Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Form Approved OMD No. 41-R1387

Material Safety Data Sheet

Section I

Manufacture’s Name:

American Polymer Standards Corp

Emergency Telephone No.

440-255-2211

Address (Name, Street, City, State, & Zip Code:

8680 Tyler Blvd., Mentor, OH  44060

Chemical Name & Synonyms:

Guar Gum

Trade Name & Synonyms:

Chemical Family:

Formula:

Section II (Hazardous Ingredients)

Paints, Preservatives,

 & Solvents

TLV

Units

Alloys &

Metallic Coating

TLV

Units

Pigments

N/A

Base Metal

N/A

Catalyst

N/A

Alloys

N/A

Vehicle

N/A

Metallic Coatings

N/A

Solvents

N/A

Filler Metal

N/A

Additives

N/A

Others

N/A

Others

N/A

Hazardous Mixtures of Other Liquids, Solids, or Gases

SECTION III (Physical Data)

Boiling Point (F)

N/A

Specific Gravity (H20 = 1)

N/A

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg)

N/A

% Volatile by Volume

N/A

Vapor Density (air = 1)

N/A

Evaporation Rate

N/A

Solubility in Water

Soluble

Appearance & Odor:  Beige powder

Section IV (Fire & Explosion Hazards Data)

Flash Point: N/A

Flammable Limits: N/A

Extinguishing Media: carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or foam.

Special fire fighting procedures: Firefighter must wear SCBA & full protective clothing.

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:  Emits toxic fumes in fire conditions.

SECTION V (Health Hazard Data)

Threshold Limit Value: N/A

Effects of Overexposure: May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion or skim absorption. May cause eye irritation. May cause skin irritation. The chemical, physical and toxicological properties of this chemical have no been fully investigated. Handle using accepted laboratory practices to minimize exposure. 

Emergency & First Aide Procedures: In case of contact immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. EYES: flush with copious amounts of water for 15 min. Assure adequate flushing of eyes by separating eye lids. If inhaled remove to fresh air. Remove and wash contaminated clothing promptly.

SECTION VI (Reactivity  Data)

Stability:

Unstable £              Stable T

Conditions to avoid:

Incompatibility (materials to avoid):  Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon Monoxide & Carbon Dioxide

Hazardous Polymerization:

May Occur £      Will not Occur T

 Conditions to avoid:

SECTION VII (Spills or Leak Procedures)

Steps if material is released or spilled: Do not raise dust. Sweep up material and put into container for disposal. Wash & ventilate spill site.

Waste Disposal Method: Obverse Federal, State, and Local Laws.

Section VIII (Special Protection Information)

Respiratory Protection (Specify type): NIOSH/MSHA approved resiprator

Ventilation:

Local Exhaust:

Special:

Mechanical:  Required

Other:

Protective Gloves: Chemical resistant gloves

Eye Protection : Safety goggles

Other Protective Equipment:  Safety Shower and eye bath after clean up. Rubber boots and protective clothing

SECTION IX (Special Precautions)

Precautions in Handling & Storing: Store in a cool dry place. Keep storage container tightly closed.

Other Precautions:  Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not breathe dust. Use protective clothing gloves and mask. Also chemical safety goggles.

 Last Review: March 2007