MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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XANTHAN GUM
SECTION I: IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
Product Use: Viscosifier
Product Name: XANTHUM GUM
TDG Classification: Not Regulated
Chemical Family: Polysaccharide Polymer
Packaging Group: Not applicable
WHMIS Classification: Not controlled
PIN: Not applicable
Workplace Hazard: Not applicable
SECTION II: INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients Percent CAS Number LD50 (Species/Route) LC50 (Species/Route)
Xanthan Gum 100% 11138-66-2 Not available Not Available
SECTION III: TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Route of entry: Skin Eye Contact Inhalation Ingestion
Effects of acute exposure: Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Effects of chronic exposure: Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
Exposure limits: Not available
Irritancy of product: skin and eye irritant.
Sensitization to product: Not available
Carcinogenicity: Not available
Reproductive toxicity: Not available
Teratogenicity: Not available
Mutagenicity: Not available
Name of toxicological synergistic products: Not available
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SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES
Skin contact: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin
with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin. Cold water may be
used. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before
reusing. Serious Skin Contact: Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek
medical attention.
Eye contact: Flush with plenty of water. If irritation develops, call a physician
Inhalation: Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not breathing,
perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical attention.
SECTION V: PHYSICAL DATA
Physical state: Solid.
Appearance and odour: Light beige powder, slight odour
Odour threshold: Not available
Specific gravity (潞C): 1.5
Vapor pressure (mmHG): Not available
Vapor density (Air=1): Not available
Evaporation rate: Not available
Boiling point (潞C): Not available
Freeze/Melting point (潞C): Not available
pH (%): 5.4-8.6
Co-efficient of water/oil distribution: Complete
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SECTION VI: FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Conditions of flammability: May be combustible at high temperature
Means of extinguishing: Dry chemical, foam, water fog, spray
Flash point: Not available
Upper flammable limit: Not available
Lower flammable limit: Not available
Auto-ignition temperature: Not available
Hazardous combustion products: Not available
Explosion data-sensitivity to mechanical impact: Not available
Explosion data-sensitivity to static discharge: Combustible dust in the finely divided and suspended state.
SECTION VII: REACTIVITY DATA
Chemically unstable (conditions): Stable.
Product incompatible with: Strong oxidizing agents and caustic solutions
Conditions of reactivity: Not applicable
Hazardous decomposition products: Not applicable
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SECTION VIII: PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
Personal protective equipment: Suggest NIOSH/MESA approved dust mask. Splash goggles.
Specific engineering controls: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne
levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Procedures for leak/spills: Sweep-up spilled material and repackage. Hose spill area very thoroughly. This product becomes
very slippery when wet.
Waste disposal: Dispose of material in accordance with local ordinances. Landfill is suggested.
Handling procedures and equipment: 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 equipment containing material. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable
protective clothing In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment If you feel unwell, seek medical
attention and show the label when possible. Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Storage requirements: Keep container dry. Keep in a cool place. Ground all equipment containing material. Keep container
tightly closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place. Combustible materials should be stored away from extreme heat and away
from strong oxidizing agents.
Special shipping information: Not applicable
SECTION IX: PREPARATION
Date updated: March 30, 2007 Prepared by: Product Safety Committee
All the recommendations and suggestions herein concerning this product are based upon tests and data believed to be reliable,
however it is the user鈥檚 responsibility to determine the safety, toxicity and sustainability for their own use of the product described
herein. Since the actual use by others is beyond our control, no guarantee, expressed or implied, is made by Q鈥橫ax Solutions Inc.
as to the effects of such use, the results to be obtained, or the safety and toxicity of the product nor does Q鈥橫ax Solutions Inc.
assume any liability arising out of use by others. Nor is the information herein to be considered as absolutely complete since
additional information may be necessary or desirable when particular or exceptional conditions or circumstances exist or because
of applicable laws or government regulations.
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