Polydextrose

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE According with the version of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and labeling adopted in the United States and Regulation 1272/2008/EC [CLP]: Not classified

Signal word

Not applicable

Hazard statements

Not applicable

Hazard pictograms

Not applicable

Precautionary statements

Not applicable

2.3 Other hazards

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: May form combustible dust concentrations in air. Possibility of dust explosion. it is recommended that all dust control equipment and material transport systems involved are engineered to prevent conditions contributing to dust explosions. Do not allow dust to accumulate on flat surfaces, on rafters or building structural components. Keep away from all ignition sources including heat, sparks and flame. POTENTIAL ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS FROM OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE: Inhalation: Exposure to high airborne concentrations may cause mild respiratory irritation due to drying effects of dust. Skin contact: Sustained exposure in a dusty manufacturing environment may result in mechanical irritation in the creases of the skin, particularly at the fingers. No health effects known or anticipated. Eye contact: May cause slight mechanical irritation from acute exposure. Ingestion: No effects known or anticipated.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

According with the version of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and labeling adopted in the United States and Regulation 1272/2008/EC [CLP]: Not classified