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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I: IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
PRODUCT NAME: Starpak DP
PRODUCT USE: Oil Well Fluid Additive CAS No. 69331-40-4
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Corn Starch Ether
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 LD50 Oral-Rat LC Rat Inhalation
50
No Hazardous Ingredients
SECTION III: TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ROUTE OF ENTRY: [XX] SKIN [XX] EYE CONTACT [XX] INHALATION [XX] INGESTION
EYE CONTACT: May cause minor irritation to the eyes.
SKIN CONTACT: May cause some minor irritation due to dust drying skin.
INGESTION: May cause gastrointestinal tract irritation.
INHALATION: May be irritating to mucous membranes of nose, throat and upper respiratory tract.
SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN CONTACT: Wash affected area with soap and water.
EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
INGESTION: Dilute by drinking large quantities of water and seek medical attention.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
INHALATION: Remove patient to fresh air.
SECTION V: PHYSICAL DATA
APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: Solid white powder; starchy odour
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: N/A
BOILING POINT (掳C): Not Determined
MELTING POINT (掳C): Not Determined
pH: 5.0 - 7.0 (4% solution)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: N/A
EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
VAPOUR PRESSURE (mm Hg): N/A
BULK DENSITY: 30 - 40 (lbs/ft3)
SECTION VI: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT N/A
FLAMMABLE LIMITS N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Water; CO ; Dry foam or powder
2
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
temperatures for starch, through 200 mesh, is 380 oC. 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): Damp or wet conditions will lead to spoilage.
CONDITIONS OF REACTIVITY: Strong oxidizing agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Oxides of carbon.
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HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will Not Occur [XX] May Occur [ ]
VIII: PREVENTIVE MEASURES
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use an NIOSH approved dust filter.
VENTILATION: Local exhaust ventilation is recommended for control of dust.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Suggest plastic or rubber.
EYE PROTECTION: Suggest the use of goggles when handling.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (Specify): None required. Avoid the creation of dust.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING
Avoid ingestion. Do not breathe the dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Practice reasonable caution and
personal cleanliness. Launder exposed clothing before reuse. Avoid practice, which produces dust. Store away
from sources of ignition. Store in dry well ventilated place.
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE THE MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED
Use appropriate safety equipment. Avoid all bodily contact with spilled material. Small spills, sweep up and either
recover or dispose in approved containers. Large spills, shovel and sweep up for reclamation or disposal. It is
suggested that recovered material be reclaimed for reuse. Do not allow material to enter storm sewers or storm
water inlets.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Dispose to conform with local disposal regulations. It is the responsibility of the user of this product to determine at
the time of disposal whether the product meets criteria for hazardous waste. This product lends itself to recovering
for reclamation if spilled.
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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