Whirlpool Water Softener Cleanser - Safety Data Sheet

1. Product and Company Identification

2. Hazards Identification

Label elements

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statement: May be corrosive to metals. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary statement - Prevention: Keep only in original container. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves. Wear eye/face protection.

Precautionary statement - Response: If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. Specific treatment (see this label). If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. 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. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage: Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal: Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements.

Hazard(s) not otherwise classified (HNOC): None known.

Supplemental information: Not applicable.

Hazard Pictograms: The document displays a pictogram indicating corrosivity [corrosive-symbol].

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients

Composition comments: US GHS: The exact percentage (concentration) of composition has been withheld as a trade secret in accordance with paragraph (i) of §1910.1200.

4. First Aid Measures

• Inhalation: If symptoms develop move victim to fresh air. If symptoms persist, obtain medical attention.
• Skin contact: Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Specific treatment (see product label).
• Eye contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor.
• Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. Never give anything by mouth if victim is unconscious, or is convulsing. Obtain medical attention.

Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed: Symptoms may include stinging, tearing, redness, swelling, and blurred vision. Permanent eye damage including blindness could result. Skin irritation. May cause redness and pain.

Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: Provide general supportive measures and treat symptomatically. 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. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible). Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Wear rubber gloves and chemical splash goggles. Keep out of reach of children.

5. Fire Fighting Measures

• Suitable extinguishing media: Treat for surrounding material.
• Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire.
• Specific hazards arising from the chemical: May include and are not limited to: Oxides of carbon. Oxides of phosphorus.
• Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters: Firefighters should wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self contained breathing apparatus.
• Fire-fighting equipment/instructions: Move containers from fire area if you can do so without risk. Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials.
• Hazardous combustion products: May include and are not limited to: Oxides of carbon. Oxides of phosphorus.
• Explosion data: Not available.
• Sensitivity to mechanical impact: Not available.
• Sensitivity to static discharge: Not available.

6. Accidental Release Measures

• Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Keep unnecessary personnel away. Keep out of low areas. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Wear appropriate protective equipment and clothing during clean-up. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained. For personal protection, see section 8 of the SDS.
• Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
  • Large Spills: Stop leak if you can do so without risk. Dike the spilled material, where this is possible. Cover with plastic sheet to prevent spreading. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers. Prevent entry into waterways, sewer, basements or confined areas. Following product recovery, flush area with water.
  • Small Spills: Wipe up with absorbent material (e.g. cloth, fleece). Clean surface thoroughly to remove residual contamination. Never return spills to original containers for re-use.
• Environmental precautions: Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.

Note: Never return spills to original containers for re-use. For waste disposal, see section 13 of the SDS. Before attempting clean up, refer to hazard data given above. Small spills may be absorbed with non-reactive absorbent and placed in suitable, covered, labelled containers. Prevent large spills from entering sewers or waterways. Contact emergency services and supplier for advice.

7. Handling and Storage

• Precautions for safe handling: Avoid prolonged exposure. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use good industrial hygiene practices in handling this material. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Provide adequate ventilation.
• Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Store in a closed container away from incompatible materials. Keep only in the original container. Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Occupational exposure limits

US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000)

US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values

US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

Biological limit values: No biological exposure limits noted for the ingredient(s).

Appropriate engineering controls: Good general ventilation (typically 10 air changes per hour) 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).
• Skin protection:
  • Hand protection: Rubber gloves. Confirm with a reputable supplier first.
  • Other: Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing. As required by employer code.
• Respiratory protection: Where exposure guideline levels may be exceeded, use an approved NIOSH respirator.
• Thermal hazards: Not applicable.

General hygiene considerations: Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as washing after handling the material and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash work clothing and protective equipment to remove contaminants. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product. Use good industrial hygiene practices in handling this material. When using do not eat or drink.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

10. Stability and Reactivity

• Reactivity: Reacts vigorously with alkaline material. This product may react with reducing agents.
• Possibility of hazardous reactions: Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
• Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
• Conditions to avoid: Do not mix with other chemicals. Contact with incompatible materials.
• Incompatible materials: Caustics. Bases. Reducing agents. Oxidizers.
• Hazardous decomposition products: May include and are not limited to: Oxides of carbon. Oxides of phosphorus.

11. Toxicological Information

Routes of exposure: Eye, Skin contact, Inhalation, Ingestion.

Information on likely routes of exposure:

• Ingestion: Expected to be a low ingestion hazard.
• Inhalation: Prolonged inhalation may be harmful. No adverse effects due to inhalation are expected.
• Skin contact: Causes skin irritation.
• Eye contact: Causes serious eye damage.

Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics: Symptoms may include stinging, tearing, redness, swelling, and blurred vision. Permanent eye damage including blindness could result. Skin irritation. May cause redness and pain.

Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity

Skin corrosion/irritation: Causes skin irritation.

Exposure minutes: Not available.

Erythema value: Not available.

Oedema value: Not available.

Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Causes serious eye damage.

Corneal opacity value: Not available.

Iris lesion value: Not available.

Conjunctival reddening value: Not available.

Conjunctival oedema value: Not available.

Recover days: Not available.

Respiratory or skin sensitization:

• Respiratory sensitization: Not available.
• Skin sensitization: This product is not expected to cause skin sensitization.

Germ cell mutagenicity: Non-hazardous by WHMIS/OSHA criteria.

Mutagenicity: Non-hazardous by WHMIS/OSHA criteria.

