- PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name : Locust bean gum, from Ceratonia siliqua seeds
Product Number : G0753
Company : Foodchem
Foodchem Building, 2277
Zuchongzhi Road, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park
Shanghai, 201203, China
Tel: 0086 21 2206 3075
E-Mail: inquiry@foodchem.cn
Fax: 0086 21 5876 8440
Website: www.foodadditives.com
- COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Synonyms : Galactomannan polysaccharide
Manno-galactan (main component)
Gum, locust bean
CAS-No. EC-No. Index-No. Concentration
Carob gum
9000-40-2 232-541-5 – –
- HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
OSHA Hazards
No known OSHA hazards
HMIS Classification
Health Hazard: 0
Flammability: 0
Physical hazards: 0
NFPA Rating
Health Hazard: 0
Fire: 0
Reactivity Hazard: 0
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation.
Eyes May cause eye irritation.
Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.
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- FIRST AID MEASURES
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water.
In case of eye contact
Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
If swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water.
- FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable properties
Flash point no data available
Ignition temperature no data available
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
- ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
Avoid dust formation.
Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
Methods for cleaning up
Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
- HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Normal measures for preventive fire
protection.
Storage
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Keep in a dry place.
- EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection
Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection from nuisance levels of dusts are desired, use type N95
(US) or type P1 (EN 143) dust masks. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate
government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Hand protection
For prolonged or repeated contact use protective gloves.
Eye protection
Safety glasses
Hygiene measures
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General industrial hygiene practice.
- PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Form powder
Colour beige
Safety data
pH no data available
Melting point no data available
Boiling point no data available
Flash point no data available
Ignition temperature no data available
Lower explosion limit no data available
Upper explosion limit no data available
Water solubility no data available
- STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Storage stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Materials to avoid
Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. – Carbon oxides
- TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral – rat – 13,000 mg/kg
Irritation and corrosion
no data available
Sensitisation
no data available
Chronic exposure
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as
probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as
a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.
NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as
a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as
a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.
Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation.
Eyes May cause eye irritation.
Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.
- ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Elimination information (persistence and degradability)
no data available
Ecotoxicity effects
no data available
Further information on ecology
no data available
- DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product
Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.
- TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (US)
Not dangerous goods
IMDG
Not dangerous goods
IATA
Not dangerous goods
- REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA Hazards
No known OSHA hazards
TSCA Status
On TSCA Inventory
DSL Status
All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL list.
SARA 302 Components
SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.
SARA 313 Components
SARA 313: This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the
threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.
SARA 311/312 Hazards
No SARA Hazards
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
No Components Listed
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components
CAS-No. Revision Date
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New Jersey Right To Know Components
Carob gum
CAS-No.
9000-40-2
Revision Date
California Prop. 65 Components
This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth, or any other
reproductive defects.
- OTHER INFORMATION
Further information
Copyright 2008 Foodchem Co. License granted to make unlimited paper copies for internal use only.
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a
guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the
product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the
product. Foodchem Co., shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with
the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale.