MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET CTI

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1 Page 1 of 8 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET CTI 4910 Section 01 - Product And Company Identification Product Identifier... CTI 4910 Product Use... Liquid coagulant designed for potable or wastewater treatment applications. Supplier Name.. ClearTech Industries Inc Quebec Avenue Saskatoon, SK. Canada S7K 1V7 Prepared By ClearTech Industries Inc. Technical Department Phone: Hour Emergency Phone Section 02 - Hazard Identification Inhalation Not a likely route of exposure. No adverse effects expected. Skin Contact / Absorption.... May cause irritation with prolonged contact. Eye Contact May cause irritation with prolonged contact. Ingestion.... Not a likely route of exposure. No adverse effects expected. Exposure Limits... ACGIH/TLV-TWA: 2mg/m3 (Soluble Aluminum Salts) OSHA/PEL-TWA: 2mg/m3 (Soluble Aluminum Salts)

2 Page 2 of 8 Section 03 - Composition / Information on Ingredients Ingredients... Aluminum Hydroxychloride 30-60% Polydiallyldimethylammonium chloride 1-10% CAS Number Aluminum Hydroxychloride Polydiallyldimethylammonium chloride Synonym (s) None Section 04 - First Aid Measures Inhalation..... Remove victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration only if breathing has stopped. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek immediate medical attention. Skin Contact / Absorption.. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation occurs or persists. Eye Contact Contact lenses should never be worn when working with this product. Flush immediately with water for at least 20 minutes. Forcibly hold eyelids apart to ensure complete irrigation of eye tissue. Seek immediate medical attention. Ingestion.... Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. If conscious, washout mouth and give water to drink. If symptoms develop, seek medical advice. Additional Information Based on the individual reactions of the patient, the physician's judgement should be used to control symptoms and clinical condition. Conditions of Flammability... Not flammable Section 05 - Fire Fighting Measures Means of Extinction This product would not be expected to burn unless all the water is boiled away. The remaining organics may be ignitable. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire. Flash Point..... None Auto-ignition Temperature. Upper Flammable Limit..

3 Page 3 of 8 Lower Flammable Limit Hazardous Combustible Products... Special Fire Fighting Procedures... Not flammable or combustible. May evolve hydrochloric acid under fire conditions. May evolve oxides of carbon and nitrogen under fire conditions. May evolve ammonia under fire conditions. Wear NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Explosion Hazards... Section 06 - Accidental Release Measures Leak / Spill Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Ventilate area. Only enter area with PPE. Stop or reduce leak if safe to do so. Prevent material from entering sewers. SMALL SPILLS: Soak up spill with absorbent material. Place residues in a suitable, covered, properly labeled container. Wash affected area. LARGE SPILLS: Contain liquid using absorbent material, by digging trenches or by diking. Reclaim into recovery or salvage drums or tank truck for proper disposal. Contact an approved waste hauler for disposal of contaminated recovered material. Deactivating Materials Section 07 - Handling and Storage Handling Procedures Use proper equipment for lifting and transporting all containers. Use sensible industrial hygiene and housekeeping practices. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid all situations that could lead to harmful exposure. Storage Requirements Store the containers tightly closed. Protect product from freezing. Section 08 - Exposure Controls and Personal Protection Protective Equipment Eyes..... Chemical goggles, full-face shield, or a full-face respirator is to be worn at all times when product is handled. Contact lenses should not be worn; they may contribute to severe eye injury.

4 Page 4 of 8 Respiratory... Respiratory protection is not normally needed. If significant mists, vapors or aerosols are generated an approved respirator is recommended. If respiratory protection is required, institute a complete respiratory protection program including selection, fit testing, training, maintenance and inspection. Gloves... Impervious gloves of chemically resistant material (rubber or PVC) should be worn at all times. Wash contaminated clothing and dry thoroughly before reuse. Clothing..... Body suits, aprons, and/or coveralls of chemical resistant material should be worn at all times. Wash contaminated clothing and dry thoroughly before reuse. Footwear... Impervious boots of chemically resistant material should be worn at all times. No special footwear is required other than what is mandated at place of work. Engineering Controls Ventilation Requirements... Mechanical ventilation (dilution or local exhaust), process or personnel enclosure and control of process conditions must be provided in accordance with all fire codes and regulatory requirements. Supply sufficient replacement air to make up for air removed by exhaust systems. Other... Emergency shower and eyewash must be available and tested in accordance with regulations and be in close proximity. Section 09 - Physical and Chemical Properties Physical State Viscous liquid Odor and Appearance..... None, hazy light yellow Odor Threshold Not applicable Specific Gravity (Water=1) at 25 C Vapor Pressure (mm Hg, 20 o C).. Same as water: 17.3 mmhg Vapor Density (Air=1)..... Evaporation Rate Boiling Point Freeze/Melting Point ph

