Dow Flake or Peladow

[ocboat]

Does anyone know of any store that carries either one of these items this time of year or is there a member that is willing to sell any on theirs? Thanks.

[Reefin']

i pretty sure its not gonna be out on the store shelves till thanksgiving or so......if u cant find any u can use driZair moisture removing pellets........i have the msds on this stuff ...its just peladow pellets repackaged.....and its available all year long:D .......HTH

[Reefin']

i tried to post the Msds but its to large for its file type(.doc) 20k limit. here.......sheesh

[ocboat]

Cool. Thanks for the info. I'll go get some this weekend.

[CCR]

Ahhhhhh, what is this stuff your talking about and what is it's use???

[Reefin']

Dri-Z-Air ™ Unit with 1 Package of 13 oz. Crystals #16133

What it does:

Dri-Z-Air dehumidifier products help prevent condensation, mold and mildew from forming in areas that may be susceptible to dampness and moisture, such as items in storage or your window sills. Dri-Z-Air proactively removes excess moisture from the air and protects your belongings from damage caused by moisture. The crystals in the Dri-Z-Air dehumidifier container do the magic of absorbing the moisture from the air easily, quietly and conveniently.

 

How it works

Air is drawn around the basket which contain crystals that absorb moisture which is deposited into the bucket below the basket. The process happens naturally and continuously with little need to monitor the unit while it is working.

 

Unique features and benefits

Easy to use

Removes excess moisture from the air

Guards against dampness

Eliminates musty smells

Odorless

Quiet

Uses no electricity

Requires little maintenance to operate

Portable size fits many applications

Patented Basket design works better than competitive products

Units are refillable

1 13-oz. bag of refill Crystals included with Unit.

Why do I need to control moisture?

Moisture that continues to collect in an environment leads to mold and mildew problems.

 

Where it's used

Boats Guards against moisture in carpets, bedding, sails and lockers. Helps prevent condensation on windows and ceiling.

 

Storerooms Protect papers and containers that may be susceptible to moisture damage. Prevents swelling and sticking of doors and drawers.

 

Closets Prevents moisture from forming on clothes, sheets and shoes. Keeps blankets from becoming "musty".

 

RVs Removes moisture from the interior of trailers and campers during periods of storage or lay-up.

 

Homes Protect furniture, bedding and clothing from moisture. Use in closets to prevent musty odor.

 

Garages Protect bicycles, yard equipment and sporting goods from moisture.

[Reefin']

[Reefin']

[CCR]

ok got it, have used it, never heard it called Dow Flake or Peladow. Thanks for info, I thought it night be some sort of additive!!! Like I said , didn't know, Thanks

[Reefin']

RAINIER PRECISION

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

 

1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT & COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

 

PRODUCT: DRI-Z-AIR ®

{PELADOW (R^) PREMIER SNOW AND ICE MELTER CALCIUM CHLORIDE PELLETS}

PRODUCT CODE: DW79537

MSDS NUMBER: RP091504

RP2000, LLC

RAINIER PRECISION

P.O. BOX 77610, SEATTLE, WA 98177-0610

13500 LINDEN AVE NORTH, SEATTLE, WA 98133

PHONE (206) 624-8258 OR (800) 270-5220

FAX (206) 621-7180

_______________________________________________________________________

 

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

 

FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE INVOLVING CHEMICALS CALL

CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300

CHEMTREC INTERNATIONAL (703) 527-3887

__________________________________________________________________________

 

 

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

 

CALCIUM CHLORIDE CAS# 010043-52-4 90-92%

SODIUM CHLORIDE CAS# 007647-14-5 1- 2%

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE CAS# 007447-40-7 2- 3%

WATER CAS# 007732-18-5

 

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

 

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

WHITE TO OFF-WHITE SOLID PELLETS. ODORLESS. CAUSES EYE IRRITATION

MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION

 

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS (SEE SECTION 11 FOR TOXICOLOGICAL DATA.)

 

EYE: PELLETS MAY CAUSE SLIGHT EYE IRRITATION. DUSTS MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION WITH CORNEAL INJURY. EFFECTS MAY BE SLOW TO HEAL. WHEN DISSOLVING, THE HEAT

PRODUCED MAY CAUSE MORE INTENSE EFFECTS AS WELL AS THERMAL BURNS.

