MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
TAURINE
Flash Point: N/A
I IDENTIFICATION:
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, foam, dry chemical or carbon
dioxide.
BioShop Canada Inc. Explosion Data: Not available
4060 Fairview St Unit #6 & 8
Burlington, Ontario L7L 4Y8
VI REACTIVITY:
1-800-234-1179
Stability: Stable