SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- STARCH CORN;S4126  -- 6810-01-222-6457
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:STARCH CORN;S4126
MSDS Date:06/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-222-6457
MSDS Number: BSFTH
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:14508
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765/FAX 800-325-5052
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:STARCH
CAS:9005-25-8
RTECS #:GM5090000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3; 9293

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:ALLERGEN,MILDLY
    IRRITATING.EYES/SKIN:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.INGEST:NOT REPORTED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THERE ARE NO INGREDIENTS ABOVE 0.1%
    WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN/INHAL:IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING
    RESPIRATORY AILMENTS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST:IF CONSCIOUS,WASH MOUTH WITH WATER.CALL
    PHYSICIAN.SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH WATER.CALL
    PHYSICIAN.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.CALL PHYSICIAN IF BREATHING
    BECOME DIFFICULT.EYES:FL USH WITH WATER,WHILE HOLDING LIDS OPENED
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.CALL PHYSICIAN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE,DRY CHEMICAL POWDER,APPROPRAITE
    FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DUS-AIR MIXTURE MAY EXPLODE IF IGNITED.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.SWEEP UP AND PLACE
    IN A BAG FOR DISPOSAL.AVOID CREATING DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.USE WITH
    ADEQUATE DUST CONTROL.
Other Precautions:AVOID MAKING DUST.AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST.
Ventilation:NON-SPARKING MECHANICAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICALLY RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,AS NEEDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS.SEPERATE WORK CLOTHES FROM STREET
    CLOTHES.LAUNDER WORK CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.KEEP FOOD OUT OF THE WORK
    AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE @100C
Appearance and Odor:POWDER,FINE;WHITE;ODORLESS

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CREATING DUST+SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE,CARBON DIOXIDE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE/MIX WITH A COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT AND BURN
    IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR WITH WITH AFTERBURNER AND
    SCRUBBER.DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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