Updated February 20, 2007
HP-Starch
Material Safety Data Sheet ( MSDS)
1. Product Identification 8. First Aid Measures
Product Name: HP-Starch Eyes: Remove particles by irrigation with eye wash solution or clean
water, holding eyelids apart. If symptoms develop, obtain medical
INCI Name: hydroxypropyl starch phosphate
attention.
Chemistry: modified starch
CAS Number: 28-030A Skin: Wash exposed areas of the body with soap and water.
EINECS Number: not available Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention if irritation
persists.
2. Physical & Chemical Properties Ingestion: Treat symptomatically and supportively. Get medical
attention.
Melting Point: not applicable
Boiling Point: not applicable
Non-Volatiles: 6 10% 9. Fire Fighting Measures
Viscosity: not applicable Flash Point: Not applicable
Specific Gravity: 1.5 Extinguishing Media: Dry Chemical: CO2; Water Fog: Foam
Solubility in water: soluble Fire Fighting Procedures: No special procedures are required.
Refractive Index: not determined
Appearance & Odor: white power with starch odor 10. Toxicological Information
General: This product is considered as being non-toxic. Use of good
industrial hygiene practices is recommended.
3. Stability & Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable Acute oral LD50: no data available
Incompatibility: no hazardous reactions with proper storage and han- Carcinogenicity: There is no evidence this material poses a car-
dling cinogenic risk under normal conditions of handling and use.
Thermal Decomposition: not applicable
Hazardous Polymerization: not applicable 11. Disposal Consideration
Waste Disposal Methods: Disposal should be in accordance with
local, state or national legislation.
4. Handling & Storage
Storage Temperature: Ambient Empty Containers: Empty containers may contain product residue,
follow MSDS and label warnings even after they have been emptied.
Sensitivity to Static Electricity: Yes
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: No
Other Precautions: Use care to minimize dust generation in
normal use conditions. Avoid dispersing the powder in the air. Prevent 12. Transport Information
buildup of powder on surfaces. DOT Shipping Name: not regulated
ADR/RIC Code: not regulated
5. Accidental Release Measures Sea Transport IMDG Code: not regulated
Normal precautions for nuisance dust should be observed. Avoid Air Transport IATA: not regulated
prolonged inhalation of dust. Sweep up or vacuum up and place in
suitable container for disposal.
13. Disclaimer
This information relates only to the specific material designated and
6. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection
may not be valid for such material used in combination with any
Respiratory Protection: General ventilation with NIOSH approved
dust mask. other materials or in any other process. Such information is to be the
best of the company s knowledge and believed accurate and reliable
Protective Clothing: Chemically resistant gloves, safety glasses with
side shields, and uniforms, coveralls, or a lab coat should be worn. as of the date indicated. However, no representation, war-ranty or
guarantee of any kind, express or implied, is made as to its
Other Protective Measures: Remove contaminated clothing and laun-
der before reuse. Wash before eating, drinking, or using toilet facilities. accuracy, reliability or completeness and we assume no respon-
sibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or consequential,
arising out of use. It is the user s responsibility to satisfy himself as
7. Hazards Identification
to the suitableness & completeness of such information for his own
General: Possible physical irritant from dust particles. Potential for dust
explosion. particular use.
Inhalation: This material can produce a nuisance dust which should be
maintained below a time weighted average of 10 mg/m3.
Eye Contact: Particulates may scratch eyes surfaces and cause me-
chanical irritation.
Skin Contact: non irritant.
Ingestion: Unlikely to be hazardous if swallowed.
Primary Route of Entry: Eye contact, skin contact, inhalation, inges-
tion.
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