12/10/2015
Tapioca Starch MSDS
1. Identification of the product and the company
- Identification of the product
+ Product name: Tapioca starch and modified starch
+ Trade name: Tapioca starch and modified starch
specified in Directive 67/548/EEC.
4. First aid measures
- After inhalation: fresh air.
- After skin contact: wash off with water.
- After eye contact: rinse out with water.
- After swallowing (large amounts): consult doctor if feeling unwell.
5. Fire-fighting measures
- Suitable extinguishing media: in adaption to materials stored in the immediate neighbourhood.
- Special risks: combustible. Danger of dust explosion.
6. Accidental release measures
- Person-related precautionary measures: avoid generation of dusts; do not inhale dusts.
- Procedures for cleaning / absorption: take up dry. Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts.
7. Handling and storage
- Handling: Keep At room temperature in a dry, cool place and covered.
- Storage: Stored in the sealed packaging. Not to be mixed with the flammable, explosive.
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
- Personal protective equipment: Protective clothing should be selected specifically for the working place.
- Respiratory protection: Required when dusts are generated.
- Eye protection: Required
- Hand protection: Recommended
- Industrial hygiene: Wash hands after working with chemicals. Change contaminated clothing.
9. Physical and chemical properties
- Form: powder.
- Colour: white
- Odour: ordor of the starch
- pH value at 20%solution(25 °C) 4.5-7.0
- Melting point not applicable
- Boiling point not applicable.
- Ignition temperature not available
- Flash point not applicable.
- Explosion limits lower not available/upper not available
10. Stability and reactivity
- Conditions to be avoided: strong heating (decomposition).
- Substances to be avoided: strong oxidizing agents
- Hazardous decomposition products: none
11. Toxicological information
- Acute toxicity: quantitative data on the toxicity of this product are not available.
- Possible effects:
• After skin contact: Slight irritations.
• Inhalation of the dusts should be avoided as even inert dusts may impair respiratory organ functions.
• No toxic effects are to be expected when the product is handled appropriately.
- Further data: the product should be handled with the care usual when dealing.
12. Ecological information
- Biologic degradation: readily biodegradable.
- Ecotoxic effects: quantitative data on the ecological effect of this product are not available. - No ecological problems are to be expected when the product is handled and used with due care and attention.
13. Disposal considerations
- Product: There are no uniform EC Regulations for the disposal of chemicals or residues. Chemical residues generally count as special waste. The disposal of the latter is regulated in the EC member countries through corresponding laws and regulations. We recommend that you contact either the authorities in charge or approved waste disposal companies which will advise you on how to dispose of special waste.
- Packaging: Disposal in compliance with official regulations. Handle contaminated packaging in the same way as the substance itself. If not officially specified differently, non-contaminated packaging may be treated like household waste or recycled.
14. Transport information
IATA (Air): Not regulated.
15. Regulatory information
No special label
16. Other information
The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge. It characterizes the product with regard to the appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent a guarantee of the properties of the product.
