MB 11

Description Applications
INDION MB 11 is a mixed bed ion exchange resin. It is INDION MB 11 is recommended in any non
a mixture of highly purified and super regenerated regenerable mixed bed application where reliable
strong acid cation and strong base anion resins in 1 : 1 production of the highest quality water is required and
volume ratio. where “as supplied” resin must have an absolute
minimum of ionic and nonionic contamination.

Characteristics

Physical
Appearance : Spherical beads
Shipping weight * : 720 kg/m3, approximately
Particle size range : 0.3 to 1.2 mm
> 1.2 mm : 5.0 %, maximum
< 0.3 mm : 0.5 %, maximum
Uniformity co-efficient : 1.8, maximum
Effective size : 0.45 to 0.60 mm
Microscopic Examination : Surface cracks not more than 5 %

Chemical Cation resin Anion resin

Matrix Crosslinked polystyrene Crosslinked polystyrene
Type Gel Gel
Functional Group Sulphonic acid Quaternary ammonium
Total exchange capacity 1.9 meq/ml 1.0 meq/ml
Ionic conversion 99 % minimum in H form 90 % minimum in OH form
1 % maximum in Cl form
5% maximum in CO3 form
Moisture holding capacity 49 - 55 % 60 % maximum
0
Thermal stability Up to 120 C Up to 600 C

Chemical stability : Stable in pH range 0 -14

Resistant to oxidizing and reducing agents

* Weight of resin, as supplied, occupying 1 m3 in a unit after backwashing and draining.

Variant Storage
INDION MB 11 resin is also available with the Ion exchange resins require proper care at all times.
additional feature of colour change at exhaustion. Resins must never be allowed to become dry. Resins
Three variants of this colour indicating Indion MB 11 should therefore be always kept in shade. Since
are available : INDION MB 11 is supplied in highly regenerated
Indion MB 11 ( GVI ) Green to Violet condition, any exposure to atmospheric air must be
Indion MB 11 ( BYI ) Blue to Yellow avoided as this will convert it to the carbonate form. The
Indion MB 11 ( GOI ) Green to Orange resin packing should not be opened during storage.

Packing Safety
PVC Jars with inner liner bags 5 / 6 lts Acid and alkali solutions used for regeneration are
corrosive and should be handled in a manner that will
LDPE lined bags 0.5 cft / 1 cft / 25 lts
prevent eye and skin contact. If any oxidising agents are
HDPE lined bags 25 / 50 lts used, necessary safety precautions should be observed
HDPE drums 50 / 100 / 180 lts to avoid accidents and damage to the resin.

INDION range of Ion Exchange resins are produced in a state of the art ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified manufacturing facilities at Ankleshwar,
in the state of Gujarat in India. This product data sheet (issue 09/2008) replaces previous issues.

To the best of our knowledge the information contained in this publication is accurate. Ion Exchange (India) Ltd. maintains a policy of continuous
development and reserves the right to amend the information given herein without notice.
is the registered trademark

CORPORATE OFFICE BRANCH OFFICES

Tiecicon House, Dr. E. Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai 400 011 Bangalore - Tel:-080-3251 6205, Cell:09341247700
Tel: 022-3989 0909 Fax: 022-2493 8737 E-mail: bngcro@ionexchange.co.in
E-mail: ieil@ionexchange.co.in ; hocro@ionexchange.co.in
Chandigarh - Tel: 0172-274 5011 Fax: 0172-274 4594
E-mail: delcro@ionexchange.co.in
INTERNATIONAL DIVISION
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REGIONAL OFFICES
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 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS No 055
First Issue Date 01.08.2004
Revision No 00

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY

Identification of the substance / preparation
Product Name INDION MB 11
Chemical name Crosslinked Polystyrene with Sulphonic acid and
quaternary amine functionality
Ionic form H+/OH-

Use of the substance/preparation

Main use Water Purification

Identification of the Company

Company undertaking ION EXCHANGE INDIA LIMITED

Identification
Address Tiecicon House
Dr. E. Moses Road
Mahalaxmi, Mumbai 400 011.
Telephone +91 (022) 3989 0909
Telefax +91 (022) 2493 8737

Supplier ION EXCHANGE INDIA LIMITED

Address Tiecicon House
Dr. E. Moses Road
Mahalaxmi, Mumbai 400 011.
Telephone +91 (022) 3989 0909
Telefax +91 (022) 2493 8737

Emergency phone number

Telephone +91 ( 022) 3989 0909

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Description Concentration
Functionalised co-polymer 40 - 50% (Styrene/divinylbenzene )

Moisture content 50– 60%

CAS number ---
EINECS number ---
R phrases(see section 16) R 36
Symbols Xi
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Contact with eyes Irritating to eyes (R36)

Contact with skin Mildly irritating to skin.
Ecological hazards May change the pH of receiving waters in case of
major spillages.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Contact with skin Remove contaminated clothing.

