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Starch |
CAS 9005-25-8 | ||
(C6H10O5)n |
RTECS GM5090000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Corn starch, Rice starch, Sorghum gum, alpha-Starch, Starch gum, Tapioca starch |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 10 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp) | ||
| OSHA PEL: TWA 15 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp) | |||
| IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX | Conversion | ||
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Physical Description Fine, white, odorless powder. [Note: A carbohydrate polymer composed of 25% amylose & 75% amylpectin.] |
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MW: varies |
BP: Decomposes |
MLT: Decomposes |
Sol: Insoluble |
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VP: 0 mmHg (approx) |
IP: NA |
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Sp.Gr: 1.45 |
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Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
MEC: 50 g/m3 |
| Noncombustible Solid, but may form explosive mixture with air. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Oxidizers, acids, iodine, alkalis |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 0500, 0600 See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: Daily Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: Daily |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash Breathing: Fresh air Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations Not available. |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, mucous membrane; cough, chest pain; dermatitis; rhinorrhea (discharge of thin mucus) | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |