MSDS - Stevia
MSDS - Stevia
MSDS - Stevia
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT
Material Identity
Product Name: STEVIA EXTRACT
General or Generic ID: BOTANICAL EXTRACT
HS CODE:29389000.90
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2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Specification
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REB-A 60%, TSG 95%
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Potential Health Effects
Eye
Dust can cause eye irritation. Symptoms include stinging,
tearing, redness, and swelling of eyes.
Skin
May cause skin irritation. Symptoms may include redness, burning, and swelling
skin.
Swallowing
Swallowing this material is not likely to be harmful.
Inhalation
This material is a dust or may produce dust. Breathing small amounts of this
material during normal handling is not likely to cause harmful effects.
Breathing large amounts may be harmful.
Symptoms of Exposure
Signs and symptoms of exposure to this material through breathing, swallowing
and/or passage of the material through the skin may include: mouth and
throat irritation (soreness, dry or scratchy feeling, cough).
Skin
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and
water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Launder clothing before reuse.
Swallowing
First aid is not normally required. If symptoms develop, seek medical attention.
Inhalation
If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. If symptoms
persist, seek medical attention. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Keep person
warm and quiet; seek immediate medical attention.
Note to Physicians
No data
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point
Not applicable
Explosive Limit
Not applicable
Autoignition Temperature
No data
Hazardous Products of Combustion
May form: carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.
Fire and Explosion Hazards
Organic dusts can form explosive mixtures in air.
Extinguishing Media
regular foam, water fog, carbon dioxide, sand.
Fire Fighting Instructions
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in the positive
pressure demand mode with appropriate
turn-out gear and chemical resistant personal protective equipment. Refer to the
personal protective equipment section of this MSDS.
NFPA Rating
Health - 1, Flammability - 0, Reactivity - 0
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Small Spill
Sweep up material for disposal or recovery.
Large Spill
Shovel material into containers. Thoroughly sweep area of spill
to clean up any residual material.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since emptied containers
retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or solid), all hazard precautions given in the
data sheet must be observed. Use good personal hygiene practices. Wash hands
before eating, drinking, smoking, or using toilet facilities. Promptly remove soiled
clothing and wash before reuse. Shower after work using plenty of soap and water.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place at 75 degrees F or lower.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Eye Protection
Wear safety glasses in compliance with OSHA regulations. (Consult
your safety representative.)
Skin Protection
Wear resistant gloves such as: latex.
Respiratory Protections
3M Dust respirator No. 8710 or 9900 is recommended or a NIOSH/MSHA jointly
approved dust respirator. (See your safety equipment
supplier.)
Engineering Controls
Provide sufficient mechanical (general and/or local exhaust) ventilation to
maintain exposure below level of overexposure (from known, suspected or
apparent adverse effects).
Exposure Guidelines
Component
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Stevioside
No exposure limits established
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Point No data
Vapor Pressure No data
Specific Vapor Density No data
Specific Gravity No data
Liquid Density No data
Percent Volatiles No data
Evaporation Rate No data
Appearance No data
State SOLID
Physical Form POWDER
Color White
Odor No data
pH No data
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Hazardous Polymerization
Product will not undergo hazardous polymerization.
Hazardous Decomposition
May form: carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.
Chemical Stability Stable.
Incompatibility No data
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Waste Management Information
Dispose of with other normal, solid waste
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Information - 49 CFR 172.101
DOT Description:
NON-REGULATED BY D.O.T.
Container/Mode:
20KG/DRUM/ PACKAGE
NOS Component:
None
RQ (Reportable Quantity) - 49 CFR 172.101
Not applicable
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
US Federal Regulations
CERCLA RQ - 40 CFR 302.4(a)
None listed
CERCLA RQ - 40 CFR 302.4(b)
Materials without a "listed" RQ may be reportable as an
"unlisted hazardous substance". See 40 CFR 302.5 (b).
SARA 302 Components - 40 CFR 355 Appendix A
None
Section 311/312 Hazard Class - 40 CFR 370.2
Immediate( ) Delayed( ) Fire( ) Reactive( ) Sudden
Release of Pressure( )
SARA 313 Components - 40 CFR 372.65
None
International Regulations
Inventory Status
Not determined
State and Local Regulations
California Proposition 65
None
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
The information accumulated herein is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be
whether originating with the company or not. Recipients are advised to confirm in advance of
need that the information is current, applicable, and suitable to their circumstances.