Page 1 of 10 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product Trade Name Revision Date GUAR GUM POWDER 25-Mar-2014 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Trade Name GUAR GUM POWDER Chemical Family Galactomannan (Hydrophilic Polysaccharide) CAS Number 9000-30-0 Application Non-thixotropic Viscosifier, Fluid Loss Additive, Drilling Fluid Additive. WHIMS # Classification Work Place Hazard Not a controlled product Treat as a nuisance dust TDG ## Classification Package Group UN Number (PIN) Not a regulated product Manufacturer/Supplier JBD Energy Partners Pvt. Ltd. Legha Towers, Nehru Nagar Barmer, Rajasthan, INDIA Prepared By Product Management Telephone +91.2982.222700 e-mail info@jbdpartners.com Fax +91.22.39167426 2. INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS SUBSTANCES PERCENT ACGIH TLV-TWA OSHA PEL-TWA Guar gum 60-100% 10 mg/m3 15 mg/m3 # WHIMS: Workplace Hazardous Information Systems Data ## TDG: Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Page 2 of 10 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Hazard Overview May cause eye and respiratory irritation. May cause allergic respiratory reaction. Airborne dust may be explosive. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation If inhaled, immediately move to area with fresh air. Get medical attention if respiratory irritation develops or if breathing becomes difficult. Apply Oxygen or artificial respiration if required. Skin Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. Material will become slippery and swell on contact with water. Brush away excess chemical and remove contaminated clothing. Eyes In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention if irritation persists. Remove any contact lenses to ensure thorough flushing. Ingestion Under normal conditions, first aid procedures are not required. Notes to Physician 5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA / FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Conditions of Flammability Material is organic and may form explosive dust-air mixtures in the presence of ignition sources. Flash Point/Range (F) 950Min: > 200 Flash Point/Range (C) 510Min: > 93 Flash Point Method Auto ignition Temperature (F) Auto ignition Temperature (C) Flammability Limits in Air - Lower (%) Flammability Limits in Air - Lower (oz./ft3) 0.07 Flammability Limits in Air - Upper (%)
Page 3 of 10 Sensitivity to Impact Not applicable Sensitivity to Static Discharge May form flammable dust-air mixtures Hazardous Combustion Products Oxides of carbon Fire Extinguishing Media Water fog, carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical. Special Exposure Hazards Decomposition in fire may produce toxic gases. Organic dust in the presence of an ignition source can be explosive in high concentrations. Good housekeeping practices are required to minimize this potential. Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters Full protective clothing and approved self-contained breathing apparatus required for firefighting personnel. Material becomes very slippery when wet. NFPA Ratings Health 1, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0 HMIS Ratings Health 1, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautionary Measures Use appropriate protective equipment. Avoid creating and breathing dust. Use approved respirator with dust cartridges if level of airborne dust exceeds TLV. Ensure emergency eye wash station and safety shower are available. Environmental Precautionary Measures None known Procedure for Cleaning / Absorption Vacuum or scoop up and remove, if dry. If wet, absorb with dry material such as sand or dirt. Avoid flushing with water as product becomes extremely slippery. Collect uncontaminated material for repackaging. Collect contaminated product for disposal in an approved container for disposal.
