FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV -- STARCH  -- 6810-00F001630
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:STARCH
MSDS Date:12/30/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F001630
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LN
Box:375
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:STARCH
CAS:9005-25-8
RTECS #:GM5090000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NUISANCE PARTICULATE
OSHA PEL:5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS. SKIN: ALLERGEN,
    INJURY BY CHEMICAL MECHANICAL ACTION OR BY RIGOROUS SKIN CLEANSING
    PROCEDURES; MILD IRRITATION, DERMATITIS. REDUCED VISIBILITY. LARGE
    DOSES MAY CAUSE PARTIAL INTE STINAL OBSTRUCTION, IRON DEFICIENCY
    ANEMIA, REDUCED CHOLESTEROL, & POSSIBLY HYPERTROPHY OF THE PAROTID
    GLANDS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE UNPLEASANT DEPOSITS IN THE NASAL
    PASSAGES, SKIN & EYES.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING STOPS, GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. KEEP WARM/AT REST. SKIN: REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING/SHOES IMMEDIATELY. WASH SKIN W/SOAP OR MILD
    DETERGENT & PLENTY O F WATER UNTIL NO EVIDENCE OF CHEMICAL REMAINS 
    15-20 MINS. EYES: FLUSH W/WATER OR NORMAL SALINE, LIFTING UPPER &
    LOWER LIDS, UNTIL NO EVIDENCE OF CHEMICAL REMAINS  15-20. SEE SUPP.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER SPRAY OR IRREGULAR FOAM.
    FOR LARGE FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR REGULAR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA, SAFELY. DON'T
    SCATTER SPILLED MATERIAL W/HIGH PRESSURE WATER STREAMS. DIKE FIRE
    CONTROL WATER FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AUTOIGNITION TEMP: >716F OR >300C.
    DUST-AIR MIXTURES MAY IGNITE OR EXPLODE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP & PLACE IN SUITABLE CLEAN, DRY
    CONTAINERS FOR RECLAMATION OR LATER DISPOSAL. DON'T FLUSH SPILLED
    MATERIAL INTO SEWER. KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
    STORE IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
    SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EXCESSIVE HEAT, SPARKS OR OPEN FLAME.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:ANY DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR. ANY AIR PURIFYING
    RESPIRATOR W/HIGH EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE FILTER. ANY POWERED AIR
    PURIFYING RESPIRATOR W/A DUST & MIST FILTER. ANY POWERED AIR
    PURIFYING RESPIRATOR W/HIGH EF FICIENCY PARTICULATE FILTER.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST TO KEEP BELOW TLV. USE EXPLOSION
    PROOF EQUIPMENT.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE
Eye Protection:NOT REQUIRED, BUT ADVISABLE
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH: 4.5-6 AT 2% SOLUTION. CON'T FIRST AID: IF VOMITING OCCURS, KEEP
    HEAD LOWER THAN HIPS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION. NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE.
    TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
pH:SUPP
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS, IRREGULAR, ANGULAR, WHITE MASSES OR FINE
    POWDER W/A SLIGHT TASTE.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC &/OR HAZARDOUS GASES

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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