Red Carnation Gums* RCG Tara Gum D3115
Red Carnation Gums* RCG Tara Gum D3115
Red Carnation Gums* RCG Tara Gum D3115
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<strong>Red</strong> <strong>Carnation</strong> <strong><strong>Gum</strong>s*</strong><br />
<strong>RCG</strong> <strong>Tara</strong> <strong>Gum</strong> <strong>D3115</strong><br />
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET<br />
Product Id: 47331<br />
Product Name:<br />
1. Supplier and Product<br />
<strong>RCG</strong> <strong>Tara</strong> <strong>Gum</strong> <strong>D3115</strong><br />
Responsible Party: FMC BioPolymer (UK) LTD<br />
Avenue Mounier 83<br />
1200 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel:353 21 435 4133 (General Information - Cork, Ireland)<br />
Emergency Telephone: +47/32 30 3500 (FMC Plant- Drammen, Norway)<br />
2. Composition<br />
<strong>Tara</strong> gum. For further details see sales specification<br />
Einecs No 254-409-6<br />
C.A.S. No: 39300-88-4<br />
Ingestion: Non toxic<br />
3. Hazard Identification<br />
Skin Contact: Slight irritation may occur.<br />
Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation<br />
Eye and skin contact :<br />
4. First-aid measures<br />
Wash area with an excess of water.<br />
Seek medical attention if any irritation develops<br />
Inhalation: If exposed to high dust concentrations, remove to<br />
fresh air: Seek medical attention if necessary.<br />
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Reference MSDS: <strong>RCG</strong> TARA GUM <strong>D3115</strong><br />
Issue 1 Page: 1<br />
*<strong>Red</strong> <strong>Carnation</strong> <strong>Gum</strong>s is a Trademark of FMC BioPolymer Date of Issue: August 19, 2008
<strong>Red</strong> <strong>Carnation</strong> <strong><strong>Gum</strong>s*</strong><br />
<strong>RCG</strong> <strong>Tara</strong> <strong>Gum</strong> <strong>D3115</strong><br />
5. Fire fighting measures<br />
Fire risk: Burns if heated, giving off smoke and pungent vapours. Chars above<br />
300°C<br />
Explosion hazard: As with all carbohydrates, a potential explosion hazard<br />
exists in high concentrations of dust in the air.<br />
Extinguishing Media: Use CO2 or dry chemical for small fires and water or foam<br />
for large fires. Will become slippery when wet.<br />
6. Accidental release measures<br />
Spillage: Vacuum or sweep up spillage. Will become slippery when wet.<br />
7. Handling<br />
Handling: Product should not be ingested as such<br />
Storage: Store under cool, dry conditions well away from<br />
moisture and in closed containers<br />
8. Exposure controls/Personal protection<br />
Special protection : Wear dust mask, gloves and goggles in high<br />
concentrations of dust, where ventilation is inadequate<br />
9. Physical and chemical properties<br />
Physical properties: Hydrates in water to form viscous dispersions and pastes.<br />
pH: Normally 5.5 - 7.0<br />
Appearance: off-white to yellowish powder.<br />
Odour: Almost odourless<br />
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Reference MSDS: <strong>RCG</strong> TARA GUM <strong>D3115</strong><br />
Issue 1 Page: 2<br />
*<strong>Red</strong> <strong>Carnation</strong> <strong>Gum</strong>s is a Trademark of FMC BioPolymer Date of Issue: August 19, 2008
Stability: Stable<br />
<strong>Red</strong> <strong>Carnation</strong> <strong><strong>Gum</strong>s*</strong><br />
<strong>RCG</strong> <strong>Tara</strong> <strong>Gum</strong> <strong>D3115</strong><br />
10. Stability and reactivity<br />
Conditions to avoid: Moisture, fire or excessive heat<br />
Hazardous decomposition<br />
products:<br />
Fumes may include carbon dioxide and carbon<br />
monoxide<br />
11. Toxicological information<br />
<strong>Tara</strong> gum is a permitted food additive and is not classed as dangerous to health or environment.<br />
Bio-degradability: Yes<br />
12. Ecological information<br />
13. Disposal considerations<br />
Precautions: Use a responsible waste disposal contractor approved by<br />
the local authority<br />
14. Transport Information<br />
Transportation: Non hazardous: Transport with compatible products<br />
15. Regulatory Information<br />
Labelling: Product is not dangerous and requires no special labels<br />
16. Other Information<br />
Further information on the physical properties and advice concerning<br />
use in particular applications is available from our technical department.<br />
The information contained in this safety data sheet is accurate to the<br />
best of our knowledge and is based on information considered to be<br />
accurate. However users of this product should evaluate their own<br />
conditions and determine the suitability of the information for their<br />
particular purposes.<br />
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Reference MSDS: <strong>RCG</strong> TARA GUM <strong>D3115</strong><br />
Issue 1 Page: 3<br />
*<strong>Red</strong> <strong>Carnation</strong> <strong>Gum</strong>s is a Trademark of FMC BioPolymer Date of Issue: August 19, 2008
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