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Health & Safety > Synthetic
Starch
SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY
| PRODUCT NAME |
SYNTHETIC STARCH
EMULSION |
| CHEMICAL FAMILY |
Stiffening agent for textile
fabrics |
| COMPANY NAME |
COLE & WILSON LTD, NABBS LANE,
SLAITHWAITE, HUDDERSFIELD, W. YORKSHIRE, HD7 5AT |
| EMERGENCY TELEPHONE |
01484 842353 |
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CHEMICAL CHARACTERISATION |
Aqueous emulsion
of a vinyl acetate homopolymer. |
| CAS NUMBER |
None |
| FURTHER INFORMATION |
Not classified as hazardous
by physical/chemical properties. |
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
| SKIN |
May cause slight
irritation, especially with repeated or prolonged exposure. |
| EYES |
May cause some irritation
which should cease on removal of the product. |
| INHALATION |
Not an inhalation
hazard under normal conditions of use. May cause irritation to the
respiratory system, if mists or sprays may be inhaled. |
| INGESTION |
Low toxicity product. |
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
| INHALATION |
Remove the casualty
to fresh air. Clear any blocked airways. If recovery is delayed seek
medical advice. |
| SKIN CONTACT |
Remove all contaminated clothing
immediately. Wash contaminated area with soap and water. If any irritation
persists obtain medical attention. |
| EYE CONTACT |
Irrigate the eye with water
for 15 minutes. If there is any irritation obtain medical attention
immediately. |
| INGESTION |
Do not make casualty vomit.
If unconscious do not give anything by mouth. Check for breathing
and pulse, if present, place in the recovery position & obtain medical
attention. If conscious rinse out the mouth with water. Give 1 pint
of water to drink immediately and repeated drinks of water at a rate
of a cupful (1/3 pint) every 10 minutes. Obtain medical attention
immediately. |
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
| EXTINGUISHING MEDIA |
Foam, dry powder,
carbon dioxide, water spray/fog. |
| SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
FOR FIREFIGHTERS |
As for all fires involving chemicals:
chemical protection suit, suitable gloves and boots, and self-contained
breathing apparatus. |
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
| PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS |
Use personal protective
equipment. |
| METHODS FOR CLEANING
UP |
Soak up with inert
absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal
binder, sawdust). Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for
disposal. After cleaning, flush away traces with water. |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS |
Do not flush into surface water
or sanitary sewer system. |
7. HANDLING & STORAGE
| Handling precautions
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Handle in accordance
with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Do not eat, drink
or smoke whilst handling the product. Remove contaminated clothing
immediately and launder before re-use. Wash hands after use. Avoid
formation of sprays or mist. |
| Storage information |
***see 16*** |
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
| CONTROL PARAMETERS |
Not applicable |
| ENGINEERING MEASURES |
Ensure adequate ventilation,
especially in confined areas. |
| RESPIRATORY PROTECTION |
No personal respiratory protective
equipment normally required. In case of mist, spray or aerosol exposure
wear suitable personal respiratory protection. |
| HAND PROTECTION |
Chemical-resistant gloves. |
| EYE PROTECTION |
Goggles. |
| SKIN & BODY PROTECTION |
Lightweight protective clothing. |
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| APPEARANCE |
Liquid. |
| COLOUR |
White |
| ODOUR |
Slight |
| CHANGES IN PHYSICAL STATE |
Boiling point approx. 100°C. |
| FLASH POINT |
Not exhibited. |
| BULK DENSITY |
Approx. 1.1g/cm³. |
| WATER SOLUBILITY |
Miscible. |
| pH VALUE |
Approx. 5. |
| VISCOSITY |
Approx. 2000cPs. |
| IGNITION TEMPERATURE |
Not determined. |
| EXPLOSION LIMITS |
Not determined. |
| VAPOUR PRESSURE |
Approx 32mbar (25°C). |
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
| STABILITY |
Stable at normal
conditions. |
| CONDITIONS TO AVOID |
Avoid extremes of temperature,
especially frost and freezing conditions. |
| MATERIALS TO AVOID |
Avoid contact with reactive
chemicals. |
| HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION Products
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No decomposition if stored and
applied as directed. |
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
| ACUTE TOXICITY |
By analogy to similar
products the acute oral LD50 (rat) is expected to be >2000mg/kg.
By analogy to similar products: Acute dermal/eye irritation (rabbit)
- non-irritant. |
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Not expected to
be harmful to the aquatic environment. 96hr LC50 (fish), expected
to be >100ppm, by analogy to similar products. |
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Dispose of in accordance
with local regulations. In the UK disposal may be made to a licensed
treatment/disposal site in accordance with the provisions of `The
Environmental Protection Act 1990'. |
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
| UK ROAD/RAIL |
Not classified as
dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations. |
| IMDG |
Not classified as
dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations. |
| ICAO |
Not classified as
dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations. |
| ADR |
Not classified as
dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations. |
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
| HAZARD SYMBOLS |
None |
| RISK PHRASES |
None |
| SAFETY PHRASES |
None |
16. OTHER INFORMATION
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*****from 7. STORAGE
CONDITIONS*****
Avoid extremes of temperature, especially frost and freezing conditions.
Store between 5°C and 40°C. Do not store in mild steel containers.
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated
place. |
| Date of Issue |
24th January 1996. |
This information is based on our present state of knowledge
and is intended to describe our products from the point of view of the
safety requirements. It should not be construed as guaranteeing specific
properties.
M.P.SULLIVAN, CHEMIST
Health & Safety > Synthetic
Starch
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