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Date of Issue : Sep 1999 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE Other Names : CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE CMC; CM CELLULOSE; CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM SALT UN No. : N/A Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : N/A Pack Group : 0 EPG : N/A Poisons Schedule : N/A Uses : Detergents; soaps; food products (dietetic foods and ice cream) where it acts as water binder, thickener, suspending agent, and emulsion stabiliser; textile manufacturing(sizing); coating paper and paper board to lower porosity; drilling muds; emulsion paints; protective colloid; pharmaceuticals; cosmetics.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : White/cream solid powder. Odourless. Formula : No information available. Boiling Point : N/A deg C Melting Point : N/A deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 1.59 (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : N/A () Solubility in water : N/A g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
Percent volatile: neglible at 20 deg C. Solubility in water: limited by viscosity. Moisture content: max 8.0%. 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
Repeated ingestion may cause allergic reaction in susceptible individuals. Eye
May cause mild eye irritation. Skin
Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause allergic dermatitis in susceptible individuals. Inhaled
Inhaltion of dust may cause respiratory tract irritation. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
No information available.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
If conscious, drink large quantities of water. Do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention if symptoms persist. NEVER give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Eye
Remove contact lenses. Hold eyelids apart. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin
Wash with sopa and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
Inhaled
Remove to frsh air. Get medical attention if cough or other symptoms develop.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reactions of patient.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Not listed as a carcinogen by NTP and OSHA. A single case of allergic dermatitis has been reported after repeated skin contact. A single case of anaphylaxis was reported after ingestion. Reported to cause rabbit eye irritation after exposure to dust. Low order of acute oral toxicity based on acute and chronic stidues in several species. Not mutagenic in Ames assay or chromosone aberration test.
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
Occupational exposure standard : 5 mg/m3 - measurements of environmental dust have shown a significant respirable content, although due to the nature of the material, this is unlikely to present a serious problem.
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure adequate ventilation to maintain exposure levels below standards.
3.3 Personal Protection
Respiratory - respirator and/or dust masks are recommended when manually opening and emptying bags and sacks. Eyes - safety spectacles are recommended as minimum eye protection. Skin - protection is not normally required for skin contact. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling and before work breaks, eating, drinking, smoking and using toilet facilities.
3.4 Flammability
Burns if heated, similar to wood. Chars readily on heating above 300 deg C. May form flammable dust air mixtures. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Ground all equipment. Blanket vessel with inert gas when emptying bags where flammable vapours may be present. Ground operator and pour material slowly into conductive, grounded chute. For large bags, a ground cable must be attached to the bag ground connection. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place. Keep container closed when not in use. Keep away from heat, flame, sparks and other ignition sources. Do not store in direct sunlight or expose to UV radiation.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. N/A Class None Allocated Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code N/A Pack Group 0 EPG No. N/A Shipping Name SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE Hazard
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Clean up personnel should wear suitable protective clothing including respiratory protection if risk of inhalation of dusts. Avoid wetting spills, as surfaces can become very slippery.
Vacuum or sweep up material for use or disposal. Apply absorbent to wet spills and sweep up for disposal. After removal, flush contaminated area thoroughly with water.
Disposal
Incineration in accordance with applicable regulations is the recommended disposal method. Landfilling in a permitted solid or hazardous waste facility, meeting technical regulatory requirements is a suitablr alternative. Wastewater containing this product can be considered for treatment in an acclimated biological treatment system.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Avoid conditions that generate dust. This product may form flammable dust-air mixtures. Avoid emptying package in or near flammable vapours. Static charge may cause flash fire. If heated to decomposition, the following substabces may be formed: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and smoke.
Extinguishing Media
Firefighters should wear full portective clothing including self contained breathing apparatus. Use water spray, dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide or halon as extinguishing media. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
Acute aquatic 96 hr static LC50 value falls within the practically nontoxic range of 100-1000 mg/l according to the US Fish and Wildlife criteria. Rainbow' trout and Bluegill were the species tested. The product is biodegradable.
5.1 Contact Points
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The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use.
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