MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
DUST BINDER鈩? Page 1 of 4 Issue Date: 01/06
SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Chemical Product
DUST BINDER
Chemical Description: Aqueous solution of an acrylic polymer.
TSCA/CAS No.: This product is a mixture 鈥? there is no specific CAS number.
Manufactured For
Monterey AgResources
P. O. Box 35000
Fresno, CA 93745-5000
Emergency Phone Numbers
Emergency Telephone: DAYS: (559) 499-2100 EVES: (559) 994-9144
CHEMTREC (24-Hour Emergency Number): (800) 424-9300
EPA National Response Center: (800) 424-8802
SECTION 2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL CAS NO. % TLV OR PEL RQ (lbs)
Aqua ammonia 1336-21-6 <1.0 35 ppm (as ammonia) N.P.
(ACGIH STEL)
25 ppm (as ammonia)
(ACGIH TWA)
50 ppm (as ammonia)
(OSHA PEL)
SECTION 3. EMERGENCY/HAZARDS OVERVIEW
Milky, white liquid with slight ammonia odor. Prolonged contact may cause skin irritation.
Thermal decomposition may yield acrylic monomers. Material can splatter above 100掳C/212掳F.
Dried product can burn. Contain any liquid run-off. Not D.O.T. regulated.
HEALTH: 1 REACTIVITY: 0 FLAMMABILITY: 0 ENVIRONMENT: 1
(0=Insignificant 1=Slight 2=Moderate 3=High 4=Extreme)
SECTION 4. FIRST AID
Eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue
rinsing eyes. Consult a physician if irritation persists.
Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash
before reuse. Consult a physician if irritation persists.
Ingestion: If conscious and alert, give 2 glasses of water to drink for dilution. Contact
physician or Poison Control Center. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, call a physician.
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SECTION 5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Flash Point: Noncombustible.
Test Method: Not available.
LEL Flammable Limits: Not pertinent.
UEL Flammable Limits: Not pertinent.
Autoignition Temperature: Not pertinent.
Flammability Classification: None.
Known Hazardous Products of Combustion: Thermal decomposition may yield acrylic
monomers.
Properties that Initiate/Contribute to Intensity of Fire: None known.
Potential For Dust Explosion: None.
Reactions that Release Flammable Gases or Vapors: None known.
Potential For Release of Flammable Vapors: None.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: Material can splatter above 100掳C/212掳F.
Dried product can burn.
Extinguishing Media: As appropriate for surrounding fire.
Special Firefighting Procedures: Wear positive pressure, self-contained
breathing apparatus and full protective gear.
Avoid smoke inhalation. Contain any liquid
runoff.
SECTION 6. SPILLS AND LEAKS
Containment: Prevent product spillage from entering drinking water supplies or
streams.
Clean Up: Coagulate the emulsion by the stepwise addition of ferric chloride and
lime. Remove the clear supernatant and flush to a chemical sewer.
Landfill or incinerate remaining solids in accordance with local, state and
federal regulations.
Evacuation: Not necessary but restrict entry.
SECTION 7. STORAGE AND HANDLING
Storage: Store in plastic or stainless steel container in a cool, well-ventilated,
dry place at temperatures above 40oF. Do not store near food or
feeds. Do not stack pallets more than two (2) high.
Transfer Equipment: Transfer product using chemical-resistant plastic or stainless steel
tanks, pumps, valves, etc.
Work/Hygienic Practices: Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and
clothing. Avoid inhalation of spray mists. Wash thoroughly with soap
and water after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash
before reuse.
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SECTION 8. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Eyes: Use safety glasses with side shields (ANSI Z87.1 or approved equivalent). Eye
protection worn must be compatible with respiratory protection system
employed. As a general rule, do not wear contact lenses when handling.
Skin: Impervious clothes and neoprene gloves. Gloves of other chemically resistant
materials may not provide adequate protection.
Respiratory: A respiratory protection program meeting OSHA 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2
requirements or equivalent must be followed whenever workplace conditions
warrant a respirator鈥檚 use. None required if airborne concentrations are
maintained below the exposure limit listed in Section 2. For airborne
concentrations up to 10 times the exposure limit, wear a properly fitted NIOSH
approved (or equivalent) half-mask, air-purifying respirator. Air purifying
respirators should be equipped with NIOSH approved (or equivalent)
ammonia/methylamine cartridges and N95 filters. If oil mist is present, use R95
or P95 filters.
Engineering: Use local exhaust ventilation with a minimum capture velocity of 100 ft/min.
(0.5 m/sec.) at the point of vapor evolution. Refer to the current edition of
Industrial Ventilation: A Manual of Recommended Practice published by the
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists for information on
the design, installation, use, and maintenance of exhaust systems.
Other: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA
Appearance: Milky white liquid.
Odor: Slight ammonia odor.
pH: 5.0 鈥? 9.5
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density (Air=1): Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available
Freezing Point: Not available.
Water Solubility: Dilutable.
Density: 8.3 鈥? 10.0 lbs./gal.
Evaporation Rate: Not available.
Viscosity: 1500 cps max.
% Volatile: 57-61% water.
Octanol/Water Partition Coefficient: Not available.
Saturated Vapor Concentration: Not available.
Note: The physical and chemical data given above are typical values and are not intended to be product specifications.
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable.
Conditions To Avoid: Avoid temperatures above 177掳C/350掳F, the onset of
polymer decomposition. Thermal decomposition is
dependent on time and temperature.
Incompatibility: There are no known materials which are incompatible.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition may yield acrylic monomers.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
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SECTION 11. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Acute Effects:
Eyes: Slight irritation.
Skin: Prolonged or repeated skin contact can cause slight irritation (LD50
>5,000 mg/kg).
Ingestion: Not available (LD50 >5,000 mg/kg).
Inhalation: Aerosol mist or vapor can cause headache, nausea, irritation of nose,
throat and lungs.
Subchronic Effects: Not available.
Chronic Effects: Not available.
Note: Information shown above are typical data for a number of acrylic emulsions that are compositionally similar
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Algal/Lemna Growth Inhibition: Not known.
Toxicity to Fish and Invertebrates: Not known.
Toxicity to Plants: Not known.
Toxicity in Birds: Not known.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans or other waters by discharge of
waste effluents or equipment washwaters. Dispose of waste effluents according to state and
local regulations. Also, chemical additions or other alterations of this product may invalidate
any disposal information in this MSDS. Therefore, consult local waste regulators for proper
disposal. Do not discharge.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORTATION
D.O.T. Proper Shipping Description: Not D.O.T. Regulated
Other Shipping Description: Adhesives, Adjuvants, Spreaders or Stickers,
Liquid.
(NMFC Item 4612, LTL Class 60)
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
CERCLA: None.
SARA TITLE III, Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: None.
PROPOSITION 65 (CA): None.
SECTION 16. OTHER
While the information contained herein is based on data considered accurate and was
compiled to comply with the Federal Hazard Communication Standard and the California
Hazardous Substances Information and Training Act, it is provided for guidance only.
Monterey AgResources does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Health and safety
precautions in this data sheet may not be adequate for all individuals and/or situations. It is
the user鈥檚 obligation to evaluate and use this product safely and to comply with all applicable
laws and regulations; in so doing, user assumes all risk in use of the material. The
information contained herein is not to be taken as a warranty or representation for which
Monterey AgResources assumes legal responsibility.
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