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Specification & Safety Data Sheets : Material Safety Data Sheet Proval - Yeast Cell Wall ™

Section I

Product Name: Provale Yeast Cell Wall
Chemical Name: Yeast Cell Wall Extract
Formula: N/A
FDA Classification: Yeast Polysaccharide Powder
CAS#: 160872-27-5
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Section II - Hazardous Ingredients of Mixtures

Principle Hazardous Components(s): N/A

Section III - Physical Data

Boiling Point (Degrees CO: N/A) Bulk Density: P 0.4 – 0.8 g./cc
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): N/A Percent Volatile By Weight: =10%
Vapor Density (Air = 1): N/A Evaporation Rate (n-butyl acetate): N/A
Solubility in Water: Insoluble Appearance and Odor: Beige, odorless

Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

Flash Point (Method Used): None Established Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None Known to exist
Extinguishing Media: No special requirements Flammable Limits: None Established
Special Fire Fighting Procedure: No special requirements  

Section V - Health Hazard Data

Carcinogenicity: None Established

Effects of Overexposure

Eyes: May cause irritation and temporary discomfort
Skin: No known hazardous reactions
Inhalation: Irritation may result; no injury is likely from relatively short exposure
Oral: No known hazards

Emergency and First Aid Procedures:

Eyes: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, get medical help.
Skin: Wipe off and flush with water.
Inhalation: Seek medical attention
Oral: Flush with water

Section VI - Reactivity Data

Stability: Stable Conditions to Avoid: N/A

Hazardous Decomposition Products: N/A Hazardous Polymerization: N/A

Incompatibility (Material to Avoid): Mixing with any other chemical should be discussed with the supplier.

Section VII - Spill or Leak Procedures

Steps To Be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Sweep up using sweeping compounds, avoid causing dust clouds.

Waste Disposal Method: All local, state / provincial, and federal regulations concerning health & pollution should be reviewed.

Section VIII - Special Protection Information

Respiratory Protection: Dust Mask

Ventilation: Local exhaust as necessary to reduce, prevent, and control dust generation at source.

Protective Gloves: Latex, vinyl, or neoprene. Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles.

Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: To prevent intimate skin contact.

Work / Hygiene Practices: Maintain good sufficient housekeeping, vacuum spills, avoid creating dust.

Section IX - Special Precautions

Precautions to be taken in Handling and Storing: Keep in a closed, dry container.

Other Precautions: None required.

Section X - Transportation

Department of Transportation – Classification: None Department of Transportation – Id. Number: None

The information contained herein is furnished without warranty of any kind. Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent determination of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use of these materials and the safety and health of employees.