Product ID:ACACIA TECHNICAL POWDER
MSDS Date:11/01/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-299-1429
MSDS Number: BPXDK

Emergency Phone: 206-889-3712

Info Phone: 206-889-3712

Preparer: C.AA. EISENHARD

Cage: 0STM5

Telephone: 425-889-3400/425-889-3617

Cage: 0STM5

ARABIC GUM (ACACIA)

CAS: 9000-01-5

RTECS: CE5945000

Fraction By Weight: 99%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE-DUSTS MAY IRRITATE THE EYES.
SKIN-PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT WITH THE DUST MAY IRRITATE THE
SKIN. INGESTION-NONE CURRENTLY KNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-BREATHING DUST MAY IRRITATE THE NOSE
AND THROAT, AND CAUSE COUGHING AND CHEST DISCOMFORT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE REPORTED.

First Aid:INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
IF NOT BREATHING. GET MEDICAL HELP. EYE-FLUSH EYES WITH LOTS OF
RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MIN. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN-REMOVE
CONTAMINATED C LOTHING AND SHOES. WASH BEFORE RE-USE.
INGESTION-INDUCE VOMITING BY GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER. STICK
FINGER DOWN THROAT. SEEK MEDICAL HELP.

Lower Limits:N/D
Upper Limits:N/D
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE,
ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTINGUISH ALL NEARBY SOURCES OF
IGNITION. DUST IN AIR IS A POTENTIAL EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT INCLUDING RUBBER
BOOTS, RUBBER GLOVES, RUBBER APRON & FULL FACEPIECE OR HALF MASK
AIR-PURIFYING CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR. FOR SMALL SPILLS SWEEP UP &
PLACE INTO DOT CONTAINERS. K EEP OUT OF SEWERS, DRAINS, SURFACE
WATERS, & SOIL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP BAGS OR FIBER DRUMS DRY
AT ALL TIMES. ROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT.
Other Precautions:THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN FOOD, ANIMAL,
FEED, DRUGS OR COSMETIC MANUFACTURE & IT HAS BEEN PRODUCED &
PACKAGED IN ACCORDANCE WITH STRICT QUALITY PRACTICES. MAINTAIN THIS
QUALITY LEVEL BY STOR ING THIS PRODUCT AWAY FROM CHEMICALS.

Respiratory Protection:IF USE CONDITIONS GENERATE DUSTS, WEAR A NIOSH
APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPIATE FOR THOSE EMISSIONS LEVELS.
Ventilation:LOCAL MECHANICAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES, FULL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVED SHIRT, TROUSERS, SAFETY SHOES,
RUBBER APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN, QUICK DRENCHH SHOWER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES. DO
NOT BREATHE DUST. DO NOT INGEST.

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:N/D
Spec Gravity:1.0
Solubility in Water:FORMS GEL @50%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO PALE YELLOW FREE FLOWING POWDER; BLAND
ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OR OPEN FLAMES. KEEP WATER
AND MOIST AIR OUT OF THE CONTAINER.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR DISTRICT DIRECTOR OF YOUR LOCAL
GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY TO ASCERTAIN PROPER DISPOSAL INFORMATION.

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