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� i ! <br /> MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET <br /> Guar Gum <br /> 25 March 2004 <br /> 11.Toxicological information <br /> ' Guar Gum: Oral rat LD50: 9.4g/kg <br /> Guar gum is a natural food additive, although direct use in powder or pill form is banned by the FDA due to the risk <br /> ' of respiratory or gastrointestinal blockage <br /> 12.Ecological Information <br /> ' No ecotoxicity data is available at this time. <br /> 13.Disposal Considerations <br /> Dispose in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations. Do not dump down sewers or drains <br /> as this may cause blockage. <br /> 14.,fransport information <br /> U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) <br /> ' Proper Shipping Name: Not Regulated <br /> Hazard Class: N/A <br /> UN/NA Code: N/A <br /> Packing Group: N/A <br /> Labels Required: N/A <br /> IMDG CODE <br /> Proper Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED <br /> Hazard Class: N/A <br /> UN/NA Code: N/A <br /> Packaging Group: N/A <br /> Labels Required: N/A <br /> ' 15. Regulatory Information <br /> Regulatory Information <br /> The United States Food and Drug Administration, the European Economic Community and the World Health <br /> Organization accept guar gum as a food additive/ingredient providing it meets specified purity standards and <br /> dosage limitations. Maximum usage levels permitted may vary from country to country. Guar gum has been <br /> ' affirmed as GRAS by the United States Food &Drug Administration under title 21, CFR, part 184.1339; it is <br /> listed as item G.3 of Table IV, Division 16, of the Canadian Food and Drug Regulations and is referenced E-412 <br /> under the EEC Council Directives. <br /> Comprehensive Environmental Response and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA) Reportable Quantity: <br /> This product is not subject to CERCLA reporting requirements as it is sold. <br /> OSHA Hazard Categories: Irritant, Sensitizer,Target Organ Effect, Combustible Dust <br /> Supertund Amendments and Reauthorization Act(SARA)Title III Information: <br /> SARA Section 311/312 Hazard Categories: Fire Hazard, Acute Health <br /> This product contains the following toxic chemical(s)subject to reporting requirements of SARA <br /> Section 313: None <br /> iPage 4 of 5 MSDS <br /> 1 <br />