Date: 26-Jun-06
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
13001
Product Code
RITA CORPORATION
Company Name
P.O. BOX 457, Crystal Lake IL 60039-0457, USA
Address
815-337-2500
Telephone
CHEMTREC EMERGENCY HOTLINE: 800-424-9300
SECTION I - Name and Hazard Information
ACRITAMER 940
Trade Name
Carbomer
INCI Name
Hazard Summary (As defined by OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200):
Hazard Identification Dust explosion potential.
SECTION II - Ingredients
CAS Number(s) 9003-01-4, 9007-16-3, 9007-17-4, 9062-04-8, 76050-42-5
EINECS Number(s) N/A
DSL/NDSL Number(s) 8957
Ingredients not precisley identified are proprietary and non hazardous. Values are not product specifications.
SECTION III - Physical Data
White powder.
Appearance
Acetic odor
Odour
2.7 - 3.3 (0.5% solution)
pH
N/A
Boiling point
N/A
Melting point
Flashpoint N/A
Specific Gravity 1.41
Solubility in water Appreciable in water.
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard
Extinguishing Media Water spray, foam, carbon dioxide, or dry chemical.
Risks Arising from Combustion None known.
Protective Equipment Self-contained breathing apparatus.
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Conditions to avoid Extreme heat.
Materials to avoid Strong base
Hazardous decomposition products Will not occur
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Date: 26-Jun-06
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Product Code
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Assessment
N/A
Acute toxicity
May cause skin irritation.
Skin contact
May cause eye irritation.
Eye contact
N/A
Inhalation/Ingestion
FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
Wash material off skin with copious amounts of soap and water.
Skin Contact
Ingestion Consult physician.
Eye Contact Immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 min.
Inhalation Remove victim to fresh air.
SECTION VII - Spill or Leak Procedures
Personal precautions Use gloves and goggles.
Environmental precautions Biodegradable product.
Methods for cleaning Carefully sweep up and remove, avoid raising dust.
SECTION VIII - Special Protection Information
Give adequate ventilation to the premises where the product is stored and/or handled.
Engineering measures
Personal protection equipment Not needed for normal use.
Control Parameters Not needed for normal use.
Eye protection Goggles
Hand protection Gloves
Hygiene measures Use good personal hygiene, washing exposed areas of skin several times daily and
laundering contaminated clothing before re-use.
SECTION IX - Special Precautions or Other Comments
Handling Eliminate likely source of ignition, such as static buildup.
Storage Store in sealed containers, preferably away from heat or light.
Disposal If possible recover the product, otherwise dispose of in authorized landfill or incinerate
in accordance with local regulations.
Use according to criteria of good industrial practice, avoid dispersion in the environment.
This product is not considered dangerous.
The information herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, expressed or implied is made.
H: 1 F: 1 R: 0
DOT not regulated. Non-hazardous material.
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