SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- PVP 360 POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE AV MOL WT 360000  -- 6550-00F054115
<pre>=====================  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.

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