Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: PolyAn
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Section I 鈥揗anufacturer Identification
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Emergency Phone: Chem Tel (800) 255-3924 Information Phone: (800) 228-1833
Section II 鈥揅omposition/Information on Ingredients
33% Polyacrylamide Polymer
Section III 鈥揌ealth Hazard Data
Eye: Causes severe irritation, experienced as discomfort or pain, excess blinking and tear
production, redness, swelling, and chemical burn of the eye.
Skin: Brief contact is not irritating. Prolonged contact may cause redness.
Ingestion: May cause abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation: Mist may cause irritation of the respiratory tract, experienced as nasal
discomfort and discharge, with chest pain and coughing.
Other Effects: No exposure limits established by OSHA. This material can cause injury
if disposed directly into the lung.
Section IV 鈥揈mergency and First Aid Procedures
Eye: Immediately flush eye with water and continue washing for at least 15 minutes.
Obtain medical attention.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap and water. Obtain medical
attention if irritation persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Obtain medical attention if symptoms persist.
Ingestion: Give two glasses of water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Obtain medical
attention.
Toxicology: Not Known
Other: Treatment of overexposure should be directed at control of symptoms and the
clinical condition of patient.
Product Name: PolyAn
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Section V 鈥揊ire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: Greater than 200 Deg. F
Fire Extinguishing Media: Foam, Water fog, Dry chemical, ABC fire extinguisher.
Fire and Explosion Hazards: Not applicable
Fire-Fighting Equipment: Self-contained positive breathing apparatus and protective
clothing should be worn.
Section VI 鈥揂ccidental Release Measures
If material is released or spilled wear eye and skin protection. Floor may be slippery; use
care to avoid falling. Contain spill immediately with inert materials (e.g. sand, earth).
Avoid discharge to natural waters. Transfer liquids and solid diking material to suitable
containers for recovery or disposal. Check local, state, and federal regulations.
Section VII 鈥揌andling and Storage
Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep away from heat,
sparks and flames.
Section VIII 鈥揈xposure Controls and Personal Protection
Ventilation: Adequate ventilation.
Respiratory Protection: If vapors present, use approved respirator.
Skin Protection: Use of protective clothing is recommended.
Eye Protection: Wear full-face shield or goggles.
Exposure Guidelines: Use impervious gloves. Repeated skin contact could cause
dermatitis.
Section IX 鈥揚hysical and Chemical Properties
Boiling Point: Aqueous phase ~100 Deg. C; Oil phase~175 Deg. C
Vap. Pressure: Similar to water
Vap. Density: Similar to water
Sol. in water: Limited by viscosity
Sp. Gravity: 1.0
Appearance: White, viscous, opaque liquid
Odor: Slight hydrocarbon odor
Product Name: PolyAn
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Section X 鈥揝tability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable
Incompatibility: Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Burning can produce carbon monoxide and/or
carbon dioxide, ammonia, or oxides of nitrogen.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section XI 鈥揟oxicological Information
Oral LD50 in rats range from 4.5 to greater than 25 ml/kg.
Inhalation LC50 in rats is about 15000 ppm
Section XII 鈥揈cological Information
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Section XIII 鈥揇isposal Considerations
Check local, state and federal regulations.
Section XIV 鈥揟ransport Information
NMFC number is 4610, adjuvants. NFPA rating is 1- health, 1- flammability, 0-
reactivity, and 0- specific hazard.
Section XV 鈥揜egulatory Information
Sara Hazard Category: This product has been reviewed according to the EPA hazard
categories under section 311 and 312 of SARA Title III, 1986, and is considered, under
applicable definitions, to meet the following categories:
Hazardous Components at level which require reporting are: None
OSHA Hazard Communications Standards, 29 CFR 1910.1200
This product is non-hazardous.
The information herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, expressed or implied, is
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Date Revised: November 30, 2000
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