Univar USA Inc Safety Data Sheet

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1 Univar USA Inc Safety Data Sheet SDS No: Version No: Order No: 3075 Highland Pkwy, Ste 200, Downers Grove, IL (425) Emergency Assistance For emergency assistance involving chemicals call Chemtrec - (800)

2 129,Chemin de Croisset B.P Rouen cedex 3 France Tl : + 33 (0) Fax : + 33 (0) MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET COATINGUM L I - IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT AND COMPANY (see above) In case of emergency, call NEXIRA ( office hours) or mail : securite@nexira.com Usage of Substance : Food additives II - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Form and appearance : Solid Absorption : Inhalation, Ingestion General Hazards : Acacia gum is not considered as dangerous according ti european legislation. Nevertheless, it may cause irritation of the respiratory tracts, of the eyes or the skin as well as allergic reactions. Potential Health Effects : Eyes : irritant, can cause redness, itching and watering Skin : skin inflammation characterized by itches and red blotches Inhalation : Irritant for the lungs Ingestion : if highly concentrated can cause nausea, gastric pains Potential chronic effects on Health : To our present knowledge, can not cause cancer in humans or animals Carcinogenic Effects : To our present knowledge, can not cause cancer in humans or animals III - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Substance : gfedcb Chemical Name : Acacia gum Chemical Family : Polysaccharides Food Additive : E414 CAS n: EINECS n: Hazardous Impurities : NA Preparation : gfedc Category : N/A Synonyms : Arabic gum IV - FIRST AID MEASURES Medical Health check Required : In case of persistant problems, please see a Medical Doctor First Aid Measures : Flush with water Action To be avoided : Nothing in particular Information : Contact with the skin : Flush with water for at least 15 minutes Contact with the eyes : Flush with water for at least 15 minutes Inhalation in high concentration : move the person to fresh air Ingestion in high concentration : DON T PROVOKE VOMITTING. Call a Medical Doctor and loosen the victim s clothes to allow a better ventilation 1 / 3 05/07/2012

3 V - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable extinguishing media : Fire extinguisher with water and/or carbon dioxide Particular Precautions : Mixing of gum arabic and air can be explosive under certain conditions. Avoid hot spots. VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MESURES Cleaning Methods : Use of shovels to evacuate the solid spread on the ground. Flush with water through sewage system Personal Precautions : Use personal protective equipment against dust Special Environmental Precautions : No special environmental precautions required VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling : Technical Measures : NA Safe Handling Measures : avoid skin, eye contact and contact with clothes. Do not ingest in high doses Keep the packaging tightly closed until the place of use Storage : Storage conditions : Tightly closed in a dry cool place Distance from Incompatible material : NA Packing Material : Foodgrade bags VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Control : Use in a closed but well ventilated area. Ensure an adequate ventilation system in order to maintain sufficient air supply Professionnal Exposure Control : Eye Protection : Wear protective glasses Body Protection : Wear overalls and/or laboratory coats Respiratory Tracts Protection : Wear appropriate protective mask IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Gas : Liquid : Solid : gfedc gfedc gfedcb Specific Temperature of Form Change : Non applicable Colour : White- off whitish powder Density : 0,45 to 0,55 Flash Point : NA ph : 4,1 to 4,8 at 25% in water Auto-Ignition Temperature : 220 C Lower Limit of explosion : 60 g/m3 Explosion category (according to recommendations VDI 3673) : St1 Odour : Odourless Solubility : g/l Max.Pressure : 7,1 bar KST : 77 bar m s-1 Explosion Limits : Due to presence of dust Minimal Energy for Inflammation : > 1000 mj 2 / 3 05/07/2012

4 X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability : Stable at least 3 years under normal storage conditions in a closed package Dangerous Reaction : The mixing of gum arabic and air can be explosive under certain conditions. Avoid hot spots. Hazardous Decomposition Products : Monoxide and dioxide carbon XI - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Health Effects : Refer to Chapter III : Hazards Identification Potential Chronic Health Effects : NA Carcinogenic Effects : To our present knowledge, can not cause cancer in humans or animals XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Natural substance from a botanical source. No ecological injuries to our knowldege XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION Waste from residues / unused material or contaminates packages can be incinerated or recycled XIV - TRANSPORT INFORMATION International Regulatory Information (land,air,sea route) : International regulatory information (land, air, sea route) : N/A XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION Regulatory information : EEC Food Additive : E414 ; FDA/GRAS : XVI - OTHERS INFORMATIONS N / A Prepared by : F. DUCLUSEAU Department : Risk Assessment Signature : 3 / 3 05/07/2012

5 Univar USA Inc Safety Data Sheet For Additional Information contact SDS Coordinator during business hours, Pacific time: (425) Notice Univar USA Inc. ( Univar ) expressly disclaims all express or implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the product or information provided herein, and shall under no circumstances be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Do not use ingredient information and/or ingredient percentages in this SDS as a product specification. For product specification information refer to a product specification sheet and/or a certificate of analysis. These can be obtained from your local Univar sales office. All information appearing herein is based upon data obtained from the manufacturer and/or recognized technical sources. While the information is believed to be accurate, Univar makes no representations as to its accuracy or sufficiency. Conditions of use are beyond Univar's control and therefore users are responsible to verify this data under their own operating conditions to determine whether the product is suitable for their particular purposes and they assume all risks of their use, handling, and disposal of the product, or from the publication or use of, or reliance upon, information contained herein. This information relates only to the product designated herein, and does not relate to its use in combination with any other material or in any other process