Date Printed: 03/15/2007
Date Updated: 02/04/2006
Version 1.5
Section 1 - Product and Company Information
Product Name POLY(ACRYLIC ACID), POWDER, AVERAGE MV
CA. 450,000
Product Number 181285
Brand ALDRICH
Company Sigma-Aldrich
Address 3050 Spruce Street
SAINT LOUIS MO 63103 US
Technical Phone: 800-325-5832
Fax: 800-325-5052
Emergency Phone: 314-776-6555
Section 2 - Composition/Information on Ingredient
Substance Name CAS # SARA 313
POLY(ACRYLIC ACID) 9003-01-4 Yes
Ingredient Name CAS # Percent SARA 313
THE FOLLOWING SUBSTANCES ARE PRESENT None
AS RESIDUAL COMPONENTS OF PRODUCTION.
BENZENE 71-43-2 >= 0.1 Yes
< 0.5
Formula (C3H4O2)n
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Toxic.
May cause cancer. May cause heritable genetic damage.
Danger: contains benzene, cancer hazard. Calif. Prop. 65
developmental hazard.
For additional information on toxicity, please refer to Section 11.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
ORAL EXPOSURE
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is
conscious. Call a physician.
INHALATION EXPOSURE
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult,
call a physician.
DERMAL EXPOSURE
In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious
amounts of water.
EYE EXPOSURE
In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of
water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by
separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
FLASH POINT
N/A
AUTOIGNITION TEMP
N/A
FLAMMABILITY
N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Suitable: Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or
appropriate foam.
FIREFIGHTING
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus
and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Specific Hazard(s): Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED IN CASE OF LEAK OR SPILL
Evacuate area.
PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S)
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots, and heavy
rubber gloves. Wear disposable coveralls and discard them after
use.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP
Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid
raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material
pickup is complete.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
HANDLING
User Exposure: Do not breathe dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin,
on clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure.
STORAGE
Suitable: Keep tightly closed.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls / PPE
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
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Use only in a chemical fume hood. Safety shower and eye bath.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory: Use respirators and components tested and approved
under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN
(EU). Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are
appropriate use a full-face particle respirator type N100 (US) or
type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering
controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a
full-face supplied air respirator.
Hand: Compatible chemical-resistant gloves.
Eye: Chemical safety goggles.
GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Wash thoroughly after
handling.
Section 9 - Physical/Chemical Properties
Appearance Physical State: Solid
Property Value At Temperature or Pressure
pH N/A
BP/BP Range N/A
MP/MP Range N/A
Freezing Point N/A
Vapor Pressure N/A
Vapor Density N/A
Saturated Vapor Conc. N/A
SG/Density N/A
Bulk Density N/A
Odor Threshold N/A
Volatile% N/A
VOC Content N/A
Water Content N/A
Solvent Content N/A
Evaporation Rate N/A
Viscosity N/A
Surface Tension N/A
Partition Coefficient N/A
Decomposition Temp. N/A
Flash Point N/A
Explosion Limits N/A
Flammability N/A
Autoignition Temp N/A
Refractive Index N/A
Optical Rotation N/A
Miscellaneous Data N/A
Solubility N/A
N/A = not available
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
STABILITY
Stable: Stable.
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents.
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HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation.
Skin Absorption: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation.
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Material may be
irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
TOXICITY DATA
Oral
Rat
2500 mg/kg
LD50
Oral
Mouse
4600 mg/kg
LD50
Intraperitoneal
Mouse
39 MG/KG
LD50
Intravenous
Mouse
70 MG/KG
LD50
Oral
Guinea pig
2000 mg/kg
LD50
IARC CARCINOGEN LIST
Rating: Group 3
Section 12 - Ecological Information
No data available.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF DISPOSAL OF SUBSTANCE OR PREPARATION
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose
of this material. Observe all federal, state, and local
environmental regulations. (DN)Requires special label: "Contains a
substance which is regulated by Dannish work environmental law due
to the risk of carcinogenic properties."
Section 14 - Transport Information
DOT
Proper Shipping Name: None
Non-Hazardous for Transport: This substance is
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considered to be non-hazardous for transport.
IATA
Non-Hazardous for Air Transport: Non-hazardous for air
transport.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
EU ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION
Symbol of Danger: T
Indication of Danger: Toxic.
R: 45-46
Risk Statements: May cause cancer. May cause heritable genetic
damage.
S: 53-45
Safety Statements: Restricted to professional users. Attention -
Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. In case
of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show the label where possible).
US CLASSIFICATION AND LABEL TEXT
Indication of Danger: Toxic.
Risk Statements: May cause cancer. May cause heritable genetic
damage.
Safety Statements: Restricted to professional users. Attention -
Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. In case
of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show the label where possible).
US Statements: Danger: contains benzene, cancer hazard. Calif.
Prop. 65 developmental hazard.
UNITED STATES REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA LISTED: Yes
NOTES: This product is or contains a component that is subject
to SARA313 reporting requirements.
TSCA INVENTORY ITEM: Yes
UNITED STATES - STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION
CALIFORNIA PROP - 65
California Prop - 65: This product is or contains chemical(s)
known to the state of California to cause cancer.
CANADA REGULATORY INFORMATION
WHMIS Classification: This product has been classified in
accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR, and the MSDS
contains all the information required by the CPR.
DSL: Yes
NDSL: No
Section 16 - Other Information
DISCLAIMER
For R&D use only. Not for drug, household or other uses.
WARRANTY
The above information is believed to be correct but does not
purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The
information in this document is based on the present state of our
knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to
appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any
guarantee of the properties of the product. Sigma-Aldrich Inc.,
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shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or
from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice
or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale.
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