VARN PRODUCTS CO, INC -- GUM ARABIC SOLUTION  -- 6810-00N000323
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:GUM ARABIC SOLUTION
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N000323
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:VARN PRODUCTS CO, INC
Emergency Phone Num:(415) 783-8000
CAGE:FO715
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:VARN PRODUCTS
Address:905 SOUTH WESTWOOD
Box:City:ADDISON
State:IL
ZIP:60101
Country:US
Phone:800-336-8276
CAGE:30022
Company Name:VARN PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.
Address:175 ROUTE 208
City:OAKLAND
State:NJ
ZIP:07436
Phone:(201) 337-3600
CAGE:FO715

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 72%.

Ingred Name:GUM ARABIC
CAS:9000-01-5
RTECS #:CE5945000
Fraction by Wt: 28%.

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:MILD SKIN/EYE IRRIT

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN: WASH W/MILD SOAP & WATER. EYE: IMMED FLUSH W/WATER AT
    LEAST 15 MIN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:MFR: DRIED SOLN, ANY EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:MOP UP & WASH AREA W/SOAP & WATER

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP FROM FREEZING OR EXCESS HEAT

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NO
Ventilation:NO
Protective Gloves:NO
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health
% VOLATILE BY WEIGHT: 72%  PH=4.65. MFR ADDRESS: VARN PRODUCTS CO.
    INC,1942 NATIONAL AVENUE, HAYWARD, CA 94545.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:214F INIT
Vapor Pres:133
Vapor Density:0.60
Spec Gravity:1.11
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:1 WATER
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:BROWN LIQ, SLIGHT ARID ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

STRONG OXIDIZING MATL
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, BACTERIA SPOILAGE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO*2, CO ON IGNITION

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IAW LOCAL, STATE, FED REG

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