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SAFETY DATA SHEET

SOLUS MCA40
1. Identification
Product identifier SOLUS MCA40
Other means of identification None.
Recommended use Internal boiler water treatment
Recommended restrictions None known.
Company/undertaking identification
SUEZ WTS USA, Inc.
4636 Somerton Road
Trevose, PA 19053
T 215 355 3300, F 215 953 5524

Emergency telephone
(800) 877 1940

2. Hazard(s) identification
Physical hazards Corrosive to metals Category 1
Health hazards Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Label elements

Signal word Danger

Hazard statement May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statement
Prevention Keep only in original container. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Wear eye protection/face protection.
Response If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all
contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and
keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison
center/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material
damage.
Storage Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.
classified (HNOC)
Supplemental information None.

3. Composition/information on ingredients
Mixtures
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Components CAS # Percent
Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 2.5 - 10
Potassium sulfite 10117-38-1 2.5 - 10

Composition comments Information for specific product ingredients as required by the U.S. OSHA HAZARD
COMMUNICATION STANDARD is listed. Refer to additional sections of this SDS for our
assessment of the potential hazards of this formulation.

4. First-aid measures
Inhalation If breathing is difficult, remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Call a physician if symptoms develop or persist.
Skin contact Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Call a physician or
poison control center immediately. Chemical burns must be treated by a physician. Wash
contaminated clothing before reuse.
Eye contact Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Continue rinsing. Call a
physician or poison control center immediately.
Ingestion If ingestion of a large amount does occur, call a poison control center immediately. If vomiting
occurs, keep head low so that stomach content doesn't get into the lungs.
Most important Burning pain and severe corrosive skin damage. Causes serious eye damage. Symptoms may
symptoms/effects, acute and include stinging, tearing, redness, swelling, and blurred vision. Permanent eye damage including
delayed blindness could result.
Indication of immediate Provide general supportive measures and treat symptomatically. Chemical burns: Flush with water
medical attention and special immediately. While flushing, remove clothes which do not adhere to affected area. Call an
treatment needed ambulance. Continue flushing during transport to hospital. Keep victim under observation.
Symptoms may be delayed.
General information Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to
protect themselves.

5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media Water fog. Foam. Dry chemical powder.
Unsuitable extinguishing Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire.
media
Specific hazards arising from During fire, gases hazardous to health may be formed.
the chemical
Special protective equipment Wear full protective clothing, including helmet, self-contained positive pressure or pressure
and precautions for firefighters demand breathing apparatus, protective clothing and face mask.
Fire fighting In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. Use standard firefighting procedures and
equipment/instructions consider the hazards of other involved materials. Move containers from fire area if you can do so
without risk. Cool containers / tanks with water spray.
Specific methods Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials.

6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, Keep unnecessary personnel away. Wear appropriate protective equipment and clothing during
protective equipment and clean-up. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Ensure adequate ventilation. Local authorities should be
emergency procedures advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.
Methods and materials for Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Use a non-combustible material like vermiculite, sand
containment and cleaning up or earth to soak up the product and place into a container for later disposal. Following product
recovery, flush area with water.

Never return spills to original containers for re-use.

Environmental precautions Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground. Water contaminated with this
product may be sent to a sanitary sewer treatment facility, or a permitted waste treatment facility,
in accordance with any local agreements.

7. Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling Do not breathe mist or vapor. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid prolonged
exposure. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Observe
good industrial hygiene practices. Use care in handling/storage.
Conditions for safe storage, Store locked up. Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Store in corrosive resistant
including any incompatibilities container with a resistant inner liner. Keep only in the original container.

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8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Occupational exposure limits
US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values
Components Type Value
Potassium hydroxide (CAS Ceiling 2 mg/m3
1310-58-3)
US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Components Type Value
Potassium hydroxide (CAS Ceiling 2 mg/m3
1310-58-3)
Biological limit values No biological exposure limits noted for the ingredient(s).
Appropriate engineering Eye wash facilities and emergency shower must be available when handling this product. Good
controls general ventilation should be used. Ventilation rates should be matched to conditions. If
applicable, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to
maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If exposure limits have not been
established, maintain airborne levels to an acceptable level.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles) and a face shield.

Skin protection
Hand protection Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves. The choice of an appropriate glove does not only
depend on its material but also on other quality features and is different from one producer to the
other. Suitable gloves can be recommended by the glove supplier. Glove selection must take into
account any solvents and other hazards present.
Other Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing.
Respiratory protection If engineering controls do not maintain airborne concentrations below recommended exposure
limits (where applicable) or to an acceptable level (in countries where exposure limits have not
been established), an approved respirator must be worn. 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.
Thermal hazards Wear appropriate thermal protective clothing, when necessary.

