Herkules Equipment Corporation
2760 Ridgeway Court
Walled Lake, MI 48390-1662
Phone: 248-960-7100
Fax: 248-960-7109
www.herkules.us
SAFETY DATA SHEET
CA01 CoAgent
SECTION 1 – CHEMICAL PRODUCT and COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Family Name: CA01 CoAgent
Chemical Family: Mineral
Application: Water Treatment
Manufacturer/Supplier: Herkules Equipment Corporation
Emergency Phone Number: 1-800-424-9300
SECTION 2 – HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Classification: Carcinogenicity (Category 1A)
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) (Category 1)
Eye Irritation (Category 2, 2B)
Skin Irritation (Category 2)
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: May cause cancer.
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. .
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Hazard Symbols:
Precautionary Statements
Prevention: Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety instructions have been read and
understood. Do not breathe dust. Wash face, hands, and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear eye protection/face protection.
Wear protective gloves.
Response: If exposed or concerned: get medical advice/attention/ Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and
easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.
If on skin: Wash with plenty of water and soap. Specific treatment (see section 4). If skin irritation
occurs, get medical attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before re-use.
If inhaled: Move person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Seek medical
advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Storage: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed, and store locked up.
Hazards Not Otherwise
Classified: Exposure may aggravate pre-existing eye, skin or respiratory conditions.
SECTION 3 – COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substances CAS Number Percent
Crystalline Silica, quartz 14808-60-7 6%
Trade Secret* Proprietary 10%
*The specific identity and/or percentage of composition has been withheld as a trade secret.
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Herkules Equipment Corporation
2760 Ridgeway Court
Walled Lake, MI 48390-1662
Phone: 248-960-7100
Fax: 248-960-7109
www.herkules.us
SECTION 4 – FIRST AID MEASURES
General: If exposed or concerned, get medical attention. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to a dust- free area. Get medical attention if respiratory irritation develops or if
Eyes: In case of contact, immediately rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses,
Skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water until clear. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. First aid measures not normally required.
Note to Physician: Provide general supportive measures and treat symptomatically.
SECTION 5 – FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing
Media: Does not burn. All standard firefighting media may be used for packaging fires.
Unsuitable
Extinguishing Media: None
Special Exposure
Hazards: None known. Product is not combustible.
Special Protective
Equipment: None for product. Wear full fire-fighting turn-put gear (full Bunker gear), and respiratory
protection
Precautions for
Firefighters: Caution, slippery when wet.
NFPA Ratings: Health 2, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0
SECTION 6 – ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautionary
Measures: Use appropriate protective equipment. Avoid creating and breathing dust.
Environmental Precautionary
Measures: Keep from entering sewers or water ways.
Procedure for Cleaning/Absorption:
SECTION 7 – HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Precautions: This product contains quartz which may become airborne. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid
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breathing becomes difficult. Inhalation may aggravate existing respiratory illness.
if present and easy to do. Continued rinsing for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention if
irritation persists.
(SCBA) appropriate for packaging fire.
Avoid generating dust. Collect using appropriate dustless method. Store collected materials
in dry, sealed container. Dispose in licensed landfill according to local, state and federal
regulations.
creating dusty conditions. Use only when adequate ventilation to keep exposure below
recommended limits. Wear a NIOSH/MSHA European Standard En 149 or equivalent
certified for silica bearing dust, respirator when using this product. Material is slippery when
wet. Promptly clean up spills to avoid breathing airborne dust.
Herkules Equipment Corporation
2760 Ridgeway Court
Walled Lake, MI 48390-1662
Phone: 248-960-7100
Fax: 248-960-7109
www.herkules.us
Storage Information: Use good housekeeping in storage and work areas to prevent the accumulation of dust.
SECTION 8 – EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Limits
Substances CAS Number ACGIH TLV-TWA OSHA PEL-TWA*
Crystalline Silica, quartz 14808-60-7 0.025 mg/m
%SiO2 + 2
Trade Secret ** Proprietary * * 2 mg/m3 2mg/m
5 mg/m
*More restrictive exposures limits may be enforced by some states, agencies, or other authorities.
