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Material Safety Data Sheet

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER

SUPPLIER Nuvo Australia Pty Ltd

Address: 324/23 Milton Parade, Malvern, VIC 3144 Australia
Telephone: (03) 9822 2209
Emergency Telephone No: (03) 9822 2209 (Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm)

PRODUCT Product Name: Polygel CA

Other Names: Polyacrylic acid, carboxyvinyl polymer
Manufacturer’s Code: None

USE Used as a thickening agent in the cosmetics industry. Incorporate into the
product formulation as directed in the manufacturing instructions.

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

HAZARD NOHSC Classification: Non-Hazardous Substance

CLASSIFICATION ADG Classification: Non-Dangerous Goods.
SUSDP Classification: Not scheduled.

RISK PHRASES None.

SAFETY PHRASES None

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

SUBSTANCE CHEMICAL ENTITY CAS No PROPORTION

Carboxyvinyl polymer 9003-01-4 > 60 %
Other ingredients determined not to be hazardous Not applicable <1 %

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

FIRST AID Swallowed: If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting. If casualty is alert and
conscious rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Seek medical advice.

Eyes: If in eye, irrigate immediately with copious amounts of water for

15 minutes with eyelids held open. Seek medical advice.

Skin: Remove contaminated clothing and footwear. Wash affected areas with
soap and plenty of water immediately. Decontaminate footwear and wash
clothing before reuse. Seek medical advice if adverse symptoms develop.
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Inhaled: Move casualty to fresh air. Seek medical advice immediately if

adverse symptoms such as chest tightness, respiratory irritation, coughing or
breathing difficulties develop. If breathing has stopped apply artificial
respiration.

First Aid Facilities: Have eyewashes, safety showers and normal wash room
facilities available in the vicinity where exposure may occur.

ADVICE TO No specific antidote - treat symptomatically.

DOCTOR

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISHING This product is a combustible solid, but flammable and potentially explosive
MEDIA when present in air as fine a dust. Use water spray, dry chemical, foam or
carbon dioxide.

HAZARDOUS Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, irritant and acrid vapours and fumes
COMBUSTION of unknown composition.
PRODUCTS

PRECAUTIONS FOR Partial combustion will generate dense smoke. Dampen down any dust with
FIRE FIGHTERS water spray as it may form an explosive mixture with air. Wear full protective
equipment including a self-contained breathing apparatus. CAUTION: A very
slippery film will form with water. Prevent run-off of fire fighting medium from
entering sewers, drains or waterways.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

EMERGENCY Isolate hazard area, increase ventilation and restrict access. Remove all sources
PROCEDURES of ignition. Take steps to reduce dust generation - material is capable of
producing explosive mixtures with air.

CLEAN UP Small Spills: Wear suitable respiratory protection. Use a dry cleaning
PROCEDURE procedure and avoid generating dust. Sweep or vacuum up the product and
place in sealable containers. Label the containers to ensure appropriate disposal.

Large spills: CAUTION: A very slippery film will form with water. Wearing
the personal protective equipment listed in Section 8 use a dry clean-up
procedure. Vacuuming is the preferred method. Guard against electrostatic
discharge. Alternatively, sweep up product with a broom/shovel. Take steps to
minimise generation of sparks and airborne dust - material is capable of
producing explosive mixtures with air. Place contaminated material in suitably
labelled, disposable containers.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

PRECAUTION FOR Practice sound industrial hygiene. Remove contaminated clothing and
SAFE HANDLING protective equipment and wash hands before work breaks and at the end of a
shift. Minimise exposure by always wearing the recommended personal
protection equipment (See Section 8) when handling this substance. Do not
smoke in the work area. Electrostatic charges may accumulate during handling;
ensure that all equipment is properly grounded. Avoid dust generation - material
is capable of forming explosive mixtures with air. Avoid breathing dust.

STORAGE Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight,
sources of heat or ignition. Substance is hygroscopic – ensure containers are
sealed. Store away from incompatible materials (see Section 10). Protect against
physical damage.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

EXPOSURE An Australian exposure limit has not been assigned by NOHSC for this
STANDARDS substance. However a blanket TWA for non-hazardous dusts not otherwise
classified has been set at 10 mg/m3 by NOHSC.

BIOLOGICAL No biological limits allocated.

LIMIT VALUES

ENGINEERING Use only in naturally well ventilated areas or with general mechanical exhaust
CONTROLS ventilation. Wherever possible, maintain particle concentrations in the air not
just only below exposure standards, but endeavour to reduce them as low as
practicable using supplementary local extraction ventilation.

PERSONAL The PPE listed below is a general guide only. Personal protective equipment
PROTECTION must be selected for each specific work environment. Final choice will depend
EQUIPMENT on the quantity used, equipment used, how the substance is processed and on
airborne concentration present. The suitability of each PPE to this substance
should then be ascertained with the respective supplier.