 

SKIN: SHORT SINGLE EXPOSURE NOT LIKELY TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT SKIN IRRITATION. PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION, EVEN A BURN.

MAY CAUSE MORE SEVERE RESPONSE IF SKIN IS DAMP OR IF MATERIAL IS CONFINED TO SKIN.

MAY CAUSE MORE SEVERE RESPONSE IF SKIN IS ABRADED (SCRATCHED OR CUT). WHEN

DISSOLVING, THE HEAT PRODUCED MAY CAUSE MORE INTENSE EFFECTS AS WELL AS

THERMAL BURNS. NOT CLASSIFIED AS CORROSIVE ACCORDING TO DOT. A SINGLE

PROLONGED EXPOSURE IS NOT LIKELY TO RESULT IN THE MATERIAL BEING ABSORBED

THROUGH SKIN IN HARMFUL AMOUNTS.

 

 

INGESTION: SINGLE DOSE ORAL TOXICITY IS CONSIDERED TO BE LOW. SMALL AMOUNTS SWALLOWED INCIDENTAL TO NORMAL HANDLING OPERATIONS ARE NOT LIKELY TO CAUSE INJURY; SWALLOWING AMOUNTS LARGER THAN THAT MAY CAUSE INJURY.

INGESTION MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION OR ULCERATION.

 

INHALATION: VAPORS ARE UNLIKELY DUE TO PHYSICAL PROPERTIES. DUST MAY CAUSE

IRRITATION TO UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.

 

SYSTEMIC (OTHER TARGET ORGAN) EFFECTS: FOR POTASSIUM CHLORIDE:

IN ANIMALS, EFFECTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED ON THE FOLLOWING ORGANS

FOLLOWING INGESTION: GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, HEART, KIDNEY.

DOSE LEVELS PRODUCING THESE EFFECTS WERE MANY TIMES HIGHER

THAN ANY DOSE LEVELS EXPECTED FROM EXPOSURE DUE TO USE.

 

CANCER INFORMATION: NO RELEVANT INFORMATION FOUND

 

TERATOLOGY (BIRTH DEFECTS): NO RELEVANT INFORMATION FOUND.

 

REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: NO RELEVANT INFORMATION FOUND.

.

 

4. FIRST AID

EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH WATER; REMOVE CONTACT LENSES, IF PRESENT, AFTER THE FIRST 5 MINUTES, THEN CONTINUE FLUSHING EYES FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION WITHOUT DELAY, PREFERABLY FROM AN OPHTHAMLMOLOGIST.

.

 

SKIN: WASH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER.

 

INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE ONE CUP (8 OZ. OR 240 ML) OF WATER OR MILK IF AVAILABLE

AND TRANSPORT TO A MEDICAL FACILITY. DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON..

 

INHALATION: MOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR; IF EFFECTS OCCUR; CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.

 

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: IF BURN IS PRESENT, TREAT AS ANY THERMAL BURN,

AFTER DECONTAMINATION. DUE TO IRRITANT PROPERTIES, SWALLOWING MAY RESULT IN BURNS/ULCERATION OF MOUTH, STOMACH & LOWER GI TRACT WITH SUBSEQUENT STRICTURE. ASPIRATION OF VOMITUS MAY CAUSE LUNG INJURY. SUGGEST ENDOTRACHEAL/ESOPHAGEAL CONTROL IF LAVAGE IS DONE NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE. TREATMENT OF EXPOSURE SHOULD BE DIRECTED AT THE CONTROL OF SYMPTOMS AND THE CLINICAL CONDITION OF THE PATIENT.

 

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

 

FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES

FLASH POINT: NONE.

METHOD USED: NOT APPLICABLE.

AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: NOT APPLICABLE.

 

FLAMMABILITY LIMITS

LFL: NOT APPLICABLE.

UFL: NOT APPLICABLE.

 

HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: NOT APPLICABLE.

 

OTHER FLAMMABILITY INFORMATION: HEAT IS GENERATED WHEN PRODUCT MIXES WITH WATER

 

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: THIS MATERIAL DOES NOT BURN. IF EXPOSED TO FIRE FROM ANOTHER SOURCE, USE SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING AGENT FOR THAT FIRE.

