QUATERNARY AMMONIUM CHLORIDE/ ACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER
Flammability | 1 | |
Toxicity | 0 | |
Body Contact | 1 | |
Reactivity | 0 | |
Chronic | 3 | |
SCALE: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4 |
Dewatering agent for centrifugal applications for sewage and industrial effluent sludges.
For flocculation of primary and digested sludges. Used for liquor clarification, as
filtration aid and sediment aid.
"ethanaminium, N, N, N-trimethyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl]oxy-, chloride polymerwith 2-
propenamide", "ethanaminium, N, N, N-trimethyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl]oxy-, chloride
polymerwith 2-propenamide", "(2-acryloxyethyl)trimethyl ammonium chloride polymer with
acrylamide", "acrylate/ acrylamide polymer cationic polyelectrolyte", "thickening agent",
"sedimentation aid cationic polymer"
May cause CANCER.
May cause heritable genetic damage.
Although ingestion is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still be damaging to the health of the individual following ingestion, especially where pre- existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern. Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments. Ingestion may result in nausea, abdominal irritation, pain and diarrhea.
Although the material is not thought to be an irritant, direct contact with the eye may produce transient discomfort characterized by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn). The dust may produce eye discomfort causing smarting, pain and redness.
The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation following contact (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.
The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.
There is ample evidence that this material can be regarded as being able to cause cancer in humans based on experiments and other information. Based on experiments and other information, there is ample evidence to presume that exposure to this material can cause genetic defects that can be inherited.
Principal routes of exposure are by accidental skin and eye contact andinhalation of generated dusts. As with any chemical product, contact with unprotected bare skin; inhalation of vapor, mist or dust in work place atmosphere; or ingestion in any form, should be avoided by observing good occupational work practice.