Potato Info
Potato Info
Other means of
P16194
identification
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Relevant identified uses Use according to manufacturer's directions.
2020/1567 [1]
Hazard statement(s)
Not Applicable
Supplementary statement(s)
Not Applicable
REACH - Art.57-59: The mixture does not contain Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) at the SDS print date.
3.1.Substances
See 'Composition on ingredients' in Section 3.2
3.2.Mixtures
1. CAS No
2.EC No % Classified according to GB-CLP Regulation, UK SI SCL / M- Nanoform Particle
Name
3.Index No [weight] 2019/720 and UK SI 2020/1567 Factor Characteristics
4.REACH No
1. 9005-25-8
2.232-679-6 Not
100 starch Not Applicable Not Available
3.Not Available Available
4.Not Available
Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from GB-CLP Regulation, UK SI 2019/720 and UK SI 2020/1567; 3.
Classification drawn from C&L; * EU IOELVs available; [e] Substance identified as having endocrine disrupting properties
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
See Section 11
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treat symptomatically.
Dusts fall into one of three Kst* classes. Class 1 dusts; Kst 1-200 m3/sec; Class 2 dusts; 201-299 m3/sec. Class 3 dusts; Kst 300
or more. Most agricultural dusts (grains, flour etc.) are Class 1; pharmaceuticals and other speciality chemicals are typically
Class 1 or 2; most unoxidised metallic dusts are Class 3. The higher the Kst, the more energetically the dust will burn and the
greater is the explosion risk and the greater is the speed of the explosion..
Standard test conditions, used to derive the Kst, are representative of industrial conditions, but do not represent and absolute
worst case. Increased levels of turbulence increase the speed of the explosion dramatically.
* Kst - a normalised expression of the burning dust pressure rise rate over time.
Dusts with Minimum Ignition Energies (MIEs) ranging between 20 and 100 mJ may be sensitive to ignition. They require that:
· plant is grounded
· personnel might also need to be grounded
· the use of high resistivity materials (such as plastics) should be restricted or avoided during handling or in
packaging
The majority of ignition accidents occur within or below this range.
The MIE of a dust/air mix depends on the particle size the water content and the temperature of the dust. The finer and the dryer
the dust the lower the MIE. Higher temperatures cause lower MIE and an increased risk of dust explosion.
Quoted values for MIE generally are only representative. Characteristics may change depending upon the process and
conditions of use or any changes made to the dust during use, including further grinding or mixing with other products. In order to
obtain more specific data for dust, as used, it is recommended that further characterisation testing.is performed.
Combustible solid which burns but propagates flame with difficulty; it is estimated that most organic dusts are combustible
(circa 70%) - according to the circumstances under which the combustion process occurs, such materials may cause fires
and / or dust explosions.
Organic powders when finely divided over a range of concentrations regardless of particulate size or shape and suspended
in air or some other oxidizing medium may form explosive dust-air mixtures and result in a fire or dust explosion (including
secondary explosions).
Avoid generating dust, particularly clouds of dust in a confined or unventilated space as dusts may form an explosive mixture
with air, and any source of ignition, i.e. flame or spark, will cause fire or explosion. Dust clouds generated by the fine grinding
of the solid are a particular hazard; accumulations of fine dust (420 micron or less) may burn rapidly and fiercely if ignited -
particles exceeding this limit will generally not form flammable dust clouds; once initiated, however, larger particles up to
1400 microns diameter will contribute to the propagation of an explosion.
In the same way as gases and vapours, dusts in the form of a cloud are only ignitable over a range of concentrations; in
principle, the concepts of lower explosive limit (LEL) and upper explosive limit (UEL) are applicable to dust clouds but only
the LEL is of practical use; - this is because of the inherent difficulty of achieving homogeneous dust clouds at high
temperatures (for dusts the LEL is often called the "Minimum Explosible Concentration", MEC).
When processed with flammable liquids/vapors/mists,ignitable (hybrid) mixtures may be formed with combustible dusts.
