In short, considering the high capability of aluminium oxide synthesized by simple precipitation method as an adsorbent of chromium in aqueous solution via adsorption, it is essential to encourage more researches by manipulating the morphology of aluminium oxide in order to resolve the pollution of chromium in waste water.
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1 – ADSORPTION CHROMIUM DATA USING COMMERCIAL ALUMINIUM OXIDE
Initial Concentration (ppm)
Time (hr)
Concentration
(mg/L) V (L) m (g) q (mg/g) ln Ce ln qe 1/Ce 1/qe
20 0 20 0.1 1 0 2.9957 #NUM! 0.0500 #DIV/0!
0.5 14.8185 0.1 1 0.51815 2.6959 -0.6575 0.0675 1.9299
1 10.7621 0.1 1 0.92379 2.3760 -0.0793 0.0929 1.0825
1.5 7.628 0.1 1 1.2372 2.0318 0.2129 0.1311 0.8083
2 6.9044 0.1 1 1.30956 1.9322 0.2697 0.1448 0.7636
2.5 6.5113 0.1 1 1.34887 1.8735 0.2993 0.1536 0.7414
3 6.3728 0.1 1 1.36272 1.8520 0.3095 0.1569 0.7338
40 0 40 0.1 1 0 3.6889 #NUM! 0.0250 #DIV/0!
0.5 30.4839 0.1 1 0.95161 3.4172 -0.0496 0.0328 1.0509
1 24.5391 0.1 1 1.54609 3.2003 0.4357 0.0408 0.6468
1.5 18.9865 0.1 1 2.10135 2.9437 0.7426 0.0527 0.4759
2 15.5278 0.1 1 2.44722 2.7426 0.8950 0.0644 0.4086
2.5 14.9432 0.1 1 2.50568 2.7043 0.9186 0.0669 0.3991
3 14.5349 0.1 1 2.54651 2.6766 0.9347 0.0688 0.3927
60 0 60 0.1 1 0 4.0943 #NUM! 0.0167 #DIV/0!
0.5 44.3 0.1 1 1.57 3.7910 0.4511 0.0226 0.6369
1 34.8 0.1 1 2.52 3.5496 0.9243 0.0287 0.3968
1.5 24.4378 0.1 1 3.55622 3.1961 1.2687 0.0409 0.2812
2 20.256 0.1 1 3.9744 3.0085 1.3799 0.0494 0.2516
2.5 18.839 0.1 1 4.1161 2.9359 1.4149 0.0531 0.2429
3 18.9284 0.1 1 4.10716 2.9407 1.4127 0.0528 0.2435
80 0 80 0.1 1 0 4.3820 #NUM! 0.0125 #DIV/0!
0.5 54.9135 0.1 1 2.50865 4.0058 0.9197 0.0182 0.3986
1 39.2183 0.1 1 4.07817 3.6691 1.4056 0.0255 0.2452
1.5 31.3952 0.1 1 4.86048 3.4467 1.5811 0.0319 0.2057
Initial Concentration (ppm) Time (min)
Concentration
(mg/L) V (L) m (g) q (mg/g) log (qe-qt) t/qt
40 0 40 0.5 1 0 1.1049 0.0000
10 35.7811 0.5 1 2.10945 1.0263 4.7406
20 32.2623 0.5 1 3.86885 0.9476 5.1695
30 29.9605 0.5 1 5.01975 0.8872 5.9764
40 26.712 0.5 1 6.644 0.7845 6.0205
50 25.664 0.5 1 7.168 0.7454 6.9754
60 22.7409 0.5 1 8.62955 0.6131 6.9529
70 21.2197 0.5 1 9.39015 0.5241 7.4546
80 20.2833 0.5 1 9.85835 0.4585 8.1149
90 18.5204 0.5 1 10.7398 0.2995 8.3800
100 17.4534 0.5 1 11.2733 0.1641 8.8705
110 16.5877 0.5 1 11.7062 0.0113 9.3968
120 16.2266 0.5 1 11.8867 -0.0727 10.0953
130 15.4419 0.5 1 12.2791 -0.3434 10.5871
140 15.0412 0.5 1 12.4794 -0.5966 11.2185
150 14.9432 0.5 1 12.5284 -0.6901 11.9728
160 14.8673 0.5 1 12.5664 -0.7794 12.7324
170 14.8699 0.5 1 12.5651 -0.7760 13.5296
180 14.5349 0.5 1 12.7326 #NUM! 14.1370
190 14.5349 0.5 1 12.7326 #NUM! 14.9224
200 14.5349 0.5 1 12.7326 #NUM! 15.7078
210 14.5349 0.5 1 12.7326 #NUM! 16.4932
220 14.5349 0.5 1 12.7326 #NUM! 17.2785
230 14.5349 0.5 1 12.7326 #NUM! 18.0639
APPENDIX 2 – ADSORPTION CHROMIUM DATA USING SYNTHESIZED ALUMINIUM OXIDE
Initial Concentration (ppm) Time (hr)
Concentration (mg/L)
V
(L) m (g) q (mg/g) ln Ce ln qe 1/Ce 1/qe
20 0 20 0.1 1 0 2.9957 #NUM! 0.0500 #DIV/0!
