BTTXQ - POLYSPERSE PLUS

  • MSDS: BTTXQ
  • Manufacturer: BETZ LABORATORIES INC
  • Product Name: POLYSPERSE PLUS
  • National Stock Number: 6850-00F002281
Product Identification

Product ID:POLYSPERSE PLUS
MSDS Date:10/31/1988
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F002281
MSDS Number: BTTXQ

Responsible Party
BETZ LABORATORIES INC
4636 SOMERTON RD
TREVOSE, PA 19047-6742
US

Emergency Phone: 215-355-3300/800-877-1940

Info Phone: 215-355-3300/800-877-1940

Preparer: HAROLD M HERSH

Cage: 24774

Contractor
BETZDEARBORN INC.
TREVOSE, PA 19053 US

Telephone: 215-355-3300

Cage: 24774

Ingredients

NON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: SLIGHTLY IRRITATING. EYES:
MODERATELY IRRITATING. INHALATION: IRRITATION TO UPPER RESPIRATORY
TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, REDNESS/ITCHING.

First Aid

First Aid:SKIN: WASH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF SOAP SOLUTION/WATER FOR 15
MINS. EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. INGESTION: DON'T FEED ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
UNCONSCIOUS/CONVULSIVE VI CTIM. DILUTE CONTENTS OF STOMACH. INDUCE
VOMITING BY ONE OF THE STANDARD METHODS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
IN ALL CASES.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:SCC
Flash Point:200F
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, FOAM/WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR POSITIVE PRESSURE
SCBA W/FULL FACE-PIECE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. USE SPECIFIED PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT. CONTAIN & ABSORB ON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PLACE IS WASTE
DISPOSAL CONTAINER. FLUSH AREA W/WATER. WET AREA MAY BE SLIPPERY.
IF SO, SPREAD SAND/GRIT.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP DRUMS & PAILS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN
USE. KEEP DRY. NORMAL CHEMICAL HANDLING.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE RESPIRATORS W/IN USE LIMITATIONS/ELSE USE
SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATORS. IF VENTILATION IS INADEQUATE/SIGNIFICANT
PRODUCT EXPOSURE IS LIKELY, USE A RESPIRATOR W/DUST/MIST FILTERS.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE TO MAINTAIN DUST CONCENTRATIONS < THE EXPOSURE
LIMITS FOR NUISANCE/INERT DUSTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:AIRTIGHT CHEMICAL GOGGLES.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. WASH HANDS AFTER EACH USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:28F
Spec Gravity:1.025
pH: 11.5
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT AMBER LIQUID W/MILD ODOR.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ELEMENTAL OXIDES.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:WATER CONTAMINATED W/THIS PRODUCT MAY BE SENT TO
A SANITARY SEWER TREATMENT FACILITY. INCINERATE/BURY IN APPROVED
LANDFILL. DISPOSE OF IAW/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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