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5.6 KiB
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132 lines
5.6 KiB
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Fisher Acros -- Tragacanth Gum 9000-65-1
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Tragacanth gum
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Acros Catalog #s: AC421385000 AC421395000
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*** This product is for research and development purposes only. ***
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Pittsburgh, PA 15219-4785
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1-800-ACROS-01 (1-800-227-6701)
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For Emergency Transportation Information call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
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Date of Revision: 10/31/90 Accession Number: 120242
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Modified by Fisher Scientific: 12/94
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SECTION I. IDENTIFICATION
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- Product Name: Tragacanth Gum
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- Synonym(s): Gum Tragacanth
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- Formula: Gummy exudation from Astragalus Gummifer Labill
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- CAT No(s): 136 9875; 136 9883; 164 6520; 193 6061
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- Chem. No(s): 15409
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SECTION II. PRODUCT AND COMPONENT HAZARD DATA
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ACGIH
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COMPONENT(S): Percent TLV(R) CAS Reg. No.
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Tragacanth Gum ca. 100 --- 9000-65-1
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SECTION III. PHYSICAL DATA
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- Appearance and Odor: White to yellow solid; odorless
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- Melting Point: Not Available
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- Vapor Pressure: Negligible
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- Evaporation Rate (n-butyl acetate = 1): Negligible
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- Volatile Fraction by Weight: Negligible
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- Specific Gravity (Water = 1): Not Available
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- Solubility in Water (by Weight): Not Available
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SECTION IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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- Flash Point: Not Applicable
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- Extinguishing Media: Water spray; Dry chemical; Carbon dioxide
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- Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing
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apparatus and protective clothing.
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- Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Fire or excessive heat may produce
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hazardous decomposition products.
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SECTION V. REACTIVITY DATA
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- Stability: Stable
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- Incompatibility: Strong oxidizers
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- Hazardous Decomposition Products: Combustion will produce carbon
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dioxide and probably carbon monoxide. Oxides of nitrogen may also be
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present.
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- Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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R-0354.000C 85-5404
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SECTION VI. TOXICITY AND HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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A. EXPOSURE LIMITS: Not established.
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B. EXPOSURE EFFECTS:
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Inhalation: Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
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Skin: Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
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Eye: No specific hazard known. Contact may cause transient irritation.
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Ingestion: Expected to be a low ingestion hazard.
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C. FIRST AID:
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Inhalation: If symptomatic, remove to fresh air. Get medical attention
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if symptoms persist.
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Skin: Wash after each contact. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
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Eye: Any material that contacts the eye should be washed out
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immediately with water. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
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Ingestion: Drink 1-2 glasses of water. Seek medical attention.
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SECTION VII. VENTILATION AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
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A. VENTILATION AND RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
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Good ventilation* should be sufficient. Supplementary ventilation or
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respiratory protection may be needed in special circumstances.
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* Typically ten room volumes per hour is considered good general
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ventilation; ventilation rates should be matched to conditions of use.
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B. SKIN AND EYE PROTECTION:
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Safety glasses with side shields are recommended in industrial
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operations involving chemicals.
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If prolonged or repeated skin contact is necessary, impervious gloves
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or other protection may be required.
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SECTION VIII. SPECIAL STORAGE AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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Keep from contact with oxidizing materials.
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SECTION IX. SPILL, LEAK, AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
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Sweep up material and package for safe feed to an incinerator.
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Dispose by incineration or contract with licensed chemical waste disposal
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agency. Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to federal, state
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or local laws.
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SECTION X. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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WHMIS STATUS: Noncontrolled Product
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The information contained herein is furnished without warranty of any kind.
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Users should consider these data only as a supplement to other information
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gathered by them and must make independent determinations of the suitability
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and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use and
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disposal of these materials and the safety and health of employees and
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customers.
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