===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:A0278 L-ASCORBIC ACID FREE ACID FINE CRYSTALS 20-200 MESH
NIIN:00F054154
MSDS Number: CFGPT
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:SAINT LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:L-ASCORBIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID
CAS:50-81-7
RTECS #:CI7650000
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 11900 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:HARMFUL BY INHALATION, INGESTION/SKIN
ABSORPTION. MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN, MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, GI DISTURBANCES, NAUSEA, DIARRHEA,
URINE ACIDIFICATION, OXALATE, URIC CRYSTALLIZATION IN BLADDER &
KIDNEY, DECREASED REACTION TIMES & PSYCHOMOTOR COORDINATION.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR
15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS,
WASH MOUTH OUT W/WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, APPROPRIATE
FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR A SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN
A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA
& WASH SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. KEEP
TIGHTLY CLOSED. AVOID INHALATION. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN &
CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES. WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:379.4F
Appearance and Odor:SOLID.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO & CO2.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE/MIX MATERIAL W/A COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT &
BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER
IAW/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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