Material Safety Data Sheet FermCap S (5D01530)
Kerry Bio-Science
Kilnagleary, Carrigaline,
Co. Cork, Ireland
Tel: 00 353 21 437 6400
Fax: 00 353 21 437 6480
Material Safety Data Sheet April'07 Update
Product Name: FermCap S
Product Code: 5D01530
Date Printed: April 25, 2007
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY
Product name FermCap S
Product code 5D01530
Description Liquid preparation
Use Processing aid in the beverage industry
Supplier Kerry Bio-Science
Kilnagleary, Carrigaline, Co. Cork. IRELAND
Tel. 353 21 4376400 Fax 353 21 4376480
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical nature / Synonyms Dimethylpolysiloxane
CAS nos 9000-07-01
Ingredient statement An emulsion of Dimethylpolysiloxane (E900) using food grade
emulsifier
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Health hazards: None identifed
Physio-chemical hazards: None identified
Environmental hazards: None identified
04. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove from exposure. If irritation or allergic response develops, consult a doctor.
Skin contact: Wash skin with plenty of cold water.
Eye contact: Irrigate eyes with cold water for at least 20 mins. Obtain medical advice if irritation occurs.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly with water and drink water afterwards. Consult a doctor.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable fire fighting extinguishing media :CO2, foam, dry chemical, water.
Special measures:sFor fires involving this material, do not enter any enclosed or confined fire space without
proper protective equipment, such as self-contained breathing apparatus
Combustion products:Silica, carbon dioxide and traces of incompletely burned carbon products
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal protective equipment as outlined in section 8 must be used when dealing with accidental release of
product. Spills will become slippery if wetted. Dispose of in compliance with local authority regulations.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE.
Store in a cool and dry place, protected from exposure to moisture. Do not allow to freeze.
Shelflife:12 months from date of manufacture
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Personal protection is necessary in circumstances where there is accidental or uncontained release of product.
General precautions: Handle in accordance with good occupational hygiene and safety
practices
Respiratory protection: Respirator approved for solid and liquid particulates including dusts
and mists e.g. 3M 8810 mask or respirator with P3 filter or equivalents
Hand protection: Impermeable gloves
Eye protection: Protective glasses
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Colour/Physical state: White/cream stable liquid emulsion
Autoflammability: Not applicable
Specific gravity 1.0 - 1.1
pH 3.5 - 5.5
Solubility: Dispersible in water
Melting point: Not available
Boiling point: Not applicable
Vapour pressure Not applicable
Flashpoint: Not applicable
10. STABILITY AND
REACTIVITY
This product is stable under normal conditions of use. .
Reactivity: Can react with strong oxidising agents.
Hazardous decomposition Product may emit formaldehyde vapours at temperatures above 150C in
products: the presence of air.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Dimethylsiloxane has been found to have no significant acute or chronic systemic toxic effect and there is no
evidence of significant skin or eye irritancy or sensitivity properties.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological studies have shown that it exhibits little or no toxic effect, even at higher concentrations in
bacteria, plankton, algae and a wide range of aquatic invertebrates and fish.
13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Product and contaminated packaging must be disposed of in accordance with local authority regulations.
Liquid products:
Surplus liquid spills may be disposed of to municipal / waste water treatment plants as it is biodegradable, or
in accordance with local authority regulations.
Liquid product packaging:
Containers should be drained of excess residue and rinsed with water. The containers may then be recycled /
reused or disposed of as in accordance with local authority regulations.
Powder products:
Powder may be disposed of to landfill / incineration as in accordance with local authority regulations.
Powder product packaging:
Care should be taken to ensure that the packaging is free from any residues before it can be sent for
recycling/reuse or further disposal in accordance with local authority regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
This product is not a dangerous good according to international regulations for transport.
UN No.: Not assigned
Hazard label no: Not assigned
IMDG code: Not classified
ICAO/IATA: Not classified
RID code: Not classified
ADR class: Not classified
CEFIC code Not assigned
Kemler code Not assigned
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EU Regulations:
Risk phrases: Product is not classified according to the EU regulations.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
Supersedes edition of : 02/ 12/ 05. Reason for alteration : Section 7 Include the statement " Do not allow
to freeze"
The information contained in this safety data sheet, as of the issue date, is believed to be true and correct.
However, the accuracy or completeness of this information and any recommendation or suggestions are made
without warranty or guarantee. Since the conditions of use are beyond the control of our company, it is the
responsibility of the user to determine the conditions of safe use of this product. The information in this sheet
does not represent analytical specifications , for which please refer to our technical data sheet.
MSDS format conforms to EC directive 2001/58/EC.
Date of preparation 24/04/07 Issue no. 15
Kerry Food Ingredients (Cork) Ltd. Registered in Ireland No 290428
IMPORTANT FOR YOUR PROTECTION The information and recommendations contained herein are to the best of our knowledge reliable. However, nothing herein is to be construed as a
warranty of representation in respect of safety in use, suitability, efficacy or otherwise including freedom from patent infringement. Users should make their own tests for their particular purpose.
We cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage or infringement arising from the use of the information and recommendation contained herein. Ref.#: ACAY-72KHTN
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