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Cooper Industries/Crouse-Hinds Division: MSDS for Water Absorbing Pack/Dessicant
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
COMMON NAME:
Water Absorbing Pack/Desiccant (Product is classified as an article by the manufacturer)
CHEMICAL NAME:
Mixture
FORMULA:
Mixture
PRODUCT CAS NO.:
Mixture
SUPPLIER:
Cooper Industries/Crouse-Hinds Division
ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 4999
CITY, STATE, ZIP:
Syracuse, NY 13221-4999
PHONE:
(315)477-7000 Emergency Phone: 1-800-424-9300 CHEMTREC
INGREDIENTS: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION
INGREDIENT
PEL-OSHA
TLV-ACGIH
LD 50/LC 50
ROUTE/SPECIES
Sodium Polyacrylate
15 mg/m3 (total dust)
10 mg/m3 (inhalable)*
LD50: > 40 gm/kg
CAS No.: 9003-04-7
5 mg/m3 (respirable)
3 mg/m3 (respirable)
oral/rat
RTECS: WD6826000
PNOR
PNOC
* Value is for particulate matter containing no asbestos and < 1% crystalline silica.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Note: The following health effects are for desiccant which is contained inside packet. Contact can occur only if
packet is torn or otherwise opened.
EYES: If released, desiccant may absorb moisture from eyes causing irritation.
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SKIN: If released, desiccant may absorb moisture from skin causing dryness. Irritation and sensitization have not been
noted in general for polycarboxylates.
INHALATION: If released, contents of packet would absorb moisture from mucous membranes and nasal passages.
INGESTION: Non-toxic – Will absorb moisture.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: Desiccant may cause dryness and minor irritation.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS (continued)
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Release of dusts may aggravate pre-existing eye, skin, and
respiratory conditions.
CARCINOGENICITY:
NTP: No
OSHA: No
IARC: No
FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation persists, seek
medical attention.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult administer oxygen. If breathing has stopped, give artificial
respiration. Seek medical attention.
OTHER: If ingested, give large quantities of water and seek medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to a person
who is or could rapidly become unconscious.
Note to Physician: Treat symptomatically
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
FLASHPOINT: Not Applicable
NFPA HAZARD CLASSIFICATION:
HEALTH: 0
FLAMMABILITY: 1
INSTABILITY: 0
FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
LEL: Not Applicable
UEL: Not Applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water mist, carbon dioxide, dry chemical or foam – Product will absorb water.
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FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Combustible. Product will burn. Thermal decomposition may produce smoke, carbon
monoxide and other oxidation products.
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Firefighters should wear a NIOSH/MSHA-approved self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA) operated in positive pressure mode and full turnout gear or bunker gear.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Not applicable for packet. If desiccant is released, isolate area. Do not walk through or scatter spilled material. Material
becomes slippery on contact with water. Scoop into clean, dry container or vacuum. Use large amounts of water to flush
residuals to drain for wastewater treatment.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Store in DRY area in tightly closed containers. Exposure to moisture will decrease effectiveness of product. Avoid eye and
skin contact. Do not inhale or ingest. Wash contaminated clothing before re-wearing.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None required under normal conditions. If significant amounts of product are released,
select respiratory protection in accordance with 29 CFR 1920.134.
SKIN PROTECTION: None required. Wear rubber gloves to clean spilled materials.
EYE PROTECTION: None required. Wear safety glasses or goggles if desiccant may be released.
PERSONNEL SAMPLING PROCEDURES:
Air Sampling for Dusts: 5.0 µm pre-weighed polyvinyl chloride filter (NIOSH 0500, total; NIOSH 0600, resp.)
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: General ventilation.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE:
Off-white packets
ODOR:
Odorless
BOILING POINT:
No Data
VAPOR PRESSURE:
No Data
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:
Absorbs water
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
Bulk Density of absorbent 0.6-0.7
% VOLATILE:
0
FREEZING POINT:
390 ° F
pH:
Not Applicable
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Absorbs water and moisture
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition may produce carbon dioxide and other oxidation
products.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Recycle, reclaim, or dispose of in accordance with applicable federal, state and local regulations. Flush residuals with
large amounts of water for normal wastewater treatment. Dispose per 40 CFR Part 261 and 262.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Hazard Class: Not Classified.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: Not Classified
OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION RULE, 29 CFR 1910.1200: Product is not considered hazardous under the criteria of
this rule.
SARA HAZARD CLASS: None
TITLE III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA): This product does not contain
ingredients subject to the reporting requirements of SARA 313, 304 (CERCLA) and 302 (EHS).
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: Product does not contain ingredients known to the State of California to cause cancer
or reproductive toxicity.
OTHER INFORMATION
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
MSHA: Mine Safety and Health Administration
NIOSH: National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
NTP: National Toxicology Program
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limits
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PNOC: Particulate Not Otherwise Classified
PNOR: Particulate Not Otherwise Regulated
TLV: Threshold Limit Values
DISCLAIMER
The information in this MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET should be provided to all who will use, handle, store, transport,
or otherwise be exposed to this material. This information has been prepared for the guidance of plant engineering,
operations and management, and for persons working with or handling this material. Cooper Industries/Crouse-Hinds
Division believes this information to be reliable and up-to-date as of the date of publication, but makes no warranty that it
is.
Révision Date: 2/06/12
Cooper Crouse-Hinds
P.O. Box 4999
Syracuse, NY 13221-4999
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