hydrogen peroxide might be carcinogenic in mice. However, the FDA and other organizations have reviewed this study and concluded there is insufficient evidence that hydrogen peroxide is carcinogenic. Female rats treated with 10% hydrogen peroxide produced offspring of lower body eight and some structural abnormalities, but these changes were attributed to maternal toxicity. Hydrogen peroxide produced genetic damage to bacterial and mammalian cells inculture, but one study in animals indicated that it did not produce genetic damage. One study in insects showed no heritable effects. Tests in animals demonstrate no reproductive toxicity Human Health Effects Human health effects of overexposure by skin contact with aqueous solutions of less than 50% may include irritation with discomfort or rash. Prolonged exposure to these lower concentrations or contact with aqueous concentrations of greater than 50% may result in skin burns or ulcerations. The compound has been infrequently associated with skin sensitization in humans. Irritation of the eyes with discomfort, tearing or blurring of vision may occur following contact with aqueous solutions of 10% or less, although aqueous concentrations of 3% are not expected to cause eye irritation. Contact with aqueous concentrations of greater than 10% may result in eye corrosion with corneal or conjunctival ulceration with possible loss of vision. Overexposure by inhalation may cause irritation of the upper respiratory passages or nonspecific discomfort such as nausea, headache, or weakness. Higher inhalation exposures may lead to temporary lung irritation effects with cough, discomfort, difficulty breathing, or shortness of breath.
IWM 005-3 Ingestion may cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract with abdominal pain or red blood cell destruction. When used as colonic lavage, hydrogen peroxide has caused gas embolism and gangrene of the intestine at concentrations down to 0.75%. Gross overexposure by ingestion may be fatal. Individuals with preexisting diseases of the skin, eyes or lungs may have increased susceptibility to the toxicity of excessive exposures Carcinogenicity Not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH Exposure Limits The OSHA 8-hour Time Weighted Average (TWA) and ACGIH TLV-TWA are 1.0 ppm and 1.4 mg/m3 Emergency First Aid Procedures Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician Skin: Contact immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician. Wash contaminated clothing and shoes promptly and thoroughly Inhalation: Ingestion: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician Do not induce vomiting. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician Note to Physicians If swallowed, large amounts of oxygen may be released quickly. The distension of the stomach and esophagus may be injurious. Insertion of a gastric tube may be advisable SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA Hazardous Decomposition Products Contamination or heat may cause self-accelerating exothermic decomposition with oxygen gas and steam release that can cause dangerous pressures. May react dangerously with rust, dust, dirt, iron, copper, heavy metals or their salts' such as mercuric oxide or chlorides', alkalis, and with organic materials especially vinyl monomers Stability Unstable with heat or contamination, liberation of oxygen gas may result in dangerous pressures Conditions to Avoid Splashing solutions, prolonged skin contact Incompatibility Incompatible with most flammables as well as cyanides, nitric acid, potassium permanganate and many other strong oxidizing and reducing agents. Mixture with both organics and some acids may be especially reactive Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur SECTION VII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
IWM 005-4 Respiratory Protection Ventilation Advisable if airborne exposure in excess of applicable limits, wear IOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection General Room ventilation to keep peroxide concentrations below exposure limits Personal Protective Equipment Rubber gloves and safety chemical splash goggle/full-length face shield combination. Rubber, neoprene, nitrile or polyvinylchloride overalls, apron, boots as necessary to avoid skin contact. Do not wear leather gloves or leather soled shoes because they can ignite within three minutes following contact with peroxide. Cotton clothing will also ignite quickly. SECTION VIII - HANDLING OF SPILLS OR LEAKS Spills Comply with Federal, State and local regulations on reporting releases of wastes. Flood area with water and drain to an approved chemical sewer or waste water treatment system, including municipal sewers, if approved. May be destroyed with sodium metabisulfite or sodium sulfite @ 1.9 lbs. SO2 equivalent per lb. of peroxide after diluting to 5-10%. Product Disposal Comply with Federal, State and local regulations. If approved, may be diluted and drained to a municipal sewer or waste water treatment plant. May be drained through a scrap metal pit containing iron, copper, etc. to reduce the peroxide concentration. Hydrogen peroxide may be a RCRA regulated waste upon disposal due to the oxidizing characteristic under the ignitability category Container Disposal Triple rinse and dispose of in an approved landfill in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Aquatic Toxicity The 96-hour LC50 in catfish is 37.4 mg/l SECTION IX - TRANSPORTATION AND REGULATORY CLASSIFICATIONS U.S.D.O.T.: DOT/IMO Hazard Class 172.101 172.102 Oxidizer, 5.1 DOT Label Subsidiary Risk Oxidizer Corrosive HCPA-HMIS RATINGS: NFPA RATINGS: Health 2 Health 2 Flammability 0 Flammability 0 Reactivity 1 Reactivity 1 Personal Prot. - Unusual Hazards OXY SARA/TITLE III Hazard Categories and Lists Categories: Lists: Chronic Health - No Extremely Hazardous Substance-No Acute Health - Yes CERCLA Hazardous Substance -Yes Fire Hazard - No Toxic Chemicals -No Pressure Hazard- Yes Reactivity Hazard- Yes
IWM 005-5 SECTION X COMMENTS Revision Date: May 21, 2004 Supersedes: The information on this Material Safety Data Sheet reflects the latest information and data that we have on hazards, properties, and handling of this product under the recommended conditions of use. Any use of this product or method of application which is not described in the Product Data Sheet is the responsibility of the user. This MSDS was prepared to comply with the OSHA Hazard Communication Regulations.