General hygiene Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as washing after handling the material
considerations and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash work clothing and protective
equipment to remove contaminants.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Appearance
Color Colorless to light yellow
Physical state Liquid
Odor Slight ammonia
Odor threshold Not available.
Melting point/freezing point 21 °F (-6 °C)
Initial boiling point and boiling 220 °F (104 °C)
range
Flash point Not applicable.
Evaporation rate < 1 (Ether = 1)
Flammability (solid, gas) Not applicable.
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
Flammability limit - lower Not available.
(%)
Flammability limit - upper Not available.
(%)
Explosive limit - lower (%) Not available.
Explosive limit - upper (%) Not available.
Vapor pressure 18 mm Hg
Vapor pressure temp. 70 °F (21 °C)
Vapor density < 1 (Air = 1)

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Relative density 1.14
Relative density temperature 70 °F (21 °C)
Solubility(ies)
Solubility (water) 100 %
Partition coefficient Not available.
(n-octanol/water)
Auto-ignition temperature Not available.
Decomposition temperature Not available.
Viscosity 11 cps
Viscosity temperature 70 °F (21 °C)
Other information
Explosive properties Not explosive.
Oxidizing properties Not oxidizing.
Pour point 26 °F (-3 °C)
Specific gravity 1.137
VOC 0 % (Estimated)
pH (concentrated product) > 13
pH in aqueous solution 12.5 (5% SOL.)

10. Stability and reactivity

Reactivity The product is stable and non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport.
Chemical stability Material is stable under normal conditions.
Possibility of hazardous Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
reactions
Conditions to avoid Contact with incompatible materials.
Incompatible materials Strong oxidizing agents. Acids. Metals.
Hazardous decomposition Oxides of carbon, nitrogen, and sulphur evolved in fire.
products

11. Toxicological information

Information on likely routes of exposure
Inhalation May cause irritation to the respiratory system. Prolonged inhalation may be harmful.
Skin contact Causes severe skin burns.
Eye contact Causes serious eye damage.
Ingestion Causes digestive tract burns.
Symptoms related to the Burning pain and severe corrosive skin damage. Causes serious eye damage. Symptoms may
physical, chemical and include stinging, tearing, redness, swelling, and blurred vision. Permanent eye damage including
toxicological characteristics blindness could result.
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Product Species Test Results
SOLUS MCA40 (CAS Mixture)
Acute
Dermal
LD50 Rabbit > 5000 mg/kg, (Calculated according to
GHS additivity formula)
Inhalation
LC50 Rat > 5.5 mg/l, 4 Hours, (Calculated according
to GHS additivity formula)
Oral
LD50 Rat > 5000 mg/kg, (Calculated according to
GHS additivity formula)

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Components Species Test Results
Potassium hydroxide (CAS 1310-58-3)
Acute
Oral
LD50 Rat 333 mg/kg
Potassium sulfite (CAS 10117-38-1)
Acute
Dermal
LD50 Rat > 2000 mg/kg
Inhalation
LC50 Rat > 5.5 mg/l, 4 Hour
Oral
LD50 Rat > 2000 mg/kg

* Estimates for product may be based on additional component data not shown.
Skin corrosion/irritation Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Serious eye damage/eye Causes serious eye damage.
irritation
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Respiratory sensitization This product is not expected to cause respiratory sensitization.
Skin sensitization This product is not expected to cause skin sensitization.
Germ cell mutagenicity No data available to indicate product or any components present at greater than 0.1% are
mutagenic or genotoxic.
Carcinogenicity This product is not considered to be a carcinogen by IARC, ACGIH, NTP, or OSHA.
IARC Monographs. Overall Evaluation of Carcinogenicity
Potassium sulfite (CAS 10117-38-1) 3 Not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans.
OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR 1910.1001-1052)
Not regulated.
US. National Toxicology Program (NTP) Report on Carcinogens
Not listed.
Reproductive toxicity This product is not expected to cause reproductive or developmental effects.
Specific target organ toxicity - Not classified.
single exposure
Specific target organ toxicity - Not classified.
repeated exposure
Aspiration hazard Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. Aspiration of this product may
cause the same corrosiveness/irritation impacts as if it were ingested.
Chronic effects Prolonged inhalation may be harmful.

12. Ecological information

Ecotoxicity
Product Species Test Results
SOLUS MCA40 (CAS Mixture)
Aquatic
Crustacea LC50 Daphnia magna 5000 mg/l, Static Renewal Bioassay, 48
hour, (pH adjusted)
NOEL Daphnia magna 2500 mg/l, Static Renewal Bioassay, 48
hour, (pH adjusted)
Fish LC50 Fathead Minnow 3081.5 mg/l, Static Renewal Bioassay,
96 hour, (pH adjusted)
Rainbow Trout 1649.4 mg/l, Static Renewal Bioassay,
96 hour, (pH adjusted)
NOEL Fathead Minnow 2500 mg/l, Static Renewal Bioassay, 96
hour, (pH adjusted)

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 Product Species Test Results
Rainbow Trout 1250 mg/l, Static Renewal Bioassay, 96
hour, (pH adjusted)
Bioaccumulative potential
Mobility in soil No data available.
Other adverse effects Not available.
Persistence and degradability

13. Disposal considerations

Disposal instructions Collect and reclaim or dispose in sealed containers at licensed waste disposal site. Incinerate the
material under controlled conditions in an approved incinerator. Dispose of contents/container in
accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Local disposal regulations Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.
Hazardous waste code D002: Waste Corrosive material [pH <=2 or =>12.5, or corrosive to steel]
The waste code should be assigned in discussion between the user, the producer and the waste
disposal company.
Waste from residues / unused Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Empty containers or liners may retain some
products product residues. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe manner (see:
Disposal instructions).
Contaminated packaging Since emptied containers may retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is
emptied. Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or
disposal.

