MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND USE
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN):
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER
Sodium alginate SO115X
PRODUCT USE
Stabilizing colloid
MANUFACTURERS NAME: SUPPLIERS NAME:
Xenex Labs XENEX LABORATORIES INC.
STREET ADDRESS: STREET ADDRESS:
2402 CANOE AVENUE
CITY: PROVINCE: CITY: PROVINCE:
COQUITLAM B.C.
POSTAL CODE: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO: POSTAL CODE: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO:
SPE100 V3K 6C2 (CHEMTREC) 1-800-424-9300
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
% CAS NUMBER LD50 / LC50 OF INGREDIENT
/ CHEMICAL FORMULA
(SPECIFY SPECIES) (SPECIFY ROUTE AND DOSE)
Sodium alginate 100 9005-38-3 Not Available Not Available
(C6H7O6Na)n
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
PHYSICAL STATE AND APPEARANCE ODOR TASTE ODOR THRESHOLD (ppm)
Solid (White to off-white, cream. Powder) Odorless Tasteless Not Available
MELTING POINT (C) BOILING POINT (C) VAPOR PRESSURE VAPOR DENSITY VOLATILITY
>300掳C (572掳F) Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
pH SPECIFIC GRAVITY COEFF. WATER/OIL DIST. DISPERSION PROPERTIES / SOLUBILITY
Soluble in cold water, hot water. Insoluble in diethyl ether.
Not Available Not Available Not Available
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
NO YES
FLAMMABILITY IF YES, UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS?
May be combustible at high temperature - Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of
heat.
MEANS OF EXTINCTION
SMALL: Use DRY chemical powder.
LARGE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do NOT use water jet.
FLASHPOINT (C) AND METHOD FLAMMABLE LIMITS (% BY VOLUME) CRITICAL TEMPERATURE
Not Available UPPER: Not Available LOWER: Not Available Not Available
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE (C) HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
Not Available (CO,CO2) Oxides of carbon, some metallic oxides. Acrid smoke and fume
SECTION 5 - REACTIVITY DATA
YES NO IF NO, UNDER WHICH CONDITIONS?
CHEMICAL STABILITY
The product is stable - Avoid Excess heat, ignition sources, dust generation, incompatible materials.
NO YES
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES IF SO, WHICH ONES?
Reactive with oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis
REACTIVITY, AND UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS
Not Available
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SO115X
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER
Sodium alginate
SECTION 6 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ROUTE OF ENTRY
INGESTION
INHALATION
SKIN CONTACT SKIN ABSORPTION EYE CONTACT
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT
Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation. Eyes: May cause eye irritation. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. The greatest danger from
ingestion of large quantities is intestinal obstruction.
The toxicological properties is this substance have not been fully investigated.
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS
EXPOSURE LIMITS IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT SENSITIZATION OF PRODUCT
Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY MUTAGENICITY
TERATOGENICITY CARCINOGENICITY
Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
SECTION 7 - PREVENTATIVE MEASURE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
GLOVES (SPECIFY) RESPIRATOR (SPECIFY) EYE (SPECIFY)
Yes ( impervious ) Approved / Certified respirator Safety goggles, face shield
FOOTWEAR (SPECIFY) CLOTHING (SPECIFY) OTHER (SPECIFY)
No Coveralls / Lab coat Eyewash equipment nearby
ENGINEERING CONTROLS (SPECIFY eg. VENTILATION, ENCLOSED PROCESS)
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.
LEAK AND SPILL PROCEDURE
Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface.
WASTE DISPOSAL
According to local, provincial, and federal regulations.
HANDLING PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the 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 away from
incompatibles such as oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Container may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues
(Dust, Solids) observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product
SPECIAL SHIPPING INFORMATION
Not a DOT controlled material
SECTION 8 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SPECIFIC MEASURES
SKIN Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical
attention if irritation develops. Wash clothing before reuse, thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
EYES 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.
INHALATION If inhaled remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
INGESTION Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious perso
Loosen tight clothing such as collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.
IF IRRITATION PERSISTS AND IN ALL OTHER CASES, GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SECTION 9 - PREPARATION DATE OF M.S.D.S.
All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packa
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 us
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, Xenex Laboratories Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.
PREPARED BY (GROUP, DEPARTMENT, ETC.) PHONE NUMBER DATE:
CONTROL DEPARTMENT (604) 552 3031 March 09 2007
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