Attend our Complete GC & GC-MS training course in July 2013 at Newcastle University. We can also know more through the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) documents : Sodium polyacrylate itself is not irritating to the skin. It starts out as a powder and as it comes into contact with moisture, it swells into its gel form. That's why the average pack of diapers might offer up "petrolatum" as its only ingredient, rather than providing a specific list, the kind found on shampoo, moisturizing lotion and lipstick. Bulk density: Approx. Incompatibility with various substances: Reactive with acids. 0000002226 00000 n 0000000016 00000 n Though neither Proctor and Gamble nor Kimberly-Clark, the maker of Huggies diapers, responded to requests for information by CBC News, a manufacturing consulting website, The Diaper Industry Source, says most disposable diapers contain sodium polyacrylate, a super-absorbant gelling material. Products of Combustion: Not available. Source: Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Likely hazards to health or the environment. Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not available. The diaper business is a self-regulating industry, meaning it's up to the diaper companies to ensure they're compliant with safety regulations in Canada. startxref If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Form: Granules Safety glasses. On November 2020, Korea`s Ministry of Employment and Labor (MoEL) published major amendments to GHS Classification and MSDS requirements under the Notice No. At least some ingredient disclosure. However, many parents feel they fail to offer the ease of use and convenience provided by disposables, though their cost is comparable. 2016-19, and formulated under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (K-OSHA). Disposables are intended to wick away as much liquid as possible from the surface of the baby's skin, while containing solid waste as best as possible through a snug fit, cuffs and a cinched waistband fitted with adjustable tabs. Clayton, NJ, USA A new dust-free process to improve GreensandPlus filtration media has just been announced by the Inversand Company, the supplier of this product sold worldwide. Companies that sell or provide cotton diaper services also say that their product provides parents with peace of mind: their products are made of a 100 per cent breathable, all-natural material and are chemical-free. 2575-28A St-Joseph, Drummondville (QC) J2B 7V4, Canada Flammable Limits: Not applicable. endstream endobj 303 0 obj <>/Encoding<>>>>> endobj 295 0 obj <> endobj 293 0 obj <> endobj 294 0 obj <> endobj 296 0 obj <> endobj 297 0 obj <> endobj 298 0 obj <> endobj 85 0 obj <>/Contents 86 0 R/Rotate 0/MediaBox[0 0 612.479 792]/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB]>>/Type/Page>> endobj 97 0 obj <>/Contents 98 0 R/Rotate 0/MediaBox[0 0 617.039 794.88]/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB]>>/Type/Page>> endobj 100 0 obj <>/Contents 101 0 R/Rotate 0/MediaBox[0 0 612.479 792]/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB]>>/Type/Page>> endobj 111 0 obj <>/Contents 112 0 R/Rotate 0/MediaBox[0 0 616.32 794.16]/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB]>>/Type/Page>> endobj 112 0 obj [113 0 R 114 0 R 115 0 R 116 0 R 117 0 R 118 0 R 119 0 R 120 0 R] endobj 277 0 obj <> endobj 282 0 obj <> endobj 283 0 obj <> endobj 284 0 obj <> endobj 285 0 obj <> endobj 286 0 obj <> endobj 287 0 obj <> endobj 270 0 obj <> endobj 271 0 obj <> endobj 272 0 obj <> endobj 273 0 obj <> endobj 274 0 obj <> endobj 278 0 obj <> endobj 279 0 obj <> endobj 280 0 obj <> endobj 281 0 obj <> endobj 275 0 obj <> endobj 276 0 obj <> endobj 215 0 obj <> endobj 132 0 obj <> endobj 313 0 obj <> endobj 171 0 obj <> endobj 323 0 obj <> endobj 167 0 obj <> endobj 214 0 obj <> endobj 151 0 obj <> endobj 327 0 obj <> endobj 149 0 obj <> endobj 203 0 obj <> endobj 187 0 obj <> endobj 328 0 obj <> endobj 218 0 obj <> endobj 122 0 obj <> endobj 131 0 obj <> endobj 317 0 obj <> endobj 309 0 obj <> endobj 121 0 obj <>/Height 3309/Type/XObject/Decode[1 0]>>stream &>/)m8e8B(>!RP ]haq(|G s @H2DtA80U !vL{#G@BE`@H D Immediately wash affected eye for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open. 0000016993 00000 n | CBC News Loaded. Microorganisms/Effect on activated sludge: The inhibition of the degradation activity of activated sludge is not anticipated when introduced to biological treatment plants in appropriate low concentrations. Dust respirator. 40 0 obj<>stream

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Avoid the formation and deposition of dust. There's little data available. Qingdao SOCO New Material Co.,Ltd. LD50/dermal/rat: > 2000 mg/kg, Primary Skin irritation/Rabbit: Non-irritant (Method: OECD 404). If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Lab coat.

Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0. 0000004456 00000 n 0000005682 00000 n Recyc PHP inc. Polymerization: Will not occur. Disposable diapers: Are they dangerous? Labelling according to Directive 1999/45/EEC: The product does not require a hazard warning label in accordance with EC Directives. Suitable extinguishing types: Water spray, foam, dry extinguishing media 0 Protective Equipment: Gloves. Sodium polyacrylate (100%), crosslinked CAS 9003-04-7. <<51E83E04CF8DDD479A87788E833033C9>]>> Note: First aid instruction is applied for dry material and for material in contact with liquid (in gel form) except inhalation that is not applicable for gel form. Get medical attention, Flammability of the Product: Non-flammable. According to Alan Davis, President of the Inversand Company, Our first priority is always to improve our products for our water purification customers around the No comments were found for Is Sodium Polyacrylate Safe?. Potential Acute Health Effects: Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Diapers can contain cancer-causing dioxin when the paper used to make them is bleached, though a 2002 U.S. study found that exposure through diapers is significantly less than through food, and not of great concern. Get medical attention if symptoms appear. The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge and does not therefore guarantee certain properties. In the absence of chronic inflammation, tumours are not expected, Toxicity to fish: OECD Guideline 203 static. Ph Value: 4.9 6.5 0000001167 00000 n Non-suitable types for safety reason: Carbon dioxide, water jet She found that the mice suffered asthma-like symptoms when exposed to a variety of diaper brands. The ratings indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. Water spray, foam, dry extinguishing media, Avoid whirling up the material because of the danger of dust explosion, Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus, Contaminated extinguishing water must be disposed in accordance with officials regulations. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Store in cool dry place. Energy XPRT Special protective equipment: Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus LD50/oral/rat: > 2000 mg/kg Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 0000003441 00000 n CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. : Breathing must be protected when large quantities are decanted without local exhaust ventilation. Be the first to comment! %#)=+-ZM% +J?S:RpB~loKB%$~%& ^W_,|w F2,=`wM7):. Keep away from incompatibles such as acids. With the recent controversy around big-name disposables, "green" diaper manufacturers as well as sellers of cotton diapers are cashing in. www.recycphp.com. Tel: 819 477-1309, Fax: 819-445-1309 If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid the formation and deposition of dust. Sodium polyacrylate can absorb hundreds of times its own weight in water. 600 Kg/m3 The ratings indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. Creation date: 2010-07-20. Store in cool dry place. Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. These lotions often include petrolatum, essentially the same substance as Vaseline, which has the potential to be contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), cancer-causing chemicals found in crude oil, according to the U.S. Environmental Working Group, an organization that devotes itself to educating consumers about health hazards posed by a variety of products. Solubility in water: Insoluble, only capable of swelling (20o). XPRT, Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) Monitoring, SOCO - Model SNN - Sodium Polyacrylate for Hygiene Products. Meets EWG's strictest standards for health and transparency. Manufacture of pipes and tubes">

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Its products include a variety of Greek or strained, yogurt cups, flips, drinks, and children`s snacks, dairy-based coffee creamers, as well as plant-based products made with organic oats or coconut. Specific hazard: Stable in dry air, but slowly decomposes in moist air. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. The product is not very soluble in water and can thus be removed from water mechanically in suitable effluent treatment plants. Few/no known or suspected hazards to health or the environment. xref 0000006188 00000 n Eisenia foetida/LC50: >1.000mg/Kg. Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available. Another side, sodium polyacrylate supplier should test the acrylic acid value and make sure it is less than 300 PPM (part per million). Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Environmental XPRT is part of XPRT Media All Rights Reserved. Odour: Odourless. 9 32 Special Remarks on Reactivity: Reacts with acids to form carbon dioxide. Terms Do not release untreated into natural waters, The ecotoxic effect of the product has not been tested. This important innovation provides significant benefits to users of this black, finely granulated media used for all types of drinking water applications. 302 0 obj <>/Outlines 288 0 R/Metadata 299 0 R/AcroForm 303 0 R/Pages 295 0 R/Type/Catalog/PageLabels 293 0 R>> endobj 288 0 obj <> endobj 299 0 obj <>stream 0000000936 00000 n Some potential for hazards to health or the environment. Good ingredient disclosure. 0000002864 00000 n 0000019757 00000 n 0000001649 00000 n Procter and Gamble denies Dry Max causes chemical burns. Fire Fighting Media and Instructions: Not applicable. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors that determine actual health risks, In theory, acrylic acid in large doses could be harmful to a babys skin. Regardless of the legal outcome, the bad Pampers press has shed light on the fact that parents are largely in the dark about the chemicals found in the disposable diapers their children wear. Book your place now for the next Complete course taking place at Newcastle University, on the 1st-5th July 2013, and take advantage of the full 5-day programme to learn everything you GreensandPlus Media, Now a Dust-Free Material, Ensures a Cleaner, More Cost-Saving Water Filtration Process. But some kind of sodium polyacrylate is mixed up with small amounts of acrylic acid, a leftover from the manufacturing process. application/pdf At least some ingredient disclosure. The claims made in this lawsuit are completely false.". Further information: Contaminated extinguishing water must be disposed in accordance with officials regulations. WHMIS (Canada): Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).

