Table of Contents Page 1. Chemical Product 2 2. Composition and Information on Ingredients 2 3. Hazards Identification 2 4. First Aid Measures 2 5. Fire and Explosion Data 3 6. Accidental Release Measures 4 7. Handling and Storage 4 8. Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection 4 9. Physical and Chemical Properties 4 10. Stability and Reactivity Data 5 11. Toxicological Information 5 12. Ecological Information 6 13. Disposal Considerations 6 14. References 6 15. Appendices 6 16. Revision History 6 Page 1 of 7
1. Chemical Product Product Name: Starch Chemical name: Not Applicable Synonyms: Potato starch; Corn starch; Starch, soluble; Amylodextrin; Amglogen; Sugar polymer Chemical Formula: (C 6 H 10 O 5 ) n 2. Composition and Information on Ingredients Composition: Carbohydrates (as C 6 H 12 O 6 ) Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Not applicable 3. Hazards Identification Potential Acute Health Effects: May cause eye and skin irritation, and irritation of the digestive tract or respiratory tract if ingested or inhaled. Potential Chronic Health Effects: CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not applicable MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not applicable TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not applicable DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not applicable 4. First Aid Measures General measures: Skin contact: Wash with soap and water and cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Serious skin contact: Seek medical attention Eye contact: Immediately remove any contact lenses and flush eyes with warm water for at least 15 minutes. Page 2 of 7
Ingestion: Loosen tight clothing such as collar, tie, belt or waistband. Give water but do not induce vomiting. Serious indigestion: Seek medical attention. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration or if breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Serious inhalation: Seek medical attention. 5. Fire and Explosion Data Flammability of the Product: May be combustible at high temperature. Auto-Ignition Temperature: 380 C (716 F) Flash points: Not Applicable Flammable limits: Not Applicable Products of Combustion: These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO 2 ) Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat. Non-flammable in presence of shocks. Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not Applicable Fire fighting media and Instructions: Use dry chemical powder for a small fire. For a large fire use water spray, fog or foam. Never use a water jet. Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: Dust-air mixtures may ignite or explode Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Dust-air mixtures may ignite or explode Page 3 of 7
6. Accidental Release Measures NB: Wear appropriate protective equipment/clothing including gloves before removing any spills. Small spills: Dispose of the spilled solid appropriately and after clean the contaminated surface with water. Large spill: Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container and spread water on the contaminated surface. 7. Handling and Storage Precautions: Keep away from heat, sources of ignition and incompatibles such as oxidising agents. Ground all equipment containing the material. Evaporate the residue under a fume hood and do not breathe the dust. Empty containers pose a fire risk. Storage: Keep container tightly closed, stored in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store above 24 C (75.2 F). 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Airborne Exposure Limits: United Kingdom, WEL TWA: 10 mg/m 3 Engineering Controls: Use process enclosures or local exhaust ventilation. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit. Personal Protection: Wear safety glasses, lab coat, appropriate dust respirator and gloves. 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Physical state and appearance: White to pale creamy fine free flowing powder Odour: Characteristic (Slight) Taste: Not Applicable Molecular Weight: 162.16g ph (1% solution/water): 4.5 7.5 Page 4 of 7
Boiling Point: Not Applicable Melting Point: 256-258 C (decomposes) Critical Temperature: Not Applicable Specific Gravity (Water = 1): Not Available Vapour Pressure (mmhg): Not Applicable Vapour Density: 1.5 g/cm 3 Volatility: Not Applicable Odour Threshold: Not Applicable Water/Oil Distribution Coefficient: Not Applicable Ionicity (in Water): Not Applicable Dispersion Properties: Dispersed in hot water Solubility: Not soluble in water or alcohol 10. Stability and Reactivity Data Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures Corrosivity: Non-corrosive in presence of glass Instability temperature: Not Applicable Conditions of Instability: Excess heat Incompatibles: Reactive with oxidising agents Polymerization: Not applicable 11. Toxicological Information Toxicity to animals: Not applicable Effects on humans: Acute potential health effects: May cause irritation on skin contact, inhalation and ingestion. Chronic potential health effects: MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not applicable TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not applicable DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not applicable Other information: Not Applicable Page 5 of 7
12. Ecological Information Ecotoxicity: The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic. 13. Disposal Considerations Waste Disposal: What is not recycled must be handled as hazardous waste and sent to an approved incinerator or disposed in an approved waste facility. Dissolve in water and dispose with non-hazardous waste. 14. References - ScienceLab.com. Material Safety Data Sheet; Starch Soluble MSDS. [Online]. 2013 [cited 2013 Oct 23]. Available from: URL: http://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsid=9925086 - Acros.com. Material Safety Data Sheet; Starch. [Online]. 2004 [cited 2013 Oct 23]. Available from: URL: http://www.ch.ntu.edu.tw/~genchem99/msds/exp28/starch.pdf - Flinn Scientific, Inc. Material Safety Data Sheet. [Online]. 2011 [cited 2013 Oct 23]. Available from: URL: http://www.flinnsci.com/documents/msds/s/starch.pdf - Material Safety Data Sheet. Maize Starch. [Online]. [cited 2013 Oct 23]. Available from: URL: http://www.maizeproducts.com/msds/msds%20maize%20.pdf 15. Appendices Not applicable 16. Revision History Version Number Amendments/ Reasons for change 01 Initial Release Page 6 of 7
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