Material Safety Data Sheet
Printing date 10/13/2003 Reviewed on 10/13/2003
1 Identification of substance:
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Product details:
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Trade name: AG 50W-X12 Resin, Hydrogen Form
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Catalog or product number: 1421641, 1421651, 1421254
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Application of the substance / the preparation Laboratory
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chemicals
Manufacturer/Supplier:
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Bio-Rad Laboratories, Life Science Group
2000 Alfred Nobel Drive
Hercules, California 94547 (510)741-1000
Information department: Technical services, customer support.
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Emergency information:
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1(800)424-9300 Use only in the event of a CHEMICAL EMERGENCY
involving a SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPLOSION or ACCIDENT.
510-741-1000
2 Composition/Information on components:
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Chemical characterization:
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CAS No. Description:
69011-20-7 Polystyrene-divinylbenzene sulfonic acid resin
Identification number(s):
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EU Number: 585-580-01-X
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Chemical characterization
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Listing of dangerous and non-hazardous components:
69011-20-7 Polystyrene-divinylbenzene sulfonic acid resin 50-
100 %
7732-18-5 water 35-
50 %
EINECS: 231-791-2
RTECS: ZC 0110000
3 Hazards identification
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Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and
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environment
ยท not applicable
ยก NFPA ratings (scale 0-4)
Health = 0
Fire = 0
Reactivity = 0
4 First aid measures
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After inhalation
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Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
ยก After skin contact Generally the product does not irritate the
skin.
ยก After eye contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
ยก After swallowing Induce vomiting and call for medical help.
5 Fire fighting measures
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Suitable extinguishing agents
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CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires
with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
ยก Protective equipment: No special measures required.
6 Accidental release measures
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Person-related safety precautions: Not required
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Measures for environmental protection: No special measures
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required.
ยก Measures for cleaning/collecting: Pick up mechanically.
7 Handling and storage
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Handling
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Information for safe handling:
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No special measures required.
Prevent formation of dust.
No special precautions are necessary if used correctly.
Information about protection against explosions and fires:
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No special measures required.
Storage
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Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
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No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not
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required.
Further information about storage conditions: None.
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8 Exposure controls and personal protection
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Additional information about design of technical systems:
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No further data; see item 7.
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the
workplace:
The product does not contain any relevant quantities of
materials with
critical values that have to be monitored at the workplace.
Additional information:
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The lists that were valid during the creation were used as
basis.
Personal protective equipment
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ยก General protective and hygienic measures
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
ยก Protection of hands: Protective gloves.
ยก Material of gloves Synthetic gloves
ยก Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the
manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
ยก Eye protection: Not required.
9 Physical and chemical properties:
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General Information
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Form: particulate
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Color: Amber colored
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Odor: Odorless
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Value/Range Unit Method
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Change in condition
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Melting point/Melting range: undetermined
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Boiling point/Boiling range: undetermined
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Flash point: Not applicable
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Flammability (solid, gaseous) Product is not flammable.
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Danger of explosion:
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Explosive when mixed with oxidizing substances.
Density: Not determined
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Solubility in / Miscibility with
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Water: Insoluble
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Solvent content:
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Organic solvents: 0.0 %
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Solids content: 100.0 %
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10 Stability and reactivity
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Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
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No decomposition if used according to specifications.
ยก Dangerous reactions Reacts with strong oxidizing agents
ยก Dangerous products of decomposition:
No dangerous decomposition products known
11 Toxicological information
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Acute toxicity:
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Primary irritant effect:
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ยก on the skin: No irritant effect.
ยก on the eye: No irritant effect.
ยก Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
12 Ecological information:
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General notes: Not known to be hazardous to water.
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13 Disposal considerations
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Product:
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Recommendation
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Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not
allow product to reach sewage system.
Hand over to hazardous waste disposers.
Uncleaned packagings:
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Recommendation:
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Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14 Transport information
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DOT regulations:
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Hazard class: -
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Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
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ADR/RID class:
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Maritime transport IMDG:
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IMDG Class: -
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Marine pollutant: No
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Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
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ICAO/IATA Class: -
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15 Regulations
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SARA (Superfund Amendents and Reauthorization Act of 1986 - USA)
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Section 302/304 (40CFR355.30 / 40CFR355.40):
None of the ingredients is listed.
Section 313 (40CFR372.65):
None of the ingredients is listed.
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act):
All ingredients are listed.
California Proposition 65:
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Chemicals known to cause cancer:
The product does not contain listed components.
Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity:
The product does not contain listed components.
Cancerogenity categories
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EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
None of the ingredients is listed.
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
None of the ingredients is listed.
NTP (National Toxicology Program)
None of the ingredients is listed.
TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
None of the ingredients is listed.
MAK (German Maximum Workplace Concentration)
None of the ingredients is listed.
NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
None of the ingredients is listed.
OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
None of the ingredients is listed.
Markings according to EU guidelines:
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The product has been classified and marked in accordance with EU
Directives / Ordinance on Hazardous Materials
16 Other information:
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This information is based on our present knowledge. However,
this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product
features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual
relationship.
Department issuing MSDS: Environmental Health and Safety.
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Contact:
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Life Science Group, Environmental Health and Safety, 2000 Alfred
Nobel Drive, Hercules, California, 94547: 1(510) 741-1000
Diagnostic Group, Environmental Health and Safety, 4000 Alfred
Nobel Drive, Hercules, California, 94547: 1(510) 724-7000
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