Polymer/flocculant - POLYMAN-HMC-233

Material Safety Data Sheet

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

POLYMAN®-HMC-233 POLYMER/FLOCCULANT Revision

Supplier:

MAXWELL ADDITIVES PVT LTD
E/94, Sardar Industrial Estate, Road no. 2,
Ajwa road,
Baroda-390019, Gujarat, INDIA.

For non-emergency information:

Telephone number: 91-265-2513595

For emergency:

Telephone number:

Spill Emergency 91-9925460006

Health Emergency 91-9879740104

Chemtrec 91-9879740104

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component	CAS-No.	Concentration
Cationic polyacrylamide Powder	Not required	100.0%
Residual monomers	Not required	<200.0PPM

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Emergency Overview

Appearance
Form	Free Flowing Granular Powder
Color	Snow white
Odor	Odorless

Hazard Summary Caution!

Important! Spills of this product are very slippery when wet

Potential Health Effects.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation: Material is not expected to be harmful if inhaled. Move to fresh air for precaution.

Skin contact: Wash with water and soap as a precaution.

Eye contact: Rinse with plenty of water. If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.

Ingestion: Material is not expected to be harmful by ingestion. No specific first aid measures are required.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Flash point	Noncombustible
Lower explosion limit	Not applicable
Upper explosion limit	Not applicable
Thermal decomposition / Auto ignition temp.	>302°F / 150°C

Suitable extinguishing media:
Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.

Specific hazards during fire fighting:
As with many solids, any dust that is generated may be explosive if mixed with air in critical proportions and in the presence of a source of ignition. Dried product can burn.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions

•    Use personal protective equipment.
•    Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
•   Material can create slippery conditions.

Environmental precautions

CAUTION: Dispose off spills and cleaning runoff as per local / government rules and regulations.

Methods for cleaning up

•    Contain spills immediately with inert materials (e.g., sand, earth).
•    Transfer liquids and solid spilled material to separate suitable containers for recovery or disposal.

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED.

Spilled material becomes very slippery when wet. Sweep up spills and place in a waste disposal container. Flush the area thoroughly with water and scrub to remove residue. If slipperiness remains, apply more dry-sweeping compound. Do not flush large quantities of the materials to sewer.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling

Vapors can be evolved when material is heated during processing operations. See SECTION 8, for types of ventilation required.

Spills should be scoop up immediately, and the spill area flushed with water.

Maintain good housekeeping to control dust accumulations. The material is hygroscopic and should not be exposed to moisture in order to maintain product integrity. To avoid product degradation and equipment corrosion, do not use iron, copper or aluminium containers or equipment.

Further information on storage conditions:

Keep away from moisture / wet conditions, stability may be affected.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure limit(s): Exposure limits are listed below, if they exist.

Eye protection: safety glasses with side-shields is recommended.

Hand protection: The glove(s) listed below may provide protection against permeation. Impermeable / Impervious gloves

Respiratory protection: A respiratory protection program meeting OSHA 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or equivalent should be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use. None required under normal operating conditions.

Protective measures: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with water source.

Engineering measures: Engineering controls are not usually necessary if good hygiene practices are followed. Before eating, drinking, or smoking, wash face and hands thoroughly with soap and water. Avoid unnecessary skin contact.

If necessary, refer to the current edition of Industrial Ventilation: A Manual of Recommended Practice published by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists for information on the design, installation, use, and maintenance of exhaust systems.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance
Form	Free flowing granular powder
Color	Snow white
Odor	Odorless
pH (0.2% solution)	6.5 to 8.5
Boiling point/range	Not applicable
Melting point/range	Not available
Flash point	Noncombustible
Lower explosion limit	Not applicable
Upper explosion limit	Not applicable
Vapor pressure	Not applicable
Relative vapor density	Not applicable
Water solubility	Soluble in all proportions
Specific gravity	0.5 To 0.8 (Bulk density, g/ml)
Evaporation rate	Not applicable

NOTE: The physical data presented above are typical values and should not be construed as a specification.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Hazardous reactions	Stable However, avoid wet / moist conditions. Thermal decomposition is dependent on time and temperature.
Materials to avoid	Alkaline materials which will degrade the product
Polymerization	Will not occur
Incompatible material	Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products	Carbon dioxide: carbon monoxide: ammonia: oxides of nitrogen: oxides of sulphur (includes sulphur dioxides and trioxides); hydrogen chloride.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute oral toxicity	LD50 rat > 5,000 mg/kg
Acute dermal toxicity	LD50 rabbit > 5,000 mg/kg
Skin irritation	rabbit: No skin irritation
Eye irritation	rabbit: minimal irritation

This information is given without any warranty or representation. We do not assume any legal responsibility for same, nor do we give permission, inducement, or recommendation to practice any patented invention without a license. It is offered solely for your consideration, investigation and verification. Before using any product, read its label.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Eco-toxicity effects
Toxicity to fish:	LC50 Rainbow trout 96h >1,000 mg/l
Toxicity to fish:	LC50 Bluegill sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus) 96h >1,000 mg/l
Toxicity to aquatic invertebrates:	EC50 Daphnia magna 48 h >1,000 mg/l

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Environmental precautions:

CAUTION: Keep spills and cleaning runoff out of municipal sewers and open bodies of water.

Disposal Waste Classification:

When a decision is made to discard this material as supplied, it does not meet RCRA's characteristic definition of ignitability, corrosivity, or reactivity, and is not listed in 40 CFR 261.33. The toxicity characteristic (TC), however, has not been evaluated by the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP).
For disposal, incinerate or landfill at a permitted facility in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT	Not regulated for transport
IMO/IMDG	Not regulated (Not dangerous for transport)

Transportation classifications may vary by container volume and may be influenced by regional or country variations in regulations

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Workplace Classification:

This product is considered non-hazardous under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29CFR1910.1200).

This product is not a 'controlled product' under the Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

SARA Title III: Section 311/312 Categorizations (40CFR370):

This product is not a hazardous chemical under 29CFR 1910.1200, and therefore is not covered by Title III of SARA.

SARA Title III: Section 313 Information (40CFR372):

This product does not contain a chemical which is listed in Section 313 at or above de minimis concentrations.

CERCLAInformation(40CFR302.4):

Releases of this material to air, land, or water are not reportable to the National Response Center under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) or to state and local emergency planning committees under the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) Title III Section 304.

US Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA):

All components of this product are in compliance with the inventory listing requirements of the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory.

Pennsylvania:

Any material listed as "Not Hazardous" in the CAS REG NO. column of SECTION 2, Composition/Information On Ingredients, of this MSDS is a trade secret under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Hazard Rating

	Health	Fire	Reactivity
HMIS100	0	0	0

Legend

ACGIH	American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
BAc	Butyl acetate
OSHA	Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL	Permissible Exposure Limit
STEL	Short Term Exposure Limit
TLV	Threshold Limit Value
TWA	Time Weighted Average (TWA)
|	Bar denotes a revision from prior MSDS.

The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.