Issue Date: 28-JUL-2009

Material Safety Data Sheet Supercedes: 20-MAY-2005

POLYMER 1110

1 Identification
Identification of substance or preparation
POLYMER 1110

Product Application Area

Flocculant.

Company/Undertaking Identification
GE Betz, Inc.
4636 Somerton Road
Trevose, PA 19053
T 215 355-3300, F 215 953 5524

Emergency Telephone
(800) 877-1940

Prepared by Product Stewardship Group: T 215-355-3300 Prepared on: 28-JUL-2009

2 Hazard(s) identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

CAUTION

May cause slight irritation to the skin. May cause moderate

irritation to the eyes. Dusts may cause irritation to the upper
respiratory tract.

DOT hazard is not applicable

Odor: None; Appearance: White, Powder

Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing

apparatus(full face-piece type). Proper fire-extinguishing media:
Foam or water create a slippery condition. Spread sand or grit.
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POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE SKIN EFFECTS:

Primary route of exposure; May cause slight irritation to the skin.

ACUTE EYE EFFECTS:

May cause moderate irritation to the eyes.

ACUTE RESPIRATORY EFFECTS:

Dusts may cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract.

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 INGESTION EFFECTS:
May cause slight gastrointestinal irritation.

TARGET ORGANS:
No evidence of potential chronic effects.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED:

Not known.

SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:
May cause redness or itching of skin.

3 Composition / information on ingredients

Information for specific product ingredients as required by the
U.S. OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD is listed. Refer to
additional sections of this MSDS for our assessment of the potential
hazards of this formulation.

HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:

This product is not hazardous as defined by OSHA regulations.

No component is considered to be a carcinogen by the National

Toxicology Program, the International Agency for Research on
Cancer, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration at
OSHA thresholds for carcinogens.

4 First-aid measures
SKIN CONTACT:
Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.
Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
EYE CONTACT:
Remove contact lenses. Hold eyelids apart. Immediately flush eyes
with plenty of low-pressure water for at least 15 minutes. Get
immediate medical attention.
INHALATION:
If nasal, throat or lung irritation develops - remove to fresh air
and get medical attention.
INGESTION:
Do not feed anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsive
victim. Do not induce vomiting. Immediately contact physician.
Dilute contents of stomach using 2-8 fluid ounces (60-240 mL) of
milk or water.
NOTES TO PHYSICIANS:
No special instructions

5 Fire-fighting measures

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 FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing
apparatus (full face-piece type).
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Foam or water create a slippery condition. Spread sand or grit.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
elemental oxides
FLASH POINT:
> 200F > 93C P-M(CC)

6 Accidental release measures

PROTECTION AND SPILL CONTAINMENT:
Ventilate area. Use specified protective equipment. Contain and
absorb on absorbent material. Place in waste disposal container.
Flush area with water. Wet area may be slippery. Spread sand/grit.
DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Water contaminated with this product may be sent to a sanitary sewer
treatment facility,in accordance with any local agreement,a permitted
waste treatment facility or discharged under a permit. Product
as is - Incinerate or land dispose in an approved landfill.

7 Handling and storage

HANDLING:
Normal chemical handling.
STORAGE:
Keep containers closed when not in use. Keep dry.

8 Exposure controls / personal protection

EXPOSURE LIMITS

This product is not hazardous as defined by OSHA regulations.

ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Adequate ventilation to maintain dust concentrations below the
exposure limit of 10 mg/m3(PEL/TLV) for nuisance dusts.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Use protective equipment in accordance with 29CFR 1910 Subpart I
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
A RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM THAT MEETS OSHA’S 29 CFR
1910.134 AND ANSI Z88.2 REQUIREMENTS MUST BE FOLLOWED WHENEVER
WORKPLACE CONDITIONS WARRANT A RESPIRATOR’S USE.
USE AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATORS WITHIN USE LIMITATIONS ASSOCIATED
WITH THE EQUIPMENT OR ELSE USE SUPPLIED AIR-RESPIRATORS.
If air-purifying respirator use is appropriate, use any of
the following particulate respirators: N95, N99, N100, R95,
R99, R100, P95, P99 or P100.
SKIN PROTECTION:
neoprene gloves-- Wash off after each use. Replace as
necessary.
EYE PROTECTION:
airtight chemical goggles

