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Chemical Name: Tamarind Seed Gum
Common Name: Tamarind Gum, Polysaccharide from Tamarind Seeds
CAS Number: 39386-78-2
Recommended Use: Thickener, stabilizer, binder for food and industrial applications
Manufacturer Information: Typically listed on packaging or accompanying documents
Synonyms: Tamarind Polysaccharide, TSP
Contact Information: For emergencies, refer to supplier or local poison control
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS
Physical Hazards: Fine powders can create combustible dust when suspended in air
Health Hazards: May cause mild eye, skin, or respiratory irritation upon prolonged or repeated contact
Environmental Hazards: No significant environmental hazard in normal use
Signal Word: None required
Pictogram: None required
Precautionary Statements: Avoid creating dust, ensure adequate ventilation, avoid inhalation and contact with eyes
Chemical Identity: Tamarind Seed Polysaccharide
Content: 100% natural gum derived from tamarind seeds
Impurities: Minor trace plant material, water (<5%)
Physical Form: Off-white or pale brown powder, odorless
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present, seek medical attention if irritation persists
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water, seek assistance if irritation continues
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, rest, seek medical attention for persistent symptoms like coughing
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink water, usually not harmful but consult physician if discomfort occurs
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Foam, dry chemical, CO2, water spray
Unsuitable Media: Direct water jet on dust may cause dispersal
Specific Hazards: Dust clouds can combust if exposed to ignition source
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full firefighting clothing
Additional Information: Product residue may become slippery when wet
Personal Precautions: Avoid breathing dust, use personal protective equipment like masks, goggles, gloves
Environmental Precautions: Prevent dispersal into drains or waterways
Spill Cleanup Methods: Sweep up mechanically, avoid creating dust, transfer to labeled disposal container, wash area with water
Emergency Procedures: Restrict area to trained personnel, ventilate if needed
Handling: Use local exhaust ventilation, avoid powder spills and dust clouds, handle with dry hands or gloves
Storage: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area, keep container tightly sealed, protect from moisture and direct sunlight
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizers, open flames, sources of ignition
Special Notes: Reduce stacking pressure on containers and keep away from food and beverages if used in non-food applications
Exposure Limits: No specific limits set by OSHA or ACGIH; follow general dust guidelines (10 mg/m³ for nuisance dust)
Engineering Controls: Provide local exhaust or general room ventilation
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Dust respirator if handling large quantities, safety goggles, protective clothing, gloves
Hygiene Practices: Wash hands after handling, do not eat, drink, or smoke during use
Appearance: Off-white to beige powder
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not applicable
pH (1% sol): 6.0–7.5
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Melting Point: Decomposition above 250°C
Flash Point: Not relevant for the solid form
Flammability: Dust is combustible
Explosive Properties: Dust-air mixtures may be explosive
Solubility: Soluble in hot water, swells to form gel
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Relative Density: 1.5–1.7 g/cm³
Partition Coefficient: Not determined
Decomposition Temperature: Above 250°C, charring and polymer breakdown
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable for powders
Viscosity: High in water-based solutions
Chemical Stability: Stable at normal temperatures and pressures
Hazardous Reactions: Reacts with strong oxidizers
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, heat, open flame, static discharge
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents
Decomposition Products: CO₂, CO, and organic fumes during combustion
Acute Toxicity: Very low oral and dermal toxicity
Chronic Effects: No evidence of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or reproductive toxicity
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, eye, or skin contact
Symptoms: Mild coughing or irritation for sensitive people
LD50 (Oral, Rat): Greater than 5000 mg/kg
Sensitization: No known sensitizing effects
Medical Conditions Aggravated: Pre-existing respiratory conditions
Ecotoxicity: Not toxic to aquatic life under intended use
Persistence & Degradability: Biodegradable through natural microbial action
Bioaccumulation: Does not bioaccumulate
Mobility in Soil: Limited, binds to soil and organic matter
Other Adverse Effects: Unlikely to impact environment with normal or accidental releases
Disposal Methods: Dispose of in accordance with local regulations, can be sent to landfill or incinerated with general waste
Contaminated Packaging: Clean before recycling or disposal
Special Precautions: Prevent dust formation, do not allow large amounts into drains or surface waters
Waste Codes: Not classified as hazardous waste
UN Number: Not regulated
ADR/RID/IMDG/IATA Class: Not regulated
Proper Shipping Name: Tamarind Seed Gum
Packing Group: Not regulated
Environmental Hazards: None identified
Special Transport Precautions: Protect from moisture, use sealed packaging, avoid rough handling that breaks package and releases powder
OSHA Status: Not hazardous
TSCA Status: Listed
REACH Registration: Natural polysaccharide, exempt or listed
Food Additive Regulations: Permitted in multiple jurisdictions for food use
Other National Inventory Status: Listed or exempt on most major chemical inventories
Label Requirements: Standard product and safety labeling, dust advisory warning
SARA Title III: Not listed as a hazardous substance
California Proposition 65: No components listed
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