** The specific identity and/or percentage of composition has been withheld as a trade secret.
*** For particles not otherwise regulated.
Engineering Controls: Use approved industrial ventilation and local exhaust as required to maintain exposures
Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses with side shields, safety goggles or full face shield to protect against
Hand Protection: Standard work gloves.
Personal Protective Equipment: If engineering controls and work practices cannot prevent excessive exposures, the
Respiratory Protection: If significant exposures exceeding occupational exposure limit are possible use IOSH/MSHA
Skin Protection: Use appropriate gloves to prevent sin contact. Wear clothing appropriate to prevent skin
Other Precautions: Eye wash fountain and emergency showers are recommended.
SECTION 9 – PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Granular Solid.
Color: Light tan to gray as dry powder.
Odor: Odorless
pH: 4.0 – 5.0 (5% aqueous suspension)
Specific Gravity @20 C (Water=1): 2.45 – 2.55
Density @ 20 C (lbs/gallon): Not determined
Bulk Density @ 20 C (lbs/ft3): 60-66
Boiling Point/Range (F/C): Not applicable
Freezing Point/Range (F/C): Not applicable
Vapor Pressure @ 20 C (mmHg): Not applicable
Vapor Density (Air=1): Not applicable
Percent Volatiles: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1): Not applicable
Solubility in Water (g/100ml): Insoluble, forms colloidal suspension
Solubility in Solvents (g/100ml): Not applicable
VOCs (lbs/gallon): Not applicable
Viscosity, Dynamic @ 20 C (centipoise): Not applicable
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Close container when not in use. Do not re-use empty container.
3
3
10 mg/m
15 mg/m3 * * *
3
3
below applicable exposure limits.
exposure. Do not wear contact lenses when working with this product.
selection and proper use of personal protective equipment should be determined by
an industrial hygienist or other qualified professional, based on the specific
application of this product.
respirator approved for silica bearing dust.
contact. Dusty clothing should be laundered before re-use. Use precautionary measures to
avoid creating dust when removing or laundering clothing.
Herkules Equipment Corporation
2760 Ridgeway Court
Walled Lake, MI 48390-1662
Phone: 248-960-7100
Fax: 248-960-7109
www.herkules.us
SECTION 9 – PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES (continued)
Viscosity, Kinematic @ 20 C (centistrokes): Not determined
Partition Coefficient/n-Octanol/Water: Not applicable
Molecular Weight (g/mole): Not applicable
Flash Point/Range (F/C): Not applicable
Flash Point Method: Not applicable
Auto-ignition Temperature (F/C): Not applicable
Flammability Limits in Air – Lower (%) : Not applicable
Flammability Limits in Air – Upper (%): Not applicable
SECTION 10 – STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: Nonreactive
Chemical Stability: Stable
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Will not occur
Conditions to Avoid: None
Anticipated Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): None known
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None
Additional Guidelines: Not applicable
SECTION 11 – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Principle Route of Exposure: Eye or skin contact, inhalation
Symptoms Related to the Physical, Chemical and Toxicological Characteristics
Aggravated Medical Conditions: Individuals with respiratory disease, including but not limited to asthma and
Cancer Status: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC, 1977) concludes that there
Other information: See “Adverse Effects of Crystalline Silica Exposure” published by the American Thoracic Society Medical Section of the American Lung Association,
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Volume 155, pages 761-768 (1997).
Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity: Silicosis: Excessive inhalation of respirable crystalline silica dust may cause a
Ingestion: None known
Inhalation: Product can cause irritation of the respiratory system. Inhaled crystalline silica in the form
Skin Contact: May cause irritation of the skin, especially in the presence of moisture.
Eye Contact: Contact may cause serious irritation, may cause mechanical eye irritation.
