Date: 09-Jan-03
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
13990
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 990
Trade Name
Carbomer
INCI Name
Hazard Summary (As defined by OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200):
Hazard Identification This product does not contain any hazardous ingredients.
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, fluffy powder
Appearance
Slight acetic
Odour
2-4
pH
N/A
Boiling point
N/A
Melting point
Flashpoint N/A
Specific Gravity 0.25 g/mL
Solubility in water Appreciable
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard
Extinguishing Media Water, ABC dry powder, protein type air foams
Risks Arising from Combustion It may emit noxious fumes.
Protective Equipment Positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Conditions to avoid Stable
Materials to avoid Ammonia, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, or strongly basic amines. This
materials may generate intense heat with resin.
Hazardous decomposition products Stable under normal conditions, may emit noxious fumes of CO.
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Date: 09-Jan-03
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
Inhalation/Ingestion
FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash the affected area with plenty of soap and water.
Skin Contact
If irritation develops, call a physician.
Ingestion Not determined. (Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.)
Eye Contact Immediately flush eyes with plenty of physiological saline for 5 minutes or with water for
15 minutes, while holding eyelids open. Then call a physician.
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 Vacuum or sweep into closed container for reuse or disposal. Use care to avoid dust
generation. Avoid contact with water b/c a very slippery film will form. Break down for
cleanup any film with salt water or detergent solution.
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 Wear mono-goggles suitable for keeping dust out of the eyes.
Hand protection Wear protective 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 Avoid breathing dust or vapors. Do not get in eyes. Open, handle, and use under well
ventilated conditions. Wash thoroughly after handling. Always wash up before eating,
smoking, or using toilet facilities.
Storage Keep container tightly closed to avoid moisture pickup. Store in a cool, dry place.
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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