FLUIDSAP 100® Safety Data Sheet

1. Identification

Product identifier

FLUIDSAP 100®

Synonyms

Sodium polyacrylate, crosslinked

Recommended use

Granular absorbent material.

Recommended restrictions

None known.

Manufacturer

Fluid Tech LLC, 146 Industrial Park Road, Sweetwater, TN 37874, USA

Telephone

(423) 271-6505 · Fax (800) 994-8561

Emergency phone

(865) 809-9995

Website / email

www.fluidtechllc.com · info@fluidtechllc.com

2. Hazard(s) Identification

Precautionary statements

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. This product is not combustible per NFPA. In case of fire, use appropriate media to extinguish.

Storage

Keep product in dry and sealed containers to avoid moisture uptake.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with related regulations.

Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)

Material can be slippery when wet.

Supplemental information

None.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First-Aid Measures

Inhalation

If inhaled, remove to a dust free area with fresh air. Get medical attention if respiratory irritation develops or if breathing becomes difficult. Inhalation may aggravate existing respiratory illness.

Skin contact

Wash off with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.

Eye contact

Do not rub eyes. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.

Ingestion

Rinse mouth with water and drink water. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. If ingestion of a large amount does occur, seek medical attention.

Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed

Not applicable.

Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Not applicable.

General information

No hazards which require special first aid measures. Material can be slippery when wet.

5. Fire-Fighting Measures

Flammability of the product

Non-flammable.

Suitable extinguishing types

Water spray, foam, dry extinguishing media.

Non-suitable types for safety reason

Carbon dioxide, water jet.

Special remarks on fire hazards

When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

Additional information

Avoid whirling up the material because of the danger of dust explosion.

Special protective equipment

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.

Further information

Contaminated extinguishing water must be disposed in accordance with regulations.

Auto-ignition temperature, flash points, flammable limits, fire-fighting media and instructions, and fire hazards in presence of various substances: not applicable. Products of combustion, explosion hazards in presence of various substances, and special remarks on explosion hazards: not available.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Normal room ventilation. Breathing protection is recommended. Extremely slippery when wet. Use caution to avoid falls.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Sweep or vacuum materials and transfer to a container for recovery or disposal. Keep containers sealed to avoid moisture uptake.

Environmental precautions

No special environmental precautions required.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Breathing must be protected when large quantities are decanted without local exhaust ventilation. Avoid the formation and deposition of dust. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Keep away from incompatibles such as acids. Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid prolonged exposure to skin. Material is slippery when wet.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in a dry area. Keep containers sealed to avoid moisture uptake. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not allow water to contact the product until time of use to preserve product utility.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

There are no exposure limits noted for this material. However, an 8-hour exposure limit of 0.05 mg/m³ is recommended due to the potential for respiratory tract irritation.

Biological limit values

No biological exposure limits noted for the ingredient(s).

Exposure guidelines

Occupational exposure to nuisance dust (total and respirable) should be monitored and controlled.

Appropriate engineering controls

Normal ventilation is sufficient in small quantity applications.

Eye/face protection

Wear safety glasses with side shields. Use tight fitting goggles if dust is generated.

Hand protection

Wear appropriate gloves to minimize skin contact.

Skin protection (other)

Wear suitable protective clothing. Normal work clothing (long sleeved shirts and long pants) is recommended.

Respiratory protection

If engineering controls do not maintain airborne concentrations below recommended exposure limits (where applicable) or to an acceptable level (in countries where exposure limits have not been established), an approved respirator must be worn. Use a NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator if there is a risk of exposure to dust/fume at levels exceeding the exposure limits.

Thermal hazards

Not applicable.

General hygiene considerations

Do not breathe dust. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Avoid contact with eyes. Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as washing after handling the material and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash work clothing and protective equipment to remove contaminants.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Granules

Physical state

Solid

Form

Granules

Color

White

Odor

Odorless

Odor threshold

Not applicable

pH

4.9 – 6.5

Melting point / freezing point

> 190 °C

Evaporation rate

< 1.0

Solubility

Insoluble, only capable of swelling.

Decomposition temperature

> 200 °C

Percent volatile

0% estimated

Specific gravity

0.4 – 0.7

Initial boiling point and boiling range, flash point, flammability (solid, gas), upper/lower flammability and explosive limits, vapor pressure, vapor density, auto-ignition temperature, and viscosity: not applicable. Relative density: not available. See PDF for the complete property table.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

The product is stable and non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport.

Chemical stability

Material is stable under normal conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use. Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

Conditions to avoid

Exposure to moisture. Avoid dispersal of dust in the air (i.e., clearing dust surfaces with compressed air). Minimize dust generation and accumulation.

Incompatible materials

None known.

Hazardous decomposition products

No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

Polymerization

Will not occur.

11. Toxicological Information

Inhalation

Inhalation of dusts may cause respiratory tract irritation. Prolonged inhalation may be harmful.

Skin contact

No adverse effects due to skin contact are expected. However, prolonged exposure may cause skin irritation.

Eye contact

Dust in the eyes will cause irritation.

Ingestion

Expected to be a low ingestion hazard.

Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics

Individuals with respiratory disease, including but not limited to asthma and bronchitis, or subject to eye irritation, should not be exposed to dust.

