MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product: Polyacryl Carrier
Cat. No.: PC 152
Molecular Research Center, Inc.
5645 Montgomery Rd.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
USA 1-888-841-0900
Product Name: Polyacryl Carrier
Chemical Formula: N/A
Molecular Weight: 200,000
Synonyms: Poly (Acrylamide-co-acrylic acid), 2-propenamide, holopolymer.
NFPA RATINGS: (scale 0-4) Health=0 Fire=0 Reactivity=0
HMIS RATINGS: (scale 0-4) Health=0 Fire=0 Reactivity=0
CHEMTREC EMERGENCY NUMBER: Only in the event of an emergency involving a spill, leak, fire exposure or
accident. USA: 1-800-424-9300; International: 1-703-527-3887
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component CAS No. Percent
Polyacrylamide 9003-06-9 Proprietary Information
3. HEALTH HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Avoid all unnecessary exposure to any laboratory chemical as part of a good personal laboratory safety hygiene program.
4. FIRST AID
EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes.
SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap and water for 15 minutes.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
INGESTION: Wash out mouth with water, provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Extinguishing media: water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or foam. Wear self-contained
breathing apparatus. May emit toxic fumes under fire conditions.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Wear chemical safety goggles, rubber boots, and impervious gloves. Clean up spill, hold in sealed bags for disposal.
Ventilate area and wash spill site.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Refer to Section 8.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Personal protective equipment: wear eye protection, impervious gloves and lab coat. Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place with adequate ventilation. Use in area where safety shower and eye bath station
are accessible.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Description: Colorless liquid
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
INCOMPATIBILITIES: Strong oxidizing agents.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION OR DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Toxic fumes of carbon monoxide, carbon
dioxide and nitrogen oxides.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption. May cause eye and skin irritation. To the best of our
knowledge, the chemical, physical and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
TOXICITY DATA: acrylamide polymers Rat: IPR LD50:3600 mg/kg. Mouse: oral LD50: 12,950 mg/kg. Rabbit:
oral LD50:11250 mg/kg. See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data available.
13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Dissolve or mix with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Observe federal, state, local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
No data available.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
RTECS NO: AS3700000 Acrylamide, polymers
EUROPEAN: Caution: Substance not fully tested. IRRITANT.
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, skin.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with water and call physician.
S 36 Wear suitable clothing.
16. OTHER INFORMATION Reviewed by BW, MJ
Creation Date 7/16/99
Revision date 2/01/09
This information is believed to be accurate and represents the 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. Abbreviations:
N/A Not Applicable
N.D.A. No data available
TLV-STEL Threshold Limit Values (Short-Term Exposure Limit)
TLV-TWA Threshold Limit Values (Time-Weighted Average)
OSHA PEL-TWA OSHA Permissible Exposure Level
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