Remove particles and wash affected area with water
Contact with eyes Immediately wash out with plenty of water and
remove all particles.
Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Ingestion Give 200 – 300 ml water to drink.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person.
Seek immediate medical attention.
Inhalation Remove patient to fresh air.
Seek medical advice.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

In case of fire use foam, carbon dioxide or dry agent.

Substance evolves toxic fumes, wear self- contained
breathing apparatus (see Section 10).
Wear full protective clothing including chemical
protection suit.
Prevent run off water from entering drains if possible.
If polluted water reaches drainage systems or water
courses, immediately inform appropriate authorities.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions Keep people away.

Floor may be slippery, take care to avoid falls.
Environmental precautions Do not allow to enter public sewers and water courses.
Clean up actions Sweep-up and transfer to plastic containers for
recovery or disposal according to advise in section 13.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling The usual precautions for handling chemicals should

be observed.
Risk of static discharge from dry beads.
Storage
Store above 0q C.
Keep at temperature not exceeding 40q C.
Avoid dehydration (when rewetted the resin volume
may increase and cause a rupture of the packaging).
Keep only in the original container.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure controls
No special precautions are required for this product.
Occupational exposure controls
Respiratory protection Not required for normal operation.

Hand protection Wear suitable gloves.

Eye protection Wear safety glasses or goggles.

An eyewash facility should be available.

Skin protection Wear chemical protective overalls.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

General information
Appearance Mixture of Green & Golden brown coloured Spherical
beads
Physical state Solid
Odour No odour

Important information for human health, safety and environment

pH as supplied Neutral
Boiling point Not applicable
Flammability point The preparation starts burning over 230q C only if
ignited.
Flammability The preparation is not flammable before the
evaporation of moistening water
Explosive properties None
Burning properties None
Specific gravity 1.17– 1.19 (in water)
Solubility In Water ; virtually insoluble
In oil ; insoluble
Partition coefficient Not applicable
n-octonol/water
Viscosity Not applicable
Flash point Not applicable
Melting point Not applicable
Auto-ignition temperature Over 500q C

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Conditions to avoid
This material is considered stable under normal
conditions.
Materials to avoid
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Contact with strong oxidizers , especially nitric acid,
may produce low molecular weight organics that may
form explosive mixtures.
Hazardous decomposition products
Combustion products may include monomers, residual
organics, carbon and sulphur oxides.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological Information
LD 50 ( Oral , Rat) : NA
LD 50 ( dermal , rabbit) :Not applicable
LC50(inhalation , rat) : Not applicable
Irritation to eyes( rabbit) :Irritant by mechanical and
chemical action.
Irritation to skin( rabbit) : mildly irritating
Ingestion : No hazards anticipated if material has not
exchanged hazardous substances.

Carcinogenicity No evidence of carcinogenic effects.

Teratogenicity No evidence of teratogenic effects.

Mutagenicity No evidence of mutagenic effects.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity Information not available
Mobility Virtually insoluble in water.
The product is not volatile

Persistence and biodegradability - The product is not readily biodegradable

Risk of bioaccumulation None

Other adverse effects May change the pH of receiving waters in case of

major spillages

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

The product as delivered is a special, hazardous waste.
The used product, fully loaded with non-hazardous ions
is a non-hazardous special waste, while the used
product loaded with hazardous ions is a hazardous
special waste. In any case the product shall be
disposed of according to local, regional and national
regulations,
EU number for exhausted or saturated ion exchange
resins used for the preparation of drinking water or
water for industrial use is 19 09 05.
EU number for exhausted or saturated ion exchange
resins used in waste water treatment plants not
otherwise specialized is 19 08 06.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Ion exchange resins as supplied are not classified as
hazardous for transport.
The product loaded with hazardous ions is subject to
transport regulations for hazardous wastes.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

The product as supplied is classified hazardous.

Risk phrases R 36 : Irritating to eyes.
S 26 : In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 39 : Wear eye/face protection.
16. OTHER INFORMATION

Note 1: Industrial grade products are not intended for

analytical, food, medical and pharmaceutical
applications without preliminary extensive purification.
Note 2: This Material Safety Data Sheet has been written to
comply with following directives:

67/548/EEC , 88/379/EEC , 91/155/EEC , their revisions

and amendments .
R phrases R 36 : Irritating to eyes

Whilst every effort has been made to be as accurate as possible , Ion Exchange
( India) Limited provides no warranty with respect to this information and disclaims all
liability associated with it's’use.