Ignitable mixtures will increase the rate of explosion pressure rise and the Minimum Ignition Energy (the minimum amount of
energy required to ignite dust clouds - MIE) will be lower than the pure dust in air mixture. The Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) of
the vapour/dust mixture will be lower than the individual LELs for the vapors/mists or dusts.
A dust explosion may release of large quantities of gaseous products; this in turn creates a subsequent pressure rise of
explosive force capable of damaging plant and buildings and injuring people.
Usually the initial or primary explosion takes place in a confined space such as plant or machinery, and can be of sufficient
force to damage or rupture the plant. If the shock wave from the primary explosion enters the surrounding area, it will disturb
any settled dust layers, forming a second dust cloud, and often initiate a much larger secondary explosion. All large scale
explosions have resulted from chain reactions of this type.
Dry dust can be charged electrostatically by turbulence, pneumatic transport, pouring, in exhaust ducts and during transport.
Build-up of electrostatic charge may be prevented by bonding and grounding.
Powder handling equipment such as dust collectors, dryers and mills may require additional protection measures such as
explosion venting.
All movable parts coming in contact with this material should have a speed of less than 1-meter/sec.
A sudden release of statically charged materials from storage or process equipment, particularly at elevated temperatures
and/ or pressure, may result in ignition especially in the absence of an apparent ignition source.
One important effect of the particulate nature of powders is that the surface area and surface structure (and often moisture
content) can vary widely from sample to sample, depending of how the powder was manufactured and handled; this means
that it is virtually impossible to use flammability data published in the literature for dusts (in contrast to that published for
gases and vapours).
Autoignition temperatures are often quoted for dust clouds (minimum ignition temperature (MIT)) and dust layers (layer
ignition temperature (LIT)); LIT generally falls as the thickness of the layer increases.
Combustion products include:
,
carbon monoxide (CO)
,
carbon dioxide (CO2)
,
other pyrolysis products typical of burning organic material.
May emit clouds of acrid smoke
May emit corrosive fumes.
Empty containers may contain residual dust which has the potential to accumulate following settling. Such dusts may explode in
the presence of an appropriate ignition source.
Do NOT cut, drill, grind or weld such containers.
In addition ensure such activity is not performed near full, partially empty or empty containers without appropriate workplace
safety authorisation or permit.
Fire and explosion
See section 5
protection
INGREDIENT DATA
Emergency Limits
The maximum surface temperature of enclosures potentially exposed to this material should be based on values obtained by
taking 2/3 of the minimum ignition temperature (MIE) of the dust cloud. The effect of dust layers should be reviewed.
An isolated (insulated) human body can readily produce electrostatic discharges in excess of 50 mJ, but have been recorded up
to 100 mJ.
Engineering controls are used to remove a hazard or place a barrier between the worker and the hazard. Well-designed
engineering controls can be highly effective in protecting workers and will typically be independent of worker interactions to
provide this high level of protection.
The basic types of engineering controls are:
Process controls which involve changing the way a job activity or process is done to reduce the risk.
Enclosure and/or isolation of emission source which keeps a selected hazard "physically" away from the worker and ventilation
that strategically "adds" and "removes" air in the work environment. Ventilation can remove or dilute an air contaminant if
designed properly. The design of a ventilation system must match the particular process and chemical or contaminant in use.
Employers may need to use multiple types of controls to prevent employee overexposure.
Local exhaust ventilation is required where solids are handled as powders or crystals; even when particulates are relatively
large, a certain proportion will be powdered by mutual friction.
Exhaust ventilation should be designed to prevent accumulation and recirculation of particulates in the workplace.
If in spite of local exhaust an adverse concentration of the substance in air could occur, respiratory protection should be
considered. Such protection might consist of:
(a): particle dust respirators, if necessary, combined with an absorption cartridge;
(b): filter respirators with absorption cartridge or canister of the right type;
(c): fresh-air hoods or masks
Build-up of electrostatic charge on the dust particle, may be prevented by bonding and grounding.
Powder handling equipment such as dust collectors, dryers and mills may require additional protection measures such as
explosion venting.
