General Product Information

Belclene 400 has been developed as a multifunctional scale control inhibitor in industrial water systems and other related applications.

The active ingredient of Belclene 400 is a phosphinocarboxylic acid copolymer. The CAS number is 110224-99-2.

Typical physical properties
appearance		clear to slightly turbid yellow
odour		slight
solids content		approx 50% (w/w)
specific gravity		1.22-1.26
pH (undiluted)		about 2.5
viscosity at 25°C		248-434 cPs (200-350 cSt)
freezing point range		-12 to -3°C (10-28°F)
theoretical phosphorus content (as P)		about 1%
solubility at 25%
water		miscible
ethylene glycol		miscible
methanol		miscible (solution becomes turbid over the concentration range of 5-60%)
50% caustic soda		miscible

Thermal stability (DSC)
Differential scanning calorimetry has shown that Belclene 400 is stable up to a temperature of 300°C (572°F).

Chemical reactivity/compatibility
Belclene 400 is not affected by chlorine or other oxidising biocides under normal use conditions. Test for compatibility with long chain nitrogen compounds, aliphatic amines and quaternary compounds.

Logistics
classification		corrosive for conveyance irritant for supply IATA class 8 UN No 1760 IMCO class 8 UN No 1760
packaging		HDPE 220L XL-ring Mauser drum height 935 mm diameter 580 mm gross weight 258.5 kg net weight 250 kg

Regulatory approvals
FDA (USA)		21 cfr 176.170 paper/ paperboard - fatty foods 21 cfr 176.180 paper/ paperboard - dry foods
USDA (USA)		G5: cooling and retort water G7: boilers, steamlines, cooling systems no food contact
MITI (Japan)		Japanese discharge regulations

Toxicology data
acute oral LD50 (rats)		>5000 mg/kg
eye irritation (rabbits)		non-irritant (EEC guidelines)
skin irritation (rabbits)		non-irritant (EEC guidelines)
toxicity to fish
96-hr LC50 (rainbow trout)		>1000 mg/l
96-hr LC50 (zebra fish)		>1000 mg/l

Ecological data
48-hr EC50 (daphnia magna)		>1800 mg/l
72-hr EC50 (algal inhibition)		96 mg/l

Further details on safety and handling are available in the materials safety data sheet on this product.

Process Additives Division

Patents
FMC owns or is the licensee of patents and patent applications which may cover the products and/or uses described in this brochure.

Warranty - Patent Position
The information contained herein is, to our knowledge, true and accurate. Because conditions of use are beyond our control, we make no warranty or representation, express or implied. except that the products discussed herein conform to the chemical descriptions shown on the labels. Nothing contained herein should be construed as permission or recommendation to infringe any patent. No agent, representative or employee of this company is authorised to vary any terms of this notice.