 

FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: KEEP PEOPLE AWAY. ISOLATE FIRE AREA AND DENY UNNECESSARY ENTRY. THIS MATERIAL DOES NOT BURN. FIGHT FIRE FOR OTHER MATERIAL

THAT IS BURNING. WATER SHOULD BE APPLIED IN LARGE QUANTITIES AS A FINE SPRAY.

 

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTERS: WEAR POSITIVE-PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) AND PROTECTIVE FIRE FIGHTING CLOTHING

(INCLUDES FIRE FIGHTING HELMET, COAT, PANTS, BOOTS AND GLOVES). AVOID CONTACT WITH THIS MATERIAL DURING FIRE FIGHTING OPERATIONS. IF CONTACT IS LIKELY, CHANGE TO FULL CHEMICAL RESISTANT FIRE FIGHTING CLOTHING WITH SCBA. IF THIS IS NOT AVAILABLE, WEAR FULL CHEMICAL RESISTANT CLOTHING WITH SCBA AND FIGHT FIRE FROM A REMOTE LOCATION. FOR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IN POST-FIRE OR NON-FIRE CLEAN UP SITUATIONS, REFER TO THE RELEVANT SECTIONS.

 

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (SEE SECTION 15 FOR REGULATORY INFORMATION)

 

PROTECT PEOPLE: ISOLATE AREA. KEEP UNNECESSARY AND UNPROTECTED PERSONNEL FROM ENTERING THE AREA. REFER TO SECTION 7, HANDLING FOR ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES. SPILLED MATERIAL MAY CAUSE A SLIPPING HAZARD. USE APPROPRIATE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, REFER TO SECTION 8, EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION..

 

PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT: PREVENT FROM ENTERING INTO SOIL, DITCHES, SEWERS, WATERWAYS AND/OR GROUNDWATER. SEE SECTION 12, ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION.

 

 

CLEANUP: FOR SMALL SPILLS: CONTAIN SPILLED MATERIAL, IF POSSIBLE. COLLECT MATERIAL IN A SUITABLE

AND PROPERLY LABELED CONTAINERS. WASH THE SPILL SITE WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER.

LARGE SPILLS: DIKE AREA TO CONTAIN SPILL. COLLECT IN SUITABLE AND PROPERLY LABELED CONTAINERS. WASH THE SPILL SITE WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER.

 

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

 

HANDLING: AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. HEAT DEVELOPED DURING DILUTING OR DISSOLVING IS VERY HIGH. USE COOL WATER WHEN DILUTING OR DISSOLVING (TEMPERATURE LESS THAN 80F, 27C) SEE SECTION 7, EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION.

 

STORAGE: KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED. STORE IN A DRY PLACE.

PROTECT FROM ATMOSPHERIC MOISTURE. DO NOT STORE IN ZINC.

 

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

 

ENGINEERING CONTROLS:: PROVIDE GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO CONTROL AIRBORNE LEVELS BELOW THE EXPOSURE GUIDELINES.

 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

 

EYE/FACE PROTECTION: USE SAFETY GLASSES. FOR DUSTY OPERATIONS OR WHEN HANDLING SOLUTIONS OF THE MATERIAL, WEAR CHEMICAL GOGGLES.

 

SKIN PROTECTION: WEAR CLEAN, LONG-SLEEVED, BODY-COVERING CLOTHING. USE GLOVES CHEMICALLY RESISTANT TO THIS MATERIAL. WHEN PROLONGED OR FREQUENTLY REPEATED CONTACT COULD OCCUR, USE CHEMICALLY PROTECTIVE CLOTHING RESISTANT TO THIS MATERIAL. SELECTION OF SPECIFIC ITEMS SUCH AS FACESHIELD, GLOVES, BOOTS, APRON, OR FULL-BODY SUIT WILL DEPEND ON OPERATION. IF HANDS ARE CUT OR SCRATCHED, USE GLOVES CHEMICALLY RESISTANT TO THIS MATERIAL EVEN FOR BRIEF EXPOSURES.

 

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: ATMOSPHERIC LEVELS SHOULD BE MAINTAINED BELOW THE EXPOSURE GUIDELINE. FOR MOST CONDITIONS, NO RESPIRATORY PROTECTION SHOULD BE NEEDED; HOWEVER, IN DUSTY ATMOSPHERES, USE AN APPROVED PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR.

