ICE MELTER ICE MELTER

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

HAZARD RATING    
Fire=0   4=Extreme
Reactivity=0   3=High
Health=0   2=Moderate
Special   1=Slight
    0=Insignificant

N/A=Not Applicable N.D.=No Data N.E.=Not Established

EMERENCY MEDICAL TELEPHONE NUMBER

1-800-228-5635 ext. 111

SECTION I-IDENTITY AND MANUFACTURER'S INFORMATION

PRO-LINK
510 Chapman Street
Canton, MA 02021
Telephone Number 781-828-9550

Product Name: Pro-Link Ice Melter
 Prepared by Regulatory Affairs Department - July 1994

SECTION II-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION

Calciumchloride

CAS No 10043-52-4

%

OSHA PEL,ppm

ACGIH TLV, ppm

other limits

% optional

N/E

N/E

N/E

N/E

N/E

Sodium chloride

CAS No 07647-14-5

%

OSHA PEL,ppm

ACGIH TLV, ppm

other limits

% optional

N/E

N/E

N/E

N/E

N/E
No toxicological data is available on this specific mixture; rather the health effects stated below are based on information that is available on the calcium chloride component.

SECTION III-PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Boiling Point: 175*C for CacI2
1413*C for NaCI 		Specific Gravity (H2O=1):1.85 @ 25*C for CaCI2
2.16 for NaCI
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 0.37kPa (40*C) CacI2
1.0mm Hg (865*C) for NaCI 		Melting Point: 804*C for NaCI
Vapor Density (Air=1): N/A Evaporation Rate (eather=1):>N/A
Solubility in Water: 97.7 g/100ML @0*C
1 g/2.8 ml @ 25*C 		pH:Neutral to slightly alkaline for CaCI2
6.7 - 7.3 for NaCI
Appearance and Odor: Freezing point: 176* for CaCI2
solid, white to faint pink granular - orderless     Molecular weight: 110.99 for CaCI2
58.45 for NaCI

SECTION IV-FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Flash Point (Method Used): N/A
Flammability Limits: LEL-N/A UEL-N/A
Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: A potential explosion hazard exists when calcium chloride is mixed with furan 2-peroxy-carboxylic acid.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: For For fire fighting wear NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus..

SECTION V-PHYSICAL HAZARDS

 Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: None Known
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): For CaCI2" reacts violently with bromine trifluoride (BrF3), or a mixture of boron trioxide and calcium oxide (B2O+CaO). Sulfuric acid: yields hydrogen chloride gas, which is corrosive, irritating, and reactive. Water-reactive materials, such as sodium: causes an exothermic reaction. Methyl vinyl ether: starts runaway polymerization reaction. Zinc as in galvanized iron: yields hydrogen gas with solutions, which may explode under these conditions. Sodium chloride undergoes violent reactions with BrF3 and lithium.
Hazardous Decomposition or by products: When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of CI 2 and Na2O.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur
Conditions to Avoid: None Known
Other Precautions: CaCi2 will undergo violent polymerization with methyl vinyl ether. The anhydrous, monohydrate, dehydrate and tertrahydrate forms of calcium chloride when dissolved in water, produce considerable amount of heat

SECTION VI-HEALTH HAZARDS

Routes of Entry:  __ Inhalation   X Skin      X Ingestion  X Eyes
Carcinogenicity:   X None Known   ___NTP   __IARC   __OSHA Regulated
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
   Eye: Direct contact will cause irritation.
   Ingestion: May cause gastroinestinal irritation.
   Inhalation: Prolonged exposure in poorly ventilated areas may irritate nasal mucous membranes.
   Skin Contact: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause irritation
Medical Conditions generally aggravated by Exposure: None Known
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eye Contact: Flush promptly with large amounts of water, for 15 min, occasionally lifting eyelids.
Ingestion: If conscious, immediately give 2 to 4 large glasses of water. Include vomiting.
Inhalation: Promptly remove to fresh air and rest. Restore and/or support breathing
Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with mild soap and water.

SECTION VII-PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE

Steps to be taken in Case Material is released or spilled: Shovel up dry chemical and place in metal drum with cover, reuse if possible. Always wear personal protective equipment..
Waste Disposal Method: Dispose of container and unwanted product as permitted by all local, state, and federal regulation..
Precautions to be taken in Handling and Storage: Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Use good personal hygiene and housekeeping. Store in cool, dry area. Prolonged storage may cause product to cake and become wet from atmospheric moisture..
Aquatic Toxicity: CaCI2 is harmful to aquatic life at concentrations greater thand 500ppm. CaCI2 does not bioaccumulate. TLm 96:>1000mg/I. For NaCI Tim 96:>1000ppm..
Other Precautions: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

SECTION VIII-CONTROL MEASURES

Respiratory Protection: For dusty conditions, wear NIOSH-approved dust respirator.
Ventilation:
    Special: N/A
    Local Exhaust: O.K.
Protective Gloves: Rubber or plastic
Eye Protection: For dusty conditions, wear chemical safety goggles. Under these conditions do not wear contact lenses.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: Long-sleeve shirt and trousers.
Work/hygienic Practices: Wash hands after use

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