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Safety Data Sheet

Section 01 - Product And Company Identification

Product Identifier Aluminum Sulphate Solution

Other Means of Identification ClearTech Industries Inc.

Product Use and Restrictions on Use Coagulating agent in municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment,
additive in papermaking.

Initial Supplier Identifier ClearTech Industries Inc.

1500 Quebec Avenue
Saskatoon, SK. Canada
S7K 1V7

Prepared By ClearTech Industries Inc. Technical Department

Phone: 1 (800) 387-7503

24-Hour Emergency Phone Phone: 1 (306) 664 2522

Alternative Phone: 1 (800) 387-7503

Section 02 - Hazard Identification

GHS-Classification
Acute Toxicity-Oral Category 4
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1
STOT-Single Exposure Category 3
Aspiration Toxicity Category 2
Acute Aquatic Toxicity Category 2
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Signal Word
Danger

Hazard Statements
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes severe skin burns or eye damage.
May cause respiratory irritation.
May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways.
Toxic to aquatic life.

Physical Hazards
Corrosive to Metals Category 1

Signal Word
Warning

Hazard Statement
May be corrosive to metals.

Pictograms

Precautionary Statements
Keep only in original container.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Use only outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Avoid release to the environment.
Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing.
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Store in corrosive resistant/container with a resistant inliner.
Store locked up.
Store container tightly closed in well-ventilated place.

Section 03 - Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical Name CAS Number Weight % Unique Identifiers

Aluminum sulphate hydrate 16828-12-9 45-55% Not Available

Common Name and Synonyms
Section 04 - First Aid Measures
Inhalation
Skin Contact / Absorption
Eye Contact
Ingestion
Additional Information
Section 05 - Fire Fighting Measures
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media
Specific Hazards Arising
Chemical
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Liquid alum; aluminum sulfate solution; papermakers alum; sulphuric acid,
aluminum salt.
Remove victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration only if breathing has stopped.
If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek immediate medical attention.
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap and water. Seek
medical attention if irritation occurs or persists.
This material is an eye irritant. 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.
Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean victim forward to prevent breathing
in vomitus. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person.
If victim is alert and not convulsing, rinse mouth out. If spontaneous vomiting
occurs, have victim lean forward with head down to avoid breathing in vomitus,
rinse mouth and administer more milk or water. Seek immediate medical attention.
Consult a doctor and/or the nearest Poison Control Centre for all exposures except
minor instances of inhalation or skin contact.
All first aid procedures should be periodically reviewed by a doctor familiar with the
material and its conditions of use in the workplace.
Product itself does not burn. Use fire extinguishing agents suitable for materials
which are burning.
Water and foam should not be used on fires involving aluminum sulphate, because
corrosive liquids containing sulphuric acid may be produced [decomposition
product sulphur trioxide will react with water to form sulphuric acid.] However, if it
is necessary to use these extinguishing agents, proceed with due caution.
From the Reacts with most metals to form flammable and explosive hydrogen gas. Closed
containers exposed to heat may burst.
Aluminum sulphate does not burn or support combustion. Heating aluminum
sulphate to high temperatures may produce corrosive and toxic sulfur dioxide
and/or sulfur trioxide gases. Well-sealed containers may rupture violently when
exposed to fire or excessive heat for sufficient time. Aluminum sulphate dissolves
in water with the evolution of heat and readily reacts to form corrosive sulfuric acid.
Sulphuric acid is corrosive to some metals and gives off flammable hydrogen gas.
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Special Protective Equipment
Precautions for Fire-Fighters
Further Information
and The decomposition products of aluminum sulphate are corrosive and hazardous to
health. Do not enter without wearing specialized protective equipment suitable for
the situation. Firefighter's normal protective clothing (Bunker Gear) will not provide
adequate protection. Chemical resistant clothing (e.g. chemical splash suit) and
positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (MSHA/NIOSH approved or
equivalent) may be necessary.
Isolate materials that are not involved in the fire and protect personnel. Cool
containers with flooding quantities of water until well after the fire is out. Spilled
material may cause floors and contact surfaces to become slippery.

Section 06 - Accidental Release Measures

Personal Precautions / Protective Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Ventilate area. Only enter area
Equipment / Emergency Procedures with PPE. Stop or reduce leak if safe to do so. Spilled material may cause floors and
contact surfaces to become slippery.

Environmental Precautions Prevent material from entering sewers or waterways.

