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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Effective Date: 06/96 Catalog Number: 413
Revision Date: 11/09 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, customers, 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: (C3H4O2)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 25
Water 7732-18-5 75
SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: This material has no known health hazards.
Signs and Symptoms of Potential Overexposure:
Eye Irritation:
Not expected to cause eye irritation based on data from components or similar materials. Vapors formed from
heating may cause eye irritation.
Skin Irritation:
Not expected to be a primary skin irritant. Based on data from components or similar materials. Repeated or
prolonged skin contact may cause irritation. Pre-existing skin conditions may be aggravated by prolonged or
repeated exposure.
Respiratory Irritation:
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If material is misted or if vapors are generated from heating, exposure may cause irritation of mucous
membranes and the upper respiratory tract. Based on data from components or similar materials.
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes:
Flush with water at least 30 minutes. Get medical attention if eye irritation develops or persists.
Skin:
Wash with plenty of soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. If skin irritation occurs, get medical
attention. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse and discard leather articles saturated with the material.
Inhalation: Remove exposed person to fresh air if adverse effects are observed.
Ingestion: Treat symptomatically. Get medical attention.
SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: Not applicable
Extinguishing Media: CO2, dry chemical, foam, water spray, water fog
Firefighting Procedures:
Wear full protective firegear including self-contained breathing apparatus operated in the positive pressure
mode with full facepiece, coat, pants, gloves and boots.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:
Material will not burn until water has been evaporated. Container may rupture on heating.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Protective equipment must be worn, see Personal Protective Section for recommendations. Ventilate area if
spilled in confined space or other poorly ventilated areas. Prevent entry into sewers and waterways. Spilled
liquid and dried film are slippery. Use care to avoid falls. Pick up free liquid for recycle and/or disposal.
Residual liquid can be absorbed on inert material. Wash spill area with soap and water.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Pumping Temperature: Not determined
Max. Handling Temperature: Not determined
Handling Procedures:
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Keep containers closed when not in use. Avoid contact with skin or eyes. Avoid drinking, tasting, swallowing
or ingesting this product. Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors or spray. Minimize contact with air to
reduce contamination with mold, fungus, or other organisms which could cause decomposition or spoilage.
Avoid prolonged skin contact. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Empty container contains product residue which may exhibit
hazards of product.
Max. Storage Temperature: Not determined
Storage Procedures:
Keep from freezing. Keep container closed when not in use. Do not store in open, unlabeled or mislabeled
containers.
Loading Temperature: Not determined
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits: None established
Other Exposure Limits: None known
Engineering Controls:
Use material in well ventilated area only. Additional ventilation or exhaust may be required to maintain air
concentrations below recommended exposure limits.
Glove Procedures:
Use good industrial hygiene practices to avoid skin contact. If contact with the material may occur wear
chemically protective gloves.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses
Respiratory Protection:
Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator with a combination organic vapor and high efficiency filter cartridge if
recommended exposure limit is exceeded. Use self-contained breathing apparatus for entry into confined space,
for other poorly ventilated areas and for large spill clean-up sites.
Clothing Recommendation:
Do not wear rings, watches or similar apparel that could entrap the material and cause a skin reaction.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Clear to hazy liquid Odor: Slightly acidic
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Approximate Mw: 240,000 pH: 2.2 ?3.0
Specific Gravity: 1.09 (25篊) Viscosity: 500-1,500 cp (25篊)
nD25 1.527
Refractive Index: Solubility in Water: Soluble
Tg: 106篊 % Volatiles (by weight): 75
% Solids (by weight): 25 Evaporation Rate: <1 (BA = 1)
Vapor Pressure: ~18 mmHg (20篊) Boiling Point: 100篊
Vapor Density: <1 (Air = 1)
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Material is normally stable at moderately elevated temperatures and pressures
Decomposition Temp.: Not determined
Incompatibility: None known, avoid contact with reactive chemicals
Polymerization: Will not occur
Conditions to Avoid: Do not freeze
Thermal Decomposition:
Smoke, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, aldehydes and other products of incomplete combustion. Irritating
and toxic substances may be emitted upon combustion, burning, or decomposition of dry solids.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
-ACUTE EXPOSURE-
Eye Irritation:
Not expected to cause eye irritation Based on data from components or similar materials. Vapors formed from
heating may cause eye irritation.
Skin Irritation:
If material is misted or if vapors are generated from heating, exposure may cause irritation of mucous
membranes and the upper respiratory tract. Based on data from components or similar materials.