Attend our Complete GC & GC-MS training course in July 2013 at Newcastle University. We can also know more through the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) documents : Sodium polyacrylate itself is not irritating to the skin. It starts out as a powder and as it comes into contact with moisture, it swells into its gel form. That's why the average pack of diapers might offer up "petrolatum" as its only ingredient, rather than providing a specific list, the kind found on shampoo, moisturizing lotion and lipstick. Bulk density: Approx. Incompatibility with various substances: Reactive with acids. 0000002226 00000 n 0000000016 00000 n Though neither Proctor and Gamble nor Kimberly-Clark, the maker of Huggies diapers, responded to requests for information by CBC News, a manufacturing consulting website, The Diaper Industry Source, says most disposable diapers contain sodium polyacrylate, a super-absorbant gelling material. Products of Combustion: Not available. Source: Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Likely hazards to health or the environment. Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not available. The diaper business is a self-regulating industry, meaning it's up to the diaper companies to ensure they're compliant with safety regulations in Canada. startxref If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Form: Granules Safety glasses. On November 2020, Korea`s Ministry of Employment and Labor (MoEL) published major amendments to GHS Classification and MSDS requirements under the Notice No. At least some ingredient disclosure. However, many parents feel they fail to offer the ease of use and convenience provided by disposables, though their cost is comparable. 2016-19, and formulated under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (K-OSHA). Disposables are intended to wick away as much liquid as possible from the surface of the baby's skin, while containing solid waste as best as possible through a snug fit, cuffs and a cinched waistband fitted with adjustable tabs. Clayton, NJ, USA A new dust-free process to improve GreensandPlus filtration media has just been announced by the Inversand Company, the supplier of this product sold worldwide. Companies that sell or provide cotton diaper services also say that their product provides parents with peace of mind: their products are made of a 100 per cent breathable, all-natural material and are chemical-free. 2575-28A St-Joseph, Drummondville (QC) J2B 7V4, Canada Flammable Limits: Not applicable. endstream endobj 303 0 obj <>/Encoding<>>>>> endobj 295 0 obj <> endobj 293 0 obj <> endobj 294 0 obj <> endobj 296 0 obj <> endobj 297 0 obj <> endobj 298 0 obj <> endobj 85 0 obj <>/Contents 86 0 R/Rotate 0/MediaBox[0 0 612.479 792]/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB]>>/Type/Page>> endobj 97 0 obj <>/Contents 98 0 R/Rotate 0/MediaBox[0 0 617.039 794.88]/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB]>>/Type/Page>> endobj 100 0 obj <>/Contents 101 0 R/Rotate 0/MediaBox[0 0 612.479 792]/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB]>>/Type/Page>> endobj 111 0 obj <>/Contents 112 0 R/Rotate 0/MediaBox[0 0 616.32 794.16]/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB]>>/Type/Page>> endobj 112 0 obj [113 0 R 114 0 R 115 0 R 116 0 R 117 0 R 118 0 R 119 0 R 120 0 R] endobj 277 0 obj <> endobj 282 0 obj <> endobj 283 0 obj <> endobj 284 0 obj <> endobj 285 0 obj <> endobj 286 0 obj <> endobj 287 0 obj <> endobj 270 0 obj <> endobj 271 0 obj <> endobj 272 0 obj <> endobj 273 0 obj <> endobj 274 0 obj <> endobj 278 0 obj <> endobj 279 0 obj <> endobj 280 0 obj <> endobj 281 0 obj <> endobj 275 0 obj <> endobj 276 0 obj <> endobj 215 0 obj <> endobj 132 0 obj <> endobj 313 0 obj <> endobj 171 0 obj <> endobj 323 0 obj <> endobj 167 0 obj <> endobj 214 0 obj <> endobj 151 0 obj <> endobj 327 0 obj <> endobj 149 0 obj <> endobj 203 0 obj <> endobj 187 0 obj <> endobj 328 0 obj <> endobj 218 0 obj <> endobj 122 0 obj <> endobj 131 0 obj <> endobj 317 0 obj <> endobj 309 0 obj <> endobj 121 0 obj <>/Height 3309/Type/XObject/Decode[1 0]>>stream &>/)m8e8B(>!RP ]haq(|G s @H2DtA80U !vL{#G@BE`@H D Immediately wash affected eye for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open. 0000016993 00000 n | CBC News Loaded. Microorganisms/Effect on activated sludge: The inhibition of the degradation activity of activated sludge is not anticipated when introduced to biological treatment plants in appropriate low concentrations. Dust respirator. 40 0 obj<>stream