Methods and Materials for Containment Recover spilled material on non-combustible absorbents, such as sand or
and Cleaning Up vermiculite, and place in covered containers for disposal. Collect product for
recovery or disposal. For release to land, or storm water runoff, contain discharge
by constructing dykes or applying inert absorbent; for release to water, utilize
damming and/or water diversion to minimize the spread of contamination. Ventilate
enclosed spaces. Notify applicable government authority if release is reportable or
could adversely affect the environment. Replace damaged containers immediately
to avoid loss of material and contamination of surrounding atmosphere.

Section 07 - Handling and Storage

Precautions for Safe Handling 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.

Conditions for Safe Storage
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed, and away
from heat and out of direct sunlight. Although this product freezes at below -1C, it
should be stored at between 15-25C. To ensure maximum activity, this product
should be used within 12 months. Keep away from incompatibles such as water,
strong oxidizing agents, and bases. See incompatibles section 10 for more
information.

Section 08 - Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

Exposure Limit(s)
Component Regulation Type of Listing Value
3
Aluminum Sulphate OSHA PEL-TWA 2mg/m [as Al, soluble salts]
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ACGIH TLV-TWA Not Established.

Engineering Control(s)

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.

Protective Equipment
Eyes/Face 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.

Hand Protection Impervious gloves of chemically resistant material (rubber or PVC) should be worn
at all times. Wash contaminated clothing and dry thoroughly before reuse.

Skin and Body Protection Body suite, aprons, and/or coveralls of chemical resistant material should be worn at
all times. Wash contaminated clothing and dry thoroughly before reuse.

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.

Respiratory Protection No specific guidelines are available. The NIOSH recommendations for sulfuric acid
may be applicable. Contact chemical manufacturer, supplier or appropriate
government agencies for advice.
NIOSH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SULFURIC ACID CONCENTRATIONS IN AIR
(36):
Up to 15 mg/m3:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode. Any
powered, air-purifying respirator with acid gas cartridge(s) in combination with a
high-efficiency particulate filter.
(APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and acid gas
cartridge(s) in combination with an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Any air-purifying, full-
facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted acid gas
canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Any self-contained breathing
apparatus with a full facepiece. Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece.
Thermal Hazards Not Available
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Section 09 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance
Physical State Liquid

Colour Clear to pale yellow

Odour Odourless

Odour Threshold Not Applicable

Property
pH 1.8-2.3

Freezing Point -1C to -16C

Initial Boiling Point and Boiling Range 101C

Flash Point Not applicable, product does burn.

Evaporation Rate Not Available

Flammability Non-Flammable

Upper Flammable Limit Not Applicable

Lower Flammable Limit Not Applicable

o
Vapour Pressure (mm Hg, 20 C) Not Available

Vapour Density (Air=1) Not Available

Relative Density Not Available

Solubility(ies) Completely miscible in water.

Partition Coefficient: n-octanol/water Not Available

Auto-ignition Temperature Not Applicable

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Decomposition Temperature 650-760C

Viscosity Not Available

Explosive Properties Liquid aluminum sulphate may react with some metals, to give flammable,
potentially explosive hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas can accumulate to explosive
concentrations inside confined spaces. Follow appropriate NFPA codes.

Specific Gravity (Water=1) 1.3 @ 48%

% Volatiles by Volume 53.6%

Formula Al2(SO4)314H2O

Molecular Weight 594.3392 g/mol

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity Not Available

Stability Stable under normal conditions.

Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Corrosive to some metals. Corrosive to aluminum. Hazardous polymerization will
not occur.

Conditions to Avoid High temperatures, sparks, open flames and all other sources of ignition.
Decomposition will occur about 650 to 760C. This residue is caustic. Secure
containers at all times.

Incompatible Materials Corrosive to carbon steel, aluminum, and zinc.

WATER - forms sulphuric acid.

STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS (e.g. chlorine, perchlorates, peroxides) - reaction
may be violent. May give off sulfur dioxide.
STRONG BASES (e.g. sodium hydroxide) - may react violently and form aluminum
hydroxide.

Hazardous Decomposition Products Sulphuric acid.

May react with many metals including carbon steel and aluminum to form
flammable gases including sulphur oxides and hydrogen. Liquid alum is stable
below 60C.
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Section 11 - Toxicological Information

Acute Toxicity

Component Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation LC50

Aluminum sulphate 6207mg/kg (mouse) Not Available Not Available
1930mg/kg (rat)
Aluminum sulphate hydrate 9000mg/kg (rat) Not Available Not Available

Chronic Toxicity Carcinogenicity

Component IARC
Aluminum sulphate Not classifiable as a human carcinogen.
Sulphuric acid mist Group 1: Carcinogenic to humans.
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Aluminum sulphate hydrolyzes readily with moisture to form some sulphuric acid
which may produce irritation, dermatosis and eczema. Excessive formation of
sulphuric acid may produce possible burns.

