Product Name: Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Synonyms: Cationic Guar Gum, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
CAS Number: 71329-50-5
Recommended Use: Conditioning agent in personal care products, thickening agent for cosmetic and household formulations
Supplier Details: Manufacturer and distributor names with contact information, including emergency phone number
Address: Street address, city, state, postal code, and country of the main supplier location
Email Contact: Customer support or product information address for technical assistance
Emergency Telephone: Dedicated emergency response contact for hazardous incidents involving the chemical
GHS Classification: No significant acute hazards, considered non-hazardous according to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200
Physical Hazards: Not classified as flammable or explosive
Health Hazards: Inhalation of dust may cause temporary respiratory tract irritation, direct skin, or eye contact may cause mild irritation or redness, ingestion of large amounts may lead to gastrointestinal discomfort
Environmental Hazards: Not classified as hazardous for aquatic or terrestrial environments
Label Elements: No pictogram required, precautionary statements encouraging safe handling and avoiding dust inhalation
Signal Word: None
Hazard Statements: May cause minor irritation if improperly handled
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust, use with adequate ventilation, prevent contact with eyes and skin
Chemical Identity: Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
CAS Number: 71329-50-5
Concentration: 100% (pure substance); formulations may include preservatives such as sodium benzoate or other excipients at trace levels
Impurities: None expected to contribute to hazard
Additives: No significant toxicological effect from known additives or stabilizers
Inhalation: Move exposed person to fresh air, provide comfortable breathing position, seek medical attention if irritation persists
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes, wash affected area with soap and water, monitor for persistent redness or discomfort
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with clean, lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes, remove contact lenses if easy to do, consult an ophthalmologist if irritation remains
Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly, drink water in small sips, consult physician if large quantity swallowed or symptoms develop
Most Important Symptoms and Effects: Mild irritation of respiratory tract, eyes, or skin possible after exposure
Indication of Immediate Medical Attention: Persistent symptoms such as difficulty breathing, eye pain, or skin reactions warrant prompt medical assessment
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide (CO2), foam
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Avoid using direct streams of water,
Specific Fire Hazards: Dust generated by handling may form explosive mixtures with air under certain conditions, decomposition can produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and irritating vapors
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with full protective gear
Special Precautions: Remove containers from fire area if safe to do so, prevent run-off from fire control from entering water sources or drains
Personal Precautions: Wear appropriate protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contact, avoid raising dust during cleanup
Environmental Precautions: Prevent uncontrolled entry into drains, waterways, or soil
Methods for Cleanup: Sweep or vacuum spilled product, collect in labeled containers for proper disposal, ventilate area thoroughly, use tools that minimize dust generation, use wet sweeping if excessive dust forms
Reference to Other Sections: Refer to Exposure Controls and Disposal Considerations for further guidance on handling and waste management
Precautions for Safe Handling: Use in well-ventilated area, minimize dust generation, avoid breathing dust, wash hands after handling, prevent ingestion and eye contact
Conditions for Safe Storage: Store in tightly closed containers in cool, dry, and well-ventilated rooms, maintain product away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, protect from moisture and direct sunlight, store at temperatures between 5-35°C
Incompatible Materials: Keep away from oxidizers, acids, strong bases, may react with strong oxidizers
Special Storage Requirements: Label containers properly, restrict access to authorized personnel, ensure secondary containment to protect against leaks or spills
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established exposure limits for this material by OSHA, ACGIH, or NIOSH
Engineering Controls: Provide local exhaust ventilation where dust may become airborne, keep work areas clean to limit dust accumulation
Personal Protective Equipment: Use safety glasses with side shields or goggles, wear chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, latex), long sleeves and pants to prevent skin contact, use dust masks or respirators (NIOSH-approved N95 or higher) if dust formation is likely
General Hygiene Measures: No eating, drinking, or smoking in storage or handling areas, wash hands before breaks and after handling, remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
Physical State: Off-white to yellowish powder or granular solid
Odor: Slight, faint, or no odor
Odor Threshold: Not available or not applicable
pH (solution): 5.0 – 7.5 (1% aqueous solution)
Melting Point / Freezing Point: Not determined
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Flash Point: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Flammability (solid, gas): Powdered form may pose dust explosion hazard
Upper/Lower Flammability Limits: Not determined
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Vapor Density: Not applicable
Solubility in Water: Dispersible, forms viscous solutions
Partition Coefficient n-Octanol/Water: Not determined
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not determined
Decomposition Temperature: Not determined
Viscosity: Solution is highly viscous depending on concentration
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Will not polymerize or react violently under normal conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid excessive heat, sparks, and open flame, exposure to strong oxidizing agents
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong bases, oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition may generate hazardous byproducts such as carbon oxides and nitrogen oxides
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, eye contact, skin contact, ingestion
Acute Toxicity: No data suggesting significant acute toxicity, LD50 (oral/dermal/inhalation) in animals not established at hazardous levels
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Mild and temporary irritation possible; not classified as corrosive
Eye Damage/Irritation: Mild and reversible irritation may occur upon direct contact
Respiratory Sensitization: May cause temporary discomfort if inhaled as dust
Skin Sensitization: Not known to cause sensitization in humans; rare allergic reactions are possible
Carcinogenicity: No data indicating carcinogenic potential, not listed by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Mutagenicity: No evidence of mutagenic effect from published studies or safety reviews
Reproductive Toxicity: No evidence of reproductive or developmental toxicity
Long-term Effects: No known chronic health effects from occupational exposure
Ecotoxicity: Low toxicity to aquatic organisms, not classified as environmentally hazardous under GHS
Persistence and Degradability: Biodegradable, breaks down by natural microbial systems in the environment
Bioaccumulative Potential: Expected to have low potential for bioaccumulation due to high molecular weight
Mobility in Soil: Low mobility, binds to soil particles
Other Adverse Effects: No known toxic effect on birds, plants, or terrestrial species; use care to avoid large water releases which may cause physical fouling
Disposal Methods: Dispose of collected waste in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations, landfilling and incineration suitable under controlled conditions
Contaminated Packaging: Empty packaging should be given to appropriate waste management authorities for recycling or disposal
Special Precautions: Prevent release of large quantities into drains or natural waters, do not dispose with household garbage, consult authorities for guidelines on safe bulk disposal
UN Number: Product does not meet criteria for classification as dangerous goods
Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated for transportation
Transport Hazard Class: None assigned
Packing Group: None
Environmental Hazard: Not considered marine pollutant
Special Precautions: Protect from physical damage and moisture during transit, secure packaging to prevent dust escape
OSHA: Product exempt from specific OSHA hazardous chemical classification under 29 CFR 1910.1200
TSCA: All components listed or exempt on the TSCA Inventory
DSL/NDSL (Canada): Listed or meets definition of non-toxic
REACH (EU): Compliant with European REACH regulations for imported volumes
SARA Title III: Does not contain Section 302, 304, or 313 chemicals subject to reporting
California Proposition 65: Not listed as a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity
Other Global Regulations: Safe for use under guidelines established by Japan ENCS, Australia AICS, and other regional authorities