Air contaminants generated in the workplace possess varying "escape" velocities which, in turn, determine the "capture
velocities" of fresh circulating air required to efficiently remove the contaminant.
Simple theory shows that air velocity falls rapidly with distance away from the opening of a simple extraction pipe. Velocity
generally decreases with the square of distance from the extraction point (in simple cases). Therefore the air speed at the
extraction point should be adjusted, accordingly, after reference to distance from the contaminating source. The air velocity at the
extraction fan, for example, should be a minimum of 4-10 m/s (800-2000 ft/min) for extraction of crusher dusts generated 2
metres distant from the extraction point. Other mechanical considerations, producing performance deficits within the extraction
apparatus, make it essential that theoretical air velocities are multiplied by factors of 10 or more when extraction systems are
installed or used.
Respiratory protection
Type -P Filter of sufficient capacity. (AS/NZS 1716 & 1715, EN 143:2000 & 149:2001, ANSI Z88 or national equivalent)
Required Minimum Protection Factor Half-Face Respirator Full-Face Respirator Powered Air Respirator
P1 - PAPR-P1
up to 10 x ES
Air-line* - -
up to 50 x ES Air-line** P2 PAPR-P2
up to 100 x ES - P3 -
Air-line* -
100+ x ES - Air-line** PAPR-P3
· Respirators may be necessary when engineering and administrative controls do not adequately prevent exposures.
· The decision to use respiratory protection should be based on professional judgment that takes into account toxicity information, exposure measurement data,
and frequency and likelihood of the worker's exposure - ensure users are not subject to high thermal loads which may result in heat stress or distress due to
personal protective equipment (powered, positive flow, full face apparatus may be an option).
· Published occupational exposure limits, where they exist, will assist in determining the adequacy of the selected respiratory protection. These may be
government mandated or vendor recommended.
· Certified respirators will be useful for protecting workers from inhalation of particulates when properly selected and fit tested as part of a complete respiratory
protection program.
· Where protection from nuisance levels of dusts are desired, use type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN143) dust masks. Use respirators and components tested and
approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU)
· Use approved positive flow mask if significant quantities of dust becomes airborne.
· Try to avoid creating dust conditions.
Ingestion Starch is generally of low toxicity. An abnormal craving for starch (amylophagia) during pregnancy has been recognized in certain
areas.
The material has NOT been classified by EC Directives or other classification systems as "harmful by ingestion". This is because
of the lack of corroborating animal or human evidence.
Polysaccharides are not easily absorbed from the digestive tract, but may produce a laxative effect. Larger doses may produce
intestinal or stomach blockage.
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Skin contact is not thought to have harmful health effects (as classified under EC Directives); the material may still produce
health damage following entry through wounds, lesions or abrasions.
Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material
Entry into the blood-stream, through, for example, cuts, abrasions or lesions, may produce systemic injury with harmful effects.
Skin Contact
Examine the skin prior to the use of the material and ensure that any external damage is suitably protected.
There is some evidence to suggest that the material may cause mild but significant inflammation of the skin either following direct
contact or after a delay of some time. Repeated exposure can cause contact dermatitis which is characterised by redness,
swelling and blistering.
Although the material is not thought to be an irritant (as classified by EC Directives), direct contact with the eye may cause
Eye
transient discomfort characterised by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn). Slight abrasive damage may also result.
Long-term exposure to the product is not thought to produce chronic effects adverse to the health (as classified by EC Directives
using animal models); nevertheless exposure by all routes should be minimised as a matter of course.
Some workers may develop chronic occupational dermatitis (generally mild) through the handling of starch products.
When starch is used as a lubricant in surgical gloves, small amounts, released into the patient during the course of surgery, have
Chronic resulted in granulomas and peritonitis.
Long term exposure to high dust concentrations may cause changes in lung function i.e. pneumoconiosis, caused by particles
less than 0.5 micron penetrating and remaining in the lung.
Studies indicate that diets containing large amounts of non-absorbable polysaccharides, such as cellulose, might decrease
absorption of calcium, magnesium, zinc and phosphorus.
