Zea Mays (Corn) Starch

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

1999/45/EC EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This product is a white powder with a starch odor.

Health hazards

None anticipated under normal conditions Flammability Hazards: This product may form combustible dust concentrations in the air. Reactivity Hazards: None.

Environmental hazards

The environmental effects of this product have not been investigated, however release may cause adverse environmental effects. US DOT Symbols: Non-Regulated Material EU and GHS Symbols: None

Signal word

Warning 2.1 EU Labeling and Classification: This product does meet the definition of a hazardous substance or preparation as defined by the European Union Council Directives 67/548/EEC, 1999/45/EC, 1272/2008/EC and subsequent Directives. Components Contributing to Classification: Corn Starch (Food Grade)

Classification according to GHS

Combustible Dust

Hazard statements

May form combustible dust concentrations in the air

Precautionary statements

None

Response

None

Storage

None

Disposal

None 2.3 Health Hazards or Risks From Exposure: Symptoms of Overexposure by Route of Exposure: The most significant routes of overexposure for this product are by contact with skin or eyes. The symptoms of overexposure are described in the following paragraphs. Acute: Inhalation: None anticipated under normal conditions. Skin Contact: None anticipated under normal conditions. Eye Contact: None anticipated under normal conditions. Ingestion: None anticipated under normal conditions. Chronic: No data available. Target Organs: Acute: No data available Chronic: No data available