C-211 Ion Exchange Resin

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Appearance/Odor

Spherical beads/Odorless to slight amine odor Emergency Overview: May cause eye irritation. May cause toxic fumes/vapors if burned. May react violently when exposed to oxidizing agents such as Nitric Acid (HNO3). Fire & Explosion Hazards: This material will not burn until moisture is removed, then resin starts to burn in flame at 230C. Under fire conditions some components of this product may decompose. The smoke may contain unidentified toxic and/or irritating compounds. Nitric acid and other strong oxidizing agents can cause explosive-type reactions when mixed with ion exchange resins. Proper design of equipment to prevent build up of pressure is necessary if use of an oxidizing agent such as nitric acid is contemplated.

Principle Routes of Exposure

skin and eye contact Inhalation – Acute Effects: Vapors are unlikely due to physical properties. Skin Contact – Acute Effects: Prolonged or repeated exposure is not likely to cause significant skin irritation. May cause more severe response if skin is scratched or cut. Skin absorption is unlikely due to physical properties. Eye Contact – Acute Effects: May cause severe eye irritation. May cause moderate corneal injury. Effects are likely to heal. - 117 - Ingestion – Acute Effects: Single dose oral toxicity is considered to be low. No hazards anticipated from swallowing small amounts incidental to normal handling operation.