Dextrin FOOD GRADE

Section 1 - Product and Company Information

Product Name: Dextrin

Company: EAST CHEMSOURCES LIMITED

Address: NO.666 HAIBIN 12^TH ROAD, HUANGDAO, QINGDAO,CHINA

Commercial Tel: 86-532-81906761

Fax: 86-532-81906761

Section 2 - Composition / Information on Ingredient

Substance Name

CAS #

TWA(mg/m³)

STEL(mg/m³)

CEIL(mg/m³)

%by weight

Dextrin

9004-53-9

10

100

Formula: (C₆H₁₂O₆)n
Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Not applicable

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

 
HMIS RATING

HEALTH: 0
FLAMMABILITY: 0
REACTIVITY: 0

NFPA RATING
HEALTH: 0
FLAMMABILITY: 0
REACTIVITY: 0

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

ORAL EXPOSURE
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.

INHALATION EXPOSURE

Section 4 - Fire Fighting Measures 

FLASH POINT
N/A

AUTOIGNITION TEMP
N/A

FLAMMABILITY
N/A

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Suitable: Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam.

FIREFIGHTING
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Specific Hazard(s): Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S)

Exercise appropriate precautions to minimize direct contact with skin or eyes and prevent
inhalation of dust.

METHODS FOR CLEANING UP
Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area
and wash spill site after material pick up is complete.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

HANDLING

User Exposure: Avoid inhalation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid
prolonged or repeated exposure.

STORAGE

Suitable: Keep tightly closed.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

ENGINEERING CONTROLS

Safety shower and eye bath. Mechanical exhaust required.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory: Wear dust mask.
Hand: Protective gloves.
Eye: Chemical safety goggles.
GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES
Wash thoroughly after handling.

Section 9 - Physical/Chemical Properties

Appearance            Physical State: Solid
Molecular Weight              N/A
PH Value                      N/A
BP/BP Range                   N/A
MP/MP Range                  N/A
Freezing Point                  N/A
Vapor Pressure                  N/A
Vapor Density                   N/A
Saturated Vapor Conc.            N/A
Specific Gravity               1.5 (Water = 1)
Odor Threshold                  N/A
Volatile%                       N/A
VOC Content                    N/A
Water Content                   N/A
Solvent Content                  N/A
Evaporation Rate                 N/A
Viscosity                        N/A
Surface Tension                  N/A
Partition Coefficient               N/A
Decomposition Temp.              N/A
Flash Point                       N/A
Explosion Limits                   N/A
Flammability                      N/A
Autoignition Temp                  N/A
Refractive Index                    N/A
Optical Rotation                    N/A
Miscellaneous Data                  N/A
Solubility               Insoluble in cold water, hot water.

N/A = not available

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

STABILITY
Stable: Stable.

Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
      Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

Routes of Entry
Inhalation

Toxicity to Animals
LD50: Not available
LC50: Not available

Chronic Effects on Humans
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: A4 (Not classifiable for human or animal) by ACGIH.

Other Toxic Effects on Humans
Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.

Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not available.

Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: Not available.

Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans
Acute Potential Health Effects:
Skin: May cause mild skin irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Eyes: Dust may cause mechanical irritation.
Inhalation: Excessive inhalation may cause minor respiratory irritation.
Ingestion: A low hazard for usual industrial handling
Chronic Potential Health Effects: No information.

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity
Not available.

BOD5 and COD
Not available.

Products of Biodegradation
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely.
However, long term degradation products may arise.

Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation
Not available.

Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation
Not available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF DISPOSAL OF SUBSTANCE OR PREPARATION
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.
Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator
equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. Observe all federal, state, and local
environmental regulations.

Section 14 - Transport Information

DOT
Proper Shipping Name: None
Non-Hazardous for Transport: This substance is considered to be non-hazardous for
transport.

IATA
Non-Hazardous for Air Transport: Non-hazardous for air transport.

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

UNITED STATES REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA LISTED: No
TSCA INVENTORY ITEM: Yes

CANADA REGULATORY INFORMATION
WHMIS Classification: This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard
criteria of the CPR, and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
DSL: Yes
NDSL: No

Section 16 - Other Information

WARRANTY
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and
shall be used only as a guide. East Chemsources Limited shall not be held liable
for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See
reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale.