IDENTIFICATION
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Chemical Family
Crosslinked Polyacrylamide
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
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HMIS Rating
Not hazardous under OSHA 29CRF 1910, 1200
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I
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O
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I
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B
FIRST AID
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Skin
Wash with warm soapy water after use.
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Eye contact
Immediately flush with water. If irritation continues, consult a physician.
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Inhalation
If dust is present, do not breathe, Move to open air with fresh air.
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Ingestion
Do not give medicaton unless specified by a physician.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Flash Point
N/A
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LEL
N/A
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EUL
N/A
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Extinguishing Media
Use water, carbon dioxide, foam.
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Special precautions
Material is slippery when wet
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Special protective equipment
None required
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE
Spilled material is very slippery when wet. Do not initially flush with water. Sweep up spills and place in airtightcontainer for disposal. Flush area thoroughly with water, scrub and remove any residue.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Storage
Store in a cool dry location. Keep from freezing.
Practice good industrial hygiene. Immediately sweep up and cleanup any spills. To avoid potential dust, maintain good house keeping. Do not smoke when using. Avoid contact with the skin.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Use NIOSH approved respirator if not properly ventilated and dust accumulationis more than 15mg/m3.
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Protective gloves
Recommended if prolonged use of product.
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Eye Protection
Goggles with side shield.
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Skin/Body Protection
No special suits required, only if splashing is likely.
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Other
Wash affected areas after use.
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Appearance and colour
White Granular
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odor
None
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pH
N/A
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Melting Point
N/A
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Flash Point
N/A
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Vapor Density
N/A
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Autoignition
N/A
STABILITY
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Stability
Stable
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Polymerization
Will not occur
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Conditions to avoid
None
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Incompatible Material
Strong oxidising agents.
TOXICOLOGICAL
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Inhalation
Non toxic by inhalation
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Dermal
Non Toxic
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Oral
LD 50 Accute oral on rats 5.0gm/kg
IRRITATION
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Eyes
Non irritating
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Skin
Non irritating
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Sensitization
Product not expected to be sensitizing
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Ecololical
Considered as non toxic to aquatic environment
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Disposal Regulations
Unused product: Dispose in accordance with city, state and federal
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Regulatory
Components are on TSCA and Canada DSL.
Considered non hazardous under 29 CFR1910 1200
Non applicable under SARA ...
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Sensitization
Product not expected to be sensitizing
TOXICOLOGICAL
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OTHER
NFPA
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Fire 1
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Health 0
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Reactivity 1
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