Carcinogenicity: Not classified or listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA and ACGIH.

Reproductive toxicity: Non-hazardous by WHMIS/OSHA criteria.

Teratogenicity: Non-hazardous by WHMIS/OSHA criteria.

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Not classified.

Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Not classified.

Aspiration hazard: Not available.

Chronic effects: Prolonged inhalation may be harmful.

Further information: Not available.

Name of Toxicologically Synergistic Products: Not available.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: See below

Persistence and degradability: No data is available on the degradability of this product.

Bioaccumulative potential: No data available.

Mobility in soil: No data available.

Mobility in general: Not available.

Other adverse effects: No other adverse environmental effects (e.g. ozone depletion, photochemical ozone creation potential, endocrine disruption, global warming potential) are expected from this component.

13. Disposal Considerations

• Disposal instructions: Review federal, state/provincial, and local government requirements prior to disposal. Collect and reclaim or dispose in sealed containers at licensed waste disposal site. Do not allow this material to drain into sewers/water supplies. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with chemical or used container.
• Local disposal regulations: Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.
• Hazardous waste code: The waste code should be assigned in discussion between the user, the producer and the waste disposal company.
• Waste from residues / unused products: Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe manner (see: Disposal instructions).
• Contaminated packaging: Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or disposal. Since emptied containers may retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is emptied.

14. Transport Information

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

• Basic shipping requirements:
• UN number: UN1805
• Proper shipping name: Phosphoric acid solution
• Hazard class: 8
• Packing group: III
• Special provisions: A7, IB3, N34, T4, TP1
• Packaging exceptions: 154
• Packaging non bulk: 203
• Packaging bulk: 241

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG - Canada)

• Basic shipping requirements:
• UN number: UN1805
• Proper shipping name: PHOSPHORIC ACID, LIQUID
• Hazard class: 8
• Packing group: III

Transport Hazard Symbols: The document displays hazard class 8 symbols for DOT and TDG, indicating corrosivity [hazard-class-8-symbol].

15. Regulatory Information

Canadian federal regulations

This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the SDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.

Canada WHMIS Ingredient Disclosure: Threshold limits

WHMIS status: Controlled

WHMIS classification: Class E - Corrosive Material

WHMIS labeling: [corrosive-material-label]

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.
• US CWA Section 311 Hazardous Substances: Listed substance: Phosphoric acid (CAS 7664-38-2) - Listed.
• CERCLA Hazardous Substance List (40 CFR 302.4): Phosphoric acid (CAS 7664-38-2) - Listed.
• Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(r) Accidental Release Prevention (40 CFR 68.130): Not regulated.
• Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) List: Not regulated.

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA)

• Hazard categories: Immediate Hazard - Yes, Delayed Hazard - No, Fire Hazard - No, Pressure Hazard - No, Reactivity Hazard - No
• SARA 302 Extremely hazardous substance: No
• SARA 311/312 Hazardous chemical: No
• SARA 313 (TRI reporting): Not regulated.

Other federal regulations

• Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 112(r) (40 CFR 68.130) Hazardous substance: Not regulated.
• Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA): Not regulated.
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Not regulated.

US state regulations

• US - California Hazardous Substances (Director's): Listed substance: Phosphoric acid (CAS 7664-38-2) - Listed.
• US - California Proposition 65 - Carcinogens & Reproductive Toxicity (CRT): Listed substance: Ethanol (CAS 64-17-5) - Listed.
• US - Illinois Chemical Safety Act: Listed substance: Phosphoric acid (CAS 7664-38-2) - Listed.
• US - Louisiana Spill Reporting: Listed substance: Phosphoric acid (CAS 7664-38-2) - Listed.
• US - Minnesota Haz Subs: Listed substance: Phosphoric acid (CAS 7664-38-2) - Listed.
• US - New Jersey RTK - Substances: Listed substance: Phosphoric acid (CAS 7664-38-2) - Listed.
• US - New York Release Reporting: Hazardous Substances: Listed substance: Phosphoric acid (CAS 7664-38-2) - Listed.
• US - Texas Effects Screening Levels: Listed substance: Phosphoric acid (CAS 7664-38-2) - Listed.
• US. Massachusetts RTK - Substance List: Phosphoric acid (CAS 7664-38-2) - Listed.
• US. Pennsylvania RTK - Hazardous Substances: Phosphoric acid (CAS 7664-38-2) - Listed.
• US. Rhode Island RTK: Phosphoric acid (CAS 7664-38-2) - Listed.

Inventory status

*A "Yes" indicates that all components of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s).

16. Other Information

LEGEND

NFPA Diamond Description: Health Hazard: 2 (Serious), Flammability: 0 (Minimal), Physical Hazard: 0 (Minimal), Special Hazard: X (Indicates specific precautions or properties, often related to reactivity or personal protection).

Disclaimer: The data contained in this material safety data sheet was obtained from sources that were technically accurate, reliable, and state of the art when this document was prepared. If data was unavailable to complete certain sections, the absence of that data is identified in this document. Because the supplier cannot know the exact circumstances during actual use of this product, other hazards, exposure scenarios, disposal considerations, and regulations may apply and it is the responsibility of the user to read and understand the product label and this document before use. Do not use the product for purposes other than those stated in Section 1.

Issue date: 16-March-2015

Effective date: 16-March-2015

Expiry date: 16-March-2018

Further information: For an updated SDS, please contact the supplier/manufacturer listed on the first page of the document.