1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

 

Product Identifier 

Product Description: Poly(vinyl alcohol), 75% hydrolyzed, approx. M.W. 2000

Cat No. 302780000; 302780250; 302782500

Synonyms PVA

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against 

Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals

Uses advised against No Information available

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet 

E-mail address begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com

Emergency Telephone Number

For information in the US, call: 001-800-ACROS-01

For information in Europe, call: +32 14 57 52 11

Emergency Number, Europe: +32 14 57 52 99

Emergency Number, US: 001-201-796-7100

CHEMTREC Phone Number, US: 001-800-424-9300

CHEMTREC Phone Number, Europe: 001-703-527-3887

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture 

REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 

Not hazardous 

Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC 

For the full text of the R phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16

R -phrase(s) none

Label Elements 

Signal Word None

Hazard Statements

Other Hazards 

No information available.

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Revision Date 10-Feb-2011

Company

Acros Organics BVBA

Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a

2440 Geel, Belgium

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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component EC No. Weight % CAS-No Classification GHSCLAS REACH Reg. No.

Polyvinyl alcohol 

9002-89-5

100 9002-89-5 - - - 

For the full text of the R phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16 

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures 

Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes Obtain 

medical attention

Skin Contact Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water removing all contaminated clothes and 

shoes Obtain medical attention

Ingestion Clean mouth with water Get medical attention

Inhalation Remove from exposure, lie down Move to fresh air If breathing is difficult, give oxygen If not 

breathing, give artificial respiration Obtain medical attention

Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media 

Suitable Extinguishing Media

Water spray Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry chemical chemical foam

Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons

No information available.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture 

Will form explosive mixtures with air

Advice for fire-fighters 

As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective 

gear

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures 

Ensure adequate ventilation

Environmental precautions 

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so

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Methods and material for containment and cleaning up 

Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal. 

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for Safe Handling 

Avoid contact with skin and eyes Do not breathe dust Do not breathe vapors or spray mist

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities 

Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place Keep container tightly closed

Specific End Uses 

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

 

Control parameters 

Exposure limits This product, as supplied, does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational 

exposure limits established by the region specific regulatory bodies.

Derived No Effect Level (DNEL) No information available.

Predicted No Effect Concentration 

(PNEC) 

No information available.

Exposure controls 

Engineering Measures Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas

Personal protective equipment 

 Eye Protection Goggles

 Hand Protection Protective gloves

 Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure

 Respiratory Protection Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 

149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits 

are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced

Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice

Environmental exposure controls No information available.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State Powder, Solid

Appearance Light yellow

pH 4-7.5 4% aq. solution 

Viscosity 2.5-3.5 mPa.s at 20 °C (4% aq. solution)

Boiling Point/Range No information available.

Melting Point/Range 230 - 240°C / 446 - 464°F

Decomposition temperature 200 °C

Flash Point No information available.

Autoignition Temperature No information available.

Water Solubility soluble in hot water

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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity 

Chemical Stability 

Stable under normal conditions. 

Possibility of Hazardous Reactions 

Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur. 

Hazardous Reactions . No information available.

Conditions to Avoid 

Heat, flames and sparks, Incompatible products. 

Incompatible Materials 

Acids, Bases, Strong oxidizing agents, sodium hypochlorite. 

Hazardous Decomposition Products 

Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO2). 

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on Toxicological Effects 

Acute Toxicity

Product Information No acute toxicity information is available for this product

Component Information

Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation

Polyvinyl alcohol 20 g/kg ( Rat ) >20 mg/m3/h (rat)

Chronic Toxicity

Carcinogenicity There are no known carcinogenic chemicals in this product

Sensitization No information available.

Mutagenic Effects No information available

Reproductive Effects No information available.

Developmental Effects No information available.

Target Organs No information available.

Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated. See actual entry in RTECS for 

complete information

Endocrine Disruptor Information None known

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity 

Ecotoxicity effects Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or that are not degradable 

in waste water treatment plants

Component Freshwater Algae Freshwater Fish Microtox Water Flea

Polyvinyl alcohol Lepomis macrochirus: 

LC50=10mg/L 96h

EC50=8.3 mg/L 48h

Persistence and degradability 

No information available

Bioaccumulative potential 

No information available.

Mobility in soil 

No information available.

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment 

Other adverse effects 

No information available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods 

Waste from Residues / Unused 

Products

Dispose of in accordance with local regulations

Contaminated Packaging Empty containers should be taken for local recycling, recovery or waste disposal

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

IMDG/IMO Not regulated

ADR Not regulated

IATA Not regulated

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

International Inventories

Component EINECS ELINCS NLP TSCA DSL NDSL PICCS ENCS CHINA AICS KECL 

Polyvinyl alcohol - - XU X - X X X X KE-29060 

X

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Legend

TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory

EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory Lists

DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List 

PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances

ENCS - Japan Existing and New Chemical Substances

CHINA - China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances

AICS - Inventory of Chemical Substances

KECL - Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances

Chemical Safety Assessment

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 2-3

No information available.

Revision Date 10-Feb-2011

Revision Summary Not applicable

This safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 

Disclaimer 

The information provided on this SDS is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its 

publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, 

disposal and release and is not to be considered as a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the 

specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other material or in any 

process, unless specified in the text

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