8514 Plus Msds - Nalco

| Property | Value | |------------------------|-----------------------------| | Appearance | Clear to pale yellow liquid | | Odor | Slight acrid/acidic | | pH (concentrate) | <2 (strongly acidic) | | Boiling point | ~100°C (water-based) | | Freezing point | ~0°C (may depress slightly) | | Solubility in water | Fully miscible | | Specific gravity | ~1.1 – 1.2 (water = 1) | | Viscosity | Low, water-like | | Volatile organic compounds| None or negligible |

| Component | OSHA PEL | ACGIH TLV | |-------------------|-------------------|--------------------| | Phosphoric acid | 1 mg/m³ (TWA) | 1 mg/m³ (TWA) | | Water (none) | Not applicable | Not applicable |

Practical tip: In a fire, this polymer will melt and flow. Contain runoff to prevent environmental release. nalco 8514 plus msds

The MSDS mandates the following minimum PPE for handling NALCO 8514 Plus:

| Area of Protection | Required Gear | | --- | --- | | Eyes & Face | Chemical splash goggles (not just safety glasses). Face shield recommended for transfer operations. | | Skin | Chemical-resistant gloves (neoprene, nitrile, or butyl rubber). Avoid cotton or leather. | | Body | Long-sleeved lab coat or chemical apron. | | Feet | Rubber boots with steel toe if handling large volumes. | | Respiratory | Generally not needed with adequate ventilation. If misting occurs, use NIOSH-approved acid gas/organic vapor respirator. | | Component | OSHA PEL | ACGIH TLV

Engineering controls: Eyewash stations and safety showers must be accessible within 10 seconds of the work area.

The exact proprietary formula is a trade secret, but the MSDS typically lists the following hazardous components (example concentrations – check current SDS): Practical tip: In a fire, this polymer will melt and flow

| Chemical Substance | CAS Number | Typical % (by weight) | Hazard Role | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Phosphonic acid derivative | Proprietary | 10 – 30 | Scale inhibition | | Tolyltriazole (or similar azole) | 29385-43-1 | 1 – 5 | Copper corrosion inhibitor | | Acrylic copolymer | Proprietary | 5 – 15 | Dispersant | | Sodium hydroxide (pH adjuster) | 1310-73-2 | < 0.5 % (may be present) | pH adjustment |

Note: The primary hazard comes from the acidic nature and the azole content, which can be a dermal sensitizer.

Action point: Any spill to surface water must be reported to environmental authorities (EPA or local equivalent).