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Aqua Sorb®
Section 1a: Manufacturer Information
Green Earth Technologies, Inc.
PO Box 574
Peculiar, Missouri 64078 (816)
758-4125
Section 1b: Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Product Name: Aqua Sorb®
Synonyms: Starch Grafted Sodium Polyacrylate >99%
Chemical Family: Superabsorbent
Section 2: Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Appearance & Odor: Off-White color, Granular Powder, Odorless
Boiling Point: N/A
Vapor Pressure & Vapor Density: N/A
Bulk Density: 25-31 lb/f3
Melting Point: N/A
Evaporation Rate: N/A
Solubility in Water: Slightly Soluble
Section 3: Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Hazardous Components: OSHA PEL - ACGIH.TLV -
Other Components: Respirable particulate (dust)
Recommended Exposure Limit (dust) 0.05 mg/m3
Product Identification
Chemical Name CAS No. %
Sodium
Lightly Crosslinked 25608-12-2 92 to 98
Water 7732-18-5 2 to 8
Acrylic Acid 79-10-7 <0.08
NFPA/HMIS: Health 1 Reactivity 0
Fire 0 Specific Hazard 0
DOT Class: Not Regulated
Section 4: Fire & Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point: Not available
Flammable Limits: Not available LEL - - UEL - -
Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, water spray, foam or dry chemical
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: As with any fire, wear positive pressure, self contained breathing apparatus in any closed space when fighting fires along with full protective coating.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards: Handle as a finely divided organic powder. Eliminate sources of ignition such as static discharge, open flames, etc. Maintain good housekeeping. Provide Adequate ventilation. Under certain confined conditions, a concentrated fine dust of this material in air may cause a dust explosion if iqnited. CAUTION: Material becomes very slippery when wet.
Section 5: Reactivity Data
Stability: Stable Incompatibility: Strong oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: Thermal decomposition releases CO, CO2, Hydrocarbons
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid contact with strong basic materials such as sodium, sodium hydroxides
Note: Store in cool, dry area and keep container closed to avoid moisture pick up. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Section 6: Health Hazard Data (applies to unused product)
Route (s) of Entry: Inhalation, Skin, Eyes
Health Hazards: 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.
Carcinogenicity: None known
Signs/Symptoms of Exposure: Slight irritant symptoms
Conditions generally aggravated by exposure: Respiratory Ailments
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eyes: Hold eyelides open & flush with water for at least 15 minutes, consult physician
Skin: Wash with soap and water.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air, consult physician
Ingestion: If large quantities are swallowed, seek medical attention.
Toxicity: Laboratory rats were exposed over their lifetimes to a highly respirable; less thatn 10 micron; socium polyacrylate dust at the following concentrations: 0.8 mg/m3, 0.05 mg/m3. At the 0.8 mg/m3 concentration local chronic inflammation of lung tissue leading to tumors was seen in some animals. At 0.2 mg/me there was evidence of local inflammation of lung tissue but no tumorigenic response. There were no adverse effects.
Section 7: Control Measures
Respiratory Protection: If dust is created use NIOSH or MSHA approved respirator for nuisance dust of this type.
Ventilation: Local exhaust advisable if excessive dust is created.
Protective Gloves: Not normally necessary but suggested in cases of open wounds that are not appropriately protected.
Eye Protection: Safety goggles
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: Normal work clothing.
Work Hygienic Practices: Open wounds should be kept clean and suitably protected.
Section: 8 Precautions for Safe Handling & Use
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH/MSHA approved or equivalent with high efficiency filter for particulate levels above 0.05 mg/m3.
Ventilation: As appropriate to control airborne dust levels below the applicable exposure limits.
Protective Gloves: Impervious/rubber
Eye Protection: Safety goggles
Other protective clothing or equipment: None
Work/Hygienic Practices: Good Housekeeping Practices
Section 9: Supplemental Information
DISCLAIMER: These materials are made from natural products and contain naturally occurring microorganisms. Proper precautions are advised to prevent infection of open wounds, inhalation of excessive amounts of dust, and eye irritation. Normal and proper hygiene practices to prevent health hazards from any naturally occurring substance such as soil, bark, plant material, etc. should be employed. The information contained in all printed material is provided without warranty of any kind, express or implied. Information is provided solely for consideration, investigation, and verification by the recipients; users should consider this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by or made available to them. Users should make independent determinations of the suitability and completeness of all information from all sources to assure proper use and disposal of these materials for the safety and health of personnel and the environment, and for full regulatory compliance. The hazard information contained in the Material Safety Data Sheet (“MSDS”) and elsewhere is not a substitute for risk assessment under actual conditions of use. Users have the responsibility to be and keep currently informed on chemical hazard information, to design and update their own programs, and to comply with all applicable international, federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding safety, occupational health, right to know, environmental protection, and any other related legislation.
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