Date Prepared: 01/04/2006
Polydextrose
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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Polydextrose
General or Generic ID: Sweetner
Company:
WMB Nutritional Corporation
9447 London Way, Suite 101
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
1-(909)-987-7186
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2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient(s) CAS Number % (by weight)
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Polydextrose 98.0-100.0
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Dust can cause eye irritation. Symptoms include stinging,
tearing, redness, and swelling of eyes.
Skin:
Unlikely to cause skin irritation or injury.
Swallowing:
Swallowing this material is not likely to be harmful.
Inhalation:
This material is a dust or may produce dust. Breathing small
amounts of this material is not likely to be harmful.
Symptoms of Exposure:
No data
Target Organ Effects
No data
Developmental Information:
There are no data available for assessing risk to the fetus from
maternal exposure to this material.
Cancer Information:
There is no information available. The chance of this material
causing cancer is unknown. This material is not listed as a
carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the
National Toxicology Program, or the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration.
Other Health Effects:
This material can form dust, which may cause skin or mucous
membrane irritation. Symptoms may include redness, burning, and
swelling. Although they may cause respiratory tract irritation,
nuisance dusts do not form scar tissue or affect the structure of
air spaces in the lungs. Their effects on the tissues are
potentially reversible.
Primary Route(s) of Entry:
Inhalation, Skin contact, Eye contact.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes:
If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from
exposure and into fresh air. Flush eyes gently with water for at
least 15 minutes while holding eyelids apart; seek immediate
medical attention.
Skin:
First aid is not normally required. However, it is recommended
that exposed areas be cleaned by washing with soap and water.
Swallowing:
First aid is not normally required. If symptoms develop, seek
medical attention.
Inhalation:
If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and into
fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If
breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Keep person warm and
quiet; seek immediate medical attention.
Note to Physicians:
No data
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point:
Not applicable
Explosive Limit:
No data
Auto ignition Temperature:
No data
Hazardous Products of Combustion:
May form: carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.
Fire and Explosion Hazards:
Organic dusts can form explosive mixtures in air.
Extinguishing Media:
Regular foam, water fog, carbon dioxide, and sand.
Fire Fighting Instructions:
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus with a full-face piece
operated in the positive pressure demand mode with appropriate
turn-out gear and chemical resistant personal protective
equipment. Refer to the personal protective equipment section of
this MSDS.
NFPA Rating:
Health - 1, Flammability - 0, Reactivity - 0
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Small Spill:
Sweep up material for disposal or recovery.
Large Spill:
Shovel material into containers. Thoroughly sweep area of spill
to clean up any residual material.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since
emptied containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or
solid), all hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be
observed. Use good personal hygiene practices. Wash hands before
eating, drinking, smoking, or using toilet facilities. Promptly
remove soiled clothing and wash before reuse. Shower after work
using plenty of soap and water.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place at 75 degrees F or lower.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Eye Protection:
Wear safety glasses in compliance with OSHA regulations. (Consult
your safety representative.)
Skin Protection:
Wear resistant gloves such as: latex.
Respiratory Protections:
3M Dust respirator No. 8710 or 9900 is recommended or a NIOSH/MSHA
jointly approved dust respirator. (See your safety equipment
supplier.)
Engineering Controls:
Provide sufficient mechanical (general and/or local exhaust)
ventilation to maintain exposure below level of overexposure (from
known, suspected or apparent adverse effects).
Exposure Guidelines:
Component
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Point:
No data
Vapor Pressure:
No data
Specific Vapor Density:
No data
Specific Gravity:
No data
Liquid Density:
No data
Percent Volatiles:
No data
Evaporation Rate:
No data
Appearance:
No data
State:
Solid
Odor:
No data
PH:
No data
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Hazardous Polymerization:
Product will not undergo hazardous polymerization.
Hazardous Decomposition:
May form: carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.
Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Incompatibility:
No data
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Waste Management Information:
Dispose of with other normal, solid waste
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Information - 49 CFR 172.101
DOT Description:
NON-REGULATED BY D.O.T.
Container/Mode:
55 GAL DRUM/TRUCK PACKAGE
NOS Component:
None
RQ (Reportable Quantity) - 49 CFR 172.101
Not applicable
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
US Federal Regulations
CERCLA RQ - 40 CFR 302.4(a)
None listed
CERCLA RQ - 40 CFR 302.4(b)
Materials without a "listed" RQ may be reportable as an
"unlisted hazardous substance". See 40 CFR 302.5 (b).
SARA 302 Components - 40 CFR 355 Appendix A
None
Section 311/312 Hazard Class - 40 CFR 370.2
Immediate() Delayed() Fire() Reactive() Sudden
Release of Pressure()
SARA 313 Components - 40 CFR 372.65
None
International Regulations
Inventory Status
Not determined
State and Local Regulations
California Proposition 65
None
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
The information accumulated herein is believed to be accurate but
is not warranted to be whether originating with the company or
not. Recipients are advised to confirm in advance of need that the
information is current, applicable, and suitable to their
circumstances.
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