BWTTJ - POLY (METHACRYLIC ACID)

  • MSDS: BWTTJ
  • Manufacturer: POLYSCIENCES INC
  • Product Name: POLY (METHACRYLIC ACID)
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00F038339
Product Identification

Product ID:POLY (METHACRYLIC ACID)
MSDS Date:07/18/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F038339
MSDS Number: BWTTJ

Responsible Party
POLYSCIENCES INC
400 VALLEY RD
WARRINGTON, PA 18976-2522
US

Emergency Phone: 215-343-6484

Info Phone: 215-343-6484

Cage: 9C365

Contractor
POLYSCIENCES INC
WARRINGTON, PA 18976 US

Telephone: 215-313-6484

Cage: 9C365

Ingredients

METHACRYLIC ACID POLYMER *94-4*

CAS: 25087-26-7

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:RESIDUAL MONOMER VAPOR MAY BE
IRRITATING TO EYES, SKIN, MUCOUS MEMBRANES, RESPIRATORY TRACT & MAY
PRODUCE SYMPTOMS IN POORLY VENTILATED AREA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA

First Aid

First Aid:SKIN: WASH AREA W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. EYES: FLUSH
W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. INGESTION: DRINK 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:WATER, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS,
RUBBER BOOTS, GLOVES. SWEEP UP. DON'T RAISE DUST. WASH & VENTILATE
SITE AFTER PICKUP IS COMPLETE. MATERIAL WILL MAKE FLOORS SLIPPERY,
EXERCISE CARE TO AVOID FA LLING.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMP. KEEP CONTAINER
TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED/FREQUENT EXPOSURE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:OSHA/MHSA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF NEEDED.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:OFF WHITE POWDER
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0.5

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:MIX WASTE W/COMBUSTIBLE CARRIER & BURN IN A
SUITABLE EQUIPPED CHEMICAL INCINERATOR. IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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