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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET |
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1. Product
Identification: |
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Product Name:
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Guar Gum |
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Chemical Name:
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Guar Gum |
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Synonyms: |
Guaran, Indalca AG, Jaguar |
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INCI Name: |
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CAS #: |
9000-30-0 |
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2. Classification: |
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24 HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (613)-996-6666 CANUTEC EINECS #: 232-536-8 |
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3. Hazardous
Ingredients Information: |
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None. |
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4. Physical &
Chemical Properties: |
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Appearance: |
Yellowish-whitish powder |
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Odor: |
Characteristic mild odor. |
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Solubility: |
Soluble. |
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Moisture Content: |
12% maximum |
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Viscosity: |
3000 - 6000 cps |
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pH (1% solution): |
5 – 6 |
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5. Fire/Explosion
Hazard: |
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Flash Point: n/a |
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6. Reactivity/Stability
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Reactivity: Stable. Always avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents, alkali and acids. Does not react with water. |
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Decomposition: When heated to decomposition may give off acrid and carbon monoxide smoke. |
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7. Toxicological
Properties/Information: |
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Acute oral, LD50 (mouse) 8100 mg/kg |
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8. Preventive Data:
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Spillage: Sweep up and remove to an approved disposal container. |
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Fire: Recommended extinguishing media – CO2, foam and dry chemicals. DO NOT use direct water jet on burning material. |
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Environment: Keep away from drains, surface and ground water. |
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Storage: Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area protected in tightly closed container away from sources of ignition, heat and light or direct sunlight. Keep air contact to minimum. |
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9. First Aid
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Eye contact: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Call physician if irritation persists. |
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Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Avoid casual breathing. |
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Ingestion: Rinse mouth and consult a physician immediately. Never-give anything by mouth if victim is unconscious, is rapidly-losing consciousness, or is convulsing. |
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Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap and plenty of water. |
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10. Individual
Protection for Industrial Use: |
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Always use safety goggles. Handle in a well ventilated area, and avoid breathing in dust directly by using a mask. |
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11. Other
Regulatory Information: |
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WHMIS (Canada): WHMIS Classification: D2B HMIS (USA): Health Hazard – 1 Fire Hazard – 0 Reactivity – 0 EINECS NO.: 232-536-8 |
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12. Preparation Information: |
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Quality Assurance New Directions Aromatics Inc. Brampton, ON L7A 1C5, Canada Date Revised: 8th April 2008 |
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Disclaimer The information contained in
this Certificate of Analysis and Material Safety Data Sheet are obtained from current and
reliable sources. As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of this product
is outside the control of New Directions Aromatics Inc., no representation or
warranty, expressed or implied is made as to the effect(s) of such use(s)
(including damage or injury), or the results obtained. New Directions Aromatics
Inc. expressly disclaims responsibility as to the ordinary or otherwise
use(s). Furthermore, New Directions Aromatics as to the fitness for any
use should consider nothing container herein as a recommendation. The
liability of New Directions Aromatics Inc. is limited to the value of the
goods and does not include any consequential loss. |
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CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS |
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Product:
Guar Gum
Lot No: 16017-A04 |
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Product
No: 16017 |
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Specifications: |
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Appearance: |
Yellowish – whitish powder |
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Odor:
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Characteristic mild odor. |
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Solubility: |
Soluble |
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pH of 1% Solution: |
5.0 – 7.0 |
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Viscosity: |
5000 - 8000 cps |
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Moisture: |
12% maximum |
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