0.5 14.8185 0.1 1 0.51815 2.6959 -0.6575 0.0675 1.9299
1 10.7621 0.1 1 0.92379 2.3760 -0.0793 0.0929 1.0825
1.5 7.628 0.1 1 1.2372 2.0318 0.2129 0.1311 0.8083
2 2.9044 0.1 1 1.70956 1.0662 0.5362 0.3443 0.5849
2.5 2.6513 0.1 1 1.73487 0.9751 0.5509 0.3772 0.5764
3 2.3728 0.1 1 1.76272 0.8641 0.5669 0.4214 0.5673
40 0 40 0.1 1 0 3.6889 #NUM! 0.0250 #DIV/0!
0.5 29.4839 0.1 1 1.05161 3.3838 0.0503 0.0339 0.9509
1 20.5391 0.1 1 1.94609 3.0223 0.6658 0.0487 0.5139
1.5 13.9865 0.1 1 2.60135 2.6381 0.9560 0.0715 0.3844
2 12.5278 0.1 1 2.74722 2.5280 1.0106 0.0798 0.3640
2.5 11.0134 0.1 1 2.89866 2.3991 1.0642 0.0908 0.3450
3 10.9054 0.1 1 2.90946 2.3893 1.0680 0.0917 0.3437
60 0 60 0.1 1 0 4.0943 #NUM! 0.0167 #DIV/0!
0.5 40.4821 0.1 1 1.95179 3.7009 0.6687 0.0247 0.5124
1 30.4866 0.1 1 2.95134 3.4173 1.0823 0.0328 0.3388
1.5 20.4378 0.1 1 3.95622 3.0174 1.3753 0.0489 0.2528
2 15.0493 0.1 1 4.49507 2.7113 1.5030 0.0664 0.2225
2.5 14.839 0.1 1 4.5161 2.6973 1.5076 0.0674 0.2214
3 14.2284 0.1 1 4.57716 2.6552 1.5211 0.0703 0.2185
80 0 80 0.1 1 0 4.3820 #NUM! 0.0125 #DIV/0!
0.5 48.8596 0.1 1 3.11404 3.8890 1.1359 0.0205 0.3211
1 34.6021 0.1 1 4.53979 3.5439 1.5129 0.0289 0.2203
1.5 21.8736 0.1 1 5.81264 3.0853 1.7600 0.0457 0.1720
Initial Concentration (ppm)
Time (min)
Concentration
(mg/L) V (L) m (g) q (mg/g) log (qe-qt) t/qt
40 0 40 0.5 1 0 1.1628 0.0000
10 33.3785 0.5 1 3.31075 1.0506 3.0205
20 30.3274 0.5 1 4.8363 0.9873 4.1354
30 27.4839 0.5 1 6.25805 0.9185 4.7938
40 24.4752 0.5 1 7.7624 0.8315 5.1530
50 21.7321 0.5 1 9.13395 0.7335 5.4741
60 20.5391 0.5 1 9.73045 0.6828 6.1662
70 17.4852 0.5 1 11.2574 0.5172 6.2181
80 16.4299 0.5 1 11.78505 0.4413 6.7883
90 13.9865 0.5 1 13.00675 0.1877 6.9195
100 13.4667 0.5 1 13.26665 0.1074 7.5377
110 12.9846 0.5 1 13.5077 0.0169 8.1435
120 12.5278 0.5 1 13.7361 -0.0909 8.7361
130 11.7844 0.5 1 14.1078 -0.3570 9.2148
140 11.6437 0.5 1 14.17815 -0.4328 9.8743
150 11.0134 0.5 1 14.4933 -1.2676 10.3496
160 11.0117 0.5 1 14.49415 -1.2745 11.0389
170 10.9912 0.5 1 14.5044 -1.3675 11.7206
180 10.9054 0.5 1 14.5473 #NUM! 12.3734
190 10.9054 0.5 1 14.5473 #NUM! 13.0608
200 10.9054 0.5 1 14.5473 #NUM! 13.7483
210 10.9054 0.5 1 14.5473 #NUM! 14.4357
220 10.9054 0.5 1 14.5473 #NUM! 15.1231
230 10.9054 0.5 1 14.5473 #NUM! 15.8105
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
0 50 100 150 200 250
Time (min) A m o u n t o f C h ro m iu m (m g C h ro m iu m / g A l2 O 3 )
Commercial
Synthesized
APPENDIX 3 – MATERIAL and SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)
Material Safety Data Sheet
Venfloc 2000, polyaluminium chloride solution, Morton material
ACC# 01478
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Venfloc 2000, polyaluminium chloride solution, Morton material Catalog Numbers: AC345690000
Synonyms:
Company Identification:
Acros Organics N.V.