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bronchitis, or subject to eye irritation, should not be exposed to respirable quartzbearing dust.
is sufficient evidence in humans for carcinogenicity of inhaled crystalline silica form
occupational sources (IARCD Group 1), that carcinogenicity was not detected in all
industrial circumstances studied and that carcinogenicity may depend on
characteristics of the crystalline silica or on external factors affecting its biological
activity. See IARC Monograph 68, Silica, Some Silicates and Organic Fibres
(June1997). The National Toxicology Program (NTPO) classifies respirable
crystalline silica as “Know to be a human carcinogen” (MTP 9
th
Report on
Carcinogens, 2000). The American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists (ACGIH) classifies crystalline silica, quartz, as a suspected human
carcinogen (A2).
progressive, disabling, and sometimes fatal lung disease called silicosis. Symptoms
include cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, non-specific chet illness, and reduced
pulmonary function. This disease is exacerbated by smoking. Individuals with silicosis are
predisposed to develop tuberculosis.
of quartz from occupational sources is carcinogenic to humans (IARC, Group 1).
Inhalation may aggravate existing respiratory illness.
Herkules Equipment Corporation
2760 Ridgeway Court
Walled Lake, MI 48390-1662
Phone: 248-960-7100
Fax: 248-960-7109
www.herkules.us
Toxicity Tests
Oral Toxicity: Not classified
Dermal Toxicity: Not classified
Inhalation Toxicity: Not classified
Primary Irritation Effect: Not classified
Carcinogenicity: Refer to IARC Monograph 68, Silica, Some Silicates and Organic Fibres (June 1997).
Genotoxicity: Not classified
Reproductive/Developmental Toxicity: Not classified
SECTION 12 – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility (Water/Soil/Air): Not determined. Based upon ingredients mobility in water and soil should be minimal.
Persistence/Degradability: Not determined
Bio-accumulation: Not determined
Ecotoxicological Information
Because of the high pH of this product, it would be expected to produce significant ecotoxicity upon exposure to
aquatic organisms and aquatic systems in high concentrations.
Acute Fish Toxicity: Not determined
Acute Crustaceans Toxicity: Not determined
Acute Algae Toxicity: Not determined
Chemical Fate Information: Not determined
Other Information: None known
SECTION 13 – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal Method: If product should become waste, dispose in a licensed landfill according to federal, state and local regulations.
Contaminated Packaging: Do not re-use. Follow all applicable national or local regulations.
SECTION 14 – TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Land Transportation
DOT – Not regulated as dangerous goods
Canadian TDG – Not regulated as dangerous goods.
ADR – Not regulated as dangerous goods.
Air Transportation
ICAO/IATA – Hazardous Class 8-Corrosive, UN1910, Packing Group III
Sea Transportation
IMDG – Not regulated as dangerous goods.
Other Transportation Information
Labels: None
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Herkules Equipment Corporation
2760 Ridgeway Court
Walled Lake, MI 48390-1662
Phone: 248-960-7100
Fax: 248-960-7109
www.herkules.us
SECTION 15 – REGULATORY INFORMATION
US Regulations
US TSGA Inventory All components listed on inventory are exempt.
EPA SARA Title III Extremely
Hazardous Substances Not applicable.
EPA SARA (311, 312)
Hazard Class Chronic Health Hazard.
EPA SARA (313) Chemicals This product does not contain a toxic chemical for routine annual “Toxic
Chemical Release Reporting” under Section 313 (40 CFR 372).
EPA CERCLA/Superfund
Reportable Spill Quantity Not applicable.
EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste
Classification If product becomes a waste, it does NOT meet the criteria of a hazardous as
defined by the US EPA.
California Proposition 65 This product contains crystalline silica (respirable) which is a substance
known to the State of California to cause cancer.
Canadian Regulations
Canadian DSL Inventory All components listed on inventory or are exempt
WHMIS Hazard Class Class D, Division 2, Subdivision A for crystalline silica (respirable)
Class E for calcium hydroxide.
SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
DISCLAIMER: All information presented herein is believed to be accurate; however, it is the user’s responsibility to
determine in advance of need that the information is current and suitable for their circumstances. No warranty or
guarantee, express or implied, is made by Herkules as to this information, or as to the safety, toxicity or effect of the
use of this product.
Updated September 15, 2020
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