Name:
Acacia
Synonym:
Arabic gum; gum arabic
CAS:
9000-01-5
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Acacia
Synonym:Arabic gum; gum arabic
Synonym:Arabic gum; gum arabic
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 9000-01-5 |
| Hazard Symbols: XN Risk Phrases: |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause severe eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. May cause hives. May cause dermatitis.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation:
Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract. May cause allergic respiratory reaction. May cause asthmatic attacks due to allergic sensitization of the respiratory tract.
Chronic:
Chronic inhalation may cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation.
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause severe eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. May cause hives. May cause dermatitis.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation:
Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract. May cause allergic respiratory reaction. May cause asthmatic attacks due to allergic sensitization of the respiratory tract.
Chronic:
Chronic inhalation may cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Call a poison control center. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Call a poison control center. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
Dusts at sufficient concentrations can form explosive mixtures with air. Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to prevent contact with thermal decomposition products.
Extinguishing Media:
For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. For small fires, use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or chemical foam.
Dusts at sufficient concentrations can form explosive mixtures with air. Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to prevent contact with thermal decomposition products.
Extinguishing Media:
For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. For small fires, use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or chemical foam.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
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.
Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators:
A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149.
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.
Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators:
A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid
Color: white to yellow white
Odor: none reported
pH: 4.5-5.5 (solution)
Vapor Pressure: Negligible.
Viscosity: Not applicable.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.4-1.5
Molecular Formula: Not applicable.
Molecular Weight: Not available
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Acacia precipitates or gels when added to ferric salts, borax, basic lead acetate, alcohol, sodium silicate, gelatin or ammoniated tincture of guaiac.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Acacia precipitates or gels when added to ferric salts, borax, basic lead acetate, alcohol, sodium silicate, gelatin or ammoniated tincture of guaiac.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 9000-01-5: CE5945000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 9000-01-5: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 36 mg/5H Severe; Oral, mouse: LD50 = >16 gm/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 8 gm/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = >16 gm/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Gum arabic - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 9000-01-5: CE5945000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 9000-01-5: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 36 mg/5H Severe; Oral, mouse: LD50 = >16 gm/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 8 gm/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = >16 gm/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Gum arabic - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
R 42/43 May cause sensitization by inhalation and
skin contact.
Safety Phrases:
S 22 Do not breathe dust.
S 24 Avoid contact with skin.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 9000-01-5: 0
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
United Kingdom Maximum Exposure Limits
Canada
None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list.
CAS# 9000-01-5 is not listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 9000-01-5 is not listed on the TSCA inventory.
It is for research and development use only.
