SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP. -- STARCH  -- 6810-00-275-8128
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:STARCH
MSDS Date:09/26/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-275-8128
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP.
Address:14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:(213)516-8000
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:CODE 54860
Preparer's Name:E. BRULL
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
Contract Num:SP0450-99-M-NF67
CAGE:63415

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

Ingred Name:STARCH,SOLUBLE,ACS
CAS:9005-84-9
= Wt:100.
ACGIH TLV:10MG/CUM (DUST)

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: VERY SLIGHTLY TOSLIGHTLY
    DANGEROUS IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT (IRRITANT), OF EYE CONTACT
    (IRRITANT), OF INGESTION, OF INHALATION. CHRONIC: THERE ARE NO
    KNOWN EFFECT FROM CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO THIS P RODUCT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: NOT AVAIABALE.
    MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: NOT AVAILABLE. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: NOT
    AVAILABLE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE IS
    NOT KNOWN TO AGGRAVATE MEDICAL CONDITION.

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

First Aid:EYE-RINSE WITH WATER FOR A FEW MINUTES.  SKIN-REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHES QUICKLY. PLACE VICTIM UNDER A DELUGE SHOWER.
    GENTLY & THOROUGHLY WASH SKIN WITH RUNNING WATER & NONABRASIVE
    SOAP. COVER THE SK IN WITH AN EMOLLIENT. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS,
    SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION-ALLOW THE VICTIM TO REST IN A
    WELL VENTILATED AREA. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    INGESTION-REMOVE DENTURES IF ANY.  GIVE CONSCIOUS PERSON SEVERAL
    GLASSES OF WATER/MILK. INDUCE VOMITING BY STICKING FINGER IN
    THROAT. LOWER THE HEAD. NEVER GIVE AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON ANYTHING
    TO INGEST. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Autoignition Temp:=380.C, 716.F
Extinguishing Media:SMALL FIRES-USE DRY CHEMICALS, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    WATER SPRAY OR FOAM. LARGE FIRES-USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR FOAM. DO
    NOT USE WATER JET.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE NOTED
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTIBLE. SLIGHTLY FLAMMABLE TO
    FLAMMABLE IN THE PRESENCE OF OPEN FLAMES AND SPARKS. VERY SLIGHTLY
    TO SLIGHTLY FLAMMABLE IN PRESENCE OF HEAT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE APPROPIATE TOOLS TO PUT THE SPILLED SOLID
    IN A CONVENIENT WASTE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. FINISH CLEANING BY
    SPREADING WATER ON THE CONTAMINATED SURFACE AND DISPOSE OF
    ACCORDING TO LOCAL AND REGIONAL AU THORITY REQUIREMENTS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT. KEEP AWAY FROM
    SOURCES OF IGNITION. EMPTY CONTAINERS POSE A FIRE RISK, EVAPORATE
    THE RESIDUE UNDER A FUME HOOD. GROUND ALL EQUIPMEN.  DO NOT BREATHE
    DUST. KEEP CONTAINER DRY. KEEP  IN COOL PLACE. KEEP CONTAINER
    TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP IN A COOL WELL-VENTILATED PLACE.
Other Precautions:.MATERIAL SHOULD BE STORED AWAY FROM EXTREME HEAT AND
    AWAY FROM STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.

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

Ventilation:USE PROCESS ENCLOSURES, LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION OR OTHER
    ENGINEERING CONTROLS TO KEEP AIRBORNE LEVELS BELOW RECOMMENDED
    EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT. FULL SUIT. BOOTS. SUGGESTED
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING MIGHT NOT BE SUFFICIENT; CONSULT A SPECIALIST
    BEFORE HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.
Work Hygienic Practices:STANDARD HYGENIC PRATICE
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
pH:6
Appearance and Odor:SOLID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:TOXICITY OF THE PRODUCT TO THE REPRODUCTIVE
    SYSTEM: NOT AVAILABLE. NUISANCE DUST. ROUTE OF ENTRY: INGESTION.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:THE PRODUCTS OF DEGRADATION ARE MORE TOXIC.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE TO PROCESS, IF POSSIBLE. CONSULT YOUR
    LOCAL OR REGIONAL AUTHORITIES.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:NOT A DOT CONTROLLED MATERIAL (UNITED STATES).

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

Federal Regulatory Information:THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS ARE LISTED ON
    TSCA: STARCH SOLUBLE.
State Regulatory Information:NONE

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