Starch |
Synonyms & Trade Names Corn starch, Rice starch, Sorghum gum, ?-Starch, Starch gum, Tapioca starch |
CAS No. 9005-25-8 |
RTECS No. GM5090000 |
DOT ID & Guide |
Formula(C6H10O5)n |
Conversion |
IDLH N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: TWA 10 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp)
OSHA PEL: TWA 15 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp) |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 0500 , 0600
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Fine, white, odorless powder. [Note: A carbohydrate polymer composed of 25% amylose & 75% amylpectin.] |
MW: varies |
BP: Decomposes |
MLT: Decomposes |
Sol: Insoluble |
VP: 0 mmHg (approx) |
IP: NA |
Sp.Gr: 1.45 |
Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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MEC: 50 g/m3 |
| Noncombustible Solid, but may form explosive mixture with air. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Oxidizers, acids, iodine, alkalis |
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, mucous membrane; cough, chest pain; dermatitis; rhinorrhea (discharge of thin nasal mucus) |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system |
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Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: Daily
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash
Breathing: Fresh air
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations Not available.
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 1553
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