Material Safety Data Sheet
HMIS
NFPA Personal Protective Equipment
Health Hazard
2
1 Fire Hazard
1
2 0
Reactivity
0 See Section 15.
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification Page Number: 1
Catalog
Polydextrose P1204
Common Name/
Number(s).
Trade Name
68424-04-4
CAS#
Manufacturer Not available.
RTECS
SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC.
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET TSCA 8(b) inventory: No
TSCA
products were found.
GARDENA, CA 90248
Litesse II
Commercial Name(s) Not applicable.
CI#
Super Improved Polydextrose; Randomly bonded condensation
Synonym
polymer of dextroxe or glucose with small amounts of bounded sorbitol IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
CHEMTREC (24hr) 800-424-9300
and citric acid.
Polydextrose
Chemical Name
Polysaccharide (Polymer.) CALL (310) 516-8000
Chemical Family
C6-H12-O6)n
Chemical Formula
SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC.
Supplier
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248
Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients
Exposure Limits
TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3) CEIL (mg/m3)
Name CAS # % by Weight
1) Polydextrose 68424-04-4 100
Not applicable.
Toxicological Data
on Ingredients
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Non-sensitizer for skin.
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Potential Chronic Health
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Effects
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
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Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Skin Contact Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
Cold water may be used.
Serious Skin Contact Not available.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention.
Serious Inhalation Not available.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if
symptoms appear.
Serious Ingestion Not available.
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
May be combustible at high temperature.
Flammability of the Product
975掳C (1787掳F)
Auto-Ignition Temperature
Not available.
Flash Points
Not available.
Flammable Limits
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2).
Products of Combustion
Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat.
Fire Hazards in Presence of
Non-flammable in presence of shocks.
Various Substances
Explosion Hazards in Presence Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
of Various Substances
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
Fire Fighting Media
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
and Instructions
May burn but doesn't ignite readily.
Special Remarks on
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Not available.
Hazards
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority
requirements.
Large Spill Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water
on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
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Section 7. Handling and Storage
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the
Precautions
residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. If
ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label.
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store above 25掳C (77掳F).
Storage
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used
a Large Spill to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist
BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits Not available.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance Solid. (Amorphous solid powder.) Not available.
Odor
Bland. Non-sweet
Taste
182 - 5000 g/mole
Molecular Weight
White-to-cream
Color
Not available.
pH (1% soln/water)
Not available.
Boiling Point
110 (230 F) -130掳C (266掳F)
Melting Point
Not available.
Critical Temperature
Not available.
Specific Gravity
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure
Not available.
Vapor Density
Not available.
Volatility
Not available.
Odor Threshold
Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.
Not available.
Ionicity (in Water)
See solubility in water.
Dispersion Properties
Easily soluble in cold water, hot water
Solubility
Partially soluble in glycerin and propylene glycol.
Insoluble in ethanol.
Sparingly soluble or insoluble in most organic solvents.
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Not available.
Instability Temperature
Excess heat, ignition sources (sparks, flames), incompatible materials
Conditions of Instability
Slightly reactive to reactive with oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis.
Incompatibility with various
substances
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Not available.
Corrosivity
Hygroscopic; keep container tightly closed.
Special Remarks on
Reactivity
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Corrosivity
Will not occur.
Polymerization
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals Acute oral toxicity (LD50): >15000 mg/kg [Rat].
Chronic Effects on Humans Not available.
Other Toxic Effects on Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Humans Non-sensitizer for skin.
Special Remarks on Not available.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on other Acute Potential Health Effects:
Toxic Effects on Humans Skin: May cause irritation in susceptible inviduals. Not a known sensitizer.
Eyes: May cause slight irritation.
Inhalation: no information on short term effects.
Ingestion: No information on short term effects.
Chronic Potential Health Effects:
Inhalation: Prolonged or repeated exposure as a nuissance particle may result in respiratory tract irritation in
susceptible individuals or those with respiratory conditions.
Ingestion: Prolonged or repeated or excessive ingestion by sensitive individuals may cause a laxative effect.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity in water (LC50): >5000 mg/l 144 hours [Mummichogs]. >1000 mg/l 24 hours [Daphnia]. >1000
Ecotoxicity
mg/l 48 hours [Daphnia].
Not available.
BOD5 and COD
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
Products of Biodegradation
arise.
The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
Toxicity of the Products
of Biodegradation
Not available.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
Waste Disposal
control regulations.
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Section 14. Transport Information
DOT Classification Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Not applicable.
Identification
Not applicable.
Special Provisions for
Transport
DOT (Pictograms)
Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
No products were found.
Federal and State
Regulations
California
Proposition 65
Warnings
Other Regulations Not available.
Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
Other Classifications WHMIS (Canada)
DSCL (EEC) This product is not classified according Not applicable.
to the EU regulations.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 2 National Fire Protection Flammability
1
Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
1
0
2
Health Reactivity
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
E
WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Protective Equipment
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Gloves.
Lab coat.
Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or
equivalent.
Safety glasses.
Section 16. Other Information
P4021
MSDS Code
Not available.
References
Other Special Not available.
Considerations
Validated by Sonia Owen on 8/11/2006. Verified by Sonia Owen.
Printed 9/13/2006.
CALL (310) 516-8000
Notice to Reader
All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packaged. If this product is
combined with other materials, deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned in this MSDS. It shall be the user's responsibility to develop proper
methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual conditions of use. While this MSDS is based on technical data judged to be reliable, Spectrum Quality Products,
Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.
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