AEC TK Series Cooling Tower Water Treatment Systems - Manual (Page 40)

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MSDS FOR KDF® 55 PROCESS MEDIUM
KDF 55C PROCESS MEDIUM
KDF 55F PROCESS MEDIUM
KDF 5503 PROCESS MEDIUM
EFFECTS OF SHORT TERM OVEREXPOSURE:
COPPER (FUME): Excessive inhalation of copper fumes can produce an acute reaction known as “metal fume fever”.
Symptoms consists of chills and fever (very similar to and easily confused with flu symptoms) which come on a few
hours after large exposures.
ZINC: Inhalation of high levels of zinc vapor (zinc oxide fumes) may result in tightness of chest, metallic taste, cough,
dizziness, fever, chills, headache, nausea, and dry throat. Overexposure may produce symptoms known as metal fume
fever or “zinc shakes”; an acute, self-limiting condition without recognized complications. Symptoms of metal fume
fever include: chills, fever, muscular pain, nausea and vomiting.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Inhalation of dust may be an irritant
to pre-existing respiratory conditions.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Symptoms resulting from inhalation overexposure usually
disappear within 24 hours. Symptomatic treatment, such as bed rest and possibly aspirin is recommended to provide
relief from fever and chills. Eye contact - flush areas with copious amounts of water. Skin contact - thoroughly wash
affected areas with water. In all cases, consult physician for medical attention.
EFFECTS OF LONG TERM OVEREXPOSURE:
COPPER (FUME): Chronic exposure to copper may result in anemia, but chronic poisoning does not occur.
ZINC: Chronic exposure to zinc may cause respiratory tract irritation with nasopharyngitis and laryngitis.
CARCINOGENIC ASSESSMENT:
NTP? No
IARC MONOGRAPH? No OSHA? No
SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: () Unstable
(X) Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: N/A
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): Avoid contact with oxidizers.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: () May occur
(X) Will not occur