General Product Information

Belclene® 500 has been developed as a halogen-stable mild steel corrosion inhibitor, used in conjunction with zinc in industrial water systems.

The active ingredient is a poly-phosphinocarboxylic acid. The CAS number is 71050-62-9.

Typical physical properties
appearance		pale yellow liquid
odor		slight
solids content		33-37% (w/w)
specific gravity		1.15-1.19
pH (neat)		2.0-3.0
pH (1% solution)		2.9
viscosity at 25°C		6-18 cPs (5-15 cSt)
boiling point (760mm Hg)		212-214°F (100-101°C)
freezing point range		14-32°F (0 to -10°C)
solubility in      water      ethylene glycol      methanol      50% caustic soda		miscible miscible miscible miscible
thermal stability (TGA)		stable up to a temperature of 572F (380C)
pH limitations		to avoid precipitation, formulate below pH 3.0 or above pH 9.0. Belclene 500 can be used in any system water at any pH.

Chemical reactivity
Belclene 500 is not affected by chlorine or other oxidising agents under normal use conditions.

Compatibility
Test for compatibility with long chain nitrogen compounds; aliphatic amines and quaternary ammonium compounds.

Steam volatility
Belclene 500 does not steam distil.

Logistics
packaging		HDPE drum 55 U.S. gallons height 36.3 in (922 mm) diameter 22.5 in (572 mm) gross weight 502 lbs net weight 475 lbs
DOT class		corrosive material
DOT number		NA 1760
freight class (LTL listing)		60.00 - compounds industrial process water treating in liquid barrels.
bill of lading code		J
NMF class		050227

Regulatory approvals
FDA (USA)		21 cfr 173.310 boiler additives
USDA (USA)		G5: cooling and retort G6: boilers, steamlines possible food contact G7: boilers, steamlines, cooling systems no food contact.

Toxicology data
acute oral LD50 (rats)		>10 ml/kg
dermal LD50		>3000 mg/kg

Irritation studies
eye irritation		minimal draize score 3.3/110
skin irritant		slight draize score 1.2/8

Mutagenicity
ames test		negative

Toxicity to fish
96-hr LC50 (rainbow trout)		> 1000 mg/l
96-hr LC50 (zebra fish)		> 1000 mg/l
COD		1109.7 mg oxygen/g

To ensure safe handling and usage please refer to the material safety data sheet for more detailed information.

Process Additives Division

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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.