Material Safety Data Sheet

PRODUCT NAME   watersorb polymer  

REVISION DATE: 01/16/2001
PRINT DATE: 07/26/2001

SUPPLIER:
Polymers, Inc.
Hot Springs, Arkansas 
501-588-1948
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IDENTIFICATION  PIFL 3005 K4  medium and Large polymer

OTHER NAMES: N/A

USE: Superabsorbent

UN NUMBER: N/A

HAZCHEM CODE: N/A

DANGEROUS GOODS CLASS: N/A

POISONS SCHEDULE: N/A

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE: White granular solid

HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

The product when wet renders surfaces extremely slippery. The product swells in water.

FIRST AID MEASURES
bulletInhalation : No hazards which require special first aid measures
bulletSkin contact : No hazards which require special first aid measures.
bulletEye contact : Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids. In case of persistent eye irritation,
bulletconsult a physician.
bulletIngestion : The product is not considered toxic based on studies on laboratory animals.

FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
bulletSuitable extinguishing media : Water-soluble polymer in solution, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide
bullet(CO2), dry powder.
bulletSpecial fire-fighting precautions : The product when wet renders surfaces extremely slippery.
bulletProtective equipment for firefighters : No special protective equipment required.

PRODUCT RESIDUE DISPOSAL

In accordance with federal, state and local regulations:

Contaminated packaging : Can be landfilled or incinerated, when in compliance with local regulations.

TRANSPORT INFORMATION
bulletNot regulated by DOT.

REGULATORY INFORMATION
bulletAll components of this product are on the TSCA and DSL inventories.

RCRA status : Not a hazardous waste.

Reportable quantity (40 CFR 302) : Not applicable

Threshold planning quantity (40 CFR 335) : Not applicable

California Proposition 65 information : The following statement is made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986: This product contains a chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause cancer : acrylamide.

HMIS & NFPA Ratings:

HMIS

NFPA
Health:

1

1
Flammability

1

1
Reactivity

0

0

 OTHER INFORMATION

Person to contact : Regulatory Affairs Manager

The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication.

The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release, and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process unless specified in the text.

 
 

 

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