Updated June 11, 2007
CATI ONI C GUAR GUM
Material Safety Data Sheet ( MSDS)
Eye Contact: not regarded as irritant to eyes
1. PRODUCT I DENTI FI CATI ON
Skin Contact: not regarded as irritant to skin; no known effects
Product Name: cationic guar gum from chronic exposure
I NCI Name: guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride I ngestion: may be irritant to gastrointestinal tract. Seek medical
Chem. N.: 2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl ether chloride attention.
CAS Number: 65497-29-2
EI NECS Number: 8. FI RST AI D MEASURES
Origin: natural, modified
Eyes: Irrigate eyes with a heavy stream of water for at least 20
minutes. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
2. PHYSI CAL & CHEMI CAL PROPERTI ES
Skin: Wash exposed areas of the body with plenty of water.
Melting Point: not applicable I nhalation: Remove from area of exposure. If breathing is
Boiling Point: not applicable difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention.
Vapor Density, Air= 1: not applicable I ngestion: Drink water. Do not induce vomiting. Consult medical
Vapor Pressure: not applicable personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Viscosity: > 2400 mPa.s (1% solution)
Solubility in w ater: soluble 9. FI RE FI GHTI NG MEASURES
pH Value: 9.5 - 11 (1% solution)
Flash Point: non-flammable
Appearance & Odor: yellowish powder, no odor
Extinguishing Media: water spray, foam, carbon dioxide
Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear full fire-
3. STABI LI TY & REACTI VI TY
fighting turn-out gear (full Bunker gear) including NIOSH-approved
Chemical Stability: stable under normal conditions self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in
I ncompatibility: a mixture of air and finely-divided powder is the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
potentially explosive. Incompatible with strong acids and oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition: biodegradable; burning can produce 10. TOXI COLOGI CAL I NFORMATI ON
carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Acute LD50: > 2000 mg/ kg (rat, oral)
Dermal and Eye I rritation Test: not adsorption by skin
4. HANDLI NG & STORAGE
Carcinogenicity: not data available
Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling. As with all Mutagenicity: not data available
chemicals, good industrial hygiene practices should be followed
11. DI SPOSAL CONSI DERATI ONS
when handling this material.
Avoid freezing or excessive heat. Do not handle or store near an
Storage and disposal must be in accordance with applicable local,
open flame, heat or other sources of ignition. Keep the container
state & federal disposal regulations. Characterization and com-
tightly closed and in a cool, well-ventilated place.
pliance with applicable laws are the responsibility solely of the
generator.
5. ACCI DENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
12. TRANSPORT I NFORMATI ON
Isolate spill area immediately. Keep unauthorized personnel away.
Ventilate closed spaces before entering. Do not touch or walk
General I nformation: not regarded as hazardous material
through spilled material. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers,
DOT Shipping Name: Refer to corresponding hazard class
basements or confined areas. Surface may become slippery after
ADR/ RI C Code: Refer to corresponding hazard class
spillage. Use vacuum or broom sweeping and remove to disposal
Sea Transport I MDG Code: Refer to corresponding hazard class
container. If damp, flush with water.
Air Transport I ATA: Refer to corresponding hazard class
6. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTI ON 13. DI SCLAI MER
Respiratory Protection: Do not breath dust. Use NIOSH/ OSHA-
This information relates only to the specific material designated and
approved respiratory protective equipment.
may not be valid for such material used in combination with any
Protective Clothing: Gloves recommended to prevent prolonged
other materials or in any other process. Such information is to be
skin contact. Safety glasses, goggles, or face shield recommended
the best of the company s knowledge and believed accurate and
for eye protection.
reliable as of the date indicated. However, no representation,
Other Protective Measures: Employees must practice good
warranty or guarantee of any kind, express or implied, is made as
personal hygiene, washing exposed areas of skin several times daily
to its accuracy, reliability or completeness and we assume no
and laundering contaminated clothing before re-use.
responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or
consequential, arising out of use. It is the user s responsibility to
7. HAZARDS I DENTI FI CATI ON
satisfy himself as to the suitableness & completeness of such
General: do not breath dust. information for his own particular use.
I nhalation: Most probable route of entry. No specific hazards
known to the respiratory system.
ALL DATA HEREIN ARE ALL AS PER OUR SUPPLIER.
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