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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I: IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
PRODUCT NAME: Starch Y
PRODUCT USE: Oil Well Fluid Additive
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Pregelatinized starch
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 Oral-Rat OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
(50)
No Hazardous Ingredients
SECTION III: TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ROUTE OF ENTRY: [ ] SKIN [ ] EYE CONTACT [ ] INHALATION [ ] INGESTION
EYE CONTACT : May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes
SKIN CONTACT: No effects expected
INGESTION: No effects expected
INHALATION:: May cause irritation to respiratory system
SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap and water.
EYE CONTACT: If splashed into the eyes, flush with clear water for 15 minutes or until irritation subsides. If
irritation persists, call a physician.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
INGESTION: If ingested, dilute by drinking large quantities of water, seek medical attention.
INHALATION: Remove patient to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration as required
SECTION V: PHYSICAL DATA
APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: Coarse yellow powder; no odour
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.3
BOILING POINT (掳C): N/A
MELTING POINT (掳C): N/A
pH: (4%Sol): 5.0 鈥? 7.0
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Appreciable
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: N/A
EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
VAPOUR PRESSURE (mm Hg): N/A
BULK DENSITY (lb/ft3): 30 鈥? 35
SECTION VI: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: N/A
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon dioxide, dry powder, foam, and water.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Self-contained respirators required for fire fighting personnel.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Dust/air mixtures may be explosive. The minimum ignition
temperature reported for starch, through 200 mesh, is 380C.
The minimum explosive concentration of a dust cloud is 0.04
oz/ft3. Avoid open lights, flames, welding and spark
producing sources.
SECTION VII: REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable [XX] Unstable [ ]
INCOMPATIBILITY (CONDITIONS TO AVOID): Strong oxidizing agents
CONDITIONS OF REACTIVITY: N/A
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HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Oxides of carbon
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will Not Occur [XX] May Occur [ ]
VIII: PREVENTIVE MEASURES
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Suggest NIOSH/MESA Approved dust mask.
VENTILATION: As needed to control dust.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Suggest plastic or rubber
EYE PROTECTION: Suggest goggles; nuisance dust
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (Specify): Ensure eye - wash station and emergency shower is available.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING
Avoid ingestion. Practice reasonable caution and personal cleanliness. Avoid skin and eye contact. Avoid practices
which produce dust. Store away from heat, flame and spark source. Store in a cool, dry area; moisture will spoil
product.
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE THE MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED
Use appropriate safety equipment. Sweep up, and collect, uncontaminated material for repackaging. Sweep up,
and collect contaminated material for disposal. Flush cleaned area with water. CAUTION: Wet floors may be
slippery when material is present. Avoid excessive production of dust.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Incinerate/ dispose to conform with federal, provincial and local regulations. It is the responsibility of the user to
determine if contaminated material meets hazardous waste requirements.
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 31, 2004 APPROVED BY:
SUPERSEDES: October 1, 2003
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