Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name	Corn Starch
Supplier	Soap Basics 23 Soutbrook Road Melksham Wiltshire SN12 8DS UK Tel: 01225 899286
Composition/Ingredients Information	Corn Starch - 100% Cas No: 9005-25-8 EINECS No: 232-679-6
Hazard Identification	Not classed as hazardous.
First Aid Measures	Skin contact: Wash skin with water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Eye Contact: Immediately wash the eye out with plenty of water. Obtain medical attention if soreness or redness persists. Inhalation: Remove from exposure. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, ties, belt or waistband.
Fire-Fighting Measures	Extinguishing media: Select extinguishing agent appropriate to other materials involved. Keep containers and surroundings cool with water spray. Unusual fire/explosion hazards: In certain circumstances, air/starch mixtures are explosive. Hazardous thermal decomposition products: Combustion of this product will generate oxides of carbon. Special fire fighting procedures: Fire fighters should wear self-contained positive pressure breathing apparatus and full turnout gear. Protection of fire fighters: Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Accidental Release Measures	Personal precautions: Wear appropriate protective clothing and respiratory protection. Spillage: Sweep or preferably vacuum up and collect in suitable containers for recovery or disposal. Advise authorities if spillage has entered watercourse or sewer or has contaminated soil or vegetation.
Handling and Storage	Handling: Use in a well ventilated area. Storage: Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers may still contain significant residual amounts of the product. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not breathe dust. Store the product under cover in cool, dry, well-ventilated surroundings, well away from sources of heat or ignition.
Exposure Control/Personal Protection	Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. Occupational exposure limits: Not available Wear suitable clothing to protect skin. Respiratory protection: Use a dust respirator. Eye protection: Dust-tight goggles.
Physical and Chemical Properties	Appearance: Powder Colour: Off-white Solubility: Insoluble pH value: Neutral Flash point: Not available Lower explosion limit: 60 g/m3
Stability/Reactivity	Stability: The product is stable. Hazardous decomposition products: Combustion will generate oxides of carbon.
Toxicological Information	Not animal tested. Starch is a foodstuff and poses no toxicological risk.
Ecological Information	Not available.
Disposal Considerations	Dispose of in accordance with local or national regulations.
Transport Information	Not classed as hazardous for transportation.
Regulatory Information	Not classified according to EU regulations. Classification and labelling have been performed according to EU directives 67/548/EEC, 88/379/EEC, including amendments and the intended use. –Consumer applications
Other Information	The information in this safety sheet is, to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate, but any recommendations or suggestions that made be made are without guarantee, since the condition of use are beyond the control of Soap Basics. Observance of existing laws and requirements rests with the user of this product.