Material Safety Data Sheet

Cation Exchange Resin
Water Softener
1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
  Synonyms: Dowex® HCR-W2 Cation Exchange Resin            
 
 

Company Information:

ChemicalStore.com
A Division of New Jersey Industrial Research
1059 Main Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011

For Information, call: (973) 405-6248

 
2. Composition
  Component CAS-No. Concentration
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  Styrene/Divinylbenzene Copolymer

Water

 69011-22-9

7732-18-5

 50.0 - 56.0%

44.0 - 50.0%
3. Hazards Identification
  Emergency Overview
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CAUTION! MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
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  Health Rating: 1 - Slight 
Flammability Rating: 1 - Slight 
Reactivity Rating: 0 - None
Contact Rating: 1 - Slight
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT
Storage Color Code: Orange (General Storage)		 0 - Minimum Hazard
1 - Slight Hazard
2 - Moderate Hazard
3 - Serious Hazard
4 - Severe Hazard

H = Health
F = Fire
R = Reactivity
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  Potential Health Effects
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Skin Contact:
Contact with skin can cause slight irritation.
Eye Contact:
Contact with eyes can cause slight irritation.
4. First Aid Measures
  Inhalation:
If a person breathes in large amounts, move the exposed person to fresh air.
Ingestion:
If large amounts were swallowed, give water to drink and get medical advice.
Skin Contact:
In case of contact, immediately wash skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes.
Eye Contact:
In case of eye contact, immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
  Fire:
Not expected to be a fire hazard.
Explosion:
Can be an explosion hazard, especially when heated.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Water, dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide.
Special Information:
Firefighters should wear proper protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode. Move exposed containers from fire area if it can be done without risk. Use water to keep fire-exposed containers cool.
6. Disposal Considerations
  Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
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DISCLAIMER: New Jersey Industrial Research Center provides the information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy.  This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product.  Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose.  New Jersey Industrial Research Center is not responsible for damages resulting from use of or reliance upon this information.