BHMWV - PRECOOKED INSTANT STARCH
- MSDS: BHMWV
- Manufacturer: GURTLER CHEMICALS INC
- Product Name: PRECOOKED INSTANT STARCH
- National Stock Number: 7930-00-841-6362
Product Identification
Product ID:PRECOOKED INSTANT STARCH
MSDS Date:02/06/1991
FSC:7930
NIIN:00-841-6362
MSDS Number: BHMWV
Responsible Party
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473
US
Emergency Phone: 1-708-331-2550
Cage: 0CA58
Contractor
Telephone: 708-331-2550
Cage: 0CA58
Ingredients
PREGELATINIZED CORN STARCH
CAS: 9005-25-8
RTECS: GM5090000
Fraction By Weight: 100%
OSHA PEL 10MG/M3
Hazards
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MINIMAL-DUST MAY BE IRRITATIVE TO NOSE
AND EYES.
First Aid
First Aid:UNLIKELY TO BE NECESSARY. FLUSH EYES WITH WATER. REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:AVOID PROCEDURES WHICH COULD CAUSE A DUST
CLOUD OF STARCH TO BE FORMED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STARCH DUST CAN FORM AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE
WITH AIR. AVOID CONDITIONS WHICH PRODUCE DUST.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP WITH VACUUM CLEANER. AVOID PRODUCTION
OF DUST.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCE.AVOID
PROCEDURES WHICH COULD CAUSE A DUST CLOUD.STARCH DUST CAN FORM AN
EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE WITH AIR.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:DUST RESPIRATOR(NIOSH/MSHA #TC-21C-132) MAY BE
DESIRABLE WHEN DUMPING BAGS.
Ventilation:EXPLOSION PROOF EXHAUST FAN-DESIRABLE WHEN DUMPING BAGS.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health
NK
Chemical Properties
Spec Gravity:6-.7G/ML
pH:5-8
Solubility in Water:60-70% IN COLD WATER
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO CREAM IN COLOR
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PRACTICES WHICH PRODUCE DUST.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN SANITARY LAND FILL OR INCINERATE.
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