SIGMA-ALDRICH



                         Material Safety Data Sheet



                                               Date Printed: 09/NOV/2004

                                               Date Updated: 12/MAR/2004

                                                             Version 1.2

                                                 According to 91/155/EEC





1 - Product and Company Information



Product Name                   AMBERLITE 200, NA(+)-FORM, STRONGLY

                               ACIDIC, 20-50 MESH

Product Number                 06437



Company                        Sigma-Aldrich Pty, Ltd

                               Unit 2, 14 Anella Avenue

                               Castle Hill NSW 1765

                               Australia

Technical Phone #              +61 2 9841 0555

Fax                            +61 2 9841 0500

Emergency Phone #              +61 2 9841 0566



2 - Composition/Information on Ingredients



Product Name                         CAS #        EC no    Annex I

                                                           Index Number

AMBERLITE 200, NA(+)-FORM,           12626-25-4   None     None

STRONGLY ACIDIC, 20-50 MESH



3 - Hazards Identification







4 - First Aid Measures



AFTER INHALATION

   If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult,

   call a physician.



AFTER SKIN CONTACT

   In case of skin contact, flush with copious amounts of water for

   at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.

   Call a physician.



AFTER EYE CONTACT

   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.



AFTER INGESTION

   If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is

   conscious. Call a physician.



5 - Fire Fighting Measures



EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

   Suitable: Carbon dioxide. Dry chemical powder. Water spray.



SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIREFIGHTERS

   Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing

   to prevent contact with skin and eyes.



6 - Accidental Release Measures



PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S)

   Wear respirator, chemical safety goggles, rubber boots, and

   heavy rubber gloves.



METHODS FOR CLEANING UP

   Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Ventilate

   area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.



7 - Handling and Storage





8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection



ENGINEERING CONTROLS

   Mechanical exhaust.



PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

   Respiratory Protection: Government approved respirator.

   Hand Protection: Compatible chemical-resistant gloves.

   Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles.



9 - Physical and Chemical Properties



Appearance               Color: Beige

                         Form: Small beads



Property                 Value                At Temperature or Pressure



pH                       N/A

BP/BP Range              N/A

MP/MP Range              N/A

Flash Point              N/A

Flammability             N/A

Autoignition Temp        N/A

Oxidizing Properties     N/A

Explosive Properties     N/A

Explosion Limits         N/A

Vapor Pressure           N/A

SG/Density               N/A

Partition Coefficient    N/A

Viscosity                N/A

Vapor Density            N/A

Saturated Vapor Conc.    N/A

Evaporation Rate         N/A

Bulk Density             N/A

Decomposition Temp.      N/A

Solvent Content          N/A

Water Content            N/A

Surface Tension          N/A

Conductivity             N/A

Miscellaneous Data       N/A

Solubility               N/A



10 - Stability and Reactivity



STABILITY

   Stable: Stable.

   Conditions of Instability: Heat sensitive.





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   Materials to Avoid: Forms explosive mixtures with:, Acids, Strong

   oxidizing agents.



HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS

   Hazardous Decomposition Products: Styrene monomer and

   divinylbenzene may also form Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide,

   Sulfur oxides.



HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION

   Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur



11 - Toxicological Information



ROUTE OF EXPOSURE

   Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation.



12 - Ecological Information



No data available.



13 - Disposal Considerations



SUBSTANCE DISPOSAL

   Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn

   in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and

   scrubber. Observe all federal, state, and local environmental

   regulations.



14 - Transport Information



RID/ADR

   Non-hazardous for road transport.



IMDG

   Non-hazardous for sea transport.



IATA

   Non-hazardous for air transport.



15 - Regulatory Information



CLASSIFICATION AND LABELING ACCORDING TO EU DIRECTIVES

   S-PHRASES: 25

     Avoid contact with eyes.



16 - Other Information



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.,

   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.

   Copyright 2004 Sigma-Aldrich Co. License granted to make unlimited

   paper copies for internal use only.



DISCLAIMER

   For R&D use only. Not for drug, household or other uses.





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