POLYSCIENCES INC -- STARCH  -- 6810-00-281-2781
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:STARCH
MSDS Date:07/31/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-2781
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:POLYSCIENCES INC
Address:400 VALLEY ROAD
City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-343-6484
Emergency Phone Num:215-343-6484
CAGE:9C365
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:POLYSCIENCES INC
Address:400 VALLEY RD
Box:City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976
Country:US
Phone:215-343-6484
CAGE:32939
Company Name:POLYSCIENCES INC
Address:PAUL VALLEY INDUSTRIAL PARK
City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976
Country:US
Phone:215-313-6484
CAGE:9C365

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

Ingred Name:STARCH
CAS:9005-25-8
RTECS #:GM5090000
Fraction by Wt: <100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3; 9192

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MANUFACTURER SAYS: CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL
    AND TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES ARE NOT ESTABLISHED FOR THIS MATERIAL.
    HANDLE WITH THE CARE REQUIRED OF GOOD LABORATORY TECHNIQUE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
    CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
    CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH SKIN OR RESPIRATORY
    ALLERGIES, ESPECIALLY DUST, MAY BE HAVE THEIR ALLERGIES AGGRAVATED
    WHEN EXPOSED TO THIS MATERIAL.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING
    EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION OR OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
    INGESTION:	 RINSE MOUTH & DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IF ANY SYMPTOMS PERSIST.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
    CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:USE WATER SPRAY TO DISPERSE VAPORS.
    COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION
    PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB WITH INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN A
    CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL. WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WASH
    AND VENTILATE SPILL SITE AFTER PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP
    CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN MATERIAL IS NOT IN USE. KEEP AWAY FROM
    IGNITION SOURCES. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF REGULATORY LIMITS
    EXCEEDED; USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH DUST CARTRIDGE.
Ventilation:LOCAL AND MECHANICAL(GENERAL) EXHAUST TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR INDUSTRIAL WORK CLOTHING. USE RUBBER
    APRON OR BOOTS IF NEEDED. HAVE EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER
    AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES. DO
    NOT BREATHE DUST. DO NOT INGEST. READ PRECAUTIONS ON LABEL BEFORE
    USE.

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

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL OF WASTE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SHALL
    COMPLY WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
    AGENCY REGULATIONS. MFGR: DISSOLE OR MIX WITH A COMBUSTIBLE AND
    INCINERATE. THIS MUST BE DO NE AT AN EPA LICENSED CHEMICAL
    INCINERATOR.

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