Interpolymer Corporation
200 Dan Road
Canton, Massachusetts 02021 USA
(001) 781-828-7120
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I
Product Trade Name:
Chemical Name:
Manufacturer:
Effective Date:
Formula:
Molecular Weight:
INCI Name:
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
SYNTRAN A170
Acrylic Copolymer, water based dispersion
Interpolymer Corporation
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(-CH2-CH(COOR)-)n
n > 100
-
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COMPOSITION IDENTIFICATION
Ingredient
Approx. Wt.%
Water
Acrylate Copolymer
Ethoxylated Secondary Alcohol
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Zinc Complex
61-62
34-35
1
1
1
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SARA-313
CAS Number
Yes
7732-18-5
Trade Secret
84133-50-6
68585-47-7
38714-47-5
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Ingredient
Weight %
TLV
PEL (TWA)
STEL
CAS Number
Ammonium Hydroxide
1.1
25 ppm
50 ppm
35 ppm
Acute (Immediate) Inhalation Hazard. Exposure limits are for ammonia (CAS 7664-41-7) in air.
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Inhalation:
Ingestion:
Skin Contact:
Eye Contact:
1336-21-6
FIRST AID MEASURES
Remove to fresh air and consult physician if symptoms persist.
Induce vomiting if conscious and call a physician.
Promptly wash with soap and water, and rinse thoroughly. Remove contaminated
clothing and shoes.
Promptly flush with a large amount of water for at least 15 minutes. Contact a
physician if symptoms persist.
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Extinguishing Media:
Special Firefighting Procedures:
Unusual Fire / Explosion Hazards:
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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
CO2, Dry chemical.
Toxic gasses may be released during decomposition at high
temperatures. Use self-contained breathing apparatus.
None.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURE
Personal Protection: Prevent contact with skin or eyes by wearing rubber gloves and approved safety
glasses with side shields. Spilled material may be slippery under foot. Wear rubber boots with an antislip contact surface. Wear protective work clothing. Launder any contaminated clothing before reuse.
Environmental Protection Precautions: Do not release to the environment or water source.
Steps To Be Taken In Case Material Is Released or Spilled: Halt spill at source and contain or dike
spill with sand or inert absorbent material. Transfer any liquid to containers for recovery or disposal.
Shovel used absorbent into drums for disposal in accordance with all applicable local and national
regulations.
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Interpolymer Corporation
200 Dan Road
Canton, Massachusetts 02021 USA
(001) 781-828-7120
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions To Be Taken In Handling And Storage: Store at 4o C to 32o C (40o F to 90o F). Provide
adequate ventilation in storage area. Protect from Freezing. Keep away from Fire and Heat.
(Any ignition source). Keep containers closed when not in use.
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory Protection:
Ventilation: Local Exhaust:
Mechanical (General):
Protective Gloves:
Eye Protection:
Other Protective Equipment:
None required in well-ventilated areas. An approved organic vapor
full-face respirator is advised for poorly ventilated areas.
None required.
Provide adequate ventilation.
Wear rubber gloves.
Wear approved safety glasses with side shields.
Wear protective work clothing. Launder contaminated clothing before
reuse.
HMIS Protection
Group C
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Appearance:
Odor:
pH:
Boiling Point:
Freezing Point:
Flash Point:
Flammability:
Autoignition Temperature:
Explosive Properties:
Oxidizing Properties:
Vapor Pressure:
Vapor Density (Water Vapor=1):
Specific Gravity (Water=1):
Evaporation Rate (Water=1):
Solubility in Water:
Percent Volatile by Weight:
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Milky dispersion.
Characteristic mild odor.
7.7 to 8.7
100o C (212o F)
0o C (32o F)
Not applicable.
This material will burn after water boils away.
Greater than 120o C (250o F).
None.
None.
Approximately 23 mbar (as Water).
1
1.064
1
Infinitely miscible.
Approximately 62% Water.
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
Stability:
Conditions To Avoid:
Incompatibility:
Hazardous Polymerization:
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
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PHYSICAL DATA
SYNTRAN A170
Stable.
Temperatures of 100o C (212o F) or over will boil water away.
Do not mix with acids or cationic materials.
Treat as water.
Will not occur.
Thermal decomposition on burning may produce toxic gasses.
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Interpolymer Corporation
200 Dan Road
Canton, Massachusetts 02021 USA
(001) 781-828-7120
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION XI
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ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
If this product becomes a waste, it does not exhibit the properties of ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity or
environmentally persistent toxicity. The material should not be flushed into any sewer system. This
product should not be released to the environment without chemical treatment by flocculation /
precipitation.
“Wassergefährdungsklasse”:
Class 1
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LD50:
Threshold Limit Value:
Effects of Acute Exposure:
Ingestion:
Inhalation:
Skin Contact:
Eye Contact:
Effects of Chronic Exposure:
TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Not determined. Similar products tested for LD50 limit value are
greater than 10,000 mg / KG.
No limit determined.
Nausea may occur.
Prolonged exposure may produce headaches, and mucous
membrane irritation.
Direct contact may cause irritation.
Direct contact may cause irritation.
None determined.
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DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Recommended Waste Disposal Methods: Material should not be flushed into any sewer system.
This product and any residual material left in its packaging may be incinerated, or absorbed with an
inert absorbent material and landfilled. After the material has been collected, dispose of in accordance
with all local and national regulations applicable to non-hazardous liquid wastes.
“Abfallschlüsselnummer”:
57303
SECTION XIV
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
This product is classified as “Non-flammable, Non-hazardous, Not Restricted” for Transport purposes.
United Nations Number:
None.
ADR/RID Class:
IATA Class:
IMO Class:
IMDG Code:
Marine Pollutant Classification: Not classified as a Marine Pollutant.
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HAZARD RATING INFORMATION
4=Extreme
3=High
2=Moderate
1=Slight
0=Insignificant
REGULATORY INFORMATION
FIRE
TOXICITY
REACTIVITY
SPECIAL
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200 Dan Road
Canton, Massachusetts 02021 USA
(001) 781-828-7120
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REGULATORY INFORMATION - CONTINUED
Classification:
Risk Phrases:
Warning Signs:
Countries outside the EEC:
Canada
Not classified as dangerous for the User.
WHMIS Classification – Class D, Division 2.
SECTION XVI
AICS: (Australia)
EINECS: (Europe)
CEPA DSL: (Canada)
Handbook of Existing and New
Chemical Substances (Japan):
Toxic Substances Control Act:
(USA)
SARA: (USA) Section 302 Sections 311/312 -
Section 313 Clean Air Act: (USA)
Food Packaging Use:
OTHER INFORMATION
Not determined.
This product meets the definition of a polymer under the 7th
Amendment to Directive 67/548/EEC. (92/32/EEC)
Not determined.
Not determined.
This product is on the 8(B) Inventory List (40 CFR 710).
This product does not contain materials listed in Appendix A or B
as an Extremely Hazardous Substance.
Materials listed in 29 CFR 1910, Subpart Z are identified in
Section III. None are known or suspected carcinogens listed by
the National Toxicology Program, International Agency for
Research on Cancer, or OSHA.
Listed materials contained in this product are identified in Sections
II or III of this MSDS.
This product does not contain, and has not contacted during
manufacture, any Ozone Depleting Substances.
This product is for Industrial Use only. It is not approved for any
applications involving food packaging or contact.
USER’S RESPONSIBILITY
Interpolymer Corporation cannot anticipate all conditions of handling and use of this product.
Therefore, Interpolymer Corporation accepts no responsibility for results obtained by the application
of this information, or the safety and suitability of our products either alone or in combination with other
products.
It is the responsibility of the user to provide a safe workplace, using the health and safety information
contained herein as a guide. Interpolymer Corporation will accept no liability for damages or loss
incurred from the improper handling and use of this product.
PREPARATION INFORMATION
This Material Safety Data Sheet was prepared under the requirements of Directive 93/112/EEC.
Prepared by: Chris Quirey Telephone: (001) 781-828-7120
from polymer database information of July, 2010.
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH INFORMATION
Interpolymer Corporation is a participant in the Consumer Specialties Product Association’s
Product Care (SM) program. To better serve our customers, we have established a toll-free
telephone number that is operational at all times to answer any personnel or animal exposure
emergencies. This number can also be used for a connection to Chemtrec for transport related
emergencies.
Our Emergency Services can be contacted at 1-888-516-2481.
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