=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:PRECOOKED INSTANT STARCH
NIIN:00-841-6362
MSDS Number: BHMWV
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:GURTLER CHEMICALS INC.
Address:15475 SOUTH LASALLE STREET
City:SOUTH HOLLAND
State:IL
ZIP:60473
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:1-708-331-2550
CAGE:0CA58
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:GURTLER CHEMICALS INC
Address:15475 S LASALLE ST
Box:City:SOUTH HOLLAND
State:IL
ZIP:60473
Country:US
Phone:708-331-2550
CAGE:0CA58

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

Name:PREGELATINIZED CORN STARCH
CAS:9005-25-8
RTECS #:GM5090000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:10MG/M3

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

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MINIMAL-DUST MAY BE IRRITATIVE TO NOSE
    AND EYES.

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

First Aid:UNLIKELY TO BE NECESSARY. FLUSH EYES WITH WATER. REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:AVOID PROCEDURES WHICH COULD CAUSE A DUST
    CLOUD OF STARCH TO BE FORMED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STARCH DUST CAN FORM AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE
    WITH AIR. AVOID CONDITIONS WHICH PRODUCE DUST.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP WITH VACUUM CLEANER. AVOID PRODUCTION
    OF DUST.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCE.AVOID
    PROCEDURES WHICH COULD CAUSE A DUST CLOUD.STARCH DUST CAN FORM AN
    EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE WITH AIR.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST RESPIRATOR(NIOSH/MSHA #TC-21C-132) MAY BE
    DESIRABLE WHEN DUMPING BAGS.
Ventilation:EXPLOSION PROOF EXHAUST FAN-DESIRABLE WHEN DUMPING BAGS.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health
NK

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

Spec Gravity:6-.7G/ML
pH:5-8
Solubility in Water:60-70% IN COLD WATER
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO CREAM IN COLOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PRACTICES WHICH PRODUCE DUST.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN SANITARY LAND FILL OR INCINERATE.

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