One Reagent Lane Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01 For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS
Not available Venfloc 2000, polyaluminium chloride solution unlisted
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.
Target Organs: Eyes, skin.
Potential Health Effects Eye: Causes eye irritation.
Skin: Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed. Ingestion of large amounts may cause nausea and vomiting, rigidity or convulsions. Continued exposure can produce coma, dehydration, and internal organ
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.
Chronic: Not available.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure- demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Flash Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: Not published.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Avoid breathing dust, mist, or vapor. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Store at around 20°C. Do not store in metal containers.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs
Venfloc 2000, polyaluminium chloride
solution
none listed none listed none listed
OSHA Vacated PELs: Venfloc 2000, polyaluminium chloride solution: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Liquid Appearance: blue Odor: odorless pH: 1.4
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: <10 mPa.s 20 deg C Boiling Point: 105 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:<-30 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Miscible.
Specific Gravity/Density:Not available.
Molecular Formula:Not applicable.
Molecular Weight:Not available.
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, temperatures above 40°C, do not freeze.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Metals.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#:
No CAS#s in product.
LD50/LC50:
Carcinogenicity:
Epidemiology: No data available.
Teratogenicity: No data available.
Reproductive Effects: No data available.
Mutagenicity: No data available.
Neurotoxicity: No data available.
Other Studies:
Section 12 - Ecological Information
No information available.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a
hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 - Transport Information
US DOT Canada TDG
Shipping Name: Not regulated as a hazardous material No information available.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
US FEDERAL
TSCA
Venfloc 2000, polyaluminium chloride solution is not listed on the TSCA inventory. It is for research and development use only.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313 No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
California Prop 65
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives Hazard Symbols:
XI
Risk Phrases:
R 36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water .
WGK (Water Danger/Protection) Canada - DSL/NDSL
None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL or NDSL list.
Canada - WHMIS
WHMIS: Not available.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
Section 16 - Additional Information
MSDS Creation Date: 8/11/1999 Revision #4 Date: 3/28/2008
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall Fisher be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Fisher has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Material Safety Data Sheet
Aluminium Oxide
ACC# 88309
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Aluminium Oxide Catalog Numbers: A/2392
Synonyms: Aluminum Oxide; Morin Dyed; Alumina.
Company Identification:
Fisher Scientific 1 Reagent Lane Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100 Emergency Number: 201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS
1344-28-1 Aluminum oxide 100 215-691-6
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: white solid.
Caution! May cause mechanical eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause lung damage.
Target Organs: Lungs.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: Dust may cause mechanical irritation.
Skin: Dust may cause mechanical irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Ingestion: Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation. Expected to be a low ingestion hazard.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause lung damage.
Chronic: Chronic inhalation of fine dusts may cause lung damage.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure- demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media: Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: Not published.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not ingest or inhale.
Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs
Aluminum oxide
10 mg/m3 TWA (particulate matter
containing no asbestos and
<1% crystalline sili ca)
none listed
15 mg/m3 TWA (total dust); 5 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction)
OSHA Vacated PELs: Aluminum oxide: 10 mg/m3 TWA (total dust); 5 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction)
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Solid Appearance: white Odor: Odorless.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Negligible.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 2980 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:2000 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Negligible in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:4.0 (water=1) Molecular Formula:Al2O3
Molecular Weight:101.9612
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Reacts with chlorine trifluoride or ethylene oxide.
Exothermic reaction above 200C with halocarbon vapors produces toxic hydrogen chloride and phosgene.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, phosgene.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#:
CAS# 1344-28-1: BD1200000 LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 1344-28-1: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology: No information available.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Mutagenicity: No information available.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Other Studies:
Section 12 - Ecological Information
No information available.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a
hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts
261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 - Transport Information
US DOT Canada TDG
Shipping Name: Not regulated as a hazardous material No information available.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 1344-28-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313
This material contains Aluminum oxide (CAS# 1344-28-1, 100%),which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 1344-28-1 can be found on the following state right to know lists: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
California Prop 65
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives Hazard Symbols:
Not available.