Material Safety Data Sheet

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1 Material Safety Data Sheet NFPA HMIS Personal Protective Equipment 0 Health Hazard Fire Hazard 0 See Section 5. Section. Chemical Product and Company Identification Common Name/ Trade Name Manufacturer Commercial Name(s) Synonym Chemical Name Locust bean gum SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP S. SAN PEDRO STREET GARDENA, CA Carob bean gum Catalog Number(s). CAS# RTECS TSCA CI# L OJ IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CHEMTREC (24hr) Page Number: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Locust bean gum Chemical Family Chemical Formula Supplier SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP S. SAN PEDRO STREET GARDENA, CA CALL (30) Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients Name CAS # Exposure Limits TWA (mg/m 3 ) STEL (mg/m 3 ) CEIL (mg/m 3 ) % by Weight ) Locust bean gum Toxicological Data on Ingredients Section 3. Hazards Identification Potential Acute Health Effects Slightly hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Potential Chronic Health Effects Slightly hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY:

2 Locust bean gum Page Number: 2 Section 4. First Aid Measures Eye Contact Skin Contact Serious Skin Contact Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 5 minutes, keeping eyelids open. WARM water MUST be used. No known effect on skin contact, rinse with water for a few minutes. Inhalation Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention. Serious Inhalation Ingestion Serious Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical attention. Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data Flammability of the Product Auto-Ignition Temperature Flash Points Flammable Limits Products of Combustion Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances May be combustible at high temperature. 430 C (806 F) Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Fire Fighting Media and Instructions Fire Hazards Explosion Hazards SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet. Material in powder form, capable of creating a dust explosion. Section 6. Accidental Release Measures Small Spill Large Spill Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements. Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.

3 Locust bean gum Page Number: 3 Section 7. Handling and Storage Precautions Storage Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Keep container dry. Keep in a cool place. Ground all equipment containing material. Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place. Combustible materials should be stored away from extreme heat and away from strong oxidizing agents. Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Engineering Controls Personal Protection Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit. Safety glasses. Lab coat. Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill Exposure Limits Splash goggles. Full suit. Boots. Gloves. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product. Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Physical state and appearance Solid. (Powdered solid.) Odor Odorless. Molecular Weight ph (% soln/water) Taste Color Tasteless. Yellow. Boiling Point Melting Point Critical Temperature Specific Gravity Vapor Pressure Vapor Density Volatility Odor Threshold Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Ionicity (in Water) Dispersion Properties Dispersed in cold water. Solubility Section 0. Stability and Data Stability Instability Temperature Conditions of Instability Incompatibility with various substances Corrosivity The product is stable. Non-corrosive in presence of glass.

4 Locust bean gum Page Number: 4 Corrosivity Polymerization No. Section. Toxicological Information Routes of Entry Toxicity to Animals Chronic Effects on Humans Other Toxic Effects on Humans Toxicity to Animals Chronic Effects on Humans other Toxic Effects on Humans Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 0000 mg/kg [Hamster]. Slightly hazardous in case of ingestion, of inhalation. Nuisance dust. Section 2. Ecological Information Ecotoxicity BOD5 and COD Products of Biodegradation Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation the Products of Biodegradation Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may arise. The products of degradation are more toxic. Section 3. Disposal Considerations Waste Disposal Section 4. Transport Information DOT Classification Identification Not a DOT controlled material (United States). Special Provisions for Transport DOT

5 Locust bean gum Page Number: 5 Section 5. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms Federal and State Regulations TSCA 8(b) inventory: Locust bean gum California Proposition 65 Warnings Other Regulations Other Classifications. WHMIS (Canada) DSCL (EEC) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada). This product is not classified according to the EU regulations. HMIS (U.S.A.) Health Hazard Fire Hazard Personal Protection 0 a National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.) Health 0 Flammability Specific hazard WHMIS (Canada) DSCL (Europe) TDG (Canada) ADR (Europe) Protective Equipment Lab coat. Safety glasses.

6 Locust bean gum Page Number: 6 Section 6. Other Information MSDS Code References Other Special Considerations L3590 Validated by Sonia Owen on 8//2006. Verified by Sonia Owen. Printed 9/2/2006. CALL (30) Notice to Reader All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packaged. If this product is combined with other materials, deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned in this MSDS. It shall be the user's responsibility to develop proper methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual conditions of use. While this MSDS is based on technical data judged to be reliable, Spectrum Quality Products, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.