Keep away from incompatibles such as acids. Eye protection: Safety glasses with side-shields The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is persistent in the environment. 0000012549 00000 n 0000001422 00000 n if any. Undamaged packaging may be responsibly reused after proper cleaning. Diapers contain a variety of plastics, adhesives, glues, elastics and lubricants, some of which can cause irritation. Personal precautions: Extremely slippery when wet. Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Potential Chronic Health Effects:

Avoid the formation and deposition of dust. There's little data available. Qingdao SOCO New Material Co.,Ltd. LD50/dermal/rat: > 2000 mg/kg, Primary Skin irritation/Rabbit: Non-irritant (Method: OECD 404). If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Lab coat.

Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0. 0000004456 00000 n 0000005682 00000 n Recyc PHP inc. Polymerization: Will not occur. Disposable diapers: Are they dangerous? Labelling according to Directive 1999/45/EEC: The product does not require a hazard warning label in accordance with EC Directives. Suitable extinguishing types: Water spray, foam, dry extinguishing media 0 Protective Equipment: Gloves. Sodium polyacrylate (100%), crosslinked CAS 9003-04-7. <<51E83E04CF8DDD479A87788E833033C9>]>> Note: First aid instruction is applied for dry material and for material in contact with liquid (in gel form) except inhalation that is not applicable for gel form. Get medical attention, Flammability of the Product: Non-flammable. According to Alan Davis, President of the Inversand Company, Our first priority is always to improve our products for our water purification customers around the No comments were found for Is Sodium Polyacrylate Safe?. Potential Acute Health Effects: Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Diapers can contain cancer-causing dioxin when the paper used to make them is bleached, though a 2002 U.S. study found that exposure through diapers is significantly less than through food, and not of great concern. Get medical attention if symptoms appear. The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge and does not therefore guarantee certain properties. In the absence of chronic inflammation, tumours are not expected, Toxicity to fish: OECD Guideline 203 static. Ph Value: 4.9 6.5 0000001167 00000 n Non-suitable types for safety reason: Carbon dioxide, water jet She found that the mice suffered asthma-like symptoms when exposed to a variety of diaper brands. The ratings indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. Water spray, foam, dry extinguishing media, Avoid whirling up the material because of the danger of dust explosion, Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus, Contaminated extinguishing water must be disposed in accordance with officials regulations. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Store in cool dry place. Energy XPRT Special protective equipment: Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus LD50/oral/rat: > 2000 mg/kg Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 0000003441 00000 n CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. : Breathing must be protected when large quantities are decanted without local exhaust ventilation. Be the first to comment! %#)=+-ZM% +J?S:RpB~loKB%$~%& ^W_,|w F2,=`wM7):. Keep away from incompatibles such as acids. With the recent controversy around big-name disposables, "green" diaper manufacturers as well as sellers of cotton diapers are cashing in. www.recycphp.com. Tel: 819 477-1309, Fax: 819-445-1309 If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid the formation and deposition of dust. Sodium polyacrylate can absorb hundreds of times its own weight in water. 600 Kg/m3 The ratings indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. Creation date: 2010-07-20. Store in cool dry place. Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. These lotions often include petrolatum, essentially the same substance as Vaseline, which has the potential to be contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), cancer-causing chemicals found in crude oil, according to the U.S. Environmental Working Group, an organization that devotes itself to educating consumers about health hazards posed by a variety of products. Solubility in water: Insoluble, only capable of swelling (20o). XPRT, Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) Monitoring, SOCO - Model SNN - Sodium Polyacrylate for Hygiene Products. Meets EWG's strictest standards for health and transparency.