**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS **** 
 
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|      CAS#      |              Chemical Name           |    %     |  EINECS#  | 
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| 
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| 
|       50-21-5  |Lactic Acid, 1.0 N                    | 3.0-4.0  | 200-018-0 | 
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| 
|     7732-18-5  |Water                                 | Balance  | 231-791-2 | 
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          Text for R-phrases: see Section 16 
          Hazard Symbols: XI 
          Risk Phrases: 36/37/38 
 
                  **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION **** 
 
                               EMERGENCY OVERVIEW 
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. 
 
Potential Health Effects 
     Eye: 
          Causes eye irritation.  May cause chemical conjunctivitis. 
     Skin: 
          Causes skin irritation. 
     Ingestion: 
          May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and 
          diarrhea. 
     Inhalation: 
          Causes respiratory tract irritation. Can produce delayed pulmonary 
          edema. 
     Chronic: 
          Effects may be delayed. 
 
                    **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES **** 
 
     Eyes: 
          Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, 
          occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. 
     Skin: 
          Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 
          minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing 
          before reuse. 
     Ingestion: 
          Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical 
          aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and 
          drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. 
     Inhalation: 
          Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not 
          breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, 
          give oxygen. Get medical aid. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth 
          resuscitation. 
     Notes to Physician: 
          Treat symptomatically and supportively. 
 
                  **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES **** 
 
     General Information: 
          As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in 
          pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full 
          protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases 
          may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. 
     Extinguishing Media: 
          Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam. 
 
                **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES **** 
 
     General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated 
                          in Section 8. 
     Spills/Leaks: 
          Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), 
          then place in suitable container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and 
          ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately, 
          observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Provide 
          ventilation. 
 
                   **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE **** 
 
     Handling: 
          Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly 
          closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use with adequate 
          ventilation. Wash clothing before reuse. 
     Storage: 
          Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, 
          well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. 
 
          **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION **** 
 
     Engineering Controls: 
          Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped 
          with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate 
          ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. 
     Exposure Limits 
          CAS# 50-21-5: 
 
          CAS# 7732-18-5: 
 
 
     Personal Protective Equipment 
 
                 Eyes: 
                       Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical 
                       safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face 
                       protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European 
                       Standard EN166. 
                 Skin: 
                       Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin 
                       exposure. 
             Clothing: 
                       Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin 
                       exposure. 
          Respirators: 
                       A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 
                       CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European 
                       Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace 
                       conditions warrant respirator use. 
 
             **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES **** 
 
Physical State:             Liquid 
Color:                      clear almost colorless 
Odor:                       odorless 
pH:                         Not available. 
Vapor Pressure:             Not available. 
Viscosity:                  Not available. 
Boiling Point:              Not available. 
Freezing/Melting Point:     Not available. 
Autoignition Temperature:   Not available. 
Flash Point:                Not available. 
Explosion Limits, lower:    Not available. 
Explosion Limits, upper:    Not available. 
Decomposition Temperature: 
Solubility in water:        Soluble. 
Specific Gravity/Density: 
Molecular Formula:          C3H6O3 
Molecular Weight:           90.0402 
 
                 **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY **** 
 
     Chemical Stability: 
          Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage 
          and handling conditions. 
     Conditions to Avoid: 
          Incompatible materials, excess heat. 
     Incompatibilities with Other Materials: 
          Oxidizing agents, reducing agents, albumin, bases, nitric acid, 
          iodides. 
     Hazardous Decomposition Products: 
          Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. 
     Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported. 
 
                **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** 
 
     RTECS#: 
          CAS# 50-21-5: OD2800000 
          CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 
     LD50/LC50: 
          CAS# 50-21-5: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 750 ug Severe; Draize test, 
          rabbit, skin: 5 mg/24H Severe; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 100 mg/24H 
          Moderate; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 4875 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 3543 
          mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >2 gm/kg. 
          CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg. 
     Carcinogenicity: 
       Lactic Acid, 1.0 N - 
          Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP. 
       Water - 
          Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP. 
     Other: 
          See actual entry in RTECS for complete information. 
 
                  **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** 
 
 
 
                 **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS **** 
 
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations. 
 
                  **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION **** 
 
     IATA 
          Not regulated as a hazardous material. 
     IMO 
          Not regulated as a hazardous material. 
     RID/ADR 
          Not regulated as a hazardous material. 
 
                  **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION **** 
 
 European/International Regulations 
     European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives 
          Hazard Symbols: XI 
          Risk Phrases: 
                       R 36/37/38  Irritating to eyes, respiratory system 
                       and skin. 
          Safety Phrases: 
                       S 26  In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately 
                       with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 
                       S 37/39  Wear suitable gloves and eye/face 
                       protection. 
   WGK (Water Danger/Protection) 
          CAS# 50-21-5: 0 
          CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available. 
   Canada 
          CAS# 50-21-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List. 
          CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List. 
          CAS# 50-21-5 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. 
          CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. 
 US FEDERAL 
     TSCA 
          CAS# 50-21-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory. 
          CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory. 
 
                  **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION **** 
 
     Text for R-phrases from Section 2 
     MSDS Creation Date:  1/17/2002  Revision #2 Date: 12/30/2002 
 
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