MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Guar Gum

Chemical Name:            

Guar Gum

Synonyms:

Guaran, Indalca AG, Jaguar

INCI Name:

 

CAS #:                           

9000-30-0

Country of Origin:           

China

 

2. Classification:

24 HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (613)-996-6666 CANUTEC 

EINECS #:  232-536-8

         

3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

None.

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Yellowish-whitish powder

Odor:                              

Characteristic mild odor.

Solubility:

Soluble.

Moisture Content:

12% maximum

Viscosity:

3000 -  6000 cps

pH (1% solution):

5 – 6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point:  n/a

 

6. Reactivity/Stability Data:

Reactivity: Stable. Always avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents, alkali and acids. Does not react with water.

Decomposition: When heated to decomposition may give off acrid and carbon monoxide smoke.

 

7. Toxicological Properties/Information:

Acute oral, LD50 (mouse) 8100 mg/kg

 

8. Preventive Data:

Spillage: Sweep up and remove to an approved disposal container.

Fire: Recommended extinguishing media – CO2, foam and dry chemicals. DO NOT use direct water jet on burning material.

Environment: Keep away from drains, surface and ground water.

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.

 

9. First Aid Measures:

Eye contact: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Call physician if irritation persists.

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Avoid casual breathing.

Ingestion: Rinse mouth and consult a physician immediately. Never-give anything by mouth if victim is unconscious, is rapidly-losing consciousness, or is convulsing.

Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap and plenty of water.

 

10. Individual Protection for Industrial Use:

Always use safety goggles.

Handle in a well ventilated area, and avoid breathing in dust directly by using a mask.

 

 

11. Other Regulatory Information:

WHMIS (Canada):

WHMIS Classification: D2B

 

HMIS (USA):

Health Hazard – 1

Fire Hazard – 0

Reactivity – 0

EINECS NO.: 232-536-8

 

12. Preparation Information:

Quality Assurance

New Directions Aromatics Inc.

21-B Regan Road,

Brampton, ON

L7A 1C5, Canada                                                                         

 

Date Revised: 8th April 2008

 

 

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.

 

 

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

 

Product: Guar Gum                                                                                                                                                                               Lot  No: 16017-A04

Product No: 16017

 

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Yellowish – whitish powder

Complies

Odor:                              

Characteristic mild odor.

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble

Complies

pH of 1% Solution:

5.0 – 7.0

Complies

Viscosity:

 

 

5000 -  8000 cps

Complies

Moisture:

12% maximum

Complies