Material Safety Data Sheet

  Printing date 07/18/2001 Reviewed on 07/17/2001  
  •   1 Identification of substance:

    • Product details:


    • Trade name: AG 50W-X4 50-100 100-200 200-400 H+ resin


    • Catalog or product number: 1421341, 1421351, 1421331, 1421331-001


    • Manufacturer/Supplier:

      • Bio-Rad Laboratories, Life Science Research
      2000 Alfred Nobel Drive
      Hercules, California  94547                           1(510)741-1000

    • Information department: Technical services, customer support.

    • Emergency information:

      • 1(800)424-9300  Use only in the event of a CHEMICAL EMERGENCY involving a SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPLOSION or ACCIDENT.
      510-741-1000
  •   2 Composition/Information on components:

    • Chemical characterization:

      •    CAS No. Description:                                               
       69011-20-7 Polystyrene-divinylbenzene sulfonic acid resin
    • Identification number(s):

    • EU Number: 585-580-01-X
  •   3 Hazards identification

    • Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment

      • R 16 Explosive when mixed with oxidizing substances.
    • NFPA ratings (scale 0-4)

      • Health = 2
      Fire = 0
      Reactivity = 0
  •   4 First aid measures

    • After inhalation

      • Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
    • After skin contact Generally the product does not irritate the skin.

    • After eye contact

      • Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
    • After swallowing Induce vomiting and call for medical help.
  •   5 Fire fighting measures

    • Suitable extinguishing agents

      • CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
    • Protective equipment: No special measures required.
  •   6 Accidental release measures

    • Person-related safety precautions: Not required

    • Measures for environmental protection: No special measures required.

    • Measures for cleaning/collecting: Pick up mechanically.
  •   7 Handling and storage


    • Handling

    • Information for safe handling:

      • No special measures required.
      Prevent formation of dust.
      No special precautions are necessary if used correctly.
    • Information about protection against explosions and fires:

      • No special measures required.

    • Storage

    • Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:

      • No special requirements.
    • Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.

    • Further information about storage conditions: None.

    • Storage class

    • Class according to regulation on flammable liquids: Void
  •   8 Exposure controls and personal protection

    • Additional information about design of technical systems:

      • No further data; see item 7.

      Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
      Not required.
    • Additional information:

      • The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.

    • Personal protective equipment

    • General protective and hygienic measures

      • Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
    • Breathing equipment:

      • In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.
    • Protection of hands:

      • Protective gloves.
      Synthetic gloves
    • Eye protection: Not required.
  •   9 Physical and chemical properties:


    • Form: particulate

    • Color: Amber colored

    • Odor: Odorless

    •                                      Value/Range  Unit    Method      

    • Change in condition

    • Melting point/Melting range:       undetermined

    • Boiling point/Boiling range:       undetermined


    • Flash point:                       Not applicable


    • Flammability (solid, gaseous)      Product is not flammable.


    • Danger of explosion:

      • Explosive when mixed with oxidizing substances.

    • Density:                           Not determined


    • Solubility in / Miscibility with

    • Water:                             Insoluble

    • Organic solvents:                              0.0 %


    • Solids content:                              100.0 %
  •  10 Stability and reactivity

    • Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

      • No decomposition if used according to specifications.
    • Dangerous reactions Reacts with strong oxidizing agents

    • Dangerous products of decomposition:

      • No dangerous decomposition products known
  •  11 Toxicological information

    • Acute toxicity:

      • LD/LC50 values for hazardous components per OSHA criteria:             
      Oral: LD50: 124 mg/kg (rat)
      Dermal: LD50: 400 mg/kg (rat)
    • Primary irritant effect:

    • on the skin: No irritant effect.

    • on the eye: No irritant effect.

    • Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
  •  12 Ecological information:

    • General notes: Not known to be hazardous to water.
  •  13 Disposal considerations


    • Product:

    • Recommendation

      • Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
      Hand over to hazardous waste disposers.

    • Uncleaned packagings:

    • Recommendation:

      • Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
  •  14 Transport information


    • Land transport ADR/RID  (cross-border)

    • ADR/RID class:            -


    • Maritime transport IMDG:

    • Marine pollutant:         No
  •  15 Regulations

    • SARA (Superfund Amendents and Reauthorization Act of 1986 - USA)

      •  Section 302/304 (40CFR355.30 / 40CFR355.40):                         
      Substance not listed.
    • California Proposition 65:

      •  Chemicals known to cause cancer:                                     
      Substance is not listed.
       Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity:                      
      Substance is not listed.

    • Markings according to EU guidelines:

      • The product has been classified and marked in accordance with EU Directives / Ordinance on Hazardous Materials

    • Risk phrases: 16    Explosive when mixed with oxidizing substances.


    • Safety phrases:

      • 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
      50    Do not mix with ... .

    • National regulations


    • Classification according to VbF: Void
  •  16 Other information:

      • This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.

    • Department issuing MSDS: Environmental Health and Safety.

    • Contact:

      • Life Science Group, Environmental Health and Safety, 2000 Alfred Nobel Drive, Hercules, California, 94547:  1(510) 741-1000

      Diagnostic Group, Juliet Carrara, 4000 Alfred Nobel Drive, Hercules, California, 94547:  1(510) 724-7000