Under good ventilation and condition of ordinary use, wear chemical safety
goggles, rubber (any type) or PVC gloves, long sleeved overalls and work boots
and a Class P1 dust mask. In case of a large spills or when working in confined
spaces where dust is generated and airborne dust concentrations are unknown
increase respiratory protection by using a AS/NZ 1716 compliant full-face
cartridge type respirator fitted with a class P3 particulate filter (for selection
guidance see AS/NZ 1715). ). If the respirator is the sole means of respiratory
protection, use a full-face air supplied respirator.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL Appearance: Fine white powder

DESCRIPTION & Odour: faint acetic
PROPERTIES pH: 2.7 – 3.5 (0.5% aqueous dispersion)
Vapour Pressure: Not applicable
Vapour Density: Not applicable
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Melting Point: ca. 250°C
Solubility in Water: Dispersible
Specific Gravity: ca. 1.4
Flashpoint: Not available
Explosive Limits (%v/v): LEL = 0.012 %; UEL = Not established
Ignition Temperature: Not available

OTHER PROPERTIES Auto Ignition Temperature (dust cloud): 500°C.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

CHEMICAL This material is stable under normal ambient and anticipated storage and
STABILITY handling conditions.

CONDITIONS Humid conditions. Static charge build up. Generation of airborne dust.
TO AVOID Ignition sources.

INCOMPATIBLE Strong oxidising agents and strong bases.

MATERIALS

HAZARDOUS Oxides of carbon and flammable hydrocarbons.

DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS

HAZARDOUS Hazardous polymerization will not occur. Potential dust explosion hazard.
REACTIONS

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Little information is available for this particular substance. The toxicological information given below
is based on data for homologues and by analogy of similar compounds.

ACUTE Swallowed: Ingestion of large amounts may cause dry mouth, irritation of the
HEALTH gastrointestinal tract, nausea, abdominal pain and discomfort, and vomiting.
EFFECTS LD50 (rat) > 2000 mg/kg

Eyes: May be mildly irritant to the eyes, producing redness, lachrymation and
stinging.
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Skin: May mildly irritate the skin resulting in redness and itching. There is a
risk of skin absorption when contact with the wet substance occurs.
LD50 (rabbit) > 3000 mg/kg

Inhaled: Slightly irritant. Inhalation of dust may result in temporary irritation of

mucous membranes, respiratory irritation causing coughing and wheezing.

CHRONIC None known. This product has not been classified as a sensitiser, mutagen,
HEALTH carcinogen or teratogen.
EFFECTS

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOTOXICITY Not acutely toxic to fish or invertebrate according to OECD criteria.

PERSISTENCE Not readily biodegradable according to OECD criteria.

AND
DEGRADABILITY

MOBILITY No data

BIOACCUMULATION No data

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

This material and its empty containers are classified as prescribed waste and may only be disposed of
in accordance with applicable State and local regulations. These regulations vary from jurisdiction to
jurisdiction and hence the user is counselled to seek advice from the local authority and classify the
waste before considering disposal. The disposal information given below is a general guide and does
not replace the requirement of the local regulations.

DISPOSAL If possible recycle; otherwise consider incineration in an approved, but this must
be done strictly in accordance with local industrial waste or environmental
protection regulations. This material has the potential to be an environmental
hazard. Do not allow this material to contaminate sewage systems, soil, surface
or ground water.

SPECIAL Avoid generating dust because in this form the material has the potential to
PRECAUTIONS create an explosive mixture in air.

When large amounts of this product need to be disposed of the services of a registered, professional
waste disposal or recycling organisation is highly recommended.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

This product has not been classified as Dangerous Goods. It is not subject to the ADG regulations.

UN Number: Not applicable Proper Shipping Name: None listed

ADG Class: Not applicable ADG Subsidiary Risk: Not applicable
ADG Packaging Group: Not applicable Hazchem Code: Not applicable
IMDG/IMO Code: Not listed ICAO/IATA Code: Not listed

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

AICS All ingredients are listed in AICS

SUSDP This product is not a scheduled poison

16. OTHER INFORMATION

MSDS Version Number: 01

Date of Issue: May 2006
Replaces Issue: None.
Changes made to the previous issue: Not applicable

ACRONYMS ADG Code: Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail
AICS: Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
CAS Number: Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number
CNS: Central nervous system
DG: Dangerous Goods
Hazchem Code: An emergency action code of numbers and letters, which gives
information to emergency services
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IMO: International Maritime Organization
N.O.S.: Not otherwise specified.
NOHSC: National Health and Safety Commission
PPE: Personal protective equipment
SUDP: Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons
UN Number: United Nations Number

The health and safety information contained in this MSDS is believed to be true and correct. However because Nuvo Australia Pty Ltd
has no control over the method of use of this product, all statements or suggestions are made without warranty, expressed or implied,
regarding the reliability of the information, or the hazards resulting from the use of the material. Every user should consider the
information given in this MSDS in the context of how this product will be used in the user's workplace, including the effects of other
products on the premises.