ROHM AND HAAS CO -- AMBERLITE IRC-50 RESIN, 69220  -- 6810-00N069407
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMBERLITE IRC-50 RESIN, 69220
MSDS Date:06/11/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N069407
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ROHM AND HAAS CO
Address:INDEPENDENCE MALL WEST
City:PHILADELPHIA
State:PA
ZIP:19105
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-592-3000
Emergency Phone Num:215-592-3000;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:77902
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ROHM AND HAAS CO
Address:100 INDEPENDENCE MALL WEST
Box:City:PHILADELPHIA
State:PA
ZIP:19106-2399
Country:US
Phone:215-592-2521/215-592-3000
CAGE:77902

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

Ingred Name:DIVINYLBENZENE/METHACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER, H ION FORM
CAS:50602-21-6
Fraction by Wt: 47-53%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 47-53%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:SUP DAT: INSTALLATION, USE AND MAINTENANCE OF EXHAUST
    SYSTEMS.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYES: CAN CAUSE IRRITATION.
    CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
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: FLUSH WITH A LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES. CONSULT MD IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. SKIN: FLUSH WITH
    COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. SEE MD . INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    SUPPORT  BREATHING (GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION) .
    INGESTION: CALL MD IMMEDITALY .

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

Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR GLOVES MADE OF COTTON/CANVAS. ADDITIONAL
    PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIP SHOULD INCLUDE SAFETY GLASSES (ANSI
    Z87.1/APPROVED EQUIVALENT). FLOOR MAY BE SLIPPERY. USE CARE TO
    AVOID FALLING. TRANSFER SPILL ED MATL TO SUITABLE CONTAINERS FOR
    RECOVER &/DISP.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE BETWEEN 32F/0C & 140F/60C. KEEP
    FROM FREEZING. MATL STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED. MAX REC OPERATING
    TEMP FOR THIS MATL IS 250F/120C.
Other Precautions:PROPERLY DESIGNED EQUIP IS VITAL IF THESE ION
    EXCHANGE RESINS ARE TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION W/STRONG OXIDIZING
    AGENTS SUCH AS NITRIC ACID TO PVNT RAPID BUILD-UP OF PRESS & POSS
    EXPLO. CONSULT SOURCE K NOWLEDGEABLE IN HNDLG OF THESE (SUP DAT)

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

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
    PROGRAM MEETING OSHA 1910.134 AND ANSI Z88.2 REQUIREMENTS MUST BE
    FOLLOWED WHENEVER WORKPLACE CONDITIONS WARRANT A RESPIRATOR'S USE.
    NONE REQUIRED UNDER NO RMAL CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:VENT SYS EMPLOYED IS DEPENDENT ON USER'S SPECIFIC
    APPLICATION OF THIS MATL. REFER TO CURRENT EDITION OF INDUS (SUP
    DAT)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH: 5-7 (AQUEOUS SURRY). OTHER PREC: MATLS BEFORE PRECEDING. DO NOT
    PACK COLUMN W/DRY IRON EXCHANGE RESINS. DRY BEADS EXPAND WHEN
    WETTED. THIS EXPANSION CAN CAUSE GLASS COLUMNS TO SHATTER. VENT:
    VENT:  A MANUAL OF REC PRACTICE PUBLISHED BY AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF
    GOVT INDUS HYGIENISTS FOR INFO ON DESIGN, (ING 3)

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32.0F,0.0C
Vapor Pres:17 @ 68F
Vapor Density:<1
Spec Gravity:1.1-1.4(H*2O=1)
pH:SUPDAT
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<1 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:PRACTICALLY INSOL
Appearance and Odor:BEADS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:47-53

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, PARTICULARLY CONCENTRATED
    NITRIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID TEMPERATURES ABOVE 392F/200C.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY YIELD
    ACRYLATE MONOMER AND DIVINYLBENZENE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:UNUSED RESIN MAY BE INCINERATED OR LANDFILLED IN
    FACILITIES MEETING LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. FOR
    CONTAMINATED RESIN, THE USED MUST DETERMINE THE HAZARD AND USE AN
    APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL ME THOD.

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