General Information
Revision date
2014-10-01
Product name
- Milled Wheat Flour
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical Category
Manufacturer Name
Ardent Mills, LLC
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Company Information
company name
Ardent Mills, LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW WARNING May form combustible dust concentrations in air (during processing).
Prevention
Avoid generating fine dust dispersed in air in sufficient concentrations, and in the presence of an ignition source.
Response
When responding to explosion or any subsequent fire, DO NOT use high pressure extinguishing agent as this may spread the dust and may create an additional ignitable dust cloud. Storage/Disposal Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations.
Potential health effects
Eyes Direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation Skin None known. Inhalation Dust may irritate the respiratory system. Ingestion Expected to be a low ingestion hazard. Inhalation Acute (Immediate) May cause irritation. Chronic (Delayed) According to the ACGIH, repeated and prolonged exposure to flour may cause lung effects referred to as “Bakers Lungs” or allergic sensitization resulting in what is referred to as “Bakers Asthma”. Skin Acute (Immediate) Under normal conditions of use, no health effects are expected. Chronic (Delayed) Under normal conditions of use, no health effects are expected. Eye Acute (Immediate) May cause irritation. Chronic (Delayed) Under normal conditions of use, no chronic effects are expected. Ingestion Acute (Immediate) No effects are expected for most people. Listed food allergen. Chronic (Delayed) Under normal conditions of use, no chronic effects are expected.
Potential chronic health
May cause allergic reaction in persons sensitive to wheat proteins.
Environmental effects
Not expected to be harmful to aquatic organisms. Physical Descriptions Form Solid Color White Odor No data available Flash Point Not relevant WHMIS Other Toxic Effects – D2A EU Sensitizer – R42 GHS Specific Target Organ Toxicity Single Exposure – Category 3; Respiratory Tract Irritation, Skin Corrosion/Irritation – Category 3; Serious Eye Damage, Eye Irritation – Category 2B; Respiratory Sensitizer – Category 1 NFPA:
