Material Safety Data Sheet

Corn Gluten

Product Identification

   Synonyms: Gluten, Corn Gluten

   CAS Number : 66071-96-3

   Product Code: 010, 011, 012, 013, and 016

   1. Composition/Information on Ingredients

   Ingredient                         Percent             Hazardous



Protein %(On dry basis)               62.0 (min)          Not found

(as N× 6.25)

Starch %(On dry basis)                15.0 (max)          Not found

Oil % (On dry basis)                  5.0 (max)           Not found

 (As hexane extractable)

Ash % (On dry basis)                  1.7 (max)           Not found





   2. Hazards Identification

   Emergency Overview

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   As part of good industrial and personal hygiene and safety procedure, avoid all unnecessary

   exposure to the chemical substance and ensure prompt removal from skin, eyes and clothing.



   Rated on the 0 to 10 scale as

   Health rating: 0 - None

   Flammability rating: 2 - Slight.

   Explosive Hazards: No information

   Reactivity rating: 0 - None

   Contact rating: 0 - None

   Lab protective equipment’s: Goggles, Lab Coat

   Storage colour code: Orange (General Storage)



   Potential Health Effect

   �   Inhalation : No adverse health effect expected from inhalation

   �   Ingestion: No adverse health effect expected from ingestion

   �   Skin contact: No adverse health effect expected

   �   Eye contact: No adverse health effect expected

   �   Chronic exposure: Breathing dust may cause irritation to respiratory track.

                          Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause skin and eye

                          irritation.

   �   Aggravation of pre-existing condition: No information found

    3. First Aid Measures

�   Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention for any breathing difficulty.

�   Ingestion: If large volumes were swallowed, give water to drink, and get medical advice.

�   Skin contact: Flush exposed area under running water and Wash exposed area with soap and

    water. Get medical advice if irritation develops.

�   Eye contact: Wash thoroughly with running water. Get medical advice if irritation develops.



    4. Fire Fighting Measures

    Fire: As the most organic solids, fire is possible at elevated temperature or by contact with

    an ignition source.

    Fire Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, appropriate foam, or carbon dioxide.

    Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-

    approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure

    demand or other positive pressure mode.



    5. Accidental Release Measures

    Remove all sources of ignition. Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal

    protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Spills: Clean up spills in a manner that does

    not disperse dust into the air. Use non-sparking tools and equipment. Reduce airborne dust

    and prevent scattering by moistening with water. Pick up spill for recovery or disposal and

    place in a closed container.



    6. Handling and Storage

    Keep in a closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical

    damage. Isolate from incompatible substances. Observe all warnings and precautions listed

    for the product.



    7. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

    Airborne Exposure Limits: None established.

    Ventilation System: Not expected to require any special ventilation.

    Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): Not expected to require personal respirator

    usage.

    Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.

    Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles.



    8. Physical and Chemical Properties

    Appearance: yellow granular, free flowing Powder.

    Odour: Typical Odour Corn Gluten.

    Solubility: Not soluble in Water or Alcohol.

    pH (10 % Aqueous Solution): 4.5 � 7.5

    Bulk Density: 0.55 to 0.65 grams per ml.

    Ignition Temperature: Not available

9. Stability and Reactivity

Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may form

when heated to decomposition.

 Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizers.

Conditions to Avoid: Heat, ignition and incompatibles.



10. Toxicological Information

 Acute effects

  � May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption.

  � May cause irritation.

  Gluten Toxicity Data: No information found



11. Ecological Information

Environmental Fate: No information found.

Environmental Toxicity: No information found.



12. Disposal Considerations

Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and

approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may

change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from

federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with

federal, state and local requirements.



13. Transport Information

No special information found.



14. Regulatory Information

No special information is available.



15. Other Information

NFPA Ratings: Health: 0 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0

Label Hazard Warning:

As part of good industrial and personal hygiene and safety procedure, avoid all unnecessary

exposure to the chemical substance and ensure prompt removal from skin, eyes and clothing.

Label Precautions: None.

Label First Aid: Not applicable.

Product Use: Used as animal food, poultry feed, etc.

Revision Information: No changes.

Disclaimer:

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Prepared by: Maize Products, A Division of Sayaji Industries Ltd., P.O. Kathwada,

Ahmedabad - 382 430, Gujarat State, India.

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