Material Safety Data Sheet

NFPA HMIS Personal Protective Equipment

Health Hazard
1
1 Fire Hazard
1 0 1
Reactivity
0 See Section 15.

Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification Page Number: 1

Common Name/ Maitake Mushroom Powder Catalog M1448

Trade Name Number(s).
CAS# Not available.
Manufacturer RTECS Not available.
SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC.
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET TSCA TSCA 8(b) inventory: No
GARDENA, CA 90248 products were found.

Commercial Name(s) Not available. CI# Not available.

Synonym Not available.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Chemical Name Maitake Mushroom Powder CHEMTREC (24hr) 800-424-9300
Chemical Family Not available. CALL (310) 516-8000

Chemical Formula Not available.

Supplier SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC.

14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248

Section [Link] and Information on Ingredients

Exposure Limits
3
Name CAS # TWA (mg/m ) STEL (mg/m3) CEIL (mg/m3) % by Weight

1) Maitake Mushroom Powder 100

Toxicological Data Not applicable.

on Ingredients

Section 3. Hazards Identification

Potential Acute Health Effects Slightly hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Non-irritant for skin.

Potential Chronic Health CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.

Effects MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.

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Section 4. First Aid Measures

Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Skin Contact Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops.

Serious Skin Contact Not available.

Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention.
Serious Inhalation Not available.

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, tie, belt or waistband.
Serious Ingestion Not available.

Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data

Flammability of the Product May be combustible at high temperature.

Auto-Ignition Temperature Not available.

Flash Points Not available.

Flammable Limits Not available.

Products of Combustion Not available.

Fire Hazards in Presence of Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat.
Various Substances Non-flammable in presence of shocks.

Explosion Hazards in Presence Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
of Various Substances Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.

Fire Fighting Media SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.

and Instructions LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.

Special Remarks on Not available.

Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Organic dusts can form explosive mixtures in air.
Hazards

Section 6. Accidental Release Measures

Small Spill Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority
requirements.
Large Spill Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water
on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.

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Section 7. Handling and Storage

Precautions Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the
residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not breathe dust.
Storage Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store above 24°C (75.2°F).

Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Engineering Controls Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection Safety glasses. Lab coat.

Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Boots. Gloves. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a
a Large Spill specialist BEFORE handling this product.

Exposure Limits Not available.

Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical state and appearance Solid. (Powdered solid.) Odor Not available.

Taste Not available.

Molecular Weight Not available.
Color Tan. Brown.
pH (1% soln/water) Not available.

Boiling Point Not available.

Melting Point Not available.

Critical Temperature Not available.

Specific Gravity Not available.

Vapor Pressure Not applicable.

Vapor Density Not available.

Volatility Not available.

Odor Threshold Not available.

Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Not available.

Ionicity (in Water) Not available.

Dispersion Properties Not available.

Solubility Not available.

Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data

Stability The product is stable.

Instability Temperature Not available.

Conditions of Instability Excess heat, incompatible materials

Incompatibility with various Not available.

substances
Corrosivity Not available.

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Special Remarks on No information available at this time.

Reactivity
Special Remarks on Not available.
Corrosivity
Polymerization Will not occur.

Section 11. Toxicological Information

Routes of Entry Inhalation. Ingestion.

Toxicity to Animals LD50: Not available.

LC50: Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans Not available.

Other Toxic Effects on Slightly hazardous in case of ingestion, of inhalation.

Humans Non-irritant for skin.

Special Remarks on Not available.

Toxicity to Animals

Special Remarks on Not available.

Chronic Effects on Humans

Special Remarks on other Acute Potential Health Effects:

Toxic Effects on Humans Skin: Unlikely to cause skin irritation.
Eyes: Dust may cause eye irritation.
Ingestion: Swallowing this material during normal handling is not likely to be harmful.
Inhalation: This material may produce dust. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Breathing small amounts of
this material during nornal handling is no likely to be harmful.

Section 12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity Not available.

BOD5 and COD Not available.

Products of Biodegradation Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
arise.

Toxicity of the Products Not available.

of Biodegradation

Special Remarks on the Not available.

Products of Biodegradation

Section 13. Disposal Considerations

Waste Disposal Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations.

Section 14. Transport Information

DOT Classification Not a DOT controlled material (United States).

Identification Not applicable.

Special Provisions for Not applicable.

Transport

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DOT (Pictograms)

Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms

Federal and State No products were found.
Regulations
California
Proposition 65
Warnings
Other Regulations Not available.

Other Classifications WHMIS (Canada) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).

DSCL (EEC) This product is not classified according Not applicable.

to the EU regulations.

Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 1 National Fire Protection Flammability
Fire Hazard Association (U.S.A.)
1
1
Reactivity
Health 1 0 Reactivity
0
Personal Protection Specific hazard
a
WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)

DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)

TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)

ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)

Protective Equipment Not applicable.

Lab coat.

Not applicable.
Safety glasses.

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Section 16. Other Information

MSDS Code M0031

References Not available.

Other Special Not available.
Considerations

Validated by Sonia Owen on 8/11/2006. Verified by Sonia Owen.

Printed 9/12/2006.

CALL (310) 516-8000

Notice to Reader
All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packaged. If this product is
combined with other materials, deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned in this MSDS. It shall be the user's responsibility to develop proper
methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual conditions of use. While this MSDS is based on technical data judged to be reliable, Spectrum Quality Products,
Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.