Material Safety Data Sheet   Complies with OSHA Communication Standard   29 CFR 1910.1200

Product Name on Label            DW-R8 and DW-R10

Manufacturer’s Contact Information

 

ALX Enterprises LLC

197 Evergreen Drive

Springfield, TN  37172

Office- 615-489-4444

Emergency Number- 615-945-8144

 

Manufacturers Hazard Rating
	Toxicity – 1		Fire – 1		Reactivity – 0		Special – 0
Hazard Rating Scale
Extreme=4		High=3		Moderate=3		Slight=1		Insignificant=0

 

Ingredients and Identity Information

Components	%	OSHA	PEL	ACGIH TLV	Other limits
Sulfonated styrene-divinylbenzene copolymer in hydrogen form	97-99	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Water	1-3	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

 

 

Physical/Chemical Characteristics

Appearance and odor		Amber to black spherical beads with no odor
Melting point	N/A	Vapor pressure (mm/Hg)	N/A
Vapor Density	N/A	Evaporation Rate	N/A
Melting point	N/A	Vapor pressure (mm/Hg)	N/A

 

Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

NFPA Fire Hazard Class			1			Flash Point (Deg. C)				N/A
Auto Ignition Temperature (Deg. C)				Greater than 500
Flammable Limits		N/A					Conditions of Flammability		Not Determined
Extinguishing Media	CO2, Dry Chemical, Water Fog
Special Fire Fighting Procedures					Wear MSHA/NIOSH approved, pressure demand, self contained breathing apparatus
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards								None

 

 

 

 

Reactivity Data

NFPA Reactivity Rating				1
Conditions to avoid					Temperatures above 430 degrees F (220 degrees C)
Stability			Stable			Hazardous Polymerization		None
Extinguishing Media	CO2, Dry Chemical, Water Fog
Incompatibility		Avoid strong oxidizing agents and concentrated nitric acid
Hazardous decomposition by-products							Styrene monomer, divinylbenzene, CO, CO2, SO2 and SO3

 

 

Health Hazard Data

NFPA Health Hazard

1

Exposure Limits

ND

Mutagenicity

ND

Carcinogenicity

ND

Reproductive Toxicity

ND

Tetratogenicity

ND

Irritancy of Product

Eyes and Skin

OSHA Regulated?

N/A

Effect of acute exposure

Can produce mechanical irritation of eyes

Emergency and First Aid Procedures

Flush eyes and skin with copious quantities of water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, see a physician

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Precautions for Safe Handling and Use

Precautions in case of spill or release	Product will cause a slip hazard on hard surfaces. Sweep up immediately for re-use or disposal
Precautions for handling and storage	Keep containers sealed to avoid exposure to humidity and water. Product will swell 100% on exposure to moisture. Expansion of product could cause containers to burst. Store in cool dry area (above 32 degrees F and below 120 degrees F).
Special Precautions for handling and storage	Avoid contact with Nitric acid and strong oxidizing agents.
Waste Disposal method	As supplied, new and used ion exchange resin is not considered as hazardous waste. Used resin may meet the regulatory definition of hazardous waste as a result of its service or absorbed contaminants. (Refer to 40 CFR 261) Regulatory agencies and disposal sites may require verification of the hazardous or non-hazardous properties.

 

 

Control Measures

Personal Protective Equipment	Wear impervious gloves and splash goggles when handling ion exchange resin
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment	Wear trousers and long sleeve shirts to avoid skin exposure.
Work and Hygenic Practices	Flush product from hands with soapy water. Clean up all spilled product immediately to avoid slip hazards
Precautions during application of product	Product will swell during use by approximately 100%. Maintain adequate freeboard in process vessels to allow for expansion

 

Regulatory Information and References

Section 302 Reporting if above	None
Section 304 Reporting if above	None
Section 313 Reporting required	No
CERCLA reporting required if above	None
RCRA reporting required	No
Canadian WHMIS Classification	Other
D.O.T. Hazard Name	Not required by D.O.T.
D.O.T. ID Number	N/A
D.O.T. Hazard Class	N/A
References The data and recommendations presented are based on our research and the research of others, and are believed to be accurate. However, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of these data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. ALX Enterprises LLC assumes no responsibility for the injury to customers or third persons caused by the material if reasonable safety procedures are not adhered to as stipulated in the data sheet. Additionally, since actual use by others is beyond our control, no guarantee, expressed or implied is made by ALX Enterprises LLC as to the effects of such use, the results to be obtained, or the safety and toxicity of the product. ALX Enterprises LLC assumes no liability arising out of the use, or misuse, by others, of the product referred to herein. Information provided herein is provided by ALX Enterprises LLC solely for the customer’s assistance in complying with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and regulations hereunder. Any other use is prohibited.