Product ID:QUIK-SOLID
MSDS Date:03/02/1999
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:N EN
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKYGV

CETCO- WASTEWATER GROUP

1500 WEST SHURE DRIVE
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 847-392-5800

Cage: 02XG7

CETCO- WASTEWATER GROUP

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004-1440 US

Telephone: 847-392-5800

Cage: 02XG7

SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, LIGHTLY CROSSLINKED

CAS: 76774-25-9

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

ACRYLIC ACID

CAS: 79-10-7

RTECS: AS4375000

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN OR CLOTHING
MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE AND
PREVENT WORKPLACE INHALATION OF RESPIRABLE DUST. RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION IS REQUIRED FOR EXPOSURES ABOVE THE RECOMMENDED LEVEL
OF RESPIRABLE DUST. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: SLIGHT IRRITANT
EFFECTS. A SIMILAR PRODUCT, GROUND VERY FINELY, PRODUCED AN
INFLAMMATORY TISSUE RESPONSE IN THE LUNGS I N A LIFETIME EXPOSURE
INHALATION EXPERIMENT WITH ANIMALS. ACCORDING TO THE EPA "HAZARD
CATEGORIES" UNDER SECTION 311 AND 312 OF SARA TITLE III, THIS
PRODUCT IS CONSIDERED TO MEET THE APPLICABLE DEFIN ITION OF: A
DELAYED HEALTH HAZARD.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE QUANTITY OF WATER, CONSULT PHYSICIAN.
SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,
CONSULT PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY .

Flash Point:NOT AVAILABLE
Lower Limits:NA
Upper Limits:NA
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE . FLAMMABLE
LIMITS: NOT AVAILABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS WITH ANY FIRE, WEAR (NIOSH APPROVED - )
POSITIVE PRESSURE, SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IN ANY CLOSED
SPACE WHEN FIGHTING FIRE. SPEICAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: NOT
APPLICABLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BECOMES SLIPPERY WHEN WET. UNDER CERTAIN
CONFINED CONDITIONS A FINE DUST OF THIS MATERIAL IN AIR MAY CAUSE A
DUST EXPLOSION IF IGNITED.

Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM (USING HEPA FILTER EQUIPPED SYSTEM) IF
POSSIBLE TO AVOID GENERATING AIRBORNE DUST. AVOID BREATHING DUST.
WEAR AN APPROVED RESPIRATOR. AVOID ADDING WATER, PRODUCT WILL
BECOME SLIPPERY WHEN WET.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. AVOID
BREATHING POWDER. AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT.
Other Precautions:SLIPPERY WHEN WET.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED OR EQUIVALENT WITH HIGH
EFFICIENCY FILTER FOR PARTICULATE LEVELS ABOVE 0.05 MG/M3.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST - AS APPROPRIATE. SPECIAL - NONE.
MECHANICAL (GENERAL) - AS APPROPRIATE. OTHER: NONE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS / RUBBER.
Eye Protection:(ANSI APPROVED - ) SAFETY GOGGLES RECOMMENDED.
Other Protective Equipment:IF NEEDED TO AVOID IRRITATION. EYEWASH AND
DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE GUIDELINE FOR RESPIRABLE
PARTICULATE: 0.05 MG/M3.

Vapor Density:NOT APPLIC
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT APPLICABLE.
Appearance and Odor:OFF WHITE COLOR, ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION: CO, CO2, AND
HYDROCARBONS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:A SIMILAR PRODUCT, GROUND VERY FINELY,
PRODUCED AN INFLAMMATORY TISSUE RESPONSE IN THE LUNGS IN A LIFETIME
EXPOSURE INHALATION EXPERIMENT WITH ANIMALS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Transport Information:DOT CLASS: NOT REGULATED (49 CFR, IMDG,
ICAO/IATA).

SARA Title III Information:ACCORDING TO THE EPA "HAZARD CATEGORIES"
UNDER SECTIONS 311 AND 312 OF SARA TITLE III, THIS PRODUCT IS
CONSIDERED TO MEET THE APPLICABLE DEFINITIONS OF: A DELAYED HEALTH
HAZARD.