 

EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: CALCIUM CHLORIDE: DOW IHG IS 10MG/M3.

SODIUM CHLORIDE: DOW IHG IS 10MG/M3.

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE: DOW IHG IS 10MG/M3.

 

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

 

APPEARANCE/PHYSICAL STATE: WHITE TO OFF-WHITE SOLID PELLETS.

ODOR: ODORLESS

MELTING POINT: APPROX. 1424F, 772C

BOILING POINT: >1500F, >815C

VAPOR PRESS: <0.005 MMHG @ 20C.

VAPOR DENSITY: NOT APPLICABLE.

SOLUBILITY IN WATER: VERY SOLUBLE.

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 2..2

 

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

 

CHEMICAL STABILITY: STABLE. HYGROSCOPIC.

 

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: NONE KNOWN. AVOID MOISTURE.

 

INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS: HEAT IS GENERATED WHEN MIXED WITH WATER. SPATTERING OR BOILING CAN OCCUR. AVOID CONTACT WITH SULFURIC ACID. CORROSIVE WHEN WET. FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN MAY BE GENERATED WITH METALS SUCH AS: ZINC, SODIUM.

 

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: DOES NOT DECOMPOSE.

 

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: WILL NOT OCCUR.

[Lowman]

Stupid question here, I thought that one used dowflake to dose magnesium? Is that true, or what do you use it for?

 

Thanks

[Reefin']

I thought that one used dowflake to dose magnesium? Is that true, or what do you use it for?

 

Thanks

 

 

calcium source.......i think your think of

Magflake, which is magnesium choride

[ocboat]

Its used as a calcium source just as reefin' said. You just mix it with RO water and it is basically the same as the calcium component that is in those 2 part additives such as B-ionic and Kent A & B but at a fraction of the cost. Check out this article. http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php

[R2R2]

Here is an issue you may wish to think about; products that are not made for the purpose of ingestion(food, food products, feed additives for livestock, etc.) do not have labeling that includes trace amounts of other substances from processing, packaging, shipping, or storage. Also, add up the % of elements listed on the MSDS and it will not usually add up to 100% Hmmmmm? Ryan

[Reefin']

some good points R2D2.......the peladow MSDS accounts for the missing as water and the calcium chloride is a "at least" 91%.....HTH

 

 

Peladow® MSDS Page 1 of 8

M A T E R I A L S A F E T Y D A T A S H E E T

The Dow Chemical Company encourages and expects you to read and understand the entire

(M)SDS, as there is important information throughout the document. We expect you to follow the

precautions identified in this document unless your use conditions would necessitate other

appropriate methods or actions.

1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT & COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product: Peladow®

Effective Date: 10/20/03 Date Printed: 06/16/04

Customer Information: 800-258-2436

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER

24-Hour Emergency Contact: 989-636-4400

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component CAS Amount

Calcium chloride 010043-52-4 > 91.0%

Water 007732-18-5 4.5%

Potassium chloride 07447-40-7 2.5%

Sodium chloride 007647-14-5 1.5%

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Emergency Overview

Color: White

Physical State: Pellets

Odor: Odorless

Hazards of product:

WARNING! Causes eye irritation. May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if swallowed.

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard – This product is a “Hazardous Chemical” as

defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

EYE CONTACT: For dust: May cause severe eye irritation. May cause corneal injury. Effects

may be slow to heal.

SKIN CONTACT: Brief contact is essentially non-irritating to skin. Prolonged contact may

cause skin irritation, even a burn. Not classified as corrosive to the skin according to DOT

guidelines. May cause more severe response if skin is damp. May cause more severe response

if skin is abraded (scratched or cut). May cause more severe response on covered skin (under

clothing, gloves).

SKIN ABSORPTION: Prolonged skin contact is unlikely to result in absorption of harmful

amounts.

INHALATION: Dust may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract (nose and throat). Vapors

are unlikely due to physical properties.

INGESTION: Low toxicity if swallowed. Small amounts swallowed incidentally as a result of

normal handling operations are not likely to cause injury; however, swallowing larger amounts

may cause injury. Swallowing may result in gastrointestinal irritation or ulceration.

