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Lutropur MSA
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1. Identification
Lutropur® MSA
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Recommended use*: Chemical
Suitable for use in industrial sector: chemical industry
* The “Recommended use” identified for this product is provided solely to comply with a Federal requirement and is not part of
the seller's published specification. The terms of this Safety Data Sheet (SDS) do not create or infer any warranty, express or
implied, including by incorporation into or reference in the seller's sales agreement.
Company:
BASF Canada Inc.
100 Milverton Drive
Mississauga, ON L5R 4H1, CANADA
2. Hazards Identification
According to Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) (SOR/2015-17)
Label elements
Pictogram:
Signal Word:
Danger
Hazard Statement:
H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
No specific dangers known, if the regulations/notes for storage and handling are considered.
CORROSIVE.
Corrosive to the skin, eyes and respiratory system.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing.
4. First-Aid Measures
General advice:
First aid personnel should pay attention to their own safety. If the patient is likely to become
unconscious, place and transport in stable sideways position (recovery position). Immediately
remove contaminated clothing.
If inhaled:
Keep patient calm, remove to fresh air, seek medical attention. Immediately administer a
corticosteroid from a controlled/metered dose inhaler.
If on skin:
Immediately wash thoroughly with plenty of water, apply sterile dressings, consult a skin specialist.
If in eyes:
Immediately wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open,
consult an eye specialist.
If swallowed:
Do not induce vomiting. Immediately rinse mouth and then drink 200-300 ml of water, seek medical
attention.
Symptoms: The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see
section 2) and/or in section 11., Further important symptoms and effects are so far not known.
Note to physician
Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no
known specific antidote.
Safety Data Sheet
Lutropur MSA
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5. Fire-Fighting Measures
Extinguishing media
Further information:
The degree of risk is governed by the burning substance and the fire conditions. Contaminated
extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with official regulations.
Environmental precautions
Contain contaminated water/firefighting water. Do not discharge into drains/surface
waters/groundwater.
Further information on storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed and dry; store in a cool
place.
Safety Data Sheet
Lutropur MSA
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8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Hand protection:
Chemical resistant protective gloves
Eye protection:
Tightly fitting safety goggles (chemical goggles).
Body protection:
Body protection must be chosen based on level of activity and exposure.
Reactivity
No hazardous reactions if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.
Corrosion to metals:
Corrosive effect on metals.
Oxidizing properties:
Based on its structural properties the product is not classified as oxidizing. (other)
Formation of Remarks: Forms no flammable gases in the
flammable gases: presence of water.
Chemical stability
The product is stable if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.
Conditions to avoid
See MSDS section 7 - Handling and storage.
Incompatible materials
bases
Decomposition products:
Hazardous decomposition products: No hazardous decomposition products if stored and handled as
prescribed/indicated.
Thermal decomposition products: sulfur oxides, Acid fumes
Thermal decomposition:
not determined
Acute Toxicity/Effects
Acute toxicity
Assessment of acute toxicity: Harmful if swallowed.
Oral
Inhalation
Dermal
Type of value: LD50
Species: rabbit
Value: > 1,000 - 2,000 mg/kg
Irritation / corrosion
Assessment of irritating effects: Corrosive! Damages skin and eyes.
Skin
Species: mouse
Result: Corrosive.
Method: other
Eye
Species: rabbit
Result: Corrosive.
Method: OECD Guideline 405
Safety Data Sheet
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Information on: Methanesulfonic acid
Species: rabbit
Result: Corrosive.
Method: OECD Guideline 405
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Sensitization
Assessment of sensitization: Skin sensitizing effects were not observed in animal studies.
Buehler test
Species: guinea pig
Result: Non-sensitizing.
Aspiration Hazard
not applicable
Chronic Toxicity/Effects
Genetic toxicity
Assessment of mutagenicity: The substance was not mutagenic in mammalian cell culture. The
substance was not mutagenic in bacteria. The substance was not mutagenic in a test with mammals.
Carcinogenicity
Assessment of carcinogenicity: Study does not need to be conducted.
Reproductive toxicity
Assessment of reproduction toxicity: The results of animal studies gave no indication of a fertility
impairing effect.
Reproduction
Experimental/calculated data: OECD Guideline 421 other rat (Sprague-Dawley) (male/female)
gavage 250, 500 and 1000 mg/kg bw
NOAEL Mat.: >= 1,000 mg/kg
NOAEL F1: >= 1,000 mg/kg
Teratogenicity
Assessment of teratogenicity: In animal studies the substance did not cause malformations.
Symptoms of Exposure
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2)
and/or in section 11., Further important symptoms and effects are so far not known.
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Toxicity
Aquatic toxicity
Assessment of aquatic toxicity:
Acutely harmful for aquatic organisms. The inhibition of the degradation activity of activated sludge is
not anticipated when introduced to biological treatment plants in appropriate low concentrations.
Toxicity to fish
LC50 (96 h) > 10 - 100 mg/l, Oncorhynchus mykiss (OECD Guideline 203, static)
The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration.
LC50 (96 h) > 10,000 mg/l, Cyprinodon variegatus (OECD Guideline 203, static)
The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration.
Aquatic invertebrates
EC50 (48 h) > 10 - 100 mg/l, Daphnia magna (OECD Guideline 202, part 1, static)
Aquatic plants
EC50 (72 h) > 10 - 100 mg/l (growth rate), Selenastrum capricornutum (OECD Guideline 201)
The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration.
Aquatic plants
Toxicity to microorganisms
DIN EN ISO 8192-OECD 209-88/302/EEC,P. C aquatic
activated sludge, domestic/EC20 (30 min): > 1,000 mg/l
Nominal concentration.
Elimination information
> 70 % DOC reduction (OECD 301 A (new version)) Based on OECD criteria the product is readily
biodegradable.
Safety Data Sheet
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Bioaccumulative potential
Mobility in soil
Additional information
Container disposal:
Dispose of in a licensed facility. Recommend crushing, puncturing or other means to prevent
unauthorized use of used containers.
Land transport
TDG
Hazard class: 8
Packing group: II
ID number: UN 3265
Hazard label: 8
Proper shipping name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (contains
METHANESULPHONIC ACID)
Sea transport
IMDG
Hazard class: 8
Packing group: II
ID number: UN 3265
Hazard label: 8
Marine pollutant: NO
Proper shipping name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (contains
METHANESULPHONIC ACID)
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Air transport
IATA/ICAO
Hazard class: 8
Packing group: II
ID number: UN 3265
Hazard label: 8
Proper shipping name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (contains
METHANESULPHONIC ACID)
Federal Regulations
Registration status:
Chemical DSL, CA released / listed
THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HAZARD CRITERIA OF
THE CPR AND THE MSDS CONTAINS ALL THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE CPR.
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