SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I: IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
PRODUCT NAME: WaterWicks
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Sodium Acrylate
ITEM NUMBERS: WW10, WW15, WW20, WW35
Distributing Company Profile:
SpillTech
Brookley Industrial Complex
1627 O'Donoghue Street
Mobile, AL 36615
Customer Service Telephone Number: 1-800-228-3877
Technical Information Telephone Number: 1-251-694-0102 ext. 2
SECTION II: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS: Starch Grafter Polymer
PERCENT: 100
CAS NUMBER: N/A
SECTION III: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) RATING:
HEALTH: NA
FLAMMABILITY: NA
REACTIVITY: NA
*Not considered a hazardous material at temperatures below melting point. Not considered a controlled substance or
a carcinogen.
SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT: Flush with water for 15 minutes.
SKIN CONTACT: N/A
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air if excessive amounts of dust inhaled
INGESTION: N/A
SECTION V: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT: N/A
AUTO IGNITION: Not established
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: N/A
FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Unused Form: Water, Chemical Foam, CO2, Dry Chemical
Used Form: that which is compatible with liquid absorbed
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Avoid procedures which may cause a cloud of dust to be formed.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Product dust may form an explosive material mixture with air.
Sorbents will take on the characteristics of whatever liquid is
absorbed. Therefore, all measures must be taken as is you were
handling the liquid itself. Sorbents do not make the liquid less
hazardous. Always refer to the MSDS for the chemical absorbed
before proceeding.
SECTION VI: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
No special steps to be taken if material is spilled or released.
SECTION VII: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling and Storage Precautions: Avoid generating dust when handling bulk material.
Storage Temperature: Store away from heat source
Storage Pressure: N/A
Shelf Life: Indefinite, as long as product is kept in a clean, dry place away from direct sunlight.
General: Product forms a very slippery gel when wet. Take care when walking. The container can be hazardous when
empty. Follow label cautions even after container is empty. Do not re-use empty containers for food, clothing or
products for human or animal consumption or where skin contact can occur.
SECTION VIII: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Local exhaust/General Ventilation - both recommended when
dumping bags.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: NIOSH/MSHA approved dust respirator recommended when
dumping bags
VENTILATION: Local exhaust/General Ventilation - both recommended when
dumping bags.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Safety gloves are recommended as a good practice for industrial
safety.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses with side shields are recommended as a good
practice for industrial safety.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (SPECIFY): Product forms a very slippery gel when wet. Take care when
walking
SECTION IX: PHYSICAL DATA
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Light tan powder inside white sleeve with starch-like odor
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: N/A
BOILING POINT (C): N/A
MELTING POINT (C): N/A
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Negligible
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: N/A
EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg): N/A
VAPOR DENSITY (Air = 1): N/A
SECTION X: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT CLASSIFICATION: Non Hazardous
SECTION XI: WASTE XI DISPOSAL METHOD
Disposal must be done in accordance with local, state and federal regulations based on chemicals adsorbed by
products. Sorbents will take on the characteristics of whatever liquid is absorbed. Therefore, all measures must be
taken as is you were handling the liquid itself. Sorbents do not make the liquid less hazardous. Always refer to the
MSDS for the chemical absorbed before proceeding.
SECTION XII: PREPARATION
The information contained herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, expressed or implied, is made.
DATE ISSUED: July 19, 2010
REVIEWED (no changes): February 2014
PREPARED BY: SpillTech, Telephone Number: 1-800-228-3877.
