polyacrylamide, anionic

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency overview May cause some eye irritation which should cease after removal of the product. May cause some irritation to the respiratory system if dust is inhaled. This type of product has a tendency to create dust if roughly handled. It does not burn readily but as with many organic powders, flammable dust clouds may be formed in air. Use NIOSH approved respirator as needed to mitigate exposure. Avoid dust formation. Wear protective clothing. Caution - Slippery when wet! Take precautionary measures against static discharges. State of matter: solid Colour: off-white Odour: odourless

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes Skin Inhalation. Ingestion. Sensitization: Based on the ingredients, there is no suspicion of a skin-sensitizing potential. Chronic toxicity: Carcinogenicity: The whole of the information assessable provides no indication of a carcinogenic effect. Repeated dose toxicity: Based on our experience and the information available, no adverse health effects are expected if handled as recommended with suitable precautions for designated uses. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. Reproductive toxicity: Based on the ingredients, there is no suspicion of a toxic effect on reproduction.

Teratogenic Effects

Based on the ingredients, there is no suspicion of a teratogenic effect Genotoxicity: Based on the ingredients, there is no suspicion of a mutagenic effect. Signs and symptoms of overexposure: The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11., Further important symptoms and effects are so far not known. No hazard is expected under intended use and appropriate handling.

Environmental effects

Degradation / environmental fate: Not readily biodegradable (by OECD criteria).