SCIENTIFIC POLYMER PRODUCTS INC -- METHYL CELLULOSE, 144  -- 6810-00N047318
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHYL CELLULOSE, 144
MSDS Date:11/01/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N047318
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SCIENTIFIC POLYMER PRODUCTS INC
Address:6265 DEAN PARKWAY
City:ONTARIO
State:NY
ZIP:14519
Country:US
Info Phone Num:716-265-0413
Emergency Phone Num:716-265-0413
CAGE:0MWG0
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SCIENTIFIC POLYMER PRODUCTS INC
Address:6265 DEAN PARKWAY
Box:City:ONTARIO
State:NY
ZIP:14519
Country:US
Phone:716-265-0413
CAGE:0MWG0

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

Ingred Name:CELLULOSE, METHYL ETHER (1/2%); (METHYL CELLULOSE)
CAS:9004-67-5
RTECS #:FJ5959000
Fraction by Wt: 97%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 2%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:SODIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:7647-14-5
RTECS #:VZ4725000
Fraction by Wt: 1%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NO HUMAN HEALTH EFFECTS ARE KNOWN TO
    EXIST.
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:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. IF
    BREATHING STOPS, BEGIN MOUTH TO MOUTH. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:WASH AFFECTED AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER. REM
    OVE DIRTY CLOTHING. IN ALL CASES, IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS, SEE
    MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS A FINE DUST OF
    THIS MATERIAL MAY CAUSE A DUST EXPLOSION WHEN EXPOSED TO OPEN
    FLAME, HEAT OR SPARKS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY COOL PLACE IN TIGHTLY
    CLOSED CONTAINER.
Other Precautions:NOTE:THIS MATERIAL IS INTENDED FOR LABORATORY USE
    ONLY. IT IS NOT SOLD OR INTENDED FOR DRUG, HOUSEHOLD OR OTHER USES.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF NEEDED. NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
    APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD HYGIENE SHOULD BE FOLLOWED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO OFF-WHITE POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE OR LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE,
    FEDERAL AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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