Ingestion Amounts ingested incidental to industrial handling are not likely to cause injury.
Large amounts may cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting. Can cause burns of
the mouth, bleeding stomach, incoordination, muscle spasms, and kidney injury.

Inhalation Inhalation of mists can be irritating to the respiratory tract and lungs.

Serious Eye Damage/Irritation This material is an eye irritant and may cause irritation, redness, and corneal burns
due to the reaction of the compound with moisture to form sulfuric acid.

Respiratory or Skin Sensitization Aluminum sulphate may rarely cause skin sensitization.

Germ Cell Mutagenicity No reliable studies using live animal and no human studies were located. A positive
result has been obtained in cultured human cells. Negative results have been
obtained in cultured mammalian cells and bacterial tests

Reproductive Toxicity There is no evidence that Aluminum Sulphate affects reproduction.

STOT-Single Exposure Aluminum Sulphate can irritate the lungs.

STOT-Repeated Exposure Repeated exposure may cause bronchitis to develop with coughing, phlegm, and/or
shortness of breath.
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Aspiration Hazard Inhalation of high airborne concentrations may cause constriction of the airways
and can result in potentially fatal pulmonary edema.

Synergistic Materials Not Available

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity
Component Toxicity to Algae Toxicity to Fish Toxicity to Daphnia and
Other Aquatic Invertebrates
Aluminum sulphate hydrate Not Available LC50(96hr, goldfish): 100mg/L Not Available
LC50(96hr, Salvelinus
fontanalis): 3.6mg/L
Biodegradability The products of biodegradation are more toxic than the original product.

Bioaccumulation Not Available

Mobility Not Available

Other Adverse Effects May be harmful to aquatic life. Toxicity is primarily associated with the acidic pH.
Acidic soil conditions develop where contamination with this material occurs.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Waste From Residues/Unused Dispose in accordance with all federal, provincial, and/or local regulations including
Products the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

Contaminated Packaging Dispose in accordance with all federal, provincial, and/or local regulations including
the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

Section 14 - Transport Information

UN Number UN 3264

UN Proper Shipping Name CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.

Transport Hazard Class(es) 8

Packaging Group III

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Environmental Hazards Listed as a marine pollutant under Canadian TDG Regulations Schedule 1, Column
10.
Special Precautions Not Available

Transport in Bulk Not Available

TDG
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.

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

NOTE: THE PRODUCT LISTED ON THIS SDS HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HAZARD
CRITERIA OF THE CANADIAN CONTROLLED PRODUCTS REGULATIONS. THIS SDS CONTAINS ALL
INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THOSE REGULATIONS.

NSF Certification.. Product is certified under NSF/ANSI Standard 60 for coagulation and
flocculation at a maximum dosage of 330mg/L.

Section 16 - Other Information

Preparation Date February 5, 2015

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 / SDS 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 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 center or technical service department.

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Zealand.

2) CHEMINFO: Aluminum sulfate anhydrous. (2014). Retrieved from Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety:
http://ccinfoweb2.ccohs.ca/cheminfo/records/171E.html
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3) Brenntag Canada Inc. (2011, May 2). Material Safety Data Sheet: Aluminum Sulfate, Solution, 30 - 60%. Toronto,
Ontario.

4) Chemtrade Chemicals Canada Ltd. (2014, February 18). Material Safety Data Sheet: Liquid Alum. Parsippany, NJ.

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Edmonton, AB.

ClearTech Industries Inc. - Locations

Corporate Head Office: 1500 Quebec Avenue, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 1V7
Phone: 1(306) 664 2522
Alternative Phone: 1(800) 387-7503
Fax: 1(888) 281-8109

www.ClearTech.ca

Location Address Postal Code Phone Number

Richmond, B.C. 12431 Horseshoe Way V7A 4X6 1(800)387-7503
Port Coquitlam, B.C. 223 Kingsway Avenue V3C 1S9 1(800)387-7503
th
Calgary, AB. 5516E - 40 St. S.E. T2C 2A1 1(800)387-7503
nd
Edmonton, AB. 12020 - 142 Street T5L 2G8 1(800)387-7503
Saskatoon, SK. North Corman Industrial Park S7K 1V7 1(800)387-7503
Regina, SK. 555 Henderson Drive S42 5X2 1(800)387-7503
Winnipeg, MB. 340 Saulteaux Crescent R3J 3T2 1(800)387-7503
Mississauga, ON. 355 Admiral Blvd Unit #1 L5T 2N1 1(800)387-7503

24 Hour Emergency Number - All Locations 1(306) 664-2522

Alternative - 1(800) 387-7503

End of Safety Data Sheet