Safety Data Sheet

According to regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH)

63320 Gum Arabic, grains

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1. Identification of the Substance/Mixture and of the Company/Undertaking
1. 1. Product Identifier
Product Name: Gum Arabic, grains
Article No.: 63320
UFI: --
1. 2. Relevant identified Uses of the Substance or Mixture and Uses advised against
Identified uses:
Stabilizer, emulsifier, protective colloid in food, cosmetic,
pharmaceutical and technical applications.
Uses advised against:
1. 3. Details of the Supplier of the Safety Data Sheet (Producer/Importer)
Company: Kremer Pigmente GmbH & Co. KG
Address: Hauptstr. 41-47, 88317 Aichstetten, Germany
Tel./Fax.: Tel +49 7565 914480, Fax +49 7565 1606
Internet: www.kremer-pigmente.com
EMail: [email protected]
Importer: --
1. 4. Emergency No.
Emergency No.: +49 7565 914480 (Mon-Fri 8:00 - 17:00)
1. 4. 2 Poison Center:
2. Hazards Identification
2. 1. Classification of the Substance or Mixture
Classification according to Regulation
(EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP/GHS)
This product does not require classification and labelling as
hazardous according to CLP/GHS.
Possible Environmental Effects:
2. 2. Label Elements
Classification according to Regulation
(EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP/GHS)
No classification required according to the CLP/GHS guidelines.
Hazard designation:
Not applicable.
Signal word:
Hazard designation:
Safety designation:
Hazardous components for labelling:
2. 3. Other Hazards
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
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3. 1. Substance
3. 2. Mixture
Chemical Characterization: Natural polysaccharide from the dried resin of Acacia senegal and
related species.
Information on Components / Hazardous
Ingredients:
Gum arabic; E-No. E 414 100 % CAS-Nr: 9000-01-5
EINECS-Nr: 232-519-5
EC-Nr:

