SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE AV MOL WT 10,000, P287  -- 6810-00N020417
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE AV MOL WT 10,000, P287
MSDS Date:01/29/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N020417
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:14508
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-325-3010; 314-771-5750
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:POLY(1-VINYL-2-PYRROLIDINONE) HUEPER'S POLYMER NO.1;
    (POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE)
CAS:9003-39-8
RTECS #:TR8370000

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:ORAL(RAT)100 GM/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY BE HARMFUL
    IF INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE EYE OR SKIN
    IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES. SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CALL MD.
    INGEST:IMMED CALL MD .

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY. CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, ALCOHOL OR
    POLYMER FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP, PLACE IN BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE
    DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SPILL SITE
    AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. AVOID CONTACT
    W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE. KEEP
    TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN COOL DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:OFF-WHITE TO YELLOW POWDER

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY PRODUCE CO,
    CO2 & NITROGEN OXIDES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE/MIX MATERIAL WITH COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT &
    BURN IN CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER.
    OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL LAWS.

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