Herkules CA01 User Manual

Herkules Equipment Corporation

2760 Ridgeway Court

Walled Lake, MI 48390-1662

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

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: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

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.