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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET <br /> ' Guar Gum <br /> 25 March 2004 <br /> 1 Product and Company Information <br /> Product Name: Rantec®/Procol®/Viscol@ Guar Gum <br /> ' Manufacturer/Supplier: Rantec Corporation <br /> Address: 17 Kukuchka Lane <br /> Ranchester, WY 82839 <br /> Phone Number: (307)655-9565 <br /> Fax Number: (307)655-9528 <br /> ' e-mail: rantec ranteccorp.com <br /> °2.Composition'!Informatibmon ingredients <br /> Ingredient CAS % Exposure <br /> Number Weight Limits <br /> Guar Gum 9000-30-0 100 5 mg/m3(respirable) PEL-TWA <br /> ' 3 mg/m3(respirable)TLV-TWA <br /> 10 mg/m3 (inhalable dust)TLV-TWA <br /> Chemical Family: Carbohydrate <br /> ' Formula: Approximately(C61­11005)n <br /> 3. Hazards Identification ` <br /> ' OSHA Hazardous Material: Yes <br /> OSHA Hazard Categories: 1. Carcinogen—NO <br /> 2. Corrosive—NO <br /> I 3. Highly Toxic—NO <br /> 4. Irritant—Yes <br /> 5. Sensitizer—Yes <br /> 6.Toxic—NO <br /> 7. Target Organ Effect Lung and Cutaneous--Yes <br /> Emergency Overview: <br /> Concentrations of dust suspended in the air present a fire and explosion hazard. <br /> Inhalation of dust may cause respiratory irritation and possible lung injury with symptoms of shortness of breath <br /> ' and reduced lung function. <br /> Guar gum is very slippery when wet. <br /> ' Acute Health Effects: <br /> Eye Contact: Contact may cause irritation based on studies with laboratory animals. <br /> ' Skin Contact: Contact may cause dryness. <br /> Inhalation: Inhalation of dust may cause irritation of the nose,throat and respiratory passages. Symptoms include <br /> coughing, sore throat, nasal congestion, sneezing wheezing and shortness of breath. May cause life-threatening <br /> ' allergic reaction in susceptible individuals. <br /> Page I of 5 MSDS <br />