14. Transport information

DOT
UN number UN1814
UN proper shipping name Potassium hydroxide, solution, RQ
Transport hazard class(es)
Class 8
Subsidiary risk -
Packing group II
Special precautions for user Not available.
ERG number 154
Some containers may be exempt from Dangerous Goods/Hazmat Transport Regulations, please check BOL for exact container
classification.
IATA
UN number UN1814
UN proper shipping name Potassium hydroxide solution
Transport hazard class(es)
Class 8
Subsidiary risk -
Packing group II
Environmental hazards No.
ERG Code 154
Special precautions for user Not available.
Some containers may not be approved under IATA, please check BOL for exact container classification.
IMDG
UN number UN1814
UN proper shipping name POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION, RQ
Transport hazard class(es)
Class 8
Subsidiary risk -
Packing group II
Environmental hazards
Marine pollutant No.
EmS F-A, S-B
Special precautions for user Not available.
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IATA; IMDG

15. Regulatory information

US federal regulations This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification (40 CFR 707, Subpt. D)
Not regulated.
CERCLA Hazardous Substance List (40 CFR 302.4)
Potassium hydroxide (CAS 1310-58-3) Listed.
SARA 304 Emergency release notification
Not regulated.
OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR 1910.1001-1052)
Not regulated.
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA)
SARA 302 Extremely hazardous substance
Not listed.
SARA 311/312 Hazardous Yes
chemical
Classified hazard Corrosive to metal
categories Skin corrosion or irritation
Serious eye damage or eye irritation
SARA 313 (TRI reporting)
Not regulated.

Other federal regulations

Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) List
Not regulated.
Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(r) Accidental Release Prevention (40 CFR 68.130)
Not regulated.
Safe Drinking Water Act Not regulated.
(SDWA)
Inventory status
Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)*
Canada Domestic Substances List (DSL) Yes
Canada Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) No
United States & Puerto Rico Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory Yes
*A "Yes" indicates that all components of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s)
A "No" indicates that one or more components of the product are not listed or exempt from listing on the inventory administered by the governing
country(s).

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Food and drug administration ALL ingredients in this product are authorized in 21CFR173.310 for use as boiler water additives
where the steam may contact food.
The maximum level of Solus MCA40 permitted in the boiler water where steam contacts food is
4464 ppm.
NSF Registered and/or meets Registration No. – 152272
USDA (according to 1998 Category Code(s):
guidelines): G5 Cooling and retort water treatment products
G6 Boiler treatment products, steam line products – food contact
US state regulations
California Proposition 65
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 2016 (Proposition 65): This material
is not known to contain any chemicals currently listed as carcinogens or reproductive toxins. For
more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
US - California Proposition 65 - CRT: Listed date/Carcinogenic substance
No ingredient listed.
US - California Proposition 65 - CRT: Listed date/Developmental toxin
No ingredient listed.
US - California Proposition 65 - CRT: Listed date/Female reproductive toxin
No ingredient listed.
US - California Proposition 65 - CRT: Listed date/Male reproductive toxin
No ingredient listed.

16. Other information, including date of preparation or last revision

Issue date Sep-29-2014
Revision date Jun-23-2020
Version # 5.0
NFPA ratings Health: 3
Flammability: 0
Instability: 0
NFPA ratings
0
3 0

List of abbreviations CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registration Number

TWA: Time Weighted Average
STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
LD50: Lethal Dose, 50%
LC50: Lethal Concentration, 50%
NOEL: No Observed Effect Level
COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand
BOD: Biochemical Oxygen Demand
TOC: Total Organic Carbon
IATA: International Air Transport Association
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
TSRN indicates a Trade Secret Registry Number is used in place of the CAS number.
OSHA: Occupational Safety & Health Administration.
GHS: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
References: No data available
Disclaimer The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge,
information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a
guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is
not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific
material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.

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Revision information Product and Company Identification: Commercial Names
Composition/information on ingredients: Composition comments
First-aid measures: Skin contact
Handling and storage: Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Exposure controls/personal protection: Hand protection
Exposure controls/personal protection: Other
Physical & Chemical Properties: Multiple Properties
Transport Information: Material Transportation Information
Regulatory information: California Proposition 65
Other information, including date of preparation or last revision: Disclaimer
Other information, including date of preparation or last revision: List of abbreviations
HazReg Data: Europe - EU
Prepared by This SDS has been prepared by SUEZ Regulatory Department (1-215-355-3300).

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