Dermal Toxicity: The LD50 in rabbits is >2,000 mg/Kg. Based on data from components on similar materials.
Inhalation Toxicity:
Prolonged exposure to vapors or mist may result in dizziness and nausea. Avoid the inhalation of dust, mists, or
vapors.
Oral Toxicity: The LD50 in rats is >10,000 mg/Kg. Based on data from components or similar materials.
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Dermal Sensitization:
May cause skin sensitization in sensitive individuals. Based on data from components or similar materials.
Inhalation Sensitization: No data available to indicate product or components may be respiratory sensitizers.
-CHRONIC EXPOSURE-
Chronic Toxicity:
No data available to indicate product or components present at greater than 1% are chronic health hazards.
Carcinogenicity:
No data available to indicate any components present at greater than 0.1% may present a carcinogenic hazard.
Mutagenicity:
No data available to indicate product or any components present at greater than 0.1% are mutagenic or
genotoxic.
Reproductive Toxicity:
No data available to indicate either product or components present at greater than 0.1% that may cause
reproductive toxicity.
Teratogenicity:
No data available to indicate product or any components contained at greater than 0.1% may cause birth defects.
-ADDITIONAL INFORMATION-
Other: Persons with sensitive airways (e.g. asthmatics) may react to vapors.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
-ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICITY-
Freshwater Fish Toxicity: The acute LC50 is >1,000 mg/L based on similar materials
Freshwater Invertebrates Toxicity: The acute EC50 is >1,000 mg/L based on similar materials
Algal Inhibition: Not determined
Saltwater Fish Toxicity: Not determined
Saltwater Invertebrates Toxicity: Not determined
Bacteria Toxicity: The acute EC50 is 100 ?1,000 ppm based on component data
Miscellaneous Toxicity: Not determined
-ENVIRONMENTAL FATE ?br>
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Biodegradation:
At least 75% of the components in this product show rapid biodegradation based on OECD 302-type test data.
Bioaccumulation: 25% or greater of the components display no potential to bioconcentrate.
Soil Mobility: Not determined
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
DOT INFORMATION:
Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated
Hazard Class: N/A
Packing Group: N/A
UN#: N/A
IATA INFORMATION:
Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated
Hazard Class: N/A
Packing Group: N/A
UN#: N/A
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
-Global Chemical Inventories-
USA: All components of this material are on the US TSCA Inventory or are exempt
EU: All components are in compliance with the EC Seventh amendment Directive 92/32/EEC
Japan: All components are in compliance with the Chemical Substances Control Law of Japan
Australia: All components are in compliance with chemical notification requirements in Australia
New Zealand: All components are in compliance with chemical notification requirements in New Zealand
Korea: All components are in compliance in Korea
China: All components of this product are listed on the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China
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Canada:
All components are in compliance with the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and are present on
the Domestic Substances List.
Switzerland:
All components are in compliance with the Environmentally Hazardous Substances Ordinance in
Switzerland.
Philippines:
All components are in compliance with the Philippines Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear
Wastes Control Act of 1990 (R.A. 6969).
-Other U.S. Federal Regulations-
SARA Extremely Hazardous Substances:
This product does not contain greater than 1.0% of any chemical substance on the SARA Extremely Hazardous
Substances List.
SARA Section 313:
This product does not contain greater than 1.0% (greater than 0.1% for carcinogenic substance) of any chemical
substances listed under SARA Section 313).
SARA 311 Classifications: None known
CERCLA Hazardous Substances: None known
FDA Approved: N/A
-State Regulations-
California Proposition 65:
This product does not intentionally contain any chemicals known by the State of California to cause cancer
and/or birth defects. Moreover, we do not routinely analyze its products for impurities which may be such
chemicals.
-Product Registrations-
U.S. Fuel Registration: Not applicable
U.S. Dept of Agriculture: This product has not been filed with the USDA to support H2 approvals
Finnish Registration Number: Not registered
Swedish Registration Number: Not registered
Norwegian Registration Number: Not registered
Danish Registration Number: Not registered
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Swiss Registration Number: Not registered
Italian Registration Number: Not registered
Korean Registration Number: Not registered
NSF Nonfood Compounds Registration:
This product has not been filed with the NSF to support H1 of H2 approvals.
SECTION: 16. OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS HAZARD RATING
HEALTH: 0
FLAMMABILITY: 1
REACTIVITY: 0
PERSONAL PROTECTION: B
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:
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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