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CAS
# 9005-38-3 SODIUM ALGINATE |
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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product
Name: Alginic Acid Sodium Salt
Synonyms:
Sodium Alginate; Algin
Chemical
Family: Polysaccharide
Formula:
Indefinite
Molecular
Weight.: N/A
2.
COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component
CAS #
Appr %
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Alginic
Acid Sodium Salt
9005−38−3
100%
3.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY
OVERVIEW
Handling
care generally in keeping with safe laboratory practices is recommended.
Appearance:
Cream/tan
colored powder
POTENTIAL
HEALTH EFFECTS (ACUTE AND CHRONIC)
Symptoms
of Exposure:
No
harmful effects indicated from available information. Handling care generally
in keeping with safe
laboratory
practices is recommended.
Medical
Cond. Aggravated by Exposure: Data not available.
Routes
of Entry: Inhalation, ingestion
Carcinogenicity:
The material is not listed (IARC, NTP, OSHA) as cancer causing agent.
4.
FIRST AID MEASURES
Emergency
First Aid:
GET
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE.
Skin:
Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Eyes:
Immediately flush thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes.
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air; give artificial respiration if breathing has stopped.
Ingestion:
Get immediate medical attention.
5.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash
Point (F): N/A
Flammable
Limits LEL (%): N/A
Flammable
Limits UEL (%): N/A
Extinguishing
Media:
Use
"alcohol" foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical.
Fire
Fighting Procedures:
Wear
self−contained breathing apparatus.
Fire
&Explosion Hazards: None
6.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spill
Response:
Evacuate
the area of all unnecessary personnel. Wear suitable protective equipment
listed under Exposure /
Personal
Protection. Eliminate any ignition sources until the area is determined to be
free from explosion or
fire
hazards. Contain the release and eliminate its source, if this can be done
without risk. Take up and
containerize
for proper disposal as described under Disposal. Comply with Federal, State,
and local
regulations
on reporting releases. Refer to Regulatory Information for reportable quantity
and other regulatory
data.
7.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
&Storage:
Keep
container closed. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not breathe
dust.
8.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING
CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Ventilation,
Respiratory Protection, Protective Clothing, Eye Protection:
Material
should be handled or transferred in an approved fume hood or with adequate
ventilation. Protective
gloves
should be worn to prevent skin contact (Neoprene or equivalent) Safety glasses
with side shields
should
be worn at all times.
Work/Hygenic
Practices: Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not take internally. Eye wash and
safety equipment should be readily
available.
EXPOSURE
GUIDELINES
OSHA
− PEL:
TWA
STEL CL
Component
PPM MG/M3 PPM MG/M3 PPM MG/M3 Skin
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Alginic
Acid Sodium Salt
ACGIH
− TLV:
TWA
STEL CL
Component
PPM MG/M3 PPM MG/M3 PPM MG/M3 Skin
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Alginic
Acid Sodium Salt
If
there are no exposure limit numbers listed in the Exposure Guidelines chart,
this indicates that no OSHA or
ACGIH
exposure limts have been established.
9.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling
Point (C 760 mmHg) : N/A
Melting
Point (C) : N/A
Specific
Gravity (H20 = 1) : N/A
Vapor
Pressure (mm Hg) : N/A
Percent
Volatile by vol (%): N/A
Vapor
Density (Air = 1) : N/A
Evaporation
Rate (BuAc = 1): N/A
Solubility
in Water (%) : Soluble
Appearance
: Cream/tan colored powder
10.
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability:
Yes
Hazardous
Polymerization: Does not occur
Hazardous
Decomposition: Na2O
Conditions
to Avoid: None indicated
Materials
To Avoid:
(
) Water
(
) Acids
(
) Bases
(
) Corrosives
(X)
Oxidizers
(
) Other:
11.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
Data
ivn−rat
LD50: 1000 mg/kg
ipr−cat
LD50: 250 mg/kg
Toxicological
Findings:
None
Cited
in Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS)
12.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
EPA
Waste Numbers:
Treatment:
Material
does not have an EPA Waste number and is not a listed waste, however
consultation with a permitted
waste
disposal site (TSD) should be accomplished.
ALWAYS
CONTACT A PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH
ALL
CURRENT LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
13.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT
Proper Shipping Name: non−regulated
DOT
ID Number : none
14.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA
Statement:
The
CAS number of this product is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
SARA
SARA CERCLA
Component
EHS EHS TPQ RQ
(302)
(lbs) (lbs)
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Alginic
Acid Sodium Salt
OSHA
SARA DeMinimis
Component
Floor List 313 for SARA 313
(%)
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Alginic
Acid Sodium Salt
If
there is no information listed on the regulatory information chart, this
indicates that the chemical is not
covered
by the specific regulation listed.
15.
OTHER INFORMATION
Comments:
None
NFPA
Hazard Ratings:
Health
: 0
Flammability
: 1
Reactivity
: 0
Special
Hazards :
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16. Preparation Information
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Prepared by: BLULUX LABORATORIES (P) LTD.
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use only by persons having the necessary technical skills and at their own
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