DOW CHEMICAL CO -- METHOCEL A15-LV PREMIUM METHYLCELLULOSE, 53952  -- 6850-00N056376
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHOCEL A15-LV PREMIUM METHYLCELLULOSE, 53952
MSDS Date:02/10/1992
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N056376
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:DOW CHEMICAL CO
Address:2030 DOW CNTR
City:MIDLAND
State:MI
ZIP:48674
Country:US
Info Phone Num:517-636-4410
Emergency Phone Num:517-636-4400
CAGE:0BG07
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DOW CHEMICAL CO THE
Address:1801 DOW CTR
City:MIDLAND
State:MI
ZIP:48674-1801
Country:US
Phone:517-636-4400 / 800-258-2436
CAGE:0BG07
Company Name:DOW CHEMICAL U.S.A.
City:MIDLAND
State:MI
ZIP:48674
Country:US
Phone:517-636-4400
CAGE:71983

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CELLULOSE, METHYL ETHER (1/2%); (METHYLCELLULOSE)
CAS:9004-67-5
RTECS #:FJ5959000
Fraction by Wt: 85-99%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 1-10%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:SODIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:7647-14-5
RTECS #:VZ4725000
Fraction by Wt: 0.5-5%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(ORAL,RAT):>10,000 MG.KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE:SOLID/DUST MAY CAUSE IRRIT/CORNEAL
    INJURY DUE TO MECH ACTION. SKIN:ESSENTIALLY NONIRRIT. SKIN
    ABSORPTION:SINGLE PRLNGD EXPOS IS NOT LIKELY TO RSLT IN MATL BEING
    ABSORBED THRU SKIN IN HARMFUL AMTS.  INGEST:SINGLE DOSE ORAL TOX IS
    LOW. NOHAZS ANTICIPATED FROM INGEST INCIDENTAL TO INDUS EXPOS.(EFTS
    OF OVEREXPOS)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZS:INHAL:SINGLE EXPOS TO DUST IS NOT
    LIKELY TO BE HAZ.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) . SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS
    AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD . EYES:IRRIGATE IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER 
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. MECHANICAL EFFECTS ONLY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MINIMUM EXPLOSIVE DUST CONCENTRATION IS
    0.03 OZ/CU FT. SIMILAR TO FLOUR OR GRAIN DUSTS; KEEP CLOUDS OF SUCH
    DUST AWAY FROM POSSIBLE IGNITION SOURCES.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP IF POSSIBLE, OR DISCARD USING
    DISPOSAL METHOD.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:CELLULOSE ETHERS ARE WATER-SOLUBLE
    POLYMERS WHICH FORM AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS BY SWELLING & SUCCESSIVE
    HYDRATION OF THEIR STRUCTURAL LAYERS.
Other Precautions:THERE IS NO SHARP SOL LIM. CAUTION:(1)UNDER CERTAIN
    CNDTNS A FINE DUST OF MATL IN AIR MAY CAUSE A DUST EXPLO WHEN EXPOS
    TO HEAT, SPARKS & OPEN FLAME. (2)IF MATL SPILLS AND GETS WET, COULD
    CAUSE SLIPPI NG HAZARD.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IN DUSTY ATMOSPHERES, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    DUST RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO CONTROL
    AIRBORNE LEVELS BELOW THE EXPOSURE GUIDELINES.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:USE SAFETY GLASSES. IF THERE IS (SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:NO PRECAUTIONS OTHER THAN CLEAN
    BODY-COVERING CLOTHING SHOULD BE NEEDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE REASONABLE CAUTION AND PERSONAL
    CLEANLINESS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WASTE DISP METH:USE, HANDLING, TREATMENT, STORAGE, DISPOSAL AND
    TRANSPORTATION OF USED CHEMICALS. EYE PROT:A POTENTIAL FOR EXPOSURE
    TO PARTICLES WHICH COULD CAUSE MECHANICAL INJURY TO THE EYE, WEAR
    CH EMICAL GOGGLES.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO SLIGHTLY OFF-WHITE FREE-FLOWING POWDER. NO
    ODOR AVAILABLE.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIAL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID DUST CLOUDS OR LAYERS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SAME AS WOOD OR PAPER.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:PREF METH IS TO DISP IN LANDFILL. DISP CAN ALSO
    BE ACCOMPLISHED BY INCIN UNDER CONTROLLED CNDTNS TO ELIM DUST
    EXPLO. IN BOTH METHS, DISP TECHNIQUES SHOULD BE IN COMPLIANCE
    W/APPLIC FED, STATE & LOC LA WS & REGS REGARDING MANAGEMENT, (SUP
    DAT)

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