SHAPE PRODUCTS -- STARCH,SOLUBLE  -- 6810-00-275-8126
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:STARCH,SOLUBLE
MSDS Date:11/30/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-275-8126
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SHAPE PRODUCTS
Address:1127 57TH AVE.
City:OAKLAND
State:CA
ZIP:94621-4427
Country:US
Info Phone Num:510-534-1186/FAX 510-534-1862
Emergency Phone Num:510-534-1186
CAGE:3D869
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SHAPE PRODUCTS
Address:1127 57TH AVE.
Box:City:OAKLAND
State:CA
ZIP:94621-4427
Country:US
Phone:510-534-1186 OR 800-444-0015
CAGE:3D869

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:STARCH
CAS:9005-25-8
RTECS #:GM5090000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3; 9293

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: LOW HAZARD NUISANCE DUST BY
    INHALATION. CHRONIC: NONE
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT
    IS LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGH, THROAT IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE
    VICTIM TO FRESH AIR.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
    CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
    HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH TO SEWER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT, FLAMES AND INCOMPATIBLE
    MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:NONE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORS EQUIPPED FOR DUST USE.
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENT.
Protective Gloves:NO
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID EYE CONTACT. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. WASH
    AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE
Spec Gravity:1.50
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER, ODORLESS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:MANUFACTURER STATES FLUSH TO SEWER. DISPOSE OF
    IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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