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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. American Polywater Corporation
11222 - 60th Street North
P.O. Box 53

Chemical Description: Low Solids Water Solution

Canada WHMIS Class: NC

Date Reviewed: June 23, 2004

Reviewed By: S. H. Dahlke

Stillwater, MN 55082 USA
Phone: 1-651-430-2270
Fax: 1-651-430-3634

Emergency Number: 1-651-430-2270

2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

This product contains no reportable hazardous components under 29 CFR 1910.1200. There are no OSHA or ACGIH threshold limit values for the product or any of its ingredients.

All components are listed on the TSCA inventory.

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

4. FIRST AID

Eye Contact: Flush eyes with a large quantity of water for 15 minutes. If irritation continues, seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: If skin becomes irritated, wash area thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation continues, seek medical attention.
Inhalation (Breathing): No first aid expected to be required. Not an inhalation hazard.
Ingestion (Swallowing): No first aid expected to be required. If difficulties arise, contact a physician.

5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD

Flash Point: No flash via TCC.
Flammable Limits: Product is not flammable.
Extinguishing Media: Does not apply.
Special Procedures: Does not apply.
Unusual Hazards: Sealed container can build up pressure when exposed to high heat. Cool containers with water.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: High temperature steam, potentially carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Polywater® J is extremely slippery. It should be washed, swept, or squeegeed from floor using wet mops. Oxidizing agents, such as household bleach, can be used to eliminate the slippery character. Outside, spills should be covered with sand, dirt, gravel or calcium chloride.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Keep product containers closed when not in use. Avoid spills and clean them up immediately when they occur. Product is very slippery.

8. CONTROL MEASURES

Respiratory Protection: Normal ventilation adequate.
Protective Gloves: For repeated or prolonged skin contact, the use of impermeable gloves is recommended to prevent drying and possible irritation.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses recommended.

9. PHYSICAL DATA

Appearance: An opaque, cream-colored, stringy gel with a faint characteristic odor.
Vapor Pressure: 18mm @ 72°F
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): 1.01
Percent Volatiles (Weight): 95.7%
Viscosity: 25,000-40,000 cps @ 10 rpm.
Boiling Point: 212°F (100°C)
Ignition Temperature: None
Vapor Density (Air = 1): .9 to 1.1
Solubility in Water: Infinite
Percent Water (Weight): 95%
pH: 7.5 to 9.0

10. REACTIVITY DATA

Stability: Stable
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Incompatibility: Avoid materials which react with water.

11. HEALTH HAZARD/TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Eye Contact: Direct eye contact may cause eye irritation. This irritation is minimal and expected to be transient.
Skin Contact: This product has low skin irritation potential. There is no dermal toxicity hazard.
Inhalation (Breathing): No inhalation hazard expected with water vapor.
Ingestion (Swallowing): Based on ingredients, LD50 (rat) is estimated to be well over 50 g/kg.
Carcinogenic Status: This substance has not been identified as a carcinogen or probable carcinogen by NTP, IARC or OSHA, nor have any of its components.

12. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Dispose of product in accordance with local, county, state, and federal regulations.
Polywater® Lubricant J is not considered hazardous waste under RCRA.

13. TRANSPORTATION

DOT Hazard Class: Not Regulated
Technical Shipping Name: NMFC Item 46030, Class 55
DOT Non-Bulk Shipping Name: Resin Compound - Not Regulated
DOT Bulk Shipping Name: Resin Compound - Not Regulated
For domestic purposes, this product is not defined or designated as a hazardous material by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

14. REGULATORY STATUS

Hazard Categories for SARA Section 311/312 Reporting	Acute	Chronic	Fire	Pressure	Reactive
	No	No	No	No	No

	CERCLA/SARA Sec. 302				SARA Sec. 313
Components	Hazardous Substance RQ	EHS TPQ			Toxic Release

The components of Polywater® Lubricant J are not affected by these Superfund regulations.

Disclaimer: The information and recommendations contained herein are believed to be reliable. However, the supplier makes no warranties, express or implied, concerning the use of this product. The buyer must determine conditions of safe usage and assumes all risk and liability in handling this product.

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