Material Safety Data
Sheet
Starch (Soluble), Reagent ACS
ACC# 01815
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Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company
Identification |
MSDS Name: Starch (Soluble), Reagent ACS
Catalog
Numbers: AC424490000, AC424490020, AC424490025, AC424491000, AC424495000
Synonyms: a-Amylodextrin; amylodextrin; starch
Company
Identification:
Acros
Organics N.V.
One Reagent
Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ
07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For
emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
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Section 2 -
Composition, Information on Ingredients |
| CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
| 9005-84-9 |
Amylodextrin |
100.0 |
232-686-4 |
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Section 3 - Hazards
Identification |
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: cream to white solid.
Caution! May cause
respiratory tract irritation. May cause skin irritation. May cause eye
irritation. May cause digestive tract irritation.
Target Organs:
None.
Potential Health
Effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with
nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation: May cause
respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic: No information
found.
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Section 4 - First Aid
Measures |
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion: If victim is
conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air
immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
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Section 5 - Fire
Fighting Measures |
General
Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus
in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective
gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by
thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
For small fires, use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or chemical foam.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not
applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper:
Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 1;
Flammability: 1; Instability: 0
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Section 6 -
Accidental Release Measures |
General
Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in
Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and
place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing
precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty
conditions. Provide ventilation.
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Section 7 - Handling
and Storage |
Handling: Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.
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Section 8 - Exposure
Controls, Personal Protection |
Engineering
Controls: Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control
airborne levels.
Exposure Limits
| Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA -
Final PELs |
| Amylodextrin |
none listed |
none listed |
none listed
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OSHA Vacated PELs: Amylodextrin:
No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal
Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate
protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and
face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to
minimize contact with skin.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator
regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits
are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
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Section 9 - Physical
and Chemical Properties |
Physical State:
Solid
Appearance: cream to white
Odor: Odorless.
pH: 5-7 for 2% solution.
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor Density: Not applicable.
Evaporation Rate:Not
applicable.
Viscosity: Not applicable.
Boiling Point: Not
applicable.
Freezing/Melting Point:493-496F decomposes
Decomposition Temperature:493-496F
Solubility: Soluble in
water.
Specific Gravity/Density:1.0384
Molecular
Formula:C6H10O5X
Molecular Weight:162.067
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Section 10 -
Stability and Reactivity |
Chemical
Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions
to Avoid: Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other
Materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition
Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous
Polymerization: Has not been reported.
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Section 11 -
Toxicological Information |
RTECS#:
CAS# 9005-84-9 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS#
9005-84-9: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop
65.
Epidemiology: No information available.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive
Effects: No information available.
Mutagenicity: No information
available.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Other
Studies:
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Section 12 -
Ecological Information |
No information available.
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Section 13 - Disposal
Considerations |
Chemical waste generators
must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR
Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local
hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
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Section 14 -
Transport Information |
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US
DOT |
Canada
TDG |
| Shipping Name: |
Not regulated as a hazardous material |
No information available. |
| Hazard Class: |
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| UN Number: |
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Section 15 -
Regulatory Information |
US
FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS#
9005-84-9 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting
List
None of the chemicals are on the
Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test
Rules
None of the chemicals in this product
are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section
12b
None of the chemicals are listed under
TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use
Rule
None of the chemicals in this material
have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding
RQs
None of the chemicals in this material
have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous
Substances
None of the chemicals in this
product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS #
9005-84-9: immediate.
Section 313 No
chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air
Act:
This material does not contain any
hazardous air pollutants.
This material does
not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This
material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water
Act:
None of the chemicals in this product
are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are
listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are
listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this
product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 9005-84-9 is not present
on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California Prop
65
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in
this product are listed.
European/International
Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC
Directives
Hazard Symbols:
Not
available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety
Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin
and eyes.
WGK (Water
Danger/Protection)
CAS# 9005-84-9: 0
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 9005-84-9 is
listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada -
WHMIS
WHMIS: Not available.
This
product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the
Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information
required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure
List
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Section 16 -
Additional Information |
MSDS Creation Date:
4/15/1998
Revision #4 Date: 10/03/2005
The information above is
believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available
to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty,
express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability
resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine
the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event
shall Fisher be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or
for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or
exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Fisher has been advised of the
possibility of such damages.