SCIENTIFIC POLYMER PRODUCTS, INC.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Effective Date: 06/96 Catalog Number: 411
Revision Date: 02/08 Page Number: 1
Scientific Polymer urges each customer or recipient of this MSDS to study it carefully to become aware of and
understand the hazards associated with the product. The reader should consider consulting reference works or
individuals who are experts in ventilation, toxicology, and fire prevention, as necessary or appropriate to use and
understand the data contained in this MSDS.
To promote safe handling, each customer or recipient should: 1) Notify its employees, agents, contractors and others
whom it knows or believes will use this material or the information in this MSDS and any other information regarding
hazards or safety; 2) Furnish this same information to each of its customers for the product; 3) Request its customers to
notify their employees, custome rs, and other users of the product of this information.
SECTION 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name Poly(acrylic acid)
CAS Number: 9003-01-4 Molecular Formula: (C 3 H4 O2 )x
Manufacturer Information:
Scientific Polymer Products Non-Emergency Phone Number: 585/265-0413
6265 Dean Parkway Emergency Phone Number (24 hrs): 1-800-255-3924 (CHEM TEL)
Ontario, NY 14519 Website: www.scientificpolymer.com
SECTION 2. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient CAS Number %
Poly(acrylic acid) 9003-01-4 47
Water 7732-18-5 37
Sodium polyacrylate 9003-04-4 16
Amounts specified are typical and do not represent a specification. Remaining compone nts are proprietary, non-
hazardous, and/or present at amounts below reportable limits.
SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:
As supplied, this product is not expected to cause any adverse physical effects.
Signs and Symptoms of Potential Overexposure:
Vapors or direct eye contact may cause irritation. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause irritation.
Ingestion may cause irritation. Overexposure to aerosol, vapor or mist may cause eye and respiratory tract
irritation, dizziness, headache, nausea and flu- like symptoms.
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Medical Conditions aggravated by exposure:
Pre-existing skin problems may be aggravated by prolonged or repeated contact. Person with sensitive airways
(e.g., asthmatics) may react to vapors.
Carcinogenic Status:
The components of this mixture are not known to be listed or regulated by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
INHALATION: If affected, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
EYE CONTACT:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of clean water for an extended time, not less than five (5) minutes. Flush
longer if there is any indication of residual chemical in the eye. Ensure adequate flushing of the eyes by
separating the eyelids with fingers and roll eyes in a circular motion.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash affected area thoroughly with soap and water.
INGESTION: No ingestion effects known. Treat symptomatically. See a physician.
SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point/Method: N/A Autoignition Temperature: N/A
Flammable Limits: UFL: N/A LFL: N/A
Extinguishing Media:
Being an aqueous system, product is not a fire hazard, as supplied. After water is evaporated, dry solids could
burn. Water spray, ABC dry chemical and protein type air foams are effective. Carbon dioxide may be
ineffective on larger fires due to a lack of cooling capacity, which may result in reignition.
Fire Fighting Procedures:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipped with a full facepiece operated in a pressure-demand
mode (or other positive pressure mode) and approved protective clothing. Personnel without suitable respiratory
protection must leave the area to prevent significant exposure to hazardous gases from combustion, burning or
decomposition. In an enclosed or poorly ventilated area, wear SCBA during cleanup immediately after a fire as
well as during the attack phase of firefighting operations.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:
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None known for the product as delivered (water solution). Irritating and toxic substances will be emitted upon
combustion, burning or decomposition of the dry solids.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Contain spill. If spilled in an enclosed area, ventilate. Wear proper personal protective clothing and equipment.
DO NOT flush liquid into public sewer, water systems or surface waters. Recover as much as possible for reuse.
Absorb remainder with an inert material. Place into labeled, closed container; store in safe location to await
disposal. Wash the spill area with soap and water. Change contaminated clothing and launder before reuse.
CAUTION: Spilled liquid and dried film are slippery. Use care to avoid falls.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling this product. Always wash up before eating, smoking or using the facilities.
Use under well ventilated conditions. Avoid eye contact. Avoid repeated or prolonged skin contact. Avoid
inhalation of aerosol, mist, spray, fume or vapor. Minimize contact with air to reduce contamination with mold,
fungus, or other organisms which could cause decomposition or spoilage.
