Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Form Approved OMD No. 41-R1387

Material Safety Data Sheet

Section I

Manufacture’s Name:

American Polymer Standards Corp

Emergency Telephone No.

440-255-2211

Address (Name, Street, City, State, & Zip Code:

8680 Tyler Blvd., Mentor, OH  44060

Chemical Name & Synonyms:

Trade Name & Synonyms:

 Dextran

Chemical Family:

Polysaccharide

Formula:

[C₆H₁₀O₅]_n

Section II (Hazardous Ingredients)

Paints, Preservatives,

 & Solvents

TLV

Units

Alloys &

Metallic Coating

TLV

Units

Pigments

N/A

Base Metal

N/A

Catalyst

N/A

Alloys

N/A

Vehicle

N/A

Metallic Coatings

N/A

Solvents

N/A

Filler Metal

N/A

Additives

N/A

Others

N/A

Others

N/A

Hazardous Mixtures of Other Liquids, Solids, or Gases

SECTION III (Physical Data)

Boiling Point (F)

N/A

Specific Gravity (H20 = 1)

N/A

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg)

N/A

% Volatile by Volume

N/A

Vapor Density (air = 1)

N/A

Evaporation Rate

N/A

Solubility in Water

Soluble

Appearance & Odor:   solid

Section IV (Fire & Explosion Hazards Data)

Flash Point: N/A

Flammable Limits: N/A

Extinguishing Media: Water, dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide & foam

Special fire fighting procedures: Firefighter must wear SCBA & full protective clothing.

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: 

SECTION V (Health Hazard Data)

Threshold Limit Value: N/A

Effects of Overexposure: May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. May cause eye irritation. Toxicological properties not thoroughly tested.

Emergency & First Aide Procedures: In case of contact immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. EYES: flush with copious amounts of water for 15 min. Assure adequate flushing of eyes by separating eye lids. If inhaled remove to fresh air. Remove and wash contaminated clothing promptly.

SECTION VI (Reactivity  Data)

Stability:

Unstable £             Stable T

Conditions to avoid:

Incompatibility (materials to avoid):

Hazardous Decomposition Products:

Hazardous Polymerization:

May Occur £      Will not Occur T

 Conditions to avoid:

SECTION VII (Spills or Leak Procedures)

Steps if material is released or spilled: Do not raise dust. Sweep and collect in a suitable container disposal. Wash & ventilate spill site.

Waste Disposal Method: Dissolve or mix with combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. Obverse Federal, State, and Local Laws.

Section VIII (Special Protection Information)

Respiratory Protection (Specify type): NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator

Ventilation:

Local Exhaust:

Special:

Mechanical:  Required      

Other:

Protective Gloves: Chemical resistant gloves

Eye Protection : Safety goggles

Other Protective Equipment: Eye bath, safety shower and protective clothing.

SECTION IX (Special Precautions)

Precautions in Handling & Storing: Store in a cool dry place. Keep storage container tightly closed. Keep away from oxidizing materials.

Other Precautions: Avoid prolonged or frequent exposure. Wash thoroughly after handling

 Last Review: March 2007