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Identification
- Name:
- Starch
- CAS:
- 9005-25-8
- EC/EINECS:
- 232-679-6
- Uses:
- adhesive gum additive preservative stabilizer binder thickener binder surfactant gellant cosmetic additive glue food additive turbidity agent film formulator glazener texturizing agent
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
No classifications available
Specific health risks
Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?
Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period.
Specific environmental risks
Hazardous water substances (Germany) ?
Substances classified with chronic aquatic toxicity under the CLP Regulation (H410–H413 phrases, Aquatic Chronic categories 1 to 4). They pose a long-term hazard to aquatic organisms, even at low concentrations and through prolonged exposure.