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Potato Starch Powder
Not Available Not Available
TOXICITY IRRITATION
starch
Not Available Skin (human): 0.3 mg/3d-I mild
Legend: 1. Value obtained from Europe ECHA Registered Substances - Acute toxicity 2. Value obtained from manufacturer's SDS.
Unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effect of chemical Substances
The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may produce on contact skin redness, swelling,
STARCH
the production of vesicles, scaling and thickening of the skin.
Legend: – Data either not available or does not fill the criteria for classification
– Data available to make classification
12.1. Toxicity
Legend: Extracted from 1. IUCLID Toxicity Data 2. Europe ECHA Registered Substances - Ecotoxicological Information - Aquatic Toxicity
4. US EPA, Ecotox database - Aquatic Toxicity Data 5. ECETOC Aquatic Hazard Assessment Data 6. NITE (Japan) -
Bioconcentration Data 7. METI (Japan) - Bioconcentration Data 8. Vendor Data
Sugar-based compounds (saccharides), including polysaccharides are generally easily decomposed by biodegradation. Not all polysaccharides decompose with
equal rapidity, and polysaccharides are also synthesised by microorganisms during, for example, the compost maturation phases. Water-insoluble species such as
cellulose take longer to decompose and those with a significant degree of branching also take longer.
Labels Required
Marine Pollutant NO
HAZCHEM Not Applicable
Air transport (ICAO-IATA / DGR): NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS
14.1. UN number Not Applicable
14.2. UN proper shipping
Not Applicable
name
Sea transport (IMDG-Code / GGVSee): NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS
14.1. UN number Not Applicable
14.2. UN proper shipping
Not Applicable
name
Inland waterways transport (ADN): NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS
14.1. UN number Not Applicable
14.2. UN proper shipping
Not Applicable
name
14.3. Transport hazard
Not Applicable Not Applicable
class(es)
14.4. Packing group Not Applicable
14.5. Environmental
Not Applicable
hazard
14.7.1. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL and the IBC code
Not Applicable
14.7.2. Transport in bulk in accordance with MARPOL Annex V and the IMSBC Code
Product name Group
starch Not Available
15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations / legislation specific for the substance or mixture
This safety data sheet is in compliance with the following EU legislation and its adaptations - as far as applicable - : Directives 98/24/EC, - 92/85/EEC, - 94/33/EC,
- 2008/98/EC, - 2010/75/EU; Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/878; Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as updated through ATPs.
No Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for this substance/mixture by the supplier.
ECHA SUMMARY
Ingredient CAS number Index No ECHA Dossier
starch 9005-25-8 Not Available Not Available
Harmonisation (C&L
Hazard Class and Category Code(s) Pictograms Signal Word Code(s) Hazard Statement Code(s)
Inventory)
1 Not Classified Not Available Not Available
2 Not Classified Not Available Not Available
1 Not Classified Not Available Not Available
2 Acute Tox. 4; STOT SE 3; Aquatic Chronic 2; Eye Irrit. 2 GHS07; Wng; GHS09 H332; H335; H411; H319
1 Not Classified Not Available Not Available
2 Not Classified Not Available Not Available
Harmonisation Code 1 = The most prevalent classification. Harmonisation Code 2 = The most severe classification.
National Inventory Yes = All CAS declared ingredients are on the inventory
Status
Legend: No = One or more of the CAS listed ingredients are not on the inventory. These ingredients may be exempt or will require
registration.
Other information
Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and authoritative sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch
Classification committee using available literature references.
The SDS is a Hazard Communication tool and should be used to assist in the Risk Assessment. Many factors determine whether the reported Hazards are Risks
in the workplace or other settings. Risks may be determined by reference to Exposures Scenarios. Scale of use, frequency of use and current or available
engineering controls must be considered.
For detailed advice on Personal Protective Equipment, refer to the following EU CEN Standards:
EN 166 Personal eye-protection
EN 340 Protective clothing
EN 374 Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms
EN 13832 Footwear protecting against chemicals
EN 133 Respiratory protective devices