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9 Physical and chemical properties
Density NO DATA Vapor Pressure (mmHG) < 0.1
Freeze Point (F) NA Vapor Density (air=1) < 1.00
Freeze Point (C) NA
Viscosity(cps 70F,21C) NA % Solubility (water) 1.0

Odor None
Appearance White
Physical State Powder
Flash Point P-M(CC) > 200F > 93C
pH 0.5% Sol. (approx.) 8.0
Evaporation Rate (Ether=1) < 1.00
Percent VOC: 0.0

NA = not applicable ND = not determined

10 Stability and reactivity

CHEMICAL STABILITY:
Stable under normal storage conditions.
POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS:
No known hazardous reactions.
INCOMPATIBILITIES:
May react with strong oxidizers.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
elemental oxides

11 Toxicological information
Oral LD50 RAT: >5,000 mg/kg
Carcinogenicity RAT/DOG: NEGATIVE
NOTE - No adverse effects observed in either feed study
Dermal LD50 RABBIT: >2,000 mg/kg
Skin Irritation Score RABBIT: NONIRRITANT
Eye Irritation Score RABBIT:
NOTE - Mechanical irritation
Skin Sensitization G.PIG: NEGATIVE

12 Ecological information
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
Bluegill Sunfish 96 Hour Static Screen
0% Mortality= 300 mg/L
Ceriodaphnia 48 Hour Static Acute Bioassay
LC50= 6.1; No Effect Level= 1.2 mg/L
Daphnia magna 48 Hour Static Screen
0% Mortality= 500 mg/L
Fathead Minnow 96 Hour Static Screen
5% Mortality= 500; 0% Mortality= 100 mg/L
Rainbow Trout 72 Hour Static Screen
0% Mortality= 100 mg/L

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 BIODEGRADATION
COD (mg/g): 1010
TOC (mg/g): 390

13 Disposal considerations
If this undiluted product is discarded as a waste, the US RCRA
hazardous waste identification number is :
Not applicable.

Please be advised; however, that state and local requirements for

waste disposal may be more restrictive or otherwise different from
federal regulations. Consult state and local regulations regarding
the proper disposal of this material.

14 Transport information
DOT HAZARD: Not Applicable
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:

DOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE #: Not applicable

Note: Some containers may be DOT exempt, please check BOL for
exact container classification

15 Regulatory information
TSCA:
All components of this product are included on or are in
compliance with the U.S. TSCA regulations.
CERCLA AND/OR SARA REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ):
No regulated constituent present at OSHA thresholds
NSF Registered and/or meets USDA (according to 1998 Guidelines):
Registration number: Not Registered
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SARA SECTION 312 HAZARD CLASS:
Product is non-hazardous under Section 311/312
SARA SECTION 302 CHEMICALS:
No regulated constituent present at OSHA thresholds
SARA SECTION 313 CHEMICALS:
No regulated constituent present at OSHA thresholds
CALIFORNIA REGULATORY INFORMATION

CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC

ENFORCEMENT ACT (PROPOSITION 65):
This product contains one or more ingredients at trace levels known
to the state of California to cause cancer.
MICHIGAN REGULATORY INFORMATION

No regulated constituent present at OSHA thresholds

16 Other information

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 HMIS vII CODE TRANSLATION

Health 1 Slight Hazard

Fire 1 Slight Hazard
Reactivity 0 Minimal Hazard
Special NONE No special Hazard
(1) Protective Equipment B Goggles,Gloves

(1) refer to section 8 of MSDS for additional protective equipment

recommendations.

CHANGE LOG

EFFECTIVE
DATE REVISIONS TO SECTION: SUPERCEDES
--------- --------------------- ----------
MSDS status: 22-AUG-1995 REVISED FORMAT ** NEW **
05-JAN-1996 12 22-AUG-1995
15-AUG-1996 12 05-JAN-1996
18-SEP-1996 12 15-AUG-1996
09-OCT-1996 12 18-SEP-1996
01-MAY-1997 8 09-OCT-1996
23-MAR-1998 12 01-MAY-1997
09-JUL-1999 4,11 23-MAR-1998
12-SEP-2000 4 09-JUL-1999
20-MAY-2005 12-SEP-2000
28-JUL-2009 ;EDIT:Rebranding 20-MAY-2005

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