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Product Name: Almidón de Papa
Common Names: Potato Starch, Fécula de Papa
Uses: Thickening agent in food, textile processing, paper production
Manufacturer/Supplier: Name and contact details should be listed here, with address and emergency telephone
CAS Number: 9005-25-8
Recommended Use and Restrictions: Common in food applications, avoid inhaling dust
GHS Classification: Non-hazardous according to OSHA standards
Physical Hazards: Dust may form explosive mixtures with air
Health Hazards: May cause mild irritation to eyes, nose, and throat if inhaled as dust
Signal Word: None
Hazard Statement: Dust can cause potential for combustion; may irritate respiratory tract
Precautionary Statement: Keep away from ignition sources; avoid creating dust clouds; avoid inhalation, use in well-ventilated areas
Chemical Identity: Potato Starch
Chemical Formula: (C6H10O5)n
CAS Number: 9005-25-8
Concentration: 100% pure, not mixed with additives
Impurities and Stabilizing Additives: No relevant impurities impacting classification
Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air, rinse mouth, consult medical attention if symptoms persist
Eye Contact: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, seek medical attention if irritation continues
Skin Contact: Wash off with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing
Ingestion: Rinse mouth and drink water, seek medical attention if feeling unwell
Most important symptoms and effects: Coughing, sneezing, mild respiratory or eye irritation; no long-term or delayed symptoms reported
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: High-pressure water may produce dust clouds
Specific Hazards: May generate combustible dust concentrations; airborne dust may explode if ignited
Special Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective gear
Advice for Firefighters: Cool containers with water, fight fire from upwind to avoid dust
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, noxious gases in case of fire
Personal Precautions: Avoid breathing dust, use personal protective equipment, remove ignition sources
Environmental Precautions: Prevent bulk spillage from entering watercourses
Spill Cleanup Methods: Scoop or sweep spilled powder into suitable container, avoid generating dust; ventilate area; wash spills with water to dilute residual dust
Reference to Other Sections: Appropriate protective gear detailed in section on personal protection
Handling: Use in well-ventilated spaces, minimize dust formation, avoid contact with eyes and skin, ground and bond containers to avoid static discharge, keep away from open flames
Storage: Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry place; keep away from sources of heat and moisture; protect from direct sunlight and incompatible materials; recommended storage temperatures below 30°C; segregate from oxidizing agents
Occupational Exposure Limits: No specific OSHA PEL or ACGIH TLV, but keep workplace airborne dust below 10 mg/m³ (total dust)
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation to minimize airborne dust, workplace dust monitors
Personal Protection: Safety glasses, dust masks (N95 or better), lab coat or protective clothing, gloves when handing large amounts
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after handling, avoid eating, drinking, or smoking in work area, clean equipment regularly to avoid dust build-up
Physical State: Fine powder
Color: White or off-white
Odor: Neutral, no significant odor
Molecular Weight: Variable, based on polymer length
Melting Point: Decomposes before melting
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Solubility: Swells in cold water, dissolves partially in hot water
pH: 5.0 – 7.0 as aqueous suspension
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Density: 1.5 g/cm3
Flash Point: Not applicable, but airborne dust is combustible
Flammability: Can form explosive dust clouds in air
Auto-ignition Temperature: Approximately 420°C
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions
Reactivity: Inert to most chemicals, may react with strong oxidizers
Hazardous Reactions: Product will not undergo hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures, open flames, spark, static discharges, sources of ignition, excessive dust accumulation
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids
Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, possibly irritating fumes if burned
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact
Acute Toxicity: Not regarded as toxic by oral, dermal, or inhalation routes
Chronic Toxicity: No data indicating chronic health effects
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, OSHA
Symptoms: Eye, skin or respiratory tract irritation from prolonged exposure to dust
Other Data: No evidence of mutagenic, teratogenic, or reproductive toxicity effects
Ecotoxicity: Not expected to be hazardous, readily biodegradable, low bioaccumulation risk
Persistence and Degradability: Rapidly degrades in the environment through biological processes
Mobility in Soil: Dissolves and disperses in water, limited mobility in soil
Bioaccumulative Potential: Negligible, product breaks down naturally
Other Adverse Effects: Release of large amounts can cause oxygen depletion in water over time due to biodegradation
Disposal Methods: Dispose in accordance with local, state, and national environmental regulations
Waste Type: Non-hazardous waste under typical use; land application, composting, or disposal as general waste may apply
Special Precautions: Avoid release of large quantities into drains, surface water or soil
UN Number: Not regulated
Proper Shipping Name: Not classified as dangerous goods
Transport Hazard Class: Not applicable
Packing Group: Not applicable
Marine Pollutant: Not classified as marine pollutant
Special Precautions: Avoid generating dust during transport, store in sealed containers to prevent contamination and moisture absorption
U.S. Regulations: Not listed as hazardous under OSHA, TSCA inventory, EPA SARA Title III not applicable
EU Regulations: Not classified as dangerous under EC regulations (No. 1272/2008)
Other International Regulations: No special requirements under WHMIS Canada or GHS guidelines
Label Elements: No symbol or signal word required
Restrictions: Use only as specified by food, pharmaceutical, or industrial regulations for intended application, follow occupational exposure limits for dust in workplace
