Artic Gel MSDS Page 1

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. Chemical Product and Company Identification

Product Name:

Super Absorbent Polymer

Company Name:

Northwest Gel Inc.

Emergency Tel:

(907) 688-2044

E-mail:

normgel@hotmail.com

Address: 

PO Box 671530 Chugiak, AK  99567

MSDS No.: 

05003

Effective Date:

Jan. 5, 2005

2. Composition/Information on Ingredients

Product Name:

Super Absorbent Polymer

Main Component:

Crosslinked sodium acrylate copolymer

CASE No.:

 9003-04-7

3. Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview

Sodium polyacrylate is a white, granular, odorless polymer that yields a gel-like material with the addition of water. It is insoluble in water and causes extremely slippery conditions when wet. Although not regulated as a hazardous material, the respiratory dust is potential respiratory tract irritant. An eight-hour exposure limit of 0.05 mg/m* is recommended.

Potential Health Effects: Eyes

Dust may cause burning, drying, itching, and other discomfort, resulting in reddening of the eyes.

Potential Health Effects: Skin

Exposure to the dust, such as in manufacturing, may aggravate existing skin conditions due to drying effect.

Potential Health Effects: Ingestion

Although not a likely route of entry, tests have shown that polyacrylate absorbents are non-toxic if ingested.

However, as in any instance of non-food consumption, seek medical attention in the event of any adverse symptoms.

Potential Health Effects: Inhalation

Exposure to respirable dust may cause respiratory tract and lung irritation and may aggravate existing respiratory conditions.

HMIS Ratings: Health: 1 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0

Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1= Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe * = Chronic Hazard

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