Page 4 of 10 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Precautions Avoid creating or inhaling dust. Avoid ingestion. Avoid skin and eye contact. Wear respiratory protection if used in a confined space. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Storage Information Store away from oxidizers. Store in sealed containers in a cool, dry location away from heat and sunlight. Product has a shelf life of 12 months. EXERCISE CAUTION Static charges generated by emptying package in or near flammable vapors may cause flash fire. May form flammable dustair mixtures. Avoid ignition sources such as sparks and flame. Ground all equipment. In addition, when emptying bags where flammable vapors may be present, blanket vessel with inert gas, ground operator, and pour material slowly into conductive, grounded chute. For bulk bags of 1000 kg or greater a grounding cable must be attached to the bag ground connection. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering Controls Use in a well-ventilated area. Use local exhaust ventilation, process enclosure or other engineering controls as required to maintain level of airborne dust below TLV. Respiratory Protection Not normally needed. But if significant exposures are possible then the following respirator is recommended: Dust/mist respirator, (N95, P2/P3). Hand Protection Normal work gloves Skin Protection Normal work coveralls Eye Protection Wear safety glasses or goggles to protect against exposure Other Precautions None known
Page 5 of 10 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical State Solid Appearance Free Flowing Off-White Powder Color Off white Odour Bean Odour Threshold ph 6-7 in 1% slurry Specific Gravity @ 20 C (Water=1) <1.3 Density @ 20 C (lbs./gallon) Bulk Density @ 20 C (lbs/ft3) 42 Boiling Point/Range (F) Boiling Point/Range (C) Freezing Point/Range (F) Freezing Point/Range (C) Vapor Pressure @ 20 C (mmhg) Vapor Density (Air=1) Percent Volatiles Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1) Solubility in Water (g/100ml) Forms colloidal suspension Solubility in Solvents (g/100ml) VOCs (lbs./gallon) Viscosity, Dynamic @ 20 C (centipoise) Viscosity, Kinematic @ 20 C (centistokes) Partition Coefficient/n-Octanol/Water Molecular Weight (g/mole) 10. REACTIVITY DATA Stability Data Hazardous Polymerization Conditions to Avoid Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid) Hazardous Decomposition Products Stable Will Not Occur None anticipated Strong oxidizing agents and caustic solutions Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide Additional Guidelines
Page 6 of 10 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Principle Route of Exposure Inhalation Skin Contact Eye Contact Ingestion Eye or skin contact, inhalation. May cause allergic respiratory reaction. May cause respiratory irritation. None known May cause eye irritation None known Aggravated Medical Conditions May cause skin irritation. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Excess intake of guar gum may result in nausea, flatulence, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. Guar gum readily absorbs water and swells, and should thus not be ingested as a dry powder since it could cause esophageal obstruction as a result of swelling up in the esophagus rather than the stomach, causing choking or even rupture of the esophagus. Inhaling dust may cause mild irritation of upper respiratory tract. Raw guar contains natural proteins that can cause allergic reactions such as asthma and rhinitis, and may cause sensitization. Processed guar, such as this product, contains far less protein and therefore has a lower risk of sensitization. Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity No data available to indicate product or components present at greater than 1% are chronic health hazards. Exposure Limits General Irritancy of Product Sensitization to Product Toxicological Synergistic Products No information available No information available No information available No information available Toxicity Tests: Oral Toxicity Dermal Toxicity LD50: 9400 mg/kg (Rat)
Page 7 of 10 Inhalation Toxicity Primary Irritation Effect Carcinogenicity Genotoxicity Mutagenicity Teratogenicity Reproductive/Developmental Toxicity Other Information None known 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Mobility (Water/Soil/Air) Persistence/Degradability Slowly biodegradable Bio-accumulation Chemical Fate Information Ecotoxicological Information: Acute Fish Toxicity Acute Crustaceans Toxicity Acute Algae Toxicity Other Information Not applicable 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Disposal Method Bury in a licensed landfill according to federal, state, and local regulations. It is the responsibility of the end-user to determine if material meets the criteria of hazardous waste at the time of disposal. Contaminated Packaging Follow all applicable national or local regulations. Containers / Packaging should NOT be reused.
Page 8 of 10 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Land Transportation DOT Not restricted Canadian TDG Not restricted ADR Not restricted Air Transportation ICAO/IATA Not restricted Sea Transportation IMDG Not restricted Other Transportation Information Labels None 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Canadian Regulations Canadian DSL Inventory All components listed on inventory or are exempt. WHMIS Hazard Class Uncontrolled
Page 9 of 10 US Regulations US TSCA Inventory All components listed on inventory or are exempt. EPA SARA Title III Extremely Hazardous Substances Not applicable EPA SARA (311,312) Hazard Class Acute Health Hazard EPA SARA (313) Chemicals This product does not contain a toxic chemical for routine annual "Toxic Chemical Release Reporting" under Section 313 (40 CFR 372). EPA CERCLA/Superfund Reportable Spill Quantity Not applicable EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Classification If product becomes a waste, it does NOT meet the criteria of a hazardous waste as defined by the US EPA. California Proposition 65 All components listed do not apply to the California Proposition 65 Regulation. MA Right-to-Know Law One or more components listed NJ Right-to-Know Law One or more components listed PA Right-to-Know Law One or more components listed 16. OTHER INFORMATION The following sections have been revised since the last issue of this MSDS Additional Information For additional information on the use of this product, contact your local JBD Representative / Distributor.
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