SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- PVP 360 POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE AV MOL WT 360000 -- 6550-00F054115
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:PVP 360 POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE AV MOL WT 360000 MSDS Date:05/19/1997 FSC:6550 NIIN:00F054115 === Responsible Party === Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address:3050 SPRUCE ST Box:14508 City:SAINT LOUIS State:MO ZIP:63178-5000 Country:US Info Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010 Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010 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:POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE (ANIMAL CARCINOGEN BY IARC) *97-2* CAS:9003-39-8 RTECS #:TR8370000 ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 100 GM/KG Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION, INGESTION/SKIN ABSORPTION. MAY CAUSE EYE/SKIN IRRITATION. INHALATION: MATERIAL MAY BE IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CA SES. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER/APPROPRIATE FOAM Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:USE CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, GLOVES & MASK. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. Other Precautions:DON'T BREATHE DUST. DON'T GET IN EYES, ON SKIN/ON CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD. Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER, EYE BATH Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. Supplemental Safety and Health ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Appearance and Odor:SOLID ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE Hazardous Decomposition Products:BY THERMAL DECOMPOSTION: CO, CO2, NITROGEN OXIDES ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE/MIX THE MATERIAL W/A COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT & BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.