Storage:
Do not store in open, unlabeled or mislabeled containers. Keep container closed when not in use. Do not allow
to freeze.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE LIMITS: None established
Personal Protective Equipment:
EYE/FACE: Wear eye protection. SKIN: Wear protective gloves. RESPIRATORY: Wear an approved
respirator (e.g., an organic vapor respirator, a full face air purifying respirator for organic vapors, or a self-
contained breathing apparatus) whenever exposure to aerosol, mist, spray, fume or vapor exceed the exposure
limit(s) of any chemical substance listed in this MSDS. Use respirator in accordance with manufacturer's use
limitations and OSHA standard 1910.134 (29 CFR).
Engineering Controls:
Always provide effective general and, when necessary, local exhaust ventilation to draw spray, aerosol, fume,
mist and vapor away from workers to prevent routine inhalation. Ventilation must be adequate to maintain the
ambient workplace atmosphere below the exposure limit(s) outlined in the MSDS.
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SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Clear to hazy liquid Odor: Slightly acidic
pH: 2.2 ?3.0 Specific Gravity: 1.23
nD25 1.527
Viscosity: 400-1,200 cp (25篊) Refractive Index:
Solubility in Water: Soluble % Volatiles: 37
Evaporation Rate: Slower than butyl acetate Vapor Pressure: ~18 mmHg (20篊)
Boiling Point: 100篊 Melting Point: ~0?br>
Vapor Density: Lighter than air
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Conditions to Avoid: None known
Incompatibilities:
No specific incompatibilities. Materials which are not compatible with water will not be compatible with this
products. Substances that are not compatible with ordinary organic compounds (such as strong oxidizers) will
not be compatible with this product.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
After water is evaporated, decomposition or combustion of the dry solids may generate irritating vapors, CO,
CO2, acrylate monomers, and hydrocarbons.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Oral LD450 (rat/adult): 2,500 mg/kg
LD50 Skin (rabbit/adult): 3,000 mg/kg
Oral LD50 (mouse): 4,600 mg/kg
NOTE: These results are typical for poly(acrylic acid).
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Chronic oral toxicity: No significant effects in rats or dogs fed with resin as 5% of diet for 6-1/2 months.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Crosslinked polyacrylic acid polymers in this product are not biodegradable; do not inhibited waste treatment
bacteria; and do not pass through typical wastewater treatment to the environment, but are instead removed with
the biomass.
For Poly(acrylic acid):
96 Hour static acute toxicity: Bluegill, Sunfish, LC50: 580-2,000 mg/L
96 Hour static acute toxicity: Daphnia Magna, LC50: 168-280 mg/L
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal:
DO NOT DUMP INTO ANY SEWERS, ON THE GROUND, OR INTO ANY BODY OF WATER. All
disposal practices must be in compliance with all Federal, State/Provincial and local laws and regulations.
Regulations may vary in different locations. Waste characterizations and compliance with applicable laws are
the responsibility solely of the waste generator. SP2 HAS NO CONTROL OVER THE MANAGEMENT
PRACTICES OR MANUFACTURING PROCESSES OF PARTIES HANDLING OR USING THIS
MATERIAL. THE INFORMATION PRESENTED HERE PERTAINS ONLY TO THE PRODUCT AS
SHIPPED IN ITS INTENDED CONDITION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 2.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not regulated
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
This MSDS has been prepared in accordance with the hazard criteria of the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act:
All components of this product are either listed on the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory of
chemicals or are otherwise compliant with TSCA regulations.
U.S. CERCLA ?SARA:
SARA Title III Section 312 Hazard Category (40 CFR 311/312): Not hazardous
SARA Section 313:
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This product contains the following toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313
Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986 and 40 CFR 372: None known
California Proposition 65:
Warning: The following ingredients present in the product are known to the state of California to cause cancer:
None known
The chemical identity of some or all components present is confidential business information (trade secret) and
is being withheld as permitted by 29CFR1910.1200 (i).
Canadian Domestics Substances List (DSL):
All components in this product are on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL) or are exempt from listing.
Canadian Ingredients Disclosure List:
The following components are on the Canadia n Disclosure List (WHMIS): None listed
Canadian WHMIS: Not controlled
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations
and the MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.
SECTION: 16. OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS HAZARD RATING
HEALTH: 1
FLAMMABILITY: 1
REACTIVITY: 0
PERSONAL PROTECTION: X
FIRE:
Material that must be preheated before ignition can occur.
HEALTH:
Materials which on exposure under fire conditions would offer no hazard beyond that of ordinary
combustible material.
REACTIVITY:
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Materials which in themselves are normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and which are
not reactive with water.
This material is intended for laboratory use only. It is not sold or intended for drug, household or other uses. The
information represents the most accurate and complete data currently available to us. However, we make no warranty,
express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use.
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