BSWMC - METHYL CELLULOSE, 144

Product Identification

Product ID:METHYL CELLULOSE, 144
MSDS Date:11/01/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N047318
MSDS Number: BSWMC

Responsible Party
SCIENTIFIC POLYMER PRODUCTS INC
6265 DEAN PARKWAY
ONTARIO, NY 14519
US

Emergency Phone: 716-265-0413

Info Phone: 716-265-0413

Cage: 0MWG0

Contractor
SCIENTIFIC POLYMER PRODUCTS INC
ONTARIO, NY 14519 US

Telephone: 716-265-0413

Cage: 0MWG0

Ingredients

CELLULOSE, METHYL ETHER (1/2%); (METHYL CELLULOSE)

CAS: 9004-67-5

RTECS: FJ5959000

Fraction By Weight: 97%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K


WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 2.5%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K


SODIUM CHLORIDE

CAS: 7647-14-5

RTECS: VZ4725000

Fraction By Weight: 1-2%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NO HUMAN HEALTH EFFECTS ARE KNOWN TO
EXIST.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. IF
BREATHING STOPS, BEGIN MOUTH TO MOUTH. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:WASH AFFECTED AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER. REM
OVE DIRTY CLOTHING. IN ALL CASES, IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS, SEE
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS A FINE DUST OF
THIS MATERIAL MAY CAUSE A DUST EXPLOSION WHEN EXPOSED TO OPEN
FLAME, HEAT OR SPARKS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY COOL PLACE IN TIGHTLY
CLOSED CONTAINER.
Other Precautions:NOTE:THIS MATERIAL IS INTENDED FOR LABORATORY USE
ONLY. IT IS NOT SOLD OR INTENDED FOR DRUG, HOUSEHOLD OR OTHER USES.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:IF NEEDED. NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD HYGIENE SHOULD BE FOLLOWED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO OFF-WHITE POWDER

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE OR LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE,
FEDERAL AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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