Carrageenan Kappa, DOCID 820723

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

No 1272/2008 – Classification of the substance or mixture

2.3 Other hazards

In normal conditions of use, the products do not have any negative effects for health and environment, There is not available information regarding products PBT and mPmB.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

The product is not classified as dangerous under Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008. 2.2 – Label elements: The product is not classified as dangerous under Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008, It contains Carrageenan. 2.3 – Other hazards: In normal conditions of use, the products do not have any negative effects for health and environment, There is not available information regarding products PBT and mPmB. 3: Composition And Information on Ingredients: 3.1 – Substances: CAS number: 9000-07-1, Denomination as per num.CAS: Carrageenan, EINECS number, 232- 524-2. 3.2 – Mixtures: Carrageenan-based mixtures with other hydrocolloids and other additives (sugars and salts), For detailed information, check product technical data sheet. 4: First Aid Measures: 4.1 – Description of first aid measures: After inhalation: Supply fresh air, After skin contact: Wash with water and soap, After eye contact: Wash with water, After intake: Consult the doctor. 4.2 - Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: There are not known acute or delayed effects from product exposure. 4.3 – Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: In cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist seek medical attention. 5: Firefighting Measures: 5.1 - Extinguishing media: Extinguishing powder or CO2. In case of sever fires also alcohol resistant foam and water spray, Do not use for direct water jet extinguisher. 5.2 – Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: When exposed to open flame or extremely high heat, carrageenan will char and eventually disintegrate with emission of smoke, leaving only residual ash. 5.3 - Advice for firefighters: Depending on the magnitude of the fire, it may be necessary to wear protective clothing, self- contained breathing apparatus, gloves, goggles or face masks and boots. 6: Accidental Release Measures: 6.1 – Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Exposure control and PPE measurement. 6.2 - Environmental precautions: Product is not classified as dangerous for the environment, avoid as much as possible any spillage. 6.3 – Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: Eliminate with an absorbent material. 6.4 - Reference to other sections: Exposition control and PPE, please check SECTION 8, Waste disposal, check SECTION 13. 7: Handling and Storage: 7.1 – Precautions for safe handling: Smoking, eating and drinking is forbidden in the application area, Comply with legislation on food safety and health and safety at work. 7.2 – Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Product does not require special storage conditions, Store cool and dry in unopened bags. 7.3 – Specific end use (s): Not available 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection: 8.1 – Control parameters: It does not contain substance with occupational exposure limit values. 8.2 – Exposure Controls: Good industrial Hygiene practices, Personal protective equipment: working clothing and footwear, self-filtering particle respirator. Gloves are not required. 9: Physical and Chemical Properties: 9.1 – information on basic physical and chemical properties: Physical state: Solid, Form: Powder, Colour: White/Cream, Odour: Characteristic, Melting point: Undetermined, Boiling point: Undetermined, Ignition point: Undetermined, Blasting temperature: Undetermined, Explosion danger: Undetermined, Steam pressure: Undetermined, Density: Undetermined, Apparent density: 700 Kg/m₃, pH value: 8-11. 9.1 – Other information: Not available. 10: Stability and Reactivity: 10.1 – Reactivity: Undetermined 10.2 – Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions. 10.3 – Possibility of hazardous reactions: Undetermined. 10.4 – Conditions to avoid: High temperatures at low pH. 10.5 – Incompatible materials: Undetermined. 10.6 – Hazardous decomposition products: Undetermined. 11: Toxicology Information: 11.1 – Information on toxicological effects: Acute toxicity: Non-conclusive data for classification, Skin corrosion or irritation: Non- conclusive data for classification, Serious eye damage or eye irritation: Non-conclusive data for classification, Respiratory or skin sensitization: Non-conclusive data for classification, Germ cell mutagenicity: Non-conclusive data for classification, Carcinogenicity: Non-conclusive data for classification, Toxicity to reproduction: Non-conclusive data for classification, Specific target organ toxicity (STOT)- Single exposure- Non-conclusive data for classification, Specific target organ toxicity (STOT) – Repeated exposure: No data available for classification, Aspiration hazard: Non-conclusive data for classification. 12: Ecological Information: 12.1 – Toxicity: Carrageenan is natural source (seaweed) isolate, and should not have any negative effect over the environment. 12.2 – Persistence and degradability: Not available information on the persistence and degradability of the product.