Personalformulator.com
97 S. Red Willow Rd.
Evanston, WY 82930
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Last Revised: 7/30/05
1. Product Identification 7. Hazards Identification
Product Name: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose General: No data
INCI Name: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Inhalation: Single exposure to dust is not likely to be hazardous.
Chem. N.: No data Eye Contact: Essentially nonirritating to eyes. Solid or dust may cause
Ingredient(s) & CAS Number(s): Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, irritation or corneal injury due to mechanical action.
009004-65-3, Water, 007732-18-5, Sodium Chloride, 007647-14-5 Skin Contact: Essentially nonirritating to skin. A single prolonged
Ingredient(s) & EINECS Number(s): No data exposure is not likely to result in the material being absorbed through skin in
harmful amounts.
Ingestion: Single dose oral toxicity is considered to be extremely low.
2. Physical and Chemical Properties
No hazards anticipated from swallowing small amounts incidental to normal
Melting Point: No data handling operations.
Boiling Point: Not applicable Exposure Guidelines: Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose: Dow IHG
Evaporation Rate: No data is 10 MG/M3. Sodium Chloride: Dow IHG is 10 MG/M3. This product is a
Specific Gravity: Not applicable proprietary ingredient for which the exposure guideline has been omitted.
Solubility in Water: Miscibility
pH Value: No data
8. First Aid Measures
Appearance & Odor: White to off-white, free flowing powder
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water; mechanical effects only.
3. Stability and Reactivity Skin: Wash off in flowing water or shower.
Inhalation: No adverse effects anticipated by this route of exposure.
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions. Ingestion: No adverse effects anticipated by this route of exposure.
Incompatibility: Avoid contact with oxidizing materials. Avoid contact Incidental to proper industrial handling.
with strong acids, strong bases. Physician鈥檚 Note: No data
Hazardous Decomposition: Hazardous decomposition products
depend upon temperature, air supply and the presence of other materials.
9. Fire Fighting Measures
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Flash Point: Not applicable
4. Handling and Storage Auto-ignition Temp: Not applicable
Extinguishing Media: Water, carbon dioxide and dry chemical
Good housekeeping and controlling of dusts are necessary for safe
Fire Fighting Procedures: Keep people away. Isolate fire area and
handling of product. No smoking, open flames or sources of ignition in
deny unnecessary entry. Soak thoroughly with water to cool and prevent re-
handling and storage area. Store in a dry place. Store below 90 F (32 C).
ignition. Cool surroundings with water to localize fire zone. Hand held
carbon dioxide or dry chemical extinguishers may be used for small fires.
5. Accidental Release Measures Dust explosion hazard may result from forceful application of fire
extinguishing agents. Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing
Material becomes slippery when wet. Contain spilled material to prevent apparatus (SCBA) and protective fire fighting clothing (includes fire fighting
contamination of soil, surface or ground water. Spills should be cleaned up helmet, coat, pants, boots, and gloves). If protective equipment is not
immediately using care to minimize generation of airborne dust. available or not used, fight fire from a protected location or safe distance.
Fire and Explosion Hazards: Mechanical handling can cause
formation dusts. To reduce the potential for dust explosion, do not permit
6. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection
dust to accumulate. Material can be ignited by static discharge. Electrically
Respiratory Protection: Atmospheric levels should be maintained ground all equipment. Do not permit dust to accumulate. Dust layers can be
below the exposure guidelines. In dusty atmospheres, use an approved dust ignited by spontaneous combustion or other ignition sources. When
respirator. suspended in air dust can pose an explosion hazard.
Eye Protection: Use safety glasses. If there is a potential for exposure
to particles which could cause mechanical injury to the eye, wear chemical 10. Toxicological Information
goggles.
Protective Clothing: No precautions other than clean body-covering Acute Oral LD50: >10,000 mg/kg
clothing should be needed. Dermal and Eye Irritation Test: No data
Engineering Controls: Provide general and/or local exhaust Carcinogenicity: Similar cellulosics did not cause cancer in long-term
ventilation to control airborne levels below the exposure guidelines. animal studies.
Other Protective Measures: No data Mutagenicity: For Methylcellulose a similar cellulosic: in vitro
mutagenicity studies were negative. Animal mutagenicity studies were
negative. For sodium chloride: in vitro mutagenicity studies were negative in
some case and positive in other cases.
Important Notice: The information presented herein is based on experimental data submitted by the manufacturers
of the raw materials and is considered scientifically correct; however, no warrant or representation, express or implied, is
made as to the accuracy or suitability of this information for application to the purchaser鈥檚 intended purpose or for
consequences of its use and we assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or consequential, arising
out of its use. Use these materials only as directed. If you have any questions regarding the proper interpretation of this
sheet or the meanings of any terms used, we strongly urge you to speak with your physician. For further information
concerning product safety and proper use, call the number listed on the front of the MSDS.
Personalformulator.com
97 S. Red Willow Rd.
Evanston, WY 82930
US 1-800-426-2457 Ext. 1003
Material Safety Data Sheet
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Last Revised: 7/30/05
11. Disposal Considerations
Do not dump into any sewers, on the ground, or into any body of water.
All disposal methods must be in compliance with all federal, state/provincial
and local laws and regulations. Regulations may vary in different locations.
Waste characterizations and compliance with applicable laws are the
responsibility solely of waste generator. For unused and contaminated
product, the preferred options include sending to a licensed, permitted:
recycler, reclaimer, incineration, or landfill.
Important Notice: The information presented herein is based on experimental data submitted by the manufacturers
of the raw materials and is considered scientifically correct; however, no warrant or representation, express or implied, is
made as to the accuracy or suitability of this information for application to the purchaser鈥檚 intended purpose or for
consequences of its use and we assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or consequential, arising
out of its use. Use these materials only as directed. If you have any questions regarding the proper interpretation of this
sheet or the meanings of any terms used, we strongly urge you to speak with your physician. For further information
concerning product safety and proper use, call the number listed on the front of the MSDS.
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