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1 Revised edition: Version: 1 Identification of the Substance/Mixture and of the Company/Undertaking Product Identifier Page 1 Product Name: Gum Arabic Powder Article No.: Relevant identified Uses of the Substance or Mixture and Uses advised against Identified uses: Stabilizer, emulsifier, protective colloid in food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and technical applications Uses advised against: Details of the Supplier of the Safety Data Sheet (Producer/Importer) Company: Address: Kremer Pigmente GmbH & Co. KG Hauptstr , Aichstetten, Germany Tel./Fax.: Tel , Fax Internet: info@kremer-pigmente.de Importer: -- Emergency No. Emergency No.: (Mon-Fri 8:00-17:00) Hazards Identification Classification of the Substance or Mixture Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP/GHS) This product does not require classification and labelling as hazardous according to CLP/GHS. Classification according to Directive No. 67/548/EC or No. 1999/45/EC Safety Phrases: Possible Environmental Effects: Label Elements Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP/GHS) Hazard designation: No classification required according to the CLP/GHS guidelines. Not applicable. Signal word: Hazard designation: Safety designation: Hazardous components for labelling: Other Hazards Composition/Information on Ingredients 2

2 Substance Mixture Page 2 Chemical Characterization: Natural polysaccharide from the dried resin of Acacia senegal and related species. Information on Components / Hazardous Ingredients: Gum arabic; E-No. E % CAS-Nr: EINECS-Nr: EC-Nr: Additional information: First Aid Measures Description of the First Aid Measures General information: After inhalation: After skin contact: After eye contact: No special measures required. Supply fresh air. Wash with soap and rinse with plenty of water. Rinse open eye for several minutes under running water. Should irritation continue, seek medical advice After ingestion: Most important Symptoms and Effects, both Acute and Delayed No special measures required. Symptoms: No further information available Effects: Indication of any Immediate Medical Attention and special Treatment needed Treatment: Fire-Fighting Measures Extinguishing Media Suitable extinguishing media: No further information available. Foam, carbon dioxide (CO2), extinguishing powder, water spray jet Unsuitable extinguishing media: Special Hazards arising from the Substance or Mixture Special hazards: No special hazards. 3

3 5. 3. Advice for Firefighters Page 3 Protective equipment: Wear self-contained respiratory protective device Further information: Accidential Release Measures Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures Personal precautions: Environmental Precautions Avoid formation of dust Environmental precautions: Methods and Material for Containment and Cleaning Up Do not discharge into drains, surface or ground water in concentrated form Methods and material: Reference to other Sections Handling and Storage Precautions for Safe Handling Instructions on safe handling: Clean up mechanically. Transfer liquids and solid diking material to separate suitable containers for recovery or disposal. Avoid formation of dust Hygienic measures: Conditions for Safe Storage, including any Incompatibilities Storage conditions: Store product in a cool and well ventilated area. Protect product from direct sunlight. Protect from direct exposure to light. Requirements for storage areas and containers: Information on fire and explosion protection: Keep away from sources of ignition - do not smoke. Product can form an explosive dust mixture unter certain conditions. Storage class (VCI): Further Information: Specific End Use(s) Further information: 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Parameters to be Controlled 4

4 Parameters to be controlled (DE): Parameters to be controlled: Derived No-Effect Level (DNEL): Predicted No-Effect Concentration (PNEC): Page 4 TLV: 3 mg/m3 general dust limit inhalable fraction. TLV: 10 mg/m3 (8h) inhalable dust (average value) Additional Information: Exposure Controls Technical protective measures: Provide adequate ventilation in case of dust formation. Personal Protection General protective measures: Respiratory protection: Hand protection: Keep away from foodstuffs and drinks. Do not eat, drink or smoke during work. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. In case of formation of dust. Not required Protective glove material: Eye protection: Body protection: Not required. Protective clothing Environmental precautions: Physical and Chemical Properties Information on Basic Physical and Chemical Properties Form: Color: Odor: Odor threshold: ph-value: Melting temperature: Boiling temperature: powder whitish odorless 4-5 (100 g/l H20; 20 C) not determined not available Flash point: > 250 C Evaporation rate: 5

5 Page 5 Flammability (solid, gas): Upper explosion limit: Lower explosion limit: Vapor pressure: Vapor density: Density: Solubility in water: Coefficient of variation (n- Octanol/Water): Auto-ignition temperature: Decomposition temperature: Viscosity, dynamic: Explosive properties: Oxidizing properties: not available no information available no information available not available ca. 500 g/l no information available No data available Bulk density: Further Information Solubility in solvents: Viscosity, kinematic Burning class: Solvent content: Solid content: Particle size: Other information: 10. Stability and Reactivity Reactivity Stable if used according to specifications. 6

6 10.2. Chemical Stability Stable if used according to specifications Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Unknown Conditions to Avoid Page Conditions to avoid: Thermal decomposition: Imcompatible Materials Hazardous Decomposition Products Further Information Toxicological Information Information on Toxicological Effects Acute Toxicity LD50, oral: LD50, dermal: LC50, inhalation: Primary effects Irritant effect on skin: Irritant effect on eyes: Inhalation: Ingestion: Sensitization: Mutagenicity: Reproductive toxicity: Carcinogenicity: Avoid high temperature. Avoid humidity. Avoid direct sunlight. None known. None if stored and handled according to specifications. No toxicity expected. No information available No information available No sensitizing effects known. No mutagenic effects known. No negative effects known. No cancerogenic effect known. Teratogenicity: 7

7 No relevant data found. Page 7 Specific target organ toxicity (STOT): No relevant data found. Additional toxicological information: When used and handled according to specifications, the product does not have any harmful effects. The product is not subject to classification according to latest version of the General EU Classification Guidelines for Preparations. 12. Ecological Information Aquatic Toxicity No toxicity expected. Fish toxicity: Daphnia toxicity: Bacteria toxicity: Algae toxicity: Persistency and Degradability Readily biodegradable Bioaccumulation No bioaccumulation expected Mobility Results of PBT- und vpvp Assessment No data available Other Adverse Effects Water hazard class: Not hazardous. Behaviour in sewage systems: Further ecological effects: When used properly, no ecological problems expected. AOX Value: 13. Disposal Considerations Waste Treatment Methods Product: Dispose of according to official national and local regulations. European Waste Code (EWC): Uncleaned packaging: Uncontaminated packaging may be recycled. Waste Code No.: 14. Transport Information UN Number 8

8 ADR, IMDG, IATA UN Proper Shipping Name Page ADR/RID: IMDG/IATA: Transport Hazard Classes ADR Class: Hazard no.: Classification code: Tunnel restriction code: IMDG Class (sea): Hazard no.: EmS No.: IATA Class: Hazard no.: Packaging Group ADR/RID: IMDG: No hazardous goods according to ADR (land transportation). No hazardous goods according to IMDG IATA: Environmental Hazards Not classified as environmentally hazardous. Special Precautions for User Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations. Transportation in Bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and IBC-Code Further Information Regulatory Information Safety, Health and Environmental Regulations/Legislation specific for the Substance or Mixture Water hazard class: 0, not hazardous (German Regulation) Local regulations on chemical accidents: Employment restrictions: Restriction and prohibition of application: Technical instructions on air quality: 9

9 Chemical Safety Assessment Further Information Other Information Page 9 A Chemical Safety Assessment is not necessary for this product. This product should be stored, handled and used in accordance with good hygiene practices and in conformity with any legal regulations. This information contained herein is based on the present state of knowledge and is intended to describe our product from the point of view of safety requirements. It should be therefore not be construed as guaranteeing specific properties.