Peladow® MSDS Page 2 of 8

EFFECTS OF REPEATED EXPOSURE: The data presented are for the following material:

Potassium chloride. In animals, effects have been reported on the following organs after

ingestion: Gastrointestinal tract. Heart. Kidney. Dose levels producing these effects were many

times higher than any dose levels expected from exposure due to use.

4. FIRST AID

EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with water; remove contact lenses, if present, after the

first 5 minutes, then continue flushing eyes for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention

without delay, preferably from an ophthalmologist.

SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with plenty of water.

INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Give one cup (8 ounces or 240 ml) of water or milk if

available and transport to a medical facility. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious

person.

INHALATION: Move person to fresh air; if effects occur; consult a physician.

NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: Due to irritant properties, swallowing may result in burns/ulceration of

mouth, stomach & lower GI tract with subsequent stricture. Aspiration of vomitus may cause lung

injury. Suggest endotracheal/esophageal control if lavage is done. If burn is present, treat as any

thermal burn, after decontamination. No specific antidote. Treatment of exposure should be

directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ACUTE TOXICITY

INGESTION: For the major component(s): LD50, Rat 900 – 2,100 mg/kg.

SKIN ABSORPTION: For the major component(s): LD50, Rabbit > 5,000 mg/kg.

Peladow® MSDS Page 5 of 8

REPEATED DOSE TOXICITY

The data presented are for the following material: Potassium chloride. In animals effects have

been reported on the following organs after ingestion: Gastrointestinal tract. Heart. Kidney. Dose

levels producing these effects were many times higher than any dose levels expected from

exposure due to use.

DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY

For the major component(s): Did not cause birth defects or any other fetal effects in laboratory

animals.

GENETIC TOXICOLOGY

The data presented are for the following material: Calcium chloride or CaCl2. In vitro genetic

toxicity studies were negative. The data presented are for the following material: Potassium

chloride. In vitro genetic toxicity studies were positive. However, the relevance of this to humans

is unknown.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

CHEMICAL FATE

Data for Component: Calcium chloride

MOVEMENT & PARTITIONING

No bioconcentration is expected because of the relatively high water solubility. Partitioning

from water to n-octanol is not applicable.

PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY

Biodegradation is not applicable.

Data for Component: Potassium chloride

MOVEMENT & PARTITIONING

Partitioning from water to n-octanol is not applicable.

PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY

Biodegradation is not applicable.

Data for Component: Sodium chloride

MOVEMENT & PARTITIONING

No bioconcentration is expected because of the relatively high water solubility. Potential for

mobility in soil is very high (Koc between 0 and 50). Partitioning from water to n-octanol is not

applicable.

PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY

Biodegradation is not applicable.

ECOTOXICITY

Data for Component: Calcium chloride

Material is practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms on an acute basis (LC50/EC50 > 100

mg/L in the most sensitive species tested).

Fish Acute & Prolonged Toxicity

LC50, bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus): 8,350 – 10,650 mg/l

Peladow® MSDS Page 6 of 8

Aquatic Invertebrate Acute Toxicity

LC50, water flea Daphnia magna: 759 – 3,005 mg/l

Toxicity to Micro-organisms

EC50; activated sludge, respiration inhibiton: > 1,000 mg/l

Data for Component: Potassium chloride

Material is practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms on an acute basis (LC50/EC50 > 100

mg/L in the most sensitive species tested).

Fish Acute & Prolonged Toxicity

LC50, rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), 96 h: 4,236 mg/l

Aquatic Invertebrate Acute Toxicity

EC50, water fleas Daphnia magna, 24 h, immobilization: 590 mg/l

Data for Component: Sodium chloride

Material is practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms on an acute basis (LC50/EC50 > 100

mg/L in the most sensitive species tested).

Fish Acute & Prolonged Toxicity

LC50, fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas): 10,610 mg/l

Aquatic Invertebrate Acute Toxicity

LC50, water flea Daphnia magna: 4,571 mg/l

Toxicity to Micro-organisms

IC50, OECD 209 Test; activated sludge, respiration inhibition: > 1,000 mg/l

[ocboat]

In my quest to find dri-z-air today I ran across some Prestone Driveway Heat which is repackaged Peladow at Fred Meyer at $8.99 for 9.5 pounds. Compare this to Kent turbo calcium at $16.00 for 13 ounces.

