Material Safety Data Sheet

Last updated on: March 3, 2010

Revision No.: 2
As submitted to Istituto per la Certiczione Etica e Ambientale (ICEA- Italy) for GOTS Verification

1. Identification of the substance

Trade Name: ACRABASE-AM

Use of substance/Preparation
Industry sector: Textile sizing industry
Type of use: Auxiliary for the textile industry

Identification of the Company:

FFD Industries (Pvt.) Limited
Telephone no:(0092-21)-6677285, 6645911, 6726068
Fax no: (0092-21)-6675134

2. Information about the active ingredient

Chemical Characterization
Chemical Name: 2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, ammonium salt. 10% - 18% by weight
Synonym: Ammonium polyacrylate solution and water
CAS No.: 9003-03-6

3. Hazards identification

Contact may cause eye and skin irritation. Breathing vapors may cause respiratory tract
irritation. Heating in excess of 100°C evolves ammonia.

Not hazardous according to Directive 67/548/EEC.

No serious risk of damage to eyes or skin. Also see point no.11.

4. First aid measure

General advice
Remove contaminated clothing.

After inhalation
If difficulties occur after vapour/aerosol has been inhaled, remove to fresh air and
seek medical attention.

After contact with skin

Rinse contaminated skin immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
if necessary.

After contact with eyes

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 Immediately rinse eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes with eyelids held
open and seek medical advice if necessary.

After ingestion
If swallowed, drink plenty of water and seek medical advice immediately, no
specific antidote.

5. Fire fighting measure

Flash point: > 100 °C (DIN 51758)

Suitable extinguishing media

All

Extinguishing media that must not be used for safety reasons

No restrictions

Further Information
The fire fighters should wear the self contained breathing apparatus as the fumes
or vapours can be harmful.

6. Accidental release measures

Methods for cleaning up/taking up

If spilled on the floor product could be very slippery.
Pick up with absorbent material (eg. foam, sand, towel cloth etc.)

Additional Information
Take up as such and consider recycling.
Dispose off according to local waste disposal regulations.

7. Handling and storage

Advice on safe handling

If spilled on the floor product could be too slippery.
Use fork lifts/trolley for moving from one place to another.
Do not roll drums for transportation to avoid leakage.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

No special measures required.

Advice on safe storage

Store below 40°C, with no exposure to direct sunlight.
Do not leave open to atmosphere.
Store at a fixed place.
Do not use empty drums or containers for other purpose and keep at a fixed place.

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8. Exposure controls/personal protection

General protective measures: Avoid contact with eyes and skin

Hand protection: Chemical resistant gloves

Eye protection: Safety goggles

Body protection : light protective suit

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9. Physical and chemical properties

Form: Transparent Viscous liquid

Colour: Slightly pale

Odour: No

Melting point: not applicable

Boiling point: app. 100°C (at standard atm. press.)

Density: l.08g/cm3 (20°C)

Solubility In water: Miscible

pH value: 7+0.5

Viscocity: 3000 cp +15% at 25°C

Concentration: 15% - 23%

10. Stability and reactivity

Reactions
No hazardous reactions known.
Stable in alkaline environment upto 10.
Stable with all known type of starches, PVAs and waxes.
Not stable in strong acidic mediums or where the pH is lesser than 5.

Decomposition products
When used and handled as intended, none,

11. Toxicological information

Acute oral toxicity: LD50/rat >4000 mg/kg

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 Irritant effect on skin: Subjected on the healthy skin of Guinea pig in 25%, 50% and
100% concentration. No animal showed any untoward effects during
72 hours of observation period.
Method: A.W. Hayes, 1994. Principles and Methods of Toxicology
pp 603-641.

Irritant effect on eyes: Subjected on the healthy eyes of white rabbits in 25%, 50% and
100% concentration. No animal showed any untoward effects during
72 hours of observation period.
Method: A.W. Hayes, 1994. Principles and Methods of Toxicology
pp 603-641.

12. Ecological information

Chemical oxygen demand COD : 310 mg/g

(according to OECD Guidelines, ISO method 6060)

Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) (OECD 301C): 50 mg/g

Method: BOD Trak

Adsorbable organically-bound halogen (AOX): Results Awaited.

Biodegradation: Results Awaited

Environmental toxicity:

Acute and prolonged toxicity:

Fish LC50 (96 h): > 1.6 mg/l (Method ISO 7346/1 & 2)
Artemia LC50 (48 h): 17 mg/l (Method ISO 7346/3)

Toxicity to microorganisms: > 5,000 mg/l

(Method NCCLS 1992 & Manual of the clinical microbiology 1995)

Other ecotoxicological advice:

Do not release untreated into natural waters.

13. Disposal considerations

Product: Dispose of in accordance with local authority regulations

Packaging: Consider recycling or return to the manufacturer.

Composition: C, H, N, O, with traces of Na, K and S.

14. Transport Information

Land transport
TDG: Not classified as a dangerous good under land transport regulations

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 Sea transport
IMDG: Not classified as a dangerous good under sea transport regulations

Air transport
IATA/ICAO: Not classified as a dangerous good under air transport regulations

15. Regulatory Information

Hazard designation of product:

Xi Irritant

Risk Phrases:
36 Irritating to eyes

Safety Phrases:
24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes

16. Other Information

Information contained in this MSDS is based on the present state of our

knowledge and obtained from the sources which we believe are reliable. As the
working conditions or method of handling, storage, use or disposal are beyond our
knowledge and control therefore it is always the responsibility of the user to take
all necessary steps in order to fulfill the demand laid down in the local rules and
legislation. The information in this MSDS is meant as a description of the safety
requirements of our product: for this and other reasons, we do not assume
responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising
out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage use or disposal of the
product also this MSDS is not to be considered as a guarantee of the product
properties.

The email address of the producer: info@ffdbros.com

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