1. Identification of the substance/preparation and company
Trade name
MODIFIED STARCH
2. Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical characterization
Carboxymethylated Carbohydrate
3. Hazards identifications
None known
4. First aid measures
First aid measures / inhalation
sufficient ventilation with fresh air
First aid measures / swallowing
dilute with water
First aid measures/ eye contact
S 25: avoid contact with eyes
First aid measures/ skin contact
S 24: avoid contact with skin, rinse immediately
with water
Medical information
product contains max.1,8% sodium hydroxide, irritant
5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinghuising media
all about, water gives glue formation
Extinghuising media that should not be used
None
Special exposure hazards arising from
the substance or preparation itself,
combustion products or resulting gases
CO/CO2 by combustion
Special protective equipment for firefighters
Protective cloth
Breathing apparatus
6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions
avoid contact with skin, defatty behaviour
Environmental precautions
keep away from river, high solubility
high COD/BOD-value
Methods for cleaning
Collect in dry state for normal disposal
7. Handling and storage
Handling avoid dusting conditions
S 16: keep away from sources of ignition. No smoking
Storage S 7/8: keep container tightly closed and dry
Keep away from humidity, water
8. Exposure Controls/personal protection
Respiratory protection
S 22: do not breathe dust
Hand protection
S 37: wear suitable gloves
Eye protection
S 39: wear eye/face protection
Industrial hygiene
avoid contact with the product
9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance and relevant safety data
Form fine, free flowing coarse powder
Colour yellow-white
Odour special
pH-value 9,0 - 12,0
Bulk density 600 - 750 g/l at 20°C
Solubility completely at 20°C
completely at 80°C
Viscosity 800 - 1600 mPa.s
Solvent content 12,0 - 16,0 %
Solvent disposal drying
Ignition quality fine dust
Ignition temp 440°C. (Godbart-Geenwald)
Explosions limits LEG: 60 gm2
10. Stability and reactivity
Protect against S 16: keep away from sources of ignition-no smoking
Hazardous reactions
none, keep away from water
Hazardous decomposition products
none
11. Toxicological information
by proper handling and usage according to the procedures
the product will no cause any reactions that
can cause acute toxicity hazards.
12. Ecological information
Methodology OECD-test (302 B)
Analytical method decrease from COD/TOC
Elimination rate above 80% after seven days
Toxicity in water solutions of product gives high COD/BOD-values
Certification good biological degradation
COD-value 1250 mg O2/g product
BOD-value 550 mg O2/g product
13. Advise on disposal
Disposal no. 19901, starch mud
Normal disposal or combustion
Packaging: paper bags used for paper recycling, no cleaning necessary
14. Transport information
The product does not constitute a hazardous substance
in national/international road, rail, sea and air transport
15. Regulatory information
Labeling
The product does not require a hazard warning label
in accordance with EC directives on dangerous substances
16. Other informations
These data are based on our present knowledge.
However, they shall not constitute a guarantee
for any specific product features and shall
not establish a legal valid relationship.