5 Page 5 of 8 Water/Oil Distribution Coefficient... Bulk Density % Volatiles by Volume..... Solubility in Water Complete Molecular Formula Molecular Weight Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity Stability Stable under normal conditions. Incompatibility Contact with strong alkalies (ammonia and its solutions, carbonates, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, cyanide, sulfide, hypochlorites, chlorites) may generate heat, splattering or boiling and toxic vapours. Hazardous Products of Decomposition.. Hydrochloric acid, oxides of carbon, oxides of nitrogen, ammonia Polymerization Hazardous polymerization will not occur. Irritancy Section 11 - Toxicological Information Sensitization This product is not expected to be a sensitizer. Chronic/Acute Effects..... Acute : A review of available data does not identify any symptoms from exposure not previously mentioned. Chronic : A review of available data does not identify any symptoms from exposure not previously mentioned. Synergistic Materials Animal Toxicity Data No toxicity studies have been conducted on this product. Carcinogenicity Reproductive Toxicity None of the substances in this product are listed as carcinogens by IARC, NTP or ACGIH.

6 Page 6 of 8 Teratogenicity Mutagenicity Fish Toxicity Biodegradability Section 12 - Ecological Information Environmental Effects. This product is toxic to fish and other water organisms. Do not discharge directly into lakes, ponds, streams, waterways or public water supplies. Section 13 - Disposal Considerations Waste Disposal Dispose in accordance with all federal, provincial, and/or local regulations including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. TDG Classification Shipping Name... Not regulated Section 14 - Transport Information Class Group Not regulated Not regulated PIN Number Not regulated Other... Secure containers (full and/or empty) with suitable hold down devises during shipment and ensure all caps, valves, or closures are secured in the closed position. PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION: This product has been classified on the preparation date specified at section 16 of this MSDS / SDS, for transportation in accordance with the requirements of part 2 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. If applicable, testing and/or published test data regarding the classification of this product are listed in the references at section 16 of this MSDS / SDS. WHMIS Classification D2 Section 15 - Regulatory Information NOTE: THE PRODUCT LISTED ON THIS MSDS HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HAZARD CRITERIA OF THE CANADIAN CONTROLLED PRODUCTS REGULATIONS. THIS MSDS CONTAINS ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THOSE REGULATIONS.

7 Page 7 of 8 NSF Certification... Product is certified under NSF/ANSI Standard 60 for coagulation and flocculation at a maximum dosage of 278 mg/l. Section 16 - Other Information Version #... Two Preparation Date July 5, 2012 Revision Date September 23, 2014 Revision Note Updated CTI information. Note: The responsibility to provide a safe workplace remains with the user. The user should consider the health hazards and safety information contained herein as a guide and should take those precautions required in an individual operation to instruct employees and develop work practice procedures for a safe work environment. The information contained herein is, to the best of our knowledge and belief, accurate. However, since the conditions of handling and use are beyond our control, we make no guarantee of results, and assume no liability for damages incurred by the use of this material. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Attention: Receiver of the chemical goods / MSDS coordinator As part of our commitment to the Canadian Association of Chemical Distributors (CACD) Responsible Distribution initiative, ClearTech Industries Inc. and its associated companies require, as a condition of sale, that you forward the attached Material Safety Data Sheet(s) to all affected employees, customers, and end-users. ClearTech will send any available supplementary handling, health, and safety information to you at your request. If you have any questions or concerns please call our customer service or technical service department. ClearTech Industries Inc. - Locations Corporate Head Office: 1500 Quebec Avenue, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 1V7 Phone: Fax: Location Address Postal Code Phone Number Fax Number Richmond, BC Horseshoe Way V7A 4X Port Coquitlam BC 2023 Kingsway Avenue V3C 1S Calgary, AB. 5516E - 40 th St. S.E. T2C 2A Edmonton, AB th Street T5S 1N Saskatoon, SK. North Corman Park S7L 5Z Regina, SK. 555 Henderson Drive S42 5X Winnipeg, MB. 340 Saulteaux Crescent R3J 3T Mississauga, ON. 355 Admiral Blvd Unit #1 L5T 2N

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