Material Safety Data Sheet

VISCO XC 84

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCES/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY UNDERTAKING

Product Name VISCO XC 84

Application Viscofier

Supplier Ava S.p.A.

via Salaria 1313/C
00138 ROMA
Italy

Emergency telephone number Off.: +39 06 885611324; +39 06 885611326; +39 06 885611373
Mob.: +39 3355897280; +39 3355234619; +39 3355710385

Telefax +39-06-8889363

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical description Xantan gum

Hazardous Impurities This product doesn't contain relevant concentrations of compounds

classified as hazardous according to EC regulation

EINECS-No.

CAS-No.

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation No adverse effect expected for small amounts

Skin contact Can cause irritation with prolonged contact

Eye contact May cause mild irritation

Ingestion No adverse effect expected for small amounts

Human health hazards - Chronic No adverse effect expected

Environmental hazards No adverse effect expected

Physical and chemical hazards Wet floor on which this powder is split may become very slippery. This
powder, when dispersed in air, represents an explosion hazard

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation Remove to fresh air, and treat symptomatically. Obtain medical
attention

Skin contact Wash affected area immediately with plenty of water. If skin irritation
persists, obtain medical attention.

Eye contact Gently irrigate with water. If irritation persists, obtain medical attention

Ingestion Rinse mouth immediately and repeatedly with water. If necessary,

obtain medical attention

Other information

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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media Water, water spray, dry powder, foam, CO2

Unsuitable extinguishing media None

Fire and explosion hazard None

Protective equipment In case of fire wear a full face positive pressure self contained
breathing apparatus and protective suit

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with eyes and skin

Environmental precautions Do not contaminate water courses

Methods for cleaning up Remove as much as possible with broom, scoop or vacuum, as the
addition of water causes slippery floor conditions

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Avoid dust formation, maintain good ventilation and a clean area

Storage conditions Keep in dry place

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended

Exposure limits (ACGIH 2004) Nuisance dust (PNOS). Inhalable fraction:

TLV-TWA = 10 mg/m3 lung

Personal protection equipment

Respiratory protection Respiratory protection normally not required. Avoid generating dust

Hand/skin protection Impervious gloves. Standard protective clothing

Eye protection Safety glasses

Hygiene measures Eyewash fountain near-by.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form Powder

Colour White – yellowish

Odour Characteristic

Boiling point N/A

Melting point N/A

Flash point - (PMCC) N/A

Auto ignition > 200 °C

Explosion limits N/E

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Vapour pressure N/A

Relative density N/A

Solubility in water Completely soluble

pH 6,0 – 8,0

Viscosity N/A

Bulk density 650 - 850 kg/m³

Freezing point N/A

Pour point N/A

Abbreviations: N/A = Not Applicable - N/E = Not Evaluated
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable under normal conditions

Conditions to avoid None

Materials to avoid None

Hazardous decomposition products None

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity LD50 (oral rat) = 45 g/kg

Primary irritation skin/eye May cause slight irritation

Sensitization No adverse effects expected

Chronic toxicity data No adverse effects expected

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Persistency and degradation Biodegradability > 98 % after 2 days (OECD 302B)

Mobility and Bioaccumulation Water-soluble. No adverse effects expected

Ecotoxicological effects No data available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an authorized waste collection point

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Description Not regulated

UN Number N/A

Packing group N/A

ADR/RID

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Class ADR 2003 Label: --
ADR 2003 Classif. Code: --
Hazard Identification

IMDG

Class Subsidiary risk: --

Em S

IATA

Class
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Classification Not regulated

Hazard Symbol None

contains:

Risk Phrases

Safety Phrases S22: Do not breathe dust.

Do not add water to the product: the addition of water causes slippery
floor condition

16. OTHER INFORMATION

This material safety data sheet provides health and safety information. The product is to be used in applications consistent
with AVA technology. Individuals handling this product should be informed of the safety precautions and should have
access to this information.

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