FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV. -- STARCH  -- 6810-00-275-8128
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:STARCH
MSDS Date:02/12/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-275-8128
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 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:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3; 9293

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (INTRAPERITONEAL RAT) 6,600 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: SKIN-HIGH CONCENTRATIONS MAY
    CAUSE UNPLESANT DEPOSITS ON THE SKIN. CHRONIC: INHALE-PROLONGED OR
    REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY POSSIBLY CAUSE CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS. SKIN-
    REPEATED OR PROLONGED CONTACT MA Y CAUSE MILD IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
    CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
    CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALE-HIGH CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE UNPLEASANT
    DEPOSITS IN THE NASAL PASSAGE. EYE-HIGH CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION & UNPLEASANT DEPOSITS IN THE EYES & SERIOUSLY REDUCE
    VISIBILITY. INGESTION-I NGESTION OF VERY LARGE DOSES MAY CAUSE
    INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION, IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA, REDUCED
    CHOLESTEROL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PULMONARY DYSFUNCTION.

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

First Aid:INHALE-REMOVE FROM AREA TO FRESH AIR. IF STOPED BREATHING,
    PERFORM CPR. KEEP WARM & AT REST. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING, WASH AREA WITH SOAP OR MILD DETERGENT & LARGE AMOUNTS OF
    WATER. EYE-WASH  WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER OR NORMAL SALINE UNTIL
    NO CHEMICAL REMAINS. INGESTION-TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY &
    SUPPORTIVELY, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. IF VOMITING
    OCCURS, KEEP HEAD LOW.

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR
    REGULAR FOAM. FOR LARGE FIRES USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR REGULAR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF CAN DO
    WITHOUT RISK. DO NOT SCATTER SPILL WITH HIGH PRESSURE STREAMS. DIKE
    FIRE-CONTROL WATER FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SLIGHT FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT
    OR FLAME. DUST-AIR MIXTURE MAY IGNITE OR EXPLODE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN SUITABLE CLEAN, DRY
    CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR LATER DISPOSAL. DO NOT FLUSH SPILLED
    MATERIAL INTO SEWERS, 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
    INCOMPATIBLES.
Other Precautions:MAY BURN BUT DOES NOT IGNITE READILY. AVOID CONTACT
    WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS, EXCESSIVE HEAT, SPARKS, OR OPEN FLAMES.

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

Respiratory Protection:ANY DUST AND MIST RESPIRATOR, ANY SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS, ANY AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATOR WITH A
    HIGH-EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE FILTER, ETC.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET PUBLISHED
    EXPOSURE LIMITS. VENTILATION EQUIPMENT MUST BE EXPLOSION PROOF.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES ARE NOT REQUIRED BUT RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:EYE PROTECTION NOT REQUIRED BUT ADVISIBL
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING NOT REQUIRED. AVOID
    REPEATED OR PROLONGED CONTACT WITH THIS SUBSTANCE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:C3
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
pH:4.5-6
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE IN COLD.
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS, IRREGULAR, ANGULAR, WHITE MASSES/FINE
    POWDER, WITH A SLIGHT TASTE.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS (STRONG) : FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND
    PRESSURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY RELEASE
    TOXIC AND/OR HAZARDOUS GASES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
    WHEN STORING OR DISPOSING OF THIS SUBSTANCE. FOR ASSISTANCE,
    CONTACT THE DISTRICT DIRECTOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
    AGENCY.

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