Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS. GELITA Agar-Agar. Document: MSDS Agar-Agar Revision: A Date effective: 29/06/2012

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1 MSDS GELITA Document: MSDS Revision: A Date effective: 29/06/

2 COMPANY DETAILS Name: GELITA Australia Address: Sunny Hills 50 Flood Road, Josephville QLD 4285 PO Box: P.O. Box 409, BEAUDESERT QLD 4285 Telephone No: Fax No: Emergency No: Date of Issue: 29 June PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Chemical Name: Synonyms: Gelosa CAS Registry Number: Chemical Family: Polysaccharide Chemical formulation: A sulphated galactan Physical State: Powder Typical Properties: Is a gelling and thickening agent HMIS Rateing (0-4): Health = 1 Fire = 1 Reactivity = 0 Special = COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Appearance, Odour and Taste: Composition/Purity: Uses and Occurrences: Free flowing powder; Light cream to white in colour; odourless is a gelatinous substance derived by boiling from a polysaccharide in red algae. is a mixture of two components: the linear polysaccharide agarose and a heterogeneous mixture of smaller molecules called agaropectin. is a natural vegetable gelatin counterpart. White and semi-translucent, it is sold in packages as washed and dried strips or in powdered form. It can be used to make jellies, puddings, and custard. is used throughout the world to provide a solid surface containing medium for the growth of bacteria and fungi

3 3.0 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Potential Health Effects: Short Term Exposure: Long Term Exposure: Skin Contact: Eye Contact: Ingestion: No hazardous chemicals are known to be formed during the use of this product. No permanent effects on humans known from discontinuous shortterm exposure when used as directed. Prolonged or repeated contact may cause mild eye irritation. No detrimental effect No effect is expected. Because gelatine is a food ingredient, no detrimental effect would be expected as a result of moderate ingestion. Carcinogenicity: GRAS food ingredient with no carcinogenicity in evidence. Tetratogenicity and Embryotoxicity: GRAS food ingredient. Reproductive Toxicity: GRAS food ingredient. Mutagenicity: GRAS food ingredient. Texicologically Synergistic Materials: No Data. 4.0 FIRST AID MEASURES Skin Contact: Eye Contact: Ingestion: Inhalation: Wash with soap and water. Irrigate with water Wash out mouth with water. Drink large quantities of water. Remove to fresh air. Treat any irritation symptomatically; Call a doctor. 5.0 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Fire Hazard Comments: Avoid overheating, especially by direct contact with fire. Avoid excess dust in the atmosphere since this is an explosion hazard in the presence of elect sparks and static discharges. Combustion Characteristic: Combustible; may produce carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, smock, and sulphuric acid. Flash Point: No Data. Lower Flam. (Explosive) Limit: No Data. Upper Flam. (Explosive) Limit: No Data. Hazardous Products of Combustion: This product is not flammable but combustible. Combustion may produce carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, smock, and sulphuric acid. Fire Extinguishing Media: Fight fire using carbon dioxide, foam and wanter. Fire Fighting Instructions: Normal industrial hygiene measures should be sufficient

4 6.0 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE - SPILL Precautions: Clean-Up: The dry powder is not dangerous. It should be protected from moisture as far as is possible. Government environmental agencies should be notified should a large amount of material be released into the environment as eutrophication of natural water supplies could be involved. Wet floors on which this powder is spit may become very slippery. Sweep up the material for disposal. Floors which are subject to dusting can become slippery when wet. Clean with water. 7.0 HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling: Storage: Good Manufacturing Practice hygiene procedures applicable to handling a food product should be employed at all times. Any partly used container should be properly sealed before return to storage. A clean, dry and well ventilated area is required for Agar Agar storage. The product's functionality can be compromised if it comes in contact with reactive vapours. 8.0 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION Chemical Safety Glasses and a respirator/face mask should be worn if dust is liberated during the handling process. 9.0 CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Melting Point (with decomposition): ca. 85 C Solubility in Water: Complete in boiling water ph Value: 6 to 8 Combustibility: This product is not flammable but combustible. Combustion may produce carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, smock, and sulphuric acid. Typical Properties: Is a gelling and thickening agent STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: is stable for at least 3 years when suitable stored in sealed containers under typical warehouse conditions, to prevent ingress or loss of moisture. Hazardous Polymerisation: Does not occur Hazardous Decomposition Prods: None known Incompatibility: Strong oxidising agents could initiate combustion

5 11.0 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION This product is not absorbed percutaneously in rats, rabbits or humans. The product is believed to be neither a skin irritant nor a sensitizer. This product is not an eye irritant. has been granted an ADI (Acceptable Daily Intake) not specified by the JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives); which means that from a toxicological point of view there are no restrictions on the use of as a food additive, with the exemptions of the GMP regulation (Good Manufacturing Practices) WASTE DISPOSAL This product is biodegradable. It must not be led directly into surface waters. It must be assumed that the high BOD of the product will reduce the dissolved oxygen in the water. Small amounts can be handled by an effluent system. Large amounts should be dumped in an approved landfill area according to local regulations DISPOSAL INFORMATION This product is biodegradable. It must not be led directly into surface waters. It must be assumed that the high BOD of the product will reduce the dissolved oxygen in the water. Small amounts can be handled by an effluent system. Large amounts should be dumped in an approved landfill area according to local regulations TRANSPORT INFORMATION Food and pharmaceutical product. Should be transported according to GMP 15.0 REGULATORY INFORMATION has been granted an ADI (Acceptable Daily Intake) not specified by the JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives); which means that from a toxicological point of view there are no restrictions on the use of as a food additive, with the exemptions of the GMP regulation (Good Manufacturing Practices). The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has granted GRAS Status (Generally Recognised as Safe) OTHER INFORMATION All reasonable care has been exercised in processing your request for information on the chemical listed in this Material Safety Data Sheet. No warrantee is made, either express or implied and GELITA Australia does not hold itself liable for any injury, illness, or loss or misinterpretation arising from the use of this data