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Product Name: Acetylated Distarch Phosphate
Other Names: Modified food starch, INS 1414
Uses: Food additive, thickener, stabilizer, binder in processed foods
Manufacturer/Supplier: Food ingredient suppliers, chemical distributors
Contact Information: Company-specific, usually found on original packaging and safety data sheets
Recommended Use: Formulated for use in food applications, often in powdered or granulated form
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous according to GHS regulations
Label Elements: No pictogram, signal word, or hazard statements required
Potential Health Effects: Inhalation of dust may irritate respiratory tract; skin or eye contact may cause mild mechanical irritation; ingestion considered safe at approved levels in food
Environmental Impacts: Low aquatic toxicity, not expected to pose significant environmental risks
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, ingestion
Symptoms of Overexposure: Coughing, sneezing from dust, mechanical eye irritation, mild stomach upset from large ingestion
Chemical Name: Acetylated Distarch Phosphate
Chemical Formula: Varies by source, generally starch with acetyl and phosphate groups (C6H10O5)n modified with CH3CO− and PO4− groups
CAS Number: 9045-28-7
Purity: Typically >95%
Impurities: Minimal, includes trace levels of sodium pyrophosphate, acetic acid residuals, or other minor substances from modification process
Additives: Occasionally contains minor food-grade substances used for functional or processing purposes, information specific to lot and manufacturer
General Advice: Avoid exposure to dust in confined or poorly ventilated spaces
Inhalation: Move individual to fresh air, encourage slow deep breaths; medical attention needed only if irritation persists
Skin Contact: Rinse area with water, wash with mild soap; seek medical advice if irritation develops and persists
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of clean running water for several minutes; remove contact lenses if present and easy to do; medical aid necessary if symptoms remain
Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly with water, drink water to dilute; seek medical attention if large amounts ingested or if digestive upset occurs
Note to Physician: Treat according to symptoms, no specific antidote necessary
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Avoid high pressure water jets to minimize dust dispersal
Special Fire Hazards: Fine dust dispersed in air can form explosive mixtures; burns to produce carbon oxides
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear to prevent exposure to smoke, decomposition products
Advice for Firefighters: Remove containers from fire area if safe, cool containers exposed to heat with water spray; avoid breathing dust and combustion gases
Personal Precautions: Dust mask and safety goggles recommended to prevent irritation and inhalation
Environmental Precautions: Avoid release to waterways and drains
Containment: Sweep up spilled product carefully to minimize dust formation, use vacuum with HEPA filter where possible
Cleanup Methods: Collect residue for reuse or disposal, wash area with water where suitable
Disposal: Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations
Emergency Procedures: Evacuate non-essential personnel, provide adequate ventilation in enclosed areas
Precautions During Handling: Minimize dust generation, use appropriate ventilation; wear dust mask and goggles as needed
Safe Handling Practices: Avoid eating, drinking, or smoking in handling areas; wash hands after use
Storage Conditions: Store in cool, dry area; keep container tightly closed; store away from strong oxidizers, heat, and direct sunlight
Packaging Materials: Use moisture-proof, food-grade containers
Incompatibilities: Keep separate from strong acids, strong oxidizing agents
Shelf Life: Dependent on humidity and temperature, usually two to three years in proper packaging
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established exposure limits for modified starches; general dust limit applies (10 mg/m3 total dust, 5 mg/m3 respirable fraction)
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust or general ventilation to keep dust levels below recommended limits
Personal Protective Equipment: Dust mask or respirator (NIOSH-approved N95 or equivalent), safety goggles or face shield, gloves for sensitive skin, protective clothing if extensive contact expected
Hygiene Measures: Avoid touching face with contaminated gloves or hands; wash thoroughly after handling
Monitoring: Consider periodic air monitoring in bulk handling or processing operations
Appearance: Fine white or off-white powder, sometimes granular
Odor: Faint or no noticeable odor
Melting Point: Not applicable, decomposes at elevated temperatures
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Flash Point: Not applicable
Flammability: Dust forms can combust/explode in air under certain conditions
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Solubility: Swells or disperses in cold water; not fully soluble
pH (1% solution): 4.5 – 7.0
Bulk Density: 0.5 – 0.7 g/cm3
Viscosity: Variable, depending on source and preparation
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not applicable
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Reactivity: Not reactive under normal handling and use
Conditions to Avoid: High temperature, open flames, moisture, contact with strong acids and oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, acetic acid, phosphorus oxides if heated or burned
Polymerization: Does not occur
Thermal Decomposition: Begins to decompose above 200°C, producing fumes and gases listed above
Acute Toxicity: Very low (oral LD50 > 5,000 mg/kg for rats)
Irritation: Dust may cause mild respiratory tract and eye irritation
Chronic Effects: No evidence of mutagenicity, carcinogenicity, or reproductive toxicity in published studies
Allergic Sensitization: Not considered a sensitizer, but individuals with starch-processing allergies should take precautions
Additional Health Information: Widely used and evaluated as a food additive by FAO/WHO, classified as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by authorities such as US FDA
Ecotoxicity: Not expected to harm aquatic life or terrestrial organisms in the environment
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable in soil and natural waters
Bioaccumulation: Does not bioaccumulate
Mobility in Soil: Disperses and degrades quickly without accumulation
Other Adverse Effects: No evidence of significant impact on water treatment systems or microbial activity at typical use concentrations
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose by landfilling or incineration under controlled conditions according to regulations
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse and recycle where possible; otherwise dispose as non-hazardous waste
Waste Code: Non-hazardous; regulatory classification depends on use and location
Precautions: Avoid generating dust during disposal, prevent release to the environment
Reuse / Recycling: Special programs may allow for industrial composting or recovery in some localities
UN Number: Not regulated
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not classified
Transport Hazard Class: Not dangerous
Packing Group: Not assigned
Marine Pollutant: No
Special Transport Precautions: Protect from moisture, excessive heat, and sources of ignition; ensure containers are secure and intact during transit
Labeling Requirements: Shipping as non-hazardous food ingredient, standard product labeling applies
Safety, Health, Environmental Regulations Specific to Substance: Complies with international food additive standards, including those of the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), US FDA, EU EFSA
Inventory Listings: Listed on US TSCA, EU EINECS/ELINCS/NLP, Australia AICS, Canada DSL/NDSL
Labeling Considerations: Specific requirements vary by country, often labeled as “modified starch” on ingredient panels
OSHA Status (US): Not hazardous under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
Reportable Quantities: None required by US, EU, or international transport or environmental regulations
Restrictions: Restricted to uses and levels specified by food additive regulations in each jurisdiction
