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Product Name |
Guar Gum Powder |
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Product Type |
RXSOL-81-8129-025 |
Company Details:
RX MARINE INTERNATIONAL
105, A wing , BSEL , TECH PARK.
VASHI ,NEW BOMBAY 400703 INDIA
Stock Points: Mumbai, Kandla, Kolkata, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Fujairah UAE, Muscat Oman, Kenya, Canada
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Phone |
+91 22 65113333 / 5555 / 9999 |
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Fax |
+91 22 2781 1318 :::AOH :0091 9821214367 |
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Email |
mail@rxmarine.com |

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Name |
CAS# |
% by Weight |
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Guar gum |
9000-30-0
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100.0 |

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IF IN EYES |
Dust may cause mechanical irritation. |
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IF ON SKIN |
May cause skin irritation. May cause sensitization by skin contact. |
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Inhalation
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May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. |
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Ingestion |
The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. Inhalation of dust may cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause respiratory sensitization. |
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Chronic |
Some individuals may develop a respiratory allergenic response to guar dust. Persons with a history of respiratory allergies may have those conditions aggravated by exposure to guar dust. |

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Eye Contact
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Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
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Skin Contact
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Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
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Notes to Physician
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Treat symptomatically and supportively.
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Inhalation
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Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. |
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Ingestion |
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. |

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General Information |
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution. |
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Extinguishing Media |
Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. |
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Flash Point |
Not available. |
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Autoignition Temperature |
Not available. |
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Explosion Limits, Lower |
Not available. |
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Upper |
Not available. |
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NFPA Rating: |
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Health |
1 |
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Flammability |
0 |
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Instability |
0 |

General Information:
Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.

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Handling
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Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation
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Storage |
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. |

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Engineering Controls
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Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
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OSHA Vacated PELs |
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Guar gum |
No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
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Personal Protective Equipment |
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Eyes |
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. |
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Clothing |
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. |
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Respirators |
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. |

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Physical State |
Powder |
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Appearance |
yellowish-white |
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Odor |
Not available |
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pH |
5.5-6.2 |
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Vapor Pressure |
Not available. |
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Vapor Density |
Not available. |
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Evaporation Rate |
Not available. |
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Viscosity |
Not available |
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Boiling Point |
Not available |
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Freezing/Melting Point |
Not available |
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Decomposition Temperature |
Not available. |
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Solubility |
Soluble |
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Specific Gravity/Density |
Not available. |
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Molecular Formula |
Not available |
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Molecular Weight |
Not available. |

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Chemical Stability
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Stable
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Conditions to Avoid
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Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat. |
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Incompatibilities with Other Materials
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None reported. |
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Hazardous Decomposition Products
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Irritating and toxic fumes and gases, acrid smoke and fumes. |
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Hazardous Polymerization |
Has not been reported. |

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IF IN EYES |
Dust may cause mechanical irritation. |
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IF ON SKIN |
May cause skin irritation. May cause sensitization by skin contact. |
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Inhalation
|
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. |
|
Ingestion |
The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. Inhalation of dust may cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause respiratory sensitization. |
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Chronic |
Some individuals may develop a respiratory allergenic response to guar dust. Persons with a history of respiratory allergies may have those conditions aggravated by exposure to guar dust. |

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Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

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