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Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Reference Number KM-01W

Creation Date Jul. 24, 1995
Revision Date Jan. 23, 2023

1. Identification

Product name KIMICA ALGIN

Product code 01
Manufacture's name KIMICA Corporation
Address 2-1-1, Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0028 Japan
Telephone number 81-3-3548-1941 (KIMICA - Head Office)
Fax number 81-3-3548-1942
E-mail tokyo-office@kimica.jp
Emergency telephone number 81-439-87-1131 （KIMICA - Chiba Plant）
Thickener, Stabilizer, Gelling agent and etc. in Food,
Recommended use
Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics and other industries.
Limit in the use None

2. Hazard identification

GHS classification
Physical and chemical hazards
Explosives Classification not possible
Flammable gases Out of classification
Aerosols Out of classification
Oxidizing gases Out of classification
Gases under pressure Out of classification
Flammable liquids Out of classification
Flammable solids Not classified
Self-reactive substances Classification not possible
Pyrophoric liquids Out of classification
Pyrophoric solids Not classified
Self-heating substances Not classified
Substances which, in contact with
Not classified
water, emit flammable gases
Oxidizing liquids Out of classification
Oxidizing solids Classification not possible
Organic peroxides Classification not possible
Corrosive to metals Classification not possible

Health hazards
Acute toxicity-oral Not classified
Acute toxicity-dermal Not classified
Skin corrosion/irritation Not classified
Serious eye damage Not classified
Eye irritation Not classified
Respiratory sensitization Classification not possible
Skin sensitization Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity Not classified
Carcinogenicity Not classified

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Reproductive toxicity Not classified

Specific target organ toxicity
Not classified
-single exposure
Specific target organ toxicity
Not classified
-repeated exposure
Aspiration hazard Classification not possible

Environmental hazards
Hazard to the aquatic Classification not possible
environment(acute)
Hazard to the aquatic Classification not possible
environment(chronic)

Label Element
Pictogram or symbol None
Signal word None
Hazard statement None
Precautionary statement
Safety measure Wash hands thoroughly after handling the product

First aid measures In case of skin contact, wash with running water or shower and
soap.
If in eyes, rinse carefully with water for several minutes.
If skin irritation, rash or eye irritation persists, seek medical advice
and attention

Storage Keep container tightly closed and store in a cool, well-ventilated

place.

Disposal Outsource the contents and containers to a specialized waste

disposal contractor licensed by the prefectural governor.

3. Composition/information on ingredients

Substance/Mixture distinction Substance

Chemical name or general name Sodium Alginate
Another name None
CAS No. 9005-38-3
Reference Number in Gazetted List 8-237
in Japan(Chemical Substances
Control Law)
Reference Number in Gazetted List 11-(4)-21
in Japan(Industrial Safety and
Health Act)

4. First -aid measures

Inhalation Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable
for breathing.
If you cough violently or have difficulty breathing, get medical advice
immediately while giving oxygen.
Skin contact Rinse with running water or shower and soap.
If skin irritation or rash occurs, seek medical advice and attention.

Eye contact Rinse with water for a few minutes. Then remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue cleaning thereafter.
If eye irritation persists, seek medical advice and attention.

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Ingestion Rinse your mouth. Don't force yourself to vomit.

If you feel unwell, seek medical advice and attention.
Most important symptoms and None
effects, both acute and delayed
Personal protective equipment See section 8.
(PPE) for first-aid responders
Special precautions for doctors None
Other Change contaminated clothing.

5. Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media Use water, foam or dry chemical powder.

Banned extinguishing media No data available
Specific hazard No data available
Specific extinguishing method Cut off source of combustion and extinguish with extinguishing
media. Be careful not to splash the product with high pressure water.
Contaminated fire-fighting wastewater should not be discharged into
rivers without treatment.

Protection for firefighters Wear fire-resistant clothing, gloves and mask.

Stand upwind to avoid inhaling scattered dust and gases
decomposed by burning, and evacuate from low places.

6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective Wear protective equipment with sufficient ventilation to prevent
equipment and emergency procedures exposure.

Environmental precautions Be careful not to allow this product to drain into drains.

Methods and materials for Sweep with a broom or collect with a vacuum cleaner while paying
containment and cleaning up attention to the scattering of dust.
This product swells when it absorbs water, and it becomes viscous.
If it has absorbed water on the floor, wash it away with a large
amount of water and remove it neatly.

7. Handling and storage

Handling
Engineering controls Handle in a well-ventilated place.
Take the equipment measures and wear protective equipment
described in “8. Exposure controls/personal protection” .
Precautions for safe handling Handle the container (craft bag + plastic bag) carefully so as not to
damage it.
Avoid getting wet and rough handling, and avoid scattering powder.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing, and swallowing.

Contact avoidance materials Avoid contact with water, moisture and hot bodies.

Advice on general occupational When handling this product, wear protective equipment and pay
hygiene attention to foreign matter contamination.
Storage
Safe Storage conditions Avoid moisture and store in a cool, dark place.
Storage areas should be clean to prevent product contamination.
Safe Containers and Packaging Sealable containers without damage or getting wet

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8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Standard control concentration

Allowable concentration No settings
Japan Society for Occupational
No settings
Health
ACGIH No settings
Equipment measures Install as closed equipment and local exhaust as possible
Protective equipments
Respiratory protective equipment Dust mask

Hand protection equipment Chemical resistant gloves

Eye protection equipment Safety glasses

Skin and body protection equipment Chemical resistant protective clothing

9. Physical and chemical properties

Physical state Solid

Colour White to yellowish white
Odour Odorless
Melting point/Freezing point No data available
Boiling point or initial boiling point
No data available
and boiling range
Flammability (solid, gas) No data available
Lower and upper explosion limit Not applicable because of solid
/flammability limit
Flash point Not applicable because of solid
* In the flash point measurement according to JIS K 2265-2 (rapid
equilibrium sealing method), there is no flash point because the
seed flame disappears around 240 ℃ due to the generated
nonflammable gas.
Auto-ignition temperature Not applicable because of solid
Decomposition temperature Not applicable because of neither self-reactive substances, organic
peroxides, nor decomposable substances

pH 6.0-8.0 (1 % solution)
Dynamic viscosity Not applicable because of solid
Solubility Soluble in water, insoluble in organic solvents
Partition coefficient n-octanol / water No data available
Vapor pressure No data available
Density(relative density) No data available
Vapor density Not applicable because of solid
Particle characteristics No data available

GHS classification
Flammable solids This product is not flammable, and there is no risk of ignition or
aggravation of ignition due to friction, so it is not classified into the
category.
Pyrophoric solids This product does not spontaneously ignite when in contact with
room temperature air, so it is not classified into the category.
Self-heating substances This product does not have self-heating properties due to contact
with air, so it is not classified into the category.
Substances which, in contact with This product dissolves in water and is considered to be stable
water, emit flammable gases against water, so it is not classified into the category.

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10. Stability and reactivity

Reactivity Not reactive under normal handling conditions (indoor, normal

temperature)
Chemical stability Stable under normal handling conditions (indoor, normal
temperature)
Possibility of hazardous reactions No data available
Conditions to avoid Storage under high temperature
Incompatible materials None
Hazardous decomposition products None

11. Toxicological information

Acute toxicity LD50 Oral-Rat ＞5.000 mg/kg

LD50 Intravenous-Rat 1,000 mg/kg
LD50 Intravenous-Mouse ＜20 0mg/kg
LD50 Intravenous-Rabbit 100 mg/kg
LD50 Intraperitoneal-Cat 250 mg/kg

Skin corrosion/irritation/ Twelve subjects with no history of allergies were patch tested with
Skin sensitization 20 % sodium alginate aqueous solution, and skin reactions on days
2 and 3 of patch application based on the criteria recommended by
ICDRG (International Contact Dermatitis Research Group). In one
subject, a ± reaction was observed on days 2 and 3, but it was
reported that the sodium alginate aqueous solution did not show a
reaction of skin irritation and allergic contact dermatitis.

Serious eye damage/eye irritation Eye irritation score (0-110) was 10 or less when 2 % sodium alginate
aqueous solution was instilled into rabbit eyes and eye irritation was
evaluated 1 and 24 hours after instillation and 2, 3, 4 and 7 days
later. Since there was a report that no corneal opacity occurred and
no eye irritation was shown.
Respiratory sensitization No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity Reverse mutation test, Chromosomal aberration test：Negative

Carcinogenicity Mice were dosed 25 %(1.75 g/kg body weight/day) of Sodium

alginate in the diet for 89 weeks, but no evidence of carcinogenicity
were found.
Reproductive toxicity After two generations of rats were fed 5 %(1.0 g/kg body weight/day)
of Sodium alginate, no abnormalities in growth rate or fertility were
observed.
Specific target organ toxicity - Healthy adults ingested 8 g/day for 7 days without adverse
single exposure reactions.

Specific target organ toxicity - Healthy men received a dose of 175 mg/kg body weight per day for
repeated exposure 7 days, followed by a dose of 200 mg/kg body weight per day for 16
days, followed by a 7-day recovery period, and various tests were
performed.There are no significant changes in haematology, blood
chemistry, or urinalysis parameters.

Aspiration hazard No data available

Other Information
Repeated dose toxicity Rats were fed 5 %(1.0 g/kg body weight/day) of Sodium alginate in
the diet for 128 weeks, but there were no toxic effects on survival,
body weight, food and water consumption, and no abnormalities
were observed on necropsy.
Dogs were dosed 15 %(6.0 g/kg body weight/day) of Sodium
alginate in the diet for 1 year, but no treatment-related effects were
observed.

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Other Information The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has re-evaluated that
no adverse effects were reported at the maximum doses tested in
carcinogenicity studies and that there were no concerns about
genetic toxicity. It also makes no need of the acceptable daily intake
(ADI).

12. Ecological information

Ecotixicity
Hazard to the aquatic environment Classification not possible due to no data available
(acute)
Hazard to the aquatic environment Classification not possible due to no data available
(chronic)
Persistence and degradability It is easily degraded by microorganisms in the environment.
Bioaccumulative potential No data available
Mobility in soil No data available
Adverse effects to the ozone layer Not classified because it does not contain ozone-depleting
substances listed in the Annex of the Montreal Protocol.

13. Disposal considerations

Residual waste Dispose of by a contractor with a license for industrial waste
treatment.
Dispose of properly according to national and local laws.
Contaminated containers and packaging Containers should be cleaned and recycled or disposed of properly
according to national and local regulations.
When disposing of empty containers, completely remove the
contents.

14. Transport information

UN number
UN number Not applicable
Product name (UN proper shipping
Not applicable
name)
Transport hazard class Not applicable
Packing group Not applicable
Marine pollutants Not applicable
Liquid substances transported in bulk Not applicable
according to MAROL 73/78 Annex II and
IBC Code

International regulations
Maritime regulatory information Non-dangerous goods
Aviation regulation information Non-dangerous goods

Domestic regulations
Land regulation information Non-dangerous goods
Maritime regulatory information Non-dangerous goods
Aviation regulation information Non-dangerous goods
Special safety measures for transportation Not applicable
or means of transportation

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Other (geneal) attention Avoid loading the bag in direct sunlight and avoiding damage,
corrosion or leakage of the paper bag.Ensure that cargo collapse is
prevented.
See also "7. Handling and storage".

15. Regulatory information

(1) Act on Confirmation, etc. of Release Not applicable

Amounts of Specific Chemical Substances
in the Environment and Promotion of
Improvements to the Management Thereof
( Law concerning Pollutant Release and
Transfer Register / PRTR Law)

(2) Occupational Safety and Health Act Not applicable

(3) Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Not applicable

Control Act
(4) Explosives Control Act Not applicable
(5) High Pressure Gas Safety Act Not applicable
(6) Fire Service Act Not applicable
(7) Chemical Substances Control Law Not applicable
(8) Ship Safety Act Not applicable
(9) Water Pollution Prevention Act Not applicable
(10) Food Sanitation Act The provisions on food additives apply.

16. Other information

E No. E401
EINECS No. Not assigned
TSCA Inventory Status Active

The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us.
However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such
information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to
determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes.

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