## 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 Di rectives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC For the full text of the R phrases m entioned 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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Company Acros Organics BVBA Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a 2440 Geel, Belgium Revision Number 2



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## 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMAT ION ON INGREDIENTS

Component EC No. Weight % CAS-No Classification GHSCLAS REACH Reg. No. Polyvinyl alcohol 9002-89-5 100 9002-89-5 - - -



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## 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 respir ation Obtain medical attention

Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically



## 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media Suitable Extinguishing Media Water spray Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) 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 breat hing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protectiv e 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 br eathe dust Do not breathe vapors or spray mist

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilat ed 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 establis hed by the region specif ic 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, es pecially 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 oxidizi ng agents, sodium hypochlorite.

Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ).



## 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 in vestigated. 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 environm ent 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/legi slation 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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TSCA - United States Toxic Substances C ontrol Act Section 8(b) Inventory EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory Lists DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances Lis t/Non-Domestic Substances List PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chem icals 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 warrant y or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such materi al used in combination with any other material or in any process, unless specified in the text End of Safety Data Sheet



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