===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:ASCORBIC ACID
NIIN:00F013163
MSDS Number: CGHHJ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:MALLINCKRODT MEDICAL INC
Address:2703 WAGNER PLACE
City:MARYLAND HEIGHTS
State:MO
ZIP:63043-3421
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-770-7800/314-895-2000
Emergency Phone Num:314-770-7800
CAGE:FO650
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:MALLINCKRODT DIAGNOSTICS
Address:2703 WAGNER PLACE
Box:City:MARYLAND HEIGHTS
State:MO
ZIP:63043-3421
Country:US
Phone:314-344-3800
CAGE:2A916
Company:MALLINCKRODT MEDICAL INC
Address:2703 WAGNER PLACE
City:MARYLAND HEIGHTS
State:MO
ZIP:63043-3421
Country:US
Phone:314-770-7800/314-895-2000
CAGE:FO650
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:L-ASCORBIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID
CAS:50-81-7
RTECS #:CI7650000
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: LARGE DOSES MAY CAUSE GI
UPSET. EYES: MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:GI UPSET, IRRITATION.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INGESTION: GIVE WATER TO DRINK. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER.
EYES: FLUSH W/RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & NIOSH APPROVED
SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE PRESSURE DEMAND/OTHER
POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NON-FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT ALL NON-RADIOACTIVE & DISPOSE OF AS
NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE. FOR ASCORBIC ACID ADDED TO SODIUM CHROMATE CR
51 INJECTION: IF ANY LOSS/RELEASE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS OCCUR,
NOTIFY MALLINCKRODT. AL L CLEANUP OPERATIONS SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY
SOPS.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT 59-86F. PRESSURE MAY DEVELOP
W/IN AMPULE LONG STORAGE. HANDLING TIME SHOULD BE KEPT TO A MINIMUM
& SHIELDING SHOULD BE USED.
Other Precautions:PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO WRAP THE CONTAINER IN
A PROTECTIVE COVERING WHILE OPENING. HANDLING DEVICES SUCH AS
SYRINGE SHIELDS & TONGS SHOULD BE USED. STORAGE & DISPOSAL SHOULD
BE CONTROLLED IAW/A PPROPRIATE REGULATIONS.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NOT EXPECTED TO REQUIRE PERSONAL RESPIRATOR
USAGE.
Ventilation:NOT EXPECTED TO REQUIRE ANY SPECIAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:CLEAN BODY COVERING CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE ANY CONTAMINATION FROM THE SKIN,
EYES/CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:377.6F
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID IN 2 ML AMPULES; ODORLESS
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ASCORBIC ACID EMITS ACRID SMOKE &
IRRITATING FUMES.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:RADIOACTIVE WASTE MUST BE HANDLED IAW/FEDERAL,
STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. IF MEDICAL WASTE IS INVOLVED, SUCH AS
BLOOD, BLOOD PRODUCTS/SHARPS, THE WASTE MUST BE HANDLED AS A
BIOHAZARD & DISPOSED OF ACC ORDINGLY. ASCORBIC ACID IS
NON-HAZARDOUS.
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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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