Material Safety Data Sheet

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1 Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification Material Safety Data Sheet Product Name: Power Steam Version: V4 Effective Date: 6 July, 2012 Supplier/ Manufacturer: Chemfax Products Ltd Street SE Calgary, AB T2C 5C4 Tel: Material Uses Heavy duty cleaner 24 Hour Emergency Canutec (613) WHMIS This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Canadian Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR HMIS Ratings for this product are: Health 2, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0 Section 2. Composition and Information on Ingredients Name CAS# % by weight Potassium hydroxide (Caustic potash) Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate Balance of ingredients are considered non hazardous and constitute a proprietary blend See Section 8 for information on permissible exposure limits and threshold limit values Section 3. Hazards Identification Physical State and Appearance Hazard Summary Routes of Exposure Potential Acute Health Effects Opaque, brown coloured liquid with lemon odour Irritant Skin (contact), eyes, inhalation, ingestion Skin: Irritant. May cause redness and irritation with prolonged Chemfax Products Ltd. Page 1 of 5 July 6, 2012

2 or repeated contact Eyes: Irritant. May cause irritation, redness and tearing. Inhalation: Irritant. May cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract with inhalation of mists and aerosols. Ingestion: May cause digestive tract disturbances including nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Medical Conditions Skin conditions including dermatitis and eczema. Aggravated by Exposure See Toxicological Information Section 11 Additional Hazard Identification Remarks Section 4. First Aid Measures Eye Contact Skin Contact Inhalation Ingestion Notes to Physician Additional First Aid Remarks Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention. Flush area with water. If irritation persists seek medical attention. Launder clothing before reuse. Remove victim to fresh air. If there is difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention. Rinse mouth with water if conscious. Do not induce vomiting. Lay victim on left side to prevent aspiration of any vomit. Seek immediate medical attention. Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures Flammability of the Product Flash Point Explosive Limits Auto Ignition Temperature Static Discharge Suitable Extinguishing Media Hazardous Combustion Products Precautions for Fire Fighting Non flammable No Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding fire Oxides of carbon and nitrogen Fire fighters should wear self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Use water spray to cool containers and structures exposed to fire. Chemfax Products Ltd. Page 2 of 5 July 6, 2012

3 Section 6. Accidental Release Measures Personal Precautions Environmental Precautions Methods for Clean Up Gloves (nitrile), coveralls, chemical resistant footwear, safety glasses Do not allow product to enter surface drains and watercourses. Stop leak. Dyke area if large amounts are spilt. Soak up or pump up material into a container suitable for disposal. Wash area with water to remove residues. Section 7. Handling and Storage Handling Handle with care. Storage Store in a cool dry place. Keep container closed when not in use. Section 8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection Exposure Guidelines TWA: 8 Hr STEL: 15 min Ceiling Potassium hydroxide Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate Not established 2 mg/m3 OSHA Exposure Controls Personal Protection Respiratory Skin Eyes Other Local exhaust ventilation Respiratory protection should be worn if mists and aerosols are produced Gloves (nitrile), coveralls, chemical resistant footwear Safety glasses Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Physical State and Appearance Opaque, brown coloured liquid with lemon odour Odour Threshold ph 12 ( as a 10% solution) Boiling Point Melting Point / Freezing point 0 o C Evaporation Rate Vapour Density Vapour Pressure Specific Gravity Solubility in Water Completely soluble % Volatile Other Data Chemfax Products Ltd. Page 3 of 5 July 6, 2012

4 Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Chemical Stability Hazardous Polymerisation Conditions to Avoid Materials to Avoid Hazardous Decomposition Products Stable Will not occur known Strong acids and oxidising agents. Contact of concentrated product with aluminium may leave white marks Not expected to decompose under normal conditions of use Section 11. Toxicological Information Principle Routes of Exposure Skin: Eyes: Inhalation: Ingestion: Additional Information Acute Toxicity Potassium hydroxide Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate Irritant. May cause redness and irritation with prolonged or repeated contact Irritant. May cause irritation, redness and tearing. Irritant. May cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract with inhalation of mists and aerosols. May cause digestive tract disturbances including nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. LD50: 273 mg/kg acute, (Rat, oral) Not established for this product Chronic Toxic Effects known Carcinogenicity Not listed Reproductive Toxicity / Teratogenicity / Embryotoxicity / Mutagenicity known Section 12. Ecological Information Ecotoxicity BOD and COD Biodegradability / OECD Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation Special Remarks Section 13. Disposal Considerations Dispose of in accordance with local, provincial and federal regulations Chemfax Products Ltd. Page 4 of 5 July 6, 2012

5 Section 14. Transport Information TDG Classification Emergency Response Guide # Marine Pollutant Special Precautions Not regulated for TDG No Section 15. Regulatory Information Canada DSL Inventory TSCA WHMIS Hazard Class Additional Information All components of this product are either on the Domestic Substances List (DSL) or Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) or exempt All components of this product are either on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory List or exempt D2B Section 16. Other Information Prepared by: Chemfax Products Ltd., Technical Department Date Prepared: 30 July, 2009 Revision Date: 6 July, 2012 Disclaimer Notice to reader To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist. Chemfax Products Ltd. expressly disclaims all expressed or implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the product provided. Chemfax Products Ltd. Page 5 of 5 July 6, 2012