CITY CHEMICAL CORPORATION -- ACACIA, POWDER -- 6810-00-299-1429
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:ACACIA, POWDER MSDS Date:04/03/1995 FSC:6810 NIIN:00-299-1429 === Responsible Party === Company Name:CITY CHEMICAL CORPORATION Address:100 HOBOKEN AVE City:JERSEY CITY State:NJ ZIP:07310 Country:US Info Phone Num:201-653-6900/FAX -4468 Emergency Phone Num:201-653-6900 CAGE:83628 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:CITY CHEMICAL CORPORATION Address:100 HOBOKEN AVE City:JERSEY CITY State:NJ ZIP:07310 Country:US Phone:201-653-6900/800-248-2436 CAGE:83628 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:GUM ARABIC (ACACIA) CAS:9000-01-5 RTECS #:CE5945000 Fraction by Wt: 100% Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RABBIT LD50:8GM/KG. Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHAL,INGEST,SKIN ABSORPTION.CAUSES EYE/SKIN IRRIT.MATL IS IRRIT TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESP TRACT. PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPO MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTIONS IN CERTAIN SENSITIVE IND IVIDUALS. TO THE BEST OF COMPANY'S KNWOLEDGE CHEM/PHYS/TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGLY INVESTIGATED. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:NO EVIDENCE (NTP). Effects of Overexposure:HARMFUL BY INHAL, INGEST, SKIN ABSORPTION. EYE/SKIN IRRITATION. MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. ALLERGIC REACTIONS IN SENSITIVE INDIVIDUALS. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:IN CASE OF CONTACT IMMED FLUSH EYES W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR @LEAST 15MINS. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ART RESP. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGEN. INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W /WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL PHYSICIAN. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRIATE FOAM. Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP. PLACE IN BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SPILL SITE AFT MATL PICKUP IS C OMPLETE. Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. DO NOT GET IN EYES/SKIN/CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN COOL DRY PLACE. Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED. Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES. Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES. Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH. Work Hygienic Practices:WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. Supplemental Safety and Health ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:N1 Appearance and Odor:OFF-WHITE POWDER. ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX MATL W/COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT & BURN IN CHEM INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.