NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

Starch CAS 9005-25-8
(C6H10O5)n RTECS GM5090000
Synonyms & Trade Names
Corn starch, Rice starch, Sorghum gum, alpha-Starch, Starch gum, Tapioca starch
DOT ID & Guide
Exposure
Limits
NIOSH REL: TWA 10 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp)
OSHA PEL: TWA 15 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp)
IDLH N.D. Conversion
Physical Description
Fine, white, odorless powder. [Note: A carbohydrate polymer composed of 25% amylose & 75% amylpectin.]
MW: varies
BP: Decomposes
MLT: Decomposes
Sol: Insoluble
VP: 0 mmHg (approx)
IP: NA

Sp.Gr: 1.45
Fl.P: NA
UEL: NA
LEL: NA
MEC: 50 g/m3
Noncombustible Solid, but may form explosive mixture with air.
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Oxidizers, acids, iodine, alkalis
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 0500, 0600
Personal Protection & Sanitation
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: Daily
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily

First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash
Breathing: Fresh air
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations To be added later
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, mucous membrane; cough, chest pain; dermatitis; rhinorrhea (discharge of thin mucus)
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system
See also: INTRODUCTION