CGCQH - STARCH INDICATOR

Product Identification

Product ID:STARCH INDICATOR
MSDS Date:11/08/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N082290
MSDS Number: CGCQH

Responsible Party
MALLINCKRODT CHEMICAL INC
PARIS, KY 40362
US

Emergency Phone: 314-539-1600;314-982-5000

Info Phone: 314-539-1600

Cage: 23104

Contractor
MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

Ingredients

STARCH SOLUTION

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION: NOT EXPECTED TO BE
HEALTH HAZARD. INGESTION: NO ADVERSE EFFECTS EXPECTED. SKIN
CONTACT: NO ADVERSE EFFECTS EXPECTED. EYE CONTACT: NO ADVERSE
HEALTH EFFECTS EXPECTED. POSSIBLY SOME M ILD IRRITATION. CHRONIC:
NOT EXPECTED TO BE HEALTH HAZARD.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

First Aid

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF
RESP) . SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD . INGEST:
IF LARGE AMOUNTS WERE SWALLOWED, GIVE WATER TO DRINK AND GET
MEDICAL ADVICE. EYE: WASH THOROUGHLY WITH RUNNING WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ADVICE IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING SUROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE FIRE OR EXPLOSION
HAZARD.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB SPILLS WITH DRY ABSORBENT OR DILUTE
WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER AND HANDLE AS NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
STORED IN COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. PROTECT FROM FREEZING.
Other Precautions:AS PART OF GOOD INDUSTRIAL AND PERSONAL HYGIENE AND
SAFETY PROCEDURE, AVOID ALL UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE TO THE CHEMICAL
SUBSTANCE AND ENSURE PROMPT REMOVAL FROM SKIN, EYES AND CLOTHING.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NOT EXPECTED TO REQUIRE PERSONAL RESPIRATOR
USAGE. NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF
CONCERN .
Ventilation:NOT EXPECTED TO REQUIRE ANY SPECIAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER . CLEAN
BODY-COVERING CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING
WITH THIS MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Chemical Properties

Spec Gravity:1.0
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NO INFORMATION FOUND
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, MILKY LIQUID. ODORLESS.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO INCOMPATIBILITY DATA FOUND.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS OF USE
AND STORAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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