Amylum
(C6H10O5)n
ICSC # 1553
CAS # 9005-25-8
RTECS # GM5090000
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible.
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NO open flames.
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Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.
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Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
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Exposure
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•Inhalation
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Protective gloves.
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Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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•Eyes
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Safety goggles,
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
WHITE
POWDER
Physical Dangers:
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.
Chemical Dangers:
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV: 10 mg/m3 as TWA; A4; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK not established.
OSHA PEL: TWA 15 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp)
NIOSH REL: TWA 10 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp)
NIOSH IDLH: N.D. See: IDLH INDEX
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Routes of Exposure:
Inhalation Risk:
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.
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Physical
Properties
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Decomposes below melting point
Density: 1.5
g/cm3
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Solubility in water:
none
Auto-ignition temperature: 410 °C
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Starch is found in many plants, including maize (corn), tapioca, wheat, rice, barley, oats, millet, lentils, potatoes, amd other grains. Most starches are composed of 22% to 26% amylose and 74 to 78% amylopectin.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1553
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STARCH
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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