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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I: IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
PRODUCT NAME: Guar Gum
PRODUCT USE: Viscosifier
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Polysaccharide
WORK PLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS)
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: Not A Controlled Product Under WHMIS
WORK PLACE HAZARD: N/A
TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS (TDG)
SHIPPING NAME: Not Regulated Under TDG
TDG CLASSIFICATION: N/A
UN NUMBER (PIN): N/A
PACKING GROUP: N/A
SECTION II: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT PERCENT CAS NUMBER LD(50) Oral-Rat OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
No Hazardous Ingredients
SECTION III: TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ROUTE OF ENTRY: [XX] SKIN [XX] EYE CONTACT [XX] INHALATION [XX] INGESTION
EFFECTS OF Direct contact may cause mild transient irritation. Low oral acute toxicity. Dust may cause
OVEREXPOSURE: upper respiratory tract irritation.
ACUTE EXPOSURE: Prolonged direct contact may cause mild irritation.
EXPOSURE LIMITS: Not Determined.
SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water.
EYE CONTACT: Flush with water. Seek medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
INGESTION: Ingestion of dry powder may result in the material swelling in the throat, possibly causing
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blockage of the throat and choking. If the victim is conscious, give 1-2 glassed of water. Do
not give anything to an unconscious person. Seek medical attention. Do not leave victim
unattended.
INHALATION: Remove victim from immediate source of exposure and assure that the breathing is normal.
Administer oxygen or perform CPR if necessary. Seek medical attention.
SECTION V: PHYSICAL DATA
APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: Cream coloured powder. Odourless.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.3
N/A
BOILING POINT (掳C):
N/A
MELTING POINT (掳C):
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Forms gel
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: N/A
EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
VAPOUR PRESSURE (mm Hg): N/A
VAPOUR DENSITY (Air = 1): N/A
pH: 4.5 鈥? 7.5 @ 1% w/w
SECTION VI: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: Not applicable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not determined.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, dry chemical, foam.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Dusts of this product can form explosive mixtures with air.
SECTION VII: REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable [XX] Unstable [ ]
INCOMPATIBILITY (CONDITIONS TO AVOID) Strong oxidizing agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS COx, on combustion.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Will Not Occur [XX] May Occur [ ]
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SECTION VIII: PREVENTIVE MEASURES
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Dust mask recommended when ventilation is inadequate.
VENTILATION: General mechanical.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemically resistant.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (Specify): None known.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not
get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE THE MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED
Wear protective equipment. For small spills, sweep up and dispose of in appropriate waste containers. For large
spills, shovel into appropriate waste containers. Keep out of sewers, storm drains, surface waters and soil.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Dispose of contaminated product and materials used in cleaning up spills or leaks in a manner approved for this
material. Consult appropriate federal, state and local regulatory agencies to ascertain proper disposal procedures.
SECTION IX: PREPARATION
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH, BUT NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, IS MADE.
DATE PRINTED: April 6, 2006 BY: MILLENNIUM TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
DATE MODIFIED: May 26, 2005 APPROVED BY:
SUPERSEDES: New
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