| Parameter | Old MSDS (Pre-2020) | New MSDS (Current) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Skin Irrit. 2 | Skin Corr. 1B (More severe) | | Eye Hazard | Eye Irrit. 2A | Eye Dam. 1 (Irreversible damage possible) | | pH (Concentrate) | ~2.5 | <1.5 (Stronger acid content) | | GHS Pictograms | Exclamation mark | Corrosion + Exclamation | | PBT/vPvB status | Not assessed | Not classified as PBT/vPvB | Critical takeaway: The new MSDS upgrades the dermal hazard from simple irritation to corrosion . This changes required PPE from basic nitrile gloves to neoprene or butyl rubber with face shields. Section 2: Product and Chemical Identity (Section 1 & 3 of SDS) Product Name: NALCO 3DT 449 Chemical Family: Organic phosphonate and polymer blend in acidic aqueous solution. Manufacturer: Nalco Water (An Ecolab Company)
A: Per new Section 10 – No. This generates chlorine gas and heat. Always add biocides to the cooling tower water before adding 3DT 449. nalco 3dt 449 msds new
(new data): Nitrile gloves fail at 90 minutes. Change double-gloved nitrile every 60 minutes if butyl is unavailable. Section 8: Physical and Chemical Properties (New Measured Values) The new MSDS includes retested values: | Parameter | Old MSDS (Pre-2020) | New