MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

Wausau Chemical Corporation, 2001 N. River Drive, Wausau, WI 54403

                                                                             Last Revision:              January 20, 2004

HMIS Hazard 4 – Extreme                  Health              0 3 – High                       Fire                  0 1 – Slight                      Other               0 0 - Least

Emergency       CHEMTREC              800-424-9300

Phones:            Wausau Chemical         715-842-2285

SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

 

 

 

NAME:                        CORN STARCH

SYNONYMS:            

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL               CAS #             PERCENT       PEL/TWA        SARA III, SEC 313    

NA

 

 

 

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:                 White powder                          Boiling Point (^oF):                                 NA

Odor:                           Odorless                                  Melting Point (^oF):                                ND

pH:                               NA                                          Specific Gravity (H₂O=1 @ 70^oF):       NA

Water solubility:      Cold-Insoluble Hot-Gelatinizes       Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20^oC: NA

Vapor Density (air=1): NA                              Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           NA

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)    NA    

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):               360 –570C      Explosive Limits: Lower  70 mg/L         Upper              None   

Flammable Limits:                     None                Auto Ignition Temperature:        None

Extinguishing Media:                 Water, ansul dry chemical, fire extinguisher

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Avoid creating dust that could cause secondary                                                                                                 explosion

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:                               Explosive in specific dust concentrations – dust                                                                                      precaution required.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

Stable:    X  Unstable:               Hazardous Polymerization:   Occurs:                 Does not Occur:           X

 

Conditions to Avoid:                 Excessive dust concentrations

 

Materials to Avoid:                   None known.

 

Decomposition Products:          Excessive dust concentrations.

 

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Mild eye irritant. Use chemical goggles when handling this product. In the event of contact flush with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

SKIN:              Can cause skin irritation on repeated or prolonged contact. In the event of contact wash thoroughly with water. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

INHALATION:           Dust can cause irritation of the respiratory system.

 

INGESTION:              Not likely to cause any adverse effects. Drink large quantities of water.

 

IN ALL CASES:          GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IF ADVERSE EFFECTS PERSIST

 

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY:      Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion.

 

HYGIENE:      No special precautions are required

 

SECTION 7 – PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE AND USE

 

 

 

SPILLS AND LEAKS:            Contain to prevent loss to the environment. Collect excess material. Flush residual material to a sanitary sewer.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Keep containers tightly closed. Store at ambient temperatures.

 

WASTE DISPOSAL:              Follow recommendations of local, state and federal regulations.

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Rinse with water. Replace and firmly tighten closures. Send to a recycling center or return to Wausau Chemical Corporation.

 

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:                  None

 

LABEL REQUIRED                                        None

 

The information contained herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, representation, inducement or license of any kind is made, except that the information is accurate to the best of Wausau Chemical Corporation’s knowledge, or is obtained from sources believed by Wausau Chemical Corporation to be reliable and accurate. Wausau Chemical Corporation does not assume any legal responsibility for use or reliance upon the information being furnished. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests. Before using any product, read the container label directions as well as the Material Safety Data Sheet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ND – Not Determined              NA – Not Applicable               NE – Not Established