Acute toxicity

Skin corrosion/irritation

Prolonged skin contact may cause irritation.

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Dust in the eyes will cause irritation.

Respiratory sensitization

This product is not expected to cause respiratory sensitization.

Skin sensitization

This product is not expected to cause skin sensitization.

Germ cell mutagenicity

No data available to indicate product or any components present at greater than 0.1% are mutagenic or genotoxic.

Carcinogenicity

None.

Reproductive toxicity

This product is not expected to cause reproductive or developmental effects.

Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure

May cause respiratory irritation.

Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure

May cause respiratory irritation. Prolonged/repeated exposure may worsen irritation.

Aspiration hazard

Not available.

Chronic effects

A chronic (two-year) lifetime inhalation study on rats with respirable super absorbent polymer dust (micronized to <10 microns) resulted in an unspecified inflammatory response in the lungs followed by tumor development in some rats in the highest chronic exposure level of 0.8 mg/m³. In the absence of chronic inflammation, tumors are not expected.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

Not expected to be harmful to aquatic or terrestrial organisms. The product is not classified as environmentally hazardous.

Toxicity to fish

OECD Guideline 203 static. Brachydanio rerio / LC50 (96h): >100 mg/l

Aquatic invertebrates

OECD Guideline 202, part 1 static. Daphnia magna / EC50 (48h): >100 mg/l

Aquatic plants

OECD Guideline 201. Desmodesmus subspicatus / EC50 (72h): >100 mg/l

Microorganisms / effect on activated sludge

The inhibition of the degradation activity of activated sludge is not anticipated when introduced to biological treatment plants in appropriate low concentrations.

Soil living organisms

OECD Guideline 207. Eisenia foetida / LC50: >1.000 mg/Kg

Persistence and degradability

Not inherently biodegradable.

Bio accumulative potential

No data available.

Mobility in soil

No data available.

Other adverse effects

No other adverse environmental effects (e.g., ozone depletion, photochemical ozone creation potential, endocrine disruption, global warming potential) are expected from this product. An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprofessional handling or disposal. Do not discharge into waterways or sewer systems without proper authorization.

13. Disposal Considerations

Disposal instructions

Collect and reclaim or dispose/incinerate in sealed containers at licensed waste disposal site. Dispose/incinerate of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Local disposal regulations

Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.

Hazardous waste code

The waste code is dependent upon how the product is used. This code shall be assigned in discussion between the user, the producer and the waste disposal company.

Waste from residues / unused products

Material should be recycled if possible. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe manner (see: Disposal instructions). Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Can be landfilled, when in compliance with local regulations.

Contaminated packaging

Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or disposal. Since emptied containers may retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is emptied.

14. Transport Information

DOT

Not regulated as hazardous.

IATA

Not regulated as hazardous.

IMDG

Not regulated as hazardous.

Transport in bulk (Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code)

Not applicable.

Labels

None.

15. Regulatory Information

US Federal regulations

General

This product is not regulated as hazardous under 29 CFR and 49 CFR.

TSCA 8(b) inventory

Sodium bicarbonate

CERCLA Hazardous Substance List (40 CFR 302.4)

Not listed.

SARA 304 emergency release notification

Not regulated.

OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR 1910.1001-1050)

Not listed.

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA)

Hazard categories

Immediate Hazard – No · Delayed Hazard – No · Fire Hazard – No · Pressure Hazard – No · Reactivity Hazard – No

SARA 302 extremely hazardous substance

Not listed.

SARA 311/312 hazardous chemical

No.

SARA 313 (TRI reporting)

Not regulated.

Other Federal regulations

Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) List

Not regulated.

Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(r) Accidental Release Prevention (40 CFR 68.130)

Not regulated.

Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)

Not regulated.

Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

Not regulated.

US State regulations

Not regulated.

International inventories

CEPA (Canada)

Domestic Substances List (DSL) – all substances listed or not required

WHMIS (Canada)

Not a controlled product

EINECS (Europe)

Conforms

ENCS (Japan)

Conforms

TSCA (United States)

Not listed

Other classifications

WHMIS (Canada)

Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).

DSCL (EEC)

This product is not classified according to the EU regulations. Not applicable.

16. Other Information

Issue date

November 23, 2018

Revision date

February 22, 2022

Version

2

Further information

Hazard Rating: Health 1, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0. Hazard Scale: 0=Minimal, 1=Slight, 2=Moderate, 3=High, 4=Extreme, *=Chronic hazard.

Revision history

• Revision 1 — Change of address for Fluid Tech LLC.
• Revision 2 — (1) Section 5 updated to clarify a potential of dust explosion, not an explosion hazard caused by FLUIDSAP 100®. (2) Section 12 updated to include ecotoxicity category "Soil living organisms" and corresponding data.

Disclaimer

The information in the sheet was written based on the best knowledge and experience currently available in regard to the product and current legal requirements and standards. The information given within this SDS is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its revision and publication. However, the manufacturer makes no representation, warranty or guarantee as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness, nor assumes any liability for its use. It is the user's responsibility to confirm in advance that the information is current, applicable and suitable to their circumstances for each particular use. No representative of ours has authority to waive this provision. Please call for document accuracy if the revision date has exceeded 3 years.