Maltitol powder

Chemical Name: Aqueous hydrogenated starch hydrolyzate solution

Product Use: Various uses

Manufacturer Information

  Company: East Chemsources Limited

  Address: NO.666 Haibin 12^th Road,Huangdao,Qingdao,China

  Postal Code: 266041

  Tel: +86-532-81906761

  Fax: +86-532-81906761

Component Information/Information on Non-Hazardous Components

     This product is considered non-hazardous by the criteria specified in  29 CFR 1910.12.00.(Hazard Communication).

Emergency Overview

     Product is a white powder solid. May cause slight eye irritation.

Hazard Statements

May cause slight eye irritation.

Potential Health Effects: Eyes

     Significant irritation would not be expected upon contact with the eyes.

Potential Health Effects: Skin

     No skin irritation can be expected from single short-term exposure to this product. Prolonged or repeated contact may produce some irritation.

Potential Health Effects: Ingestion

     Ingestion of small amounts would not be expected to produce toxicity. However, ingestion of large amounts may produce gastrointestinal disturbances.

Potential Health Effects: Ingestion

    Inhalation of vapors form this product would not be expected to produce adverse effects.

HMIS Ratings: Health: 0 Fire: 1 Reactivity: 0 Pers. Prot.: safety glasses with side shields.

Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 =Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe  * = Chronic hazard

First Aid: Eyes

     Immediately flush eyes with sufficient amount of water. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.

First Aid: Skin

     For skin contact, wash with soap and water. If irritation develops or persists, seek medical attention.

First Aid: Ingestion

     If material is swallowed in large amounts, get medical attention. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel.

First Aid: Inhalation

     If respiratory irritation occurs upon inhalation, remove to fresh air. Seek medical attention if symptoms develop or persist.

First Aid: Notes to Physician

    None.

Flash Point: Not applicable                                Method Used: Not applicable

Upper Flammable limit(UFL): Not applicable                Lower Flammable Limit (LFL): Not applicable

Auto Ignition: Not available                               Flammability Classification: Non - flammable

Rate of Burning : Not available

General Fire Hazards

     Product is an powder solid which will not burn.

Hazardous Combustion Products

     Upon decomposition, this product emits carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and/or low molecular weight hydrocarbons.

Extinguishing Media

     Use media suitable for surrounding fire.

Fire Fighting Equipment/Instructions

     Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self contained breathing apparatus.

NFPA Ratings: Health: 0 Fire: 1 Reactivity: 0 Other:

Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe

Containment Procedures

     Contain the discharged material.

Clean-Up Procedures

     Wear appropriate protective equipment and clothing during clean-up. Absorb spilled material with inert absorbent material.

Evacuation Procedures

     None necessary.

Special Procedures

     None.

Handling Procedures

     Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with this material. Avoid getting this material into contact with your eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Storage Procedure

     Keep container tightly closed and store at room temperature.

Exposure Guidelines

     A: General Product Information

     Exposures should be minimized in accordance with good industrial hygiene practices.

     B: Component Exposure Limits

     ACGIN, OSHA, and NIOSH have not developed exposure limits for any of this product’s components.

Engineering Controls

      Ventilation should be sufficient to effectively remove and prevent buildup of vapors or mists generated during handling.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Personal Protective Equipment: Eyes / Face

       Wear appropriate eye protection.

Personal Protective Equipment: Skin

      Wear impervious gloves for prolonged contact.

Personal Protective Equipment: Respiratory

      If ventilation is not sufficient to effectively remove and prevent buildup of vapors or mists, appropriate NIOSH approved respiratory protection should be provided.

Personal Protective Equipment: General

     Use good industrial hygiene practices in handling this material. 

Appearance : White powder                          Odor : None

         Physical State: solid                                  PH(40% solution ): 4-7

        Vapor Pressure: Not available                        Vapor Density : Not available

         Boiling Point :not available                            Melting Point : 148℃—151℃

       Solubility( H20): Soluble                           Specific Gravity : Not available

        Freezing Point : Not available                         Particle Size : Mash 20--150

       Softening Point : Not applicable                    Evaporation Rate : Not available

            Viscosity : Not available                          Bulk Density: Not available

       Percent Volatile : Not available                    Molecular Weight : 344.31

Physical Properties:  Additional Information

     None.

Chemical Stability

     Stable

Chemical Stability: Conditions to Avoid

     None.

Incompatibility

     This product may react with oxidizing agents.

Hazardous Decomposition

     Upon decomposition, this product emits carbon monoxide, carbon, dioxide and/or low molecular weight hydrocarbons.

Hazardous Polymerization

     Hazardous polymerization will not occur.

Acute Toxicity

     A: General  Product Information

     No data available for this product.

     B: Component Analysis – LD50 / LC50

     No LD50 / LC50’s are available for this product’s components.

Carcinogenicity

     A: General Product Information

     No carcinogenicity data available for this product.

     B: Componet Carcinogenicity

     None of this product’s components are listed by ACGIH, IARC, OSHA, NIOSH, or NTP.

Epidemiology

     No epidemiological data is available for this product.

Neurotoxicity

     No data available for this product.

Mutagenicity

     No data available for this product.

Teratogenicity

     No data avlilable for this product.

Other Toxicological Information

     None available.

Ecotoxicity

     No data available for this product.

Environmental Fate

     No data available for this product.

US EPA Waste Number & Descriptions

     A: General Product Information

     Empty container retains product residue. Do not distribute, make available, furnish or reuse empty container except for storage and shipment of original product. Empty container, remove all product residue. Puncture or otherwise destroy empty container before disposal.

     B: Component Waste Numbers

      No EPA Waste numbers are applicable for this product’s components.

Disposal Instructions

     All wastes must be handled in accordance with local, state and federal regulation.

US DOT Information

       Shipping Name: Not regulated

       Hazard Class: Not regulated

       UN/NA#: None

       Packing Group: None

       Required Label (s): None

       Additional Info.: None

International Transportation Regulations

       Not regulated as dangerous goods.

US Federal Regulations

     A: General Product Information

     No information available

     B: Component Analysis

     None of this products components are listed under SARA Section 302(40 CFR 355 Appendix A), SARA Section 313 (40 CFR 372.65), or CERCLA (40 CFR 302.4).

State Regulations

     A: General Product Information

     No information available

     B: Component Analysis - State

     None of this products components are listed on the state lists from CA, FL, MA, MN, NJ, or PA.

Other Regulations

      A: General Product Information

      All ingredients are NOT confirmed on the TSCA  Chemical Substance Inventory.

      FOR TSCA – EXEMPT PURPOSES ONLY!

      B: Component Analysis - Inventory

C: Component Analysis – WHMIS IDL

No components are listed in the WHMIS IDL.

Other Information

     Reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this information, but the manufacturer makes no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to this information. The manufacturer makes no representations and assumes no liability for any direct, incidental or consequential damages resulting from its use.

Key / Legend

EPA = Environmental Protection Agency; TSCA = Toxic Substance Control Act; ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists; IARC = International Agency for Research on Cancer; NIOSH = National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; NTP = National Toxicology Program; OSHA = Occupational Safety and Health Administration; NFPA = National Fire Protection Association; HMIS = Hazardous Material Identification System; CERCLA = Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act; SARA = Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act; DSL = Canadian Domestic Substance List; EINECS = European Inventory of New and Existing Chemical Substances; WHMIS = Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.