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MSDS - ACRYLAMIDE
Product Names
Two Ten – Gel Block
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Trade name: Two Ten Gel Block
Chemical family: Acrylamide
Chemical name: Polyacrylamide
Synonyms:
Chemical abstract no.:
NIOSH no.:
Hazchem code:
UN :
2. COMPOSITION
Gel formation of Polymer flocculant and cationic coagulant
Hazardous components:
EEC classification:
R Phrases:
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency overview- Gel is extremely slippery when wet
Main hazard:
Flammability:
Chemical hazard:
Biological hazard:
Reproduction hazard:
Eye effects - eyes:
Health effects - skin:
Health effects - ingestion:
Health effects - inhalation:
Carcinogenicity:
Mutagenicity:
Neurotoxicity:
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
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Product in eye:
Product on skin:
Product ingested:
Immediately flush with water, continuing for 15 miunutes. If irritation persists,
seek medical attention
Flush with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes. . If irritation
persists, seek medical attention
Product is virtually non toxic, but in the case of ingestion, consult a physician
Product inhaled:
N/A
.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing media: n/a
Special hazards:
n/a
Protective clothing: n/a
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions - Avoid excessive contact with hands and skin by using gloves, and wear
plastic apron.
Environmental Precautions
Small Spills: To scoop up materials use absorbent material such as clay, wood shavings. After
mopping up spills, dispose of according to applicable municipal regulations.
Large Spills: Slippery when wet. To scoop up materials use absorbent material such as clay, wood
shavings. After mopping up spills dispose of according to applicable municipal regulations.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Suitable Material – Can be stored in cardboard packaging cartons, in a cool dry place.
Handling / storage precautions Store in a cool dry place.
Use normal personal hygiene and housekeeping methods.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Limits
Engineering Control Measures
Personal Protection – Respiratory N/A
Personal Protection – Hands N/A
Personal Protection – Eyes N/A
Personal Protection – Skin N/A
Other Protection - Natural ventilation
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Solid Blue Gel block
Odour:
Slight chemical smell
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pH:
N/A
Boiling point:
N/A
Melting point:
N/A
Flash point: N/A
Flammability:
N/A
Auto flammability: N/A
Explosive properties:
Oxidizing properties:
Vapour pressure:
N/A
Density:
N/A
Solubility - water: Infinite
Solubility - solvent:
Solubility - coefficient:
Neurotoxicity:
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to Avoid
Slippery when wet
Incompatible Materials
N/A
Hazardous decomposition products Thermal Decomposition
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity:
Acute testing in rats was conducted on polyacrilimide polymers with different
degrees of aniocity. Based on the findings of studies the LD50 for the product
would be >5g/kg
Skin and eye contact: Acute testing on rabbits showed the product was not toxic even at high
doses.
Chronic toxicity:
In a 2 year feeding study on albino rats, animals fed at a dose level of 5% of
the animal feed, showed no signs of toxicity. A similar feeding study of a year
with dogs showed similar results
Carcinogenicity:
Mutagenicity:
Reproductive hazards:
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Aquatic toxicity - fish: The 48hr LC50 was greater than 1000mg/lt
Aquatic toxicity - daphnia:
Aquatic toxicity - algae:
For fresher algae, Selenastrum capricornumium, the EC50 was found to
be greater than the 500mg/lt
Biodegradability: N/A
Bio-accumulation: N/A
Mobility:
German wgk:
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal methods: Incineration and/or disposal in chemical landfill.
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Disposal of packaging: Dispose of in domestic conditions according to municipal by laws.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN no.:
Substance identity no.:
ADR/RID class:
Not restricted
ADR/RID item no.:
ADR/RID hazard identity no.:
IMDG - shipping name:
IMDG - class:
Not restricted
IMDG - packaging group:
IMDG - marine pollutant:
IMDG - EMS no.:
IMDG - MFAG tabel no.:
IATA - shipping name:
IATA - class: Not restricted
IATA - subsidiary risk(s):
ADNR - class:
Not restricted
UK - description:
UK - emergency action class:
UK - classification:
Tremcard no.:
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Anionic polymers are approved in numerous countries worldwide as food additives
EEC hazard classification:
Risk phases: low
Safety phases: low
National legislation: None
16. OTHER INFORMATION
DISCLAIMER
Zodiac Pool Care SA (Pty) Limited believes that this information is correct at date of publication but
does not warrant the accuracy thereof. The use of the product designated herein will be at the sole
risk of the user and Zodiac Pool Care SA (Pty) Limited will not accept any liability for any loss or
damage, including consequential loss, howsoever caused by or arising from the use of this
information of the use, application, adaption or
processing of the product described herein or its use in combination with any other product, material
or in any process.
Date of General Update- 20 June 2014
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