Additional information:
4. First Aid Measures
4. 1. Description of the First Aid Measures
General information:
No special measures required.
After inhalation:
Supply fresh air.
After skin contact:
Wash with soap and rinse with plenty of water.
After eye contact:
Rinse open eye for several minutes under running water. Should
irritation continue, seek medical advice.
After ingestion:
No special measures required.
4. 2. Most important Symptoms and Effects, both Acute and Delayed
Symptoms:
No further information available.
Effects:
4. 3. Indication of any Immediate Medical Attention and special Treatment needed
Treatment:
No further information available.
5. Fire-Fighting Measures
5. 1. Extinguishing Media
Suitable extinguishing media:
Foam, carbon dioxide (CO2), extinguishing powder, water spray
jet.
Unsuitable extinguishing media:
5. 2. Special Hazards arising from the Substance or Mixture
Special hazards:
No special hazards.
5. 3. Advice for Firefighters
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Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained respiratory protective device.
Further information:
6. Accidential Release Measures
6. 1. Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures
Personal precautions:
Avoid formation of dust.
6. 2. Environmental Precautions
Environmental precautions:
Do not discharge into drains, surface or ground water in
concentrated form.
6. 3. Methods and Material for Containment and Cleaning Up
Methods and material:
Clean up mechanically. Transfer liquids and solid diking material to
separate suitable containers for recovery or disposal.
6. 4. Reference to other Sections
No information available.
7. Handling and Storage
7. 1. Precautions for Safe Handling
Instructions on safe handling:
Avoid formation of dust.
Hygienic measures:
7. 2. Conditions for Safe Storage, including any Incompatibilities
Storage conditions:
Store product in a cool and well ventilated area.
Protect product from direct sunlight.
Protect from direct exposure to light.
Requirements for storage areas and
containers:
No special measures necessary.
Information on fire and explosion
protection:
Keep away from sources of heat and ignition - do not smoke.
Product can form an explosive dust mixture unter certain
conditions.
Storage class:
Further Information:
7. 3. Specific End Use(s)
Further information:
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
8. 1. Parameters to be Controlled
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Parameters to be controlled (DE):
TLV: 1.25 mg/m3 general dust limit inhalable fraction.
TLV: 10 mg/m3 (8h) inhalable dust (average value)
Parameters to be controlled:
Derived No-Effect Level (DNEL):
Predicted No-Effect Concentration
(PNEC):
Additional Information:
8. 2. Exposure Controls
Technical protective measures:
Provide adequate ventilation in case of dust formation.
Personal Protection
General protective measures:
Keep away from foodstuffs and drinks. Do not eat, drink or smoke
during work. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Respiratory protection:
In case of formation of dust.
Hand protection:
Not required
Protective glove material:
Eye protection:
Not required.
Body protection:
Protective clothing.
Environmental precautions:
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
9. 1. Information on Basic Physical and Chemical Properties
Form: grit
Color: whitish
Odor: odorless
Odor threshold:
no information available
pH-Value: ca. 4.5 (100 g/l; 20°C)
Melting temperature:
not determined
Boiling temperature:
not available
Flash point: > 250°C
Evaporation rate:
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No information available.
Flammability (solid, gas):
not available
Upper explosion limit:
no information available
Lower explosion limit:
no information available
Vapor pressure:
not applicable
Vapor density:
No information available.
Density:
not available
Solubility in water: 500 g/l (20°C)
Coefficient of variation (n-
Octanol/Water):
no information available
Auto-ignition temperature:
No information available.
Decomposition temperature:
No data available.
Viscosity, dynamic:
not applicable
Explosive properties:
not applicable
Oxidizing properties:
no information available
Bulk density: 600 kg/m3
9. 2. Further Information
Solubility in solvents:
Viscosity, kinematic:
Burning class:
Solvent content:
Solid content:
Particle size:
Other information:
10. Stability and Reactivity
10.1. Reactivity
Stable if used according to specifications.
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10.2. Chemical Stability
Stable if used according to specifications.
10.3. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions
Unknown.
10.4. Conditions to Avoid
Conditions to avoid:
Avoid high temperature.
Avoid humidity.
Avoid direct sunlight.
Thermal decomposition:
10.5. Imcompatible Materials
None known.
10.6. Hazardous Decomposition Products
None if stored and handled according to specifications.
10.7. Further Information
11. Toxicological Information
11. 1. Information on Hazard Classes as defined in Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
No toxicity expected.
Acute Toxicity
LD50, oral:
LD50, dermal:
LC50, inhalation:
Primary effects
Irritant effect on skin:
No information available
Irritant effect on eyes:
No information available.
Inhalation:
No information available.
Ingestion:
No information available
Sensitization:
No sensitizing effects known.
Mutagenicity:
No mutagenic effects known.
Reproductive toxicity:
No negative effects known.
Carcinogenicity:
No cancerogenic effect known.
Teratogenicity:
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No relevant data found.
Specific target organ toxicity (STOT):
No relevant data found.
Aspiration hazard
Not applicable
11. 2. Information on other Hazards
No further information available.
12. Ecological Information
12. 1. Aquatic Toxicity
No toxicity expected.
Fish toxicity:
Daphnia toxicity:
Bacteria toxicity:
Algae toxicity:
12. 2. Persistency and Degradability
Readily biodegradable.
12. 3. Bioaccumulation
No bioaccumulation expected.
12. 4. Mobility
No information available.
12. 5. Results of PBT- und vPvP Assessment
No data available.
12. 6. Endocrine Disrupting Properties
Not listed.
12. 7. Other Adverse Effects
Water hazard class:
Not hazardous.
Behaviour in sewage systems:
Further ecological effects:
When used properly, no ecological problems expected.
AOX Value:
13. Disposal Considerations
13. 1. Waste Treatment Methods
Product:
Dispose of according to official national and local regulations.
European Waste Code (EWC):
Uncleaned packaging:
Non-contaminated packaging may be recycled.
Waste Code No.:
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14. Transport Information
14. 1. UN Number
ADR, IMDG, IATA
14. 2. UN Proper Shipping Name
ADR/RID:
No hazardous goods according to ADR / DOT (US) (land
transportation).
IMDG/IATA:
Not hazardous goods
14. 3. Transport Hazard Classes
ADR Class:
not applicable
Hazard no.:
Classification code:
Tunnel restriction code:
IMDG Class (sea):
not applicable
Hazard no.:
EmS No.:
IATA Class:
not applicable
Hazard no.:
14. 4. Packaging Group
ADR/RID:
not applicable
IMDG:
IATA:
14. 5. Environmental Hazards
Not classified as environmentally hazardous.
14. 6. Special Precautions for User
Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations.
14. 7. Maritime Transport in Bulk according to IMO Instruments
not applicable
14. 8. Further Information
15. Regulatory Information
15. 1. Safety, Health and Environmental Regulations/Legislation specific for the Substance or Mixture
Water hazard class:
0, not hazardous (German Regulation)
Local regulations on chemical accidents:
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Employment restrictions:
Restriction and prohibition of application:
Technical instructions on air quality:
15. 2. Chemical Safety Assessment
A Chemical Safety Assessment is not necessary for this product.
15. 3. Further Information
16. Other Information
This product should be stored, handled and used in accordance
with good hygiene practices and in conformity with any legal
regulations. This information contained herein is based on the
present state of knowledge and is intended to describe our product
from the point of view of safety requirements. It should be
therefore not be construed as guaranteeing specific properties.