J.T. BAKER COMPANY -- 4010, 4006 STARCH, SOLUBLE  -- 6810-00-275-8126
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:4010, 4006 STARCH, SOLUBLE
MSDS Date:08/07/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-275-8126
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER COMPANY
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-JTBAKER
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:70829
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:STARCH
CAS:9005-84-9
RTECS #:GM5090000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV:10MG/M3,NUISANCE DUSTS/PARTICULATES.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL/SKIN CONTACT/EYE CONTACT/SKIN
    ABSORPTION/INGEST:NONE IDENTIFIED. CHRONIC EFFECTS:NONE IDENTIFIED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:CARCINOGEICITY:NTP/IARC/Z
    LIST/OSHA:NO. NONE IDENTIFIED.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED. TARGET
    ORGANS:EYES, SKIN.

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

First Aid:INGEST:IF SWALLOWED & PERSON CONSC IMMED GIVE LG AMTS OF
    WATER. GET MED ATTN. INHAL:IF BREATHES IN LG AMTS MOVE EXPO PERSON
    TO FRESH AIR. SKIN:IMMED WASH W/PLENTY OF SOAP/WATER FOR @LEAST
    15MINS. EYE: IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR @LEAST 15MINS.

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

Flash Point:NA
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NA
Lower Limits:NA
Upper Limits:NA
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
    EQPMT & SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS W/FULL FACEPIECE
    OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY
    SWEEP UP & REMOVE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:GENERAL STORAGE IS APPROPRIATE. AVOID
    CREATING DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. KEEP CONTAINER
    TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT ALLOW THIS MATERIAL TO FORM A DUST. IT, LIKE
    MOST ORGANIC DUSTS, MAY UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES BE AN EXPLOSION
    HAZARD.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. IF ENGINEERING
    CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN
    MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR
    SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE I N ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION IS SUFFICIENT. SUPPLEMENT WITH
    LOCAL EXHAUST IF PEL/TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Protective Gloves:PROPER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MANUFACTURERS PRODUCT CODE IS 4006 OR 4010.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NA
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NA
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NP
Vapor Pres:NA
Vapor Density:NA
Spec Gravity:NA
pH:NA
Viscosity:NP
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NA
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT (0.1-1%)
Appearance and Odor:SOLID, WHITE POWDER, ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0
Corrosion Rate:NP

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE DOCUMENTED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. SARA 311/312-ACUTE, CHRONIC;
    EHS-NO; CERCLA-NO; SARA 313-NO; TSCA-YES.

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