Product Name: Acrylates Copolymer
Chemical Family: Acrylic Polymers
SYNONYMS: Water-absorbent polymer, Acrylic copolymer compound
Recommended Use: Personal care formulation, paints and coatings, adhesives, industrial processing
Manufacturer: Name and location of supplier available upon request
Emergency Phone Number: Local emergency numbers or 24-hour health & safety line
CAS NUMBER: 25133-97-5
Classification: Not considered hazardous under GHS. May cause mild skin or eye irritation on prolonged contact.
Main Hazards: Dust can irritate respiratory tract. Powders or granules can cause mechanical eye and skin injury.
Label Elements: Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: May cause irritation by mechanical means; avoid generating dust.
Precautionary Statements: Avoid inhaling dust, wear proper protection, wash after handling
Chemical Name: Acrylic acid ester, copolymer
Chemical Formula: Variable composition of acrylic acid esters
Content: Acrylates Copolymer 98-100%
Impurities: Residual monomer less than 0.5%
Additives: Not intentionally added. Trace preservatives possible
Component CAS Numbers: Main polymer: 25133-97-5; Residuals as low as feasible
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, seek medical attention for discomfort or breathing difficulties.
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes with water for at least 15 minutes, remove contact lenses, seek medical advice if irritation continues.
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and plenty of water; take off contaminated clothing; medical attention if symptoms develop.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink water to dilute, seek medical help if symptoms occur
Most Important Symptoms: Eye and skin irritation, coughing or sneezing from dust exposure
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical powder, and carbon dioxide all appropriate
Unsuitable Media: Direct water jet may spread burning powder
Hazardous Combustion Products: Fumes, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons
Special Equipment: Firefighters need self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing
Fire Fighting Actions: Cool exposed containers with water. Remove from area if safe. Avoid inhaling fumes
Personal Precautions: Wear goggles, gloves, dust mask if powder involved; ventilate area
Environmental Precautions: Avoid runoff into drains, soil, or waterways
Clean-Up Methods: Sweep or scoop up spillage, place in suitable labeled containers for disposal
Spill Handling: Wash site after material pickup; minimize dust formation with damp sweeping
Safe Handling: Minimize dust formation and exposure; wear PPE. Avoid eye and skin contact.
Storage Requirements: Store in tightly closed containers, dry and cool place away from direct sunlight and incompatible chemicals
Incompatibility: Strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents, acids and bases
Other Precautions: Ground containers during transfer to prevent static discharge; keep out of reach of children or unauthorized staff
Recommended Controls: Use local exhaust or general room ventilation to keep airborne levels low
Personal Protective Equipment: Safety glasses with side shields or goggles, impermeable gloves (nitrile, PVC, latex), long-sleeved lab coat
Respiratory Protection: Dust mask or respirator (NIOSH-approved) where dust may be generated
Hygiene Measures: No eating, drinking, or smoking while handling; wash hands before breaks or after use
Workplace Exposure Limits: No specific threshold recommended, keep airborne dust as low as possible
Appearance: White or clear powder, fine granules, sometimes emulsion
Odor: Faint, none, or slight acrylic odor
Odor Threshold: Not established
pH: Around 6.0-8.0 (1% solution)
Melting Point: Not defined, thermal decomposition at higher temp
Boiling Point: Not applicable for solid
Flash Point: Not flammable under normal conditions
Vapor Pressure: Not significant
Density: 1.2–1.27 g/cm³
Solubility: Dispersible or slightly soluble in water
Explosive Properties: No explosive properties detected
Partition Coefficient: Not determined; large molecules do not bioaccumulate
Chemical Stability: Stable under standard temperatures and pressures
Conditions to Avoid: Heating above recommended temperature, open flames, sources of ignition
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, bases, oxidizers, reducing agents
Hazardous Decomposition: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, acrylate fragments under fire
Polymerization: Not expected under normal storage or use conditions
Acute Toxicity: Low oral and dermal toxicity; estimated LD50 (oral, rat) > 5,000 mg/kg
Skin Irritation: May cause mild irritation after repeated or prolonged contact
Eye Irritation: Dust or particles can cause minor mechanical irritation or redness
Respiratory Effects: Dust can cause coughing, sneezing, or throat irritation
Sensitization: No evidence for sensitization through skin or inhalation
Chronic Effects: No known carcinogenic, mutagenic or reproductive toxicity based on available evidence
Long-term Exposure: Not expected to show significant systemic toxicity by any route
Ecotoxicity: Low toxicity to aquatic organisms in standard tests (EC50 > 100 mg/L for daphnia and fish)
Persistence and Degradability: Polymers persist in the environment but break down slowly; not persistent organic pollutant
Bioaccumulation Potential: Negligible; high molecular weight prevents movement through biological membranes
Mobility in Soil: Limited mobility, binds to soil particles
Other Effects: Large accidental releases can cause physical blockage to aquatic life
Waste Treatment: Collect in clearly labeled containers; avoid generating dust
Disposal Method: Dispose at approved facility in accordance with local, state, or national regulations
Hazardous Waste Code: Not classified as hazardous under US RCRA or EU criteria
Packaging Disposal: Rinse and recycle or dispose along with product waste; do not reuse containers if contaminated
UN Number: Not regulated as a dangerous good
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not applicable
Transport Hazard Class: Not assigned
Packing Group: Not assigned
DOT, IATA, IMDG: Non-hazardous for all major modes of transport
Special Precautions: Prevent package rupture and environmental contamination by dust during transport
Classification & Labeling: Does not require signal word or pictogram under GHS guidelines
Inventory Status: Listed on TSCA, EINECS/ELINCS, DSL, AICS
SARA Title III: Not listed as hazardous substance
REACH Status: Registered or polymer exemption applied
California Proposition 65: Does not contain known listed chemicals
Other Regulation: Confirm applicable rules for handling and emissions at local, state, and national level