[mister crabs]

driveway heat? isnt that ice melter? magnesium chloride?

[Reefin']

some ice melters are calcium chloride and some are magnesium chloride and sometimes a blend

[ocboat]

This is calcium chloride. Follow the link in my earlier post on how to use it to make a two part calcium/alk additive.

[Lowman]

Anyone have the MSDS on Turbo calcium?

[fly guy]

Heres the $20 question.....

 

Who here has used this stuff in their tanks on a regular basis?????

[Lowman]

I think I heard it somewhere that Steve Weast uses the mag cloride in his tanks, I could be mistaken though.

[Reefin']

its kind of useless...its generic for a few products....its says that everything is less than 100%

 

 

Material Safety Data SheetNote:This information is believed to be correct, no warranty, express or implied is made to accuracy

 

SECTION I.KENT MARINE®, Inc.MSDS10/6/19981100 Northpoint ParkwayAcworth, GA 30102 Modified:Emergency Phone: (770)966-52002/27/2002

 

PRODUCT:Strontium & Molybdenum, Liquid Calcium, Turbo Calcium, Turbo Strontium, Tech•CB Part A, Liquid Reactor

 

SECTION II.HAZARDOUSMATERIALS%CAS No.Strontium Chloride<100%10025-70-4Calcium Chloride<100%010043-52-4Calcium Carbonate<100%

 

SECTION III.PHYSICAL DATA:Boiling Point100 deg CpH @ 25 oC (Sat)7Appearance & OdorClear liquid, white powder, white granular material, or white liquid

 

SECTION IV.FIRE & EXPLOSION DATAFlash Point (method)Non CombustibleExtinguishing MediaNot CombustibleSpecial Fire Fighting Proceedure:Self Containedbreathing apparatus approved by NIOSH should be used.Unusual Fire HazardsNone

 

SECTION V.HEALTH HAZARD DATAEffects of Overexposure:Acute:Eyes:moderate irritantSkin:May cause irritation.Inhalation:May cause irritation of nose, throat and respiratory tractIngestion:Mildly toxic by ingestion. May cause nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pains.Chronic:None known.Routes of Exposure:Inhalation:mild irritant

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Skin Contact:mild irritantSkin Absorption:Repeated contact may irritateEye Contact:may cause irritation Ingestion:may cause irritation or purging if large quantities ingested.Emergency & First Aid Procedures:Eyes:Flush eyes for 15 minutes including under lids. Call PHYSICIANIMMEDIATELYSkin:Wash contaminated area with large amounts of water. Removecontaminated clothing.Inhalation:Remove to fresh air. Contact PHYSICIANIngestion:Dilute by giving 2 glasses of milk or water. consult PHYSICIAN

 

SECTION VI.REACTIVITY DATAConditions Contributing to Instability:STABLEIncompatibilityNoneHazardous Decomposition Products:Oxides of the contained metal and halogen,.Conditions Contributing to Hazardous Polymerization:Will not occur

 

SECTION VII.SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURESSteps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: Those involved must use personal protection against skin contact and inhalation of dust. Clean up area with water and flush into drain.Waste Disposal Method:Add water, dilute, and flush to the sewer. Follow Federal, State and local regulations.

 

SECTION VIII.SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATIONRespiratory Protection:noneProtective Equipment: Wear clean, dry rubber gloves , clean, body covering protective clothing and approved eye protection. An eye wash station and safety shower should be readily available.

 

SECTION IX.SPECIAL PRECAUTIONSPrecautions to be taken in handling and storage: Store material in sealed containers in a dry place, awayfrom acids. Protect containers from physical damage.

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[ocboat]

I know the original article for making a homemade 2 part additive came out in advanced aquarist in April of 2004 and have not heard of anybody having any problems with using this recipe. There are a ton of threads on this over on RC so I feel fairly comfortable in trying it. However, my tank is only a couple of months old and there are only a few fish on no corals so I'm not taking a real big gamble.

Original Article: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/april2004/chem.htm

Purity of Calcium Chloride: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/mar2004/chem.htm

[SeanF]

I would think that you would have to worry about adding both Calcium Chloride and Magnesium Chloride to your tank for an extended period of time. You would likely cause an imbalance between your chlorides and your sulfates. Just my two cents.