===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:L1893 DL-LACTIC ACID ACS REAGENT
NIIN:00F027524
MSDS Number: BQZRP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO SIGMA DIAGNOSTICS DIV
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-325-3010
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765
CAGE:0DK69
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO SIGMA DIAGNOSTICS DIV
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63103-2530
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:0DK69
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:LACTIC ACID
CAS:50-21-5
RTECS #:OD2800000
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 3730 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: HARMFUL, DESTRUCTIVE TO
TISSUE OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, BURNING
SENSATION, COUGHING, WHEEZING, LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH,
HEADACHE, NAUSEA & VOMITING. INGESTION : HARMFUL. SKIN: ABSORPTION
IN HARMFUL AMOUNTS. EYES: HARMFUL & DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER SEPARATING EYELIDS W/FINGERS.
SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & PLENTY OF WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. IF BREATHING STOPS, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING
IS DIFFI CULT, GIVE OXYGEN. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF
CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:>230F
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, ALCOHOL OR POLYMER FOAM,
WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ABSORB ON SAND OR
VERMICULITE & PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. VENTILATE
AREA & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP TIGHTLY
CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID SKIN & EYE CONTACT.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOHS/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD
Protective Gloves:HEAVY RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS, SAFETY SHOWER, & EYE BATH
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Spec Gravity:1.209
Appearance and Odor:VISCOUS, COLORLESS LIQUID
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BASES, OXIDIZING AGENTS, REDUCING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF CO & CO2
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX MATERIAL W/COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT &
BURN IN CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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