Revision date : 2012/09/18 Page: 1/7 1. Product and Company Identification Company BASF Canada Inc. 100 Milverton Drive Mississauga, ON L5R 4H1, CANADA 24 Hour Emergency Response Information CANUTEC (reverse charges): (613) 996-6666 BASF HOTLINE: (800) 454-COPE (2673) Chemical family: Preparation based on: in a matrix of: carbohydrates 2. Hazards Identification Emergency overview CAUTION: MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. INGESTION MAY CAUSE GASTRIC DISTURBANCES. CAN FORM EXPLOSIVE DUST-AIR MIXTURES. State of matter: solid Colour: white Odour: odourless Potential health effects Irritation / corrosion: Prolonged exposure to the product can result in irritation of the skin and mucous membranes. Sensitization: No data available concerning sensitizing effects. Chronic toxicity: Carcinogenicity: No data available concerning carcinogenic effects. Repeated dose toxicity: No known chronic effects. Reproductive toxicity: No data available concerning reproduction toxicity. Teratogenicity: No data available concerning teratogenic effects. Genotoxicity: Mutagenicity tests revealed no genotoxic potential.
Revision date : 2012/09/18 Page: 2/7 Medical conditions aggravated by overexposure: Data available do not indicate that there are medical conditions that are generally recognized as being aggravated by exposure to this substance/product. See MSDS section 11 - Toxicological information. Signs and symptoms of overexposure: The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11., Further important symptoms and effects are so far not known. Potential environmental effects Aquatic toxicity: There is a high probability that the product is not acutely harmful to aquatic organisms. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. Degradation / environmental fate: Poorly biodegradable. 3. Composition / Information on Ingredients Not WHMIS controlled. 4. First-Aid Measures General advice: Remove contaminated clothing. If inhaled: Keep patient calm, remove to fresh air. Assist in breathing if necessary. Consult a physician. If on skin: Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. If irritation develops, seek medical attention. If in eyes: In case of contact with the eyes, rinse immediately for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water. If irritation develops, seek medical attention. If swallowed: Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water. Never induce vomiting or give anything by mouth if the victim is unconscious or having convulsions. Seek medical attention if necessary. Note to physician Treatment: Symptomatic treatment (decontamination, vital functions). 5. Fire-Fighting Measures Flash point: Autoignition: Lower explosion limit: Upper explosion limit: Flammability: Self-ignition temperature: not self-igniting Suitable extinguishing media: water spray, carbon dioxide, foam, dry powder Hazards during fire-fighting:
Revision date : 2012/09/18 Page: 3/7 Dust explosion hazard. Burning produces harmful and toxic fumes. Protective equipment for fire-fighting: Firefighters should be equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus and turn-out gear. Further information: Dusty conditions may ignite explosively in the presence of an ignition source causing flash fire. 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions: Avoid dust formation. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. Use personal protective clothing. Information regarding personal protective measures see, section 8. Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater. Cleanup: Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with regulations. For small amounts: Sweep/shovel up. For large amounts: Sweep/shovel up. 7. Handling and Storage Handling General advice: Avoid dust formation. Ensure thorough ventilation of stores and work areas. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid inhalation of dusts. Protection against fire and explosion: Containers should be grounded against electrostatic charge. Dust can form an explosive mixture with air. Avoid whirling up the material/product because of the danger of dust explosion. Storage General advice: Keep container tightly closed and dry; store in a cool place. Protect from the effects of light. Storage incompatibility: General advice: Segregate from strong bases. Segregate from strong oxidizing agents. Segregate from strong acids. Storage stability: Storage temperature: <= 25 C 8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection Components with workplace control parameters Sucrose OSHA PEL 5 mg/m3 Respirable fraction ; PEL 15 mg/m3 Total dust ; ACGIH TWA value 10 mg/m3 ; starch OSHA PEL 5 mg/m3 Respirable fraction ; PEL 15 mg/m3 Total dust ; ACGIH TWA value 10 mg/m3 ; Advice on system design: Provide local exhaust ventilation to control dust.
Revision date : 2012/09/18 Page: 4/7 Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection: Wear a NIOSH-certified (or equivalent) particulate respirator. Hand protection: Chemical resistant protective gloves Eye protection: Wear safety goggles (chemical goggles) if there is potential for airborne dust exposures. Body protection: Body protection must be chosen based on level of activity and exposure. General safety and hygiene measures: Wear protective clothing as necessary to prevent contact. Avoid inhalation of dust. Wash soiled clothing immediately. Hands and/or face should be washed before breaks and at the end of the shift. Remove contaminated clothing. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Form: Odour: Odour threshold: Colour: ph value: Vapour pressure: Density: Bulk density: Partitioning coefficient n- octanol/water (log Pow): Viscosity, dynamic: Solubility in water: powder odourless white approx. 0.6 g/cm3 not applicable ( 35-40 C) emulsifiable 10. Stability and Reactivity Conditions to avoid: Avoid extreme heat. Avoid humidity. Substances to avoid: No substances known that should be avoided. Hazardous reactions: Dust explosion hazard. Decomposition products: No hazardous decomposition products known. Thermal decomposition: Corrosion to metals: No corrosive effect on metal. Oxidizing properties: Based on its structural properties the product is not classified as oxidizing.
Revision date : 2012/09/18 Page: 5/7 11. Toxicological information Acute toxicity Oral: Type of value: LD50 Species: rat Value: 35-47 mg/kg Literature data. Inhalation: Type of value: LC50 Species: rat Value: approx. 0.13-0.38 mg/l Exposure time: 4 h Literature data. The EU classification 'very toxic by inhalation' obtained from examination with inhalable aerosol. Dermal: Type of value: LD50 Species: rat Value: 61-185 mg/kg Literature data. Aspiration Hazard: Other Information: The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the individual components. 12. Ecological Information Fish Acute: DIN 38412 Part 15 static Leuciscus idus/lc50 (96 h): > 10,000 mg/l The product has low solubility in the test medium. An aqueous dispersion has been tested. Tested above maximum solubility. The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration. Aquatic invertebrates Acute: OECD Guideline 202, part 1 static Daphnia magna/ec50 (48 h): > 100 mg/l The product has low solubility in the test medium. An eluate has been tested. The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration. No toxic effects occur within the range of solubility.
Revision date : 2012/09/18 Page: 6/7 Aquatic plants Toxicity to aquatic plants: OECD Guideline 201 static green algae/ec50 (96 h): > 100 mg/l The product has low solubility in the test medium. An eluate has been tested. The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration. No toxic effects occur within the range of solubility. Microorganisms Toxicity to microorganisms: OECD Guideline 209 aerobic activated sludge, domestic/ec20 (0.5 h): > 1,000 mg/l Degradability / Persistence Biological / Abiological Degradation Test method: OECD Guideline 301 F (aerobic), activated sludge, domestic Method of analysis: BOD of the ThOD Degree of elimination: < 10 % (28 d) Evaluation: Not readily biodegradable (by OECD criteria). Bioaccumulation Accumulation in organisms is expected. 13. Disposal considerations Waste disposal of substance: Observe national and local legal requirements. Container disposal: Dispose of in a licensed facility. Recommend crushing, puncturing or other means to prevent unauthorized use of used containers. 14. Transport Information Land transport TDG Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations Sea transport IMDG Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations
Revision date : 2012/09/18 Page: 7/7 Air transport IATA/ICAO Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations 15. Regulatory Information Federal Regulations Registration status: Chemical DSL, CA released / listed Food DSL, CA released / listed Not WHMIS controlled. 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. 16. Other Information Recommended use: food additive(s) Vitamin We support worldwide Responsible Care initiatives. We value the health and safety of our employees, customers, suppliers and neighbors, and the protection of the environment. Our commitment to Responsible Care is integral to conducting our business and operating our facilities in a safe and environmentally responsible fashion, supporting our customers and suppliers in ensuring the safe and environmentally sound handling of our products, and minimizing the impact of our operations on society and the environment during production, storage, transport, use and disposal of our products. MSDS Prepared by: BASF NA Product Regulations BASF HOTLINE (800) 454 COPE (2673) MSDS Prepared on: 2012/09/18 END OF DATA SHEET