:: Chlorine Dioxide - Harvest Wash WT MSDS ::

1 : Product Identification
Product Name : HARVEST WASH
Chemical Family : Mixture of oxychloro compounds.
CAS No : none (mixture).
NFPA Rating (with 0 for no hazard to 4 for life-threatening):
Fire - 0; Health - 1; Reactivity - 1; Special - none.
Warning Statement : Product may cause eye and skin irritation.

2 : Ingredients Information.
Ingredients : Trade Secret.

3: Physical / Chemical Data.
Appearance and Odour : Clear liquid with very faint chlorinous odour.
Boiling Point : 100.5 degrees Centigrade
Melting Point : N/A
Vapour Pressure : no data
Specific Gravity : 1.03 - 1.06 g/ml.

1 : Fire And Explosive Hazard.
Flash Point : None
Flammable Limits : Not applicable (water based product)
Auto - ignition Temperature : Not applicable.
Extinguishing media : Choose extinguishing media suitable for surrounding materials.
Fire Fighting Equipment : Standard Protective Gear with self contained breathing apparatus.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures : This product becomes a fire hazard or explosion hazard if allowed to dry. Chlorine dioxide which may evolve from HARVEST WASH solutions is explosive in the gaseous phase at concentrations greater than 10 % by volume.
Do not allow chlorine dioxide gas to accumulate within a confined space.

2 : Reactivity Data.
Stability : Product is stable.
Conditions to Avoid : Evaporation to dryness - dried material can ignite upon contact with combustibles.
Incompatible Materials : Avoid accidental contact with acids, chlorine compounds, sulphur and sulphite compounds, phosphorous, organic solvent and combustible / flammable materials.
Hazardous Decomposition Products : Exposure to acids or chlorine compounds can produce uncontrollable generation of chlorine dioxide gas.
Hazardous Polymerisation : Does not occur.

3 : Health Hazard Data.
Inhalation : Inhalation may cause irritation of the mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, bloody nose and sneezing.
Skin : Direct contact may cause irritation with symptoms of redness, itching and swelling.
Eye : Exposure can produce irritation, redness of the conjunctiva, cornea and eyelid.
Ingestion : Ingestion may produce gastric, discomfort, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. LD50 in excess of 4000mg/kg.
Carcinoginicity : Active ingredients are not listed by OSHA, EPA or any other authority as carcinogen or tumour promoter.
Mutagenicity : Though product's active ingredient is a chemical oxidant, no evidence to date for mutagenicity from whole animal or in vitro studies.
Reproductive Effects : Active ingredient has not been found to be teratogenic in studies in which animals have been exposed to 100 ppm in drinking water.
Aquatic Toxicity : For bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) aquatic toxicity has shown a TL50 of 208 mg/l and LC50 values of 265 - 300 mg/l. Rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri) show an aquatic toxicity of LC50 50.6 mg/l and LC50 of 290 mg/l.
Active ingredient in the diet of birds was not acutely toxic. Eight day dietary LC50's in mallard ducks and bobwhite quail were both greater than 10000ppm in the diet.

4 : First Aid :
Skin : Remove contaminated clothing (Contaminated clothing must be laundered before re-use). Immediately flush exposed skin areas with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
Eyes : Immediately flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes while frequently lifting upper and lower eyelids. Consult a physician.
Ingestion : DO NO induce vomiting. Drink large quantities of water and consult a physician.
Inhalation : Move patient to fresh air and monitor for respiratory distress. If a cough or difficulty in breathing develops administer oxygen and consult a physician.

5 : Personal Protection Equipment.
Ventilation : Good room ventilation is normally adequate for safe use of this product.
Respiratory Protection : NOSHA / MSHA approved air purifying respirators or approved facial respirators are recommended for chlorine dioxide or chlorine / acid vapours.
Eye Protection : Good manufacturing practise recommends the use of chemical safety goggles for all applications involving chemical handling.
Protective Clothing : Good manufacturing practise recommends that rubber, neoprene gloves be worn for all applications involving chemical handling. Other Protective Measures : Product should be stored and applied in close proximity to a safety shower, chemical eye-wash station or other fresh water source.

6 : Spill, Leak And Disposal Procedures.
Based on volume of spill or leak and dependent upon local authority / federal government laws. Low volume spills may be flushed to a designated and permitted sewer system with large amounts of water. Large volume spills or leaks may need to be contained and neutralised with 1.2 kg of sodium bisulphite or sodium thiosulphite per kg of estimated spill or leaked product. Disposal of chemical waste in accordance with local / federal laws.
The vacinity of the spill should be thoroughly flushed with water after the clean up. At no time should the spilled material be allowed to dry to a crystalline salt.

10 : Special Precautions :
Product Storage : Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated location away from acids, chlorine compounds, organic solvents, sulphur and sulphite compounds, phosphorous, combustible / flammable materials and direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use and open carefully to prevent spillage. Storage on wooden floors and pallets is not recommended.
Product Handling : Use product as directed. Avoid contact with skin and eyes, avoid breathing any vapours or fumes resulting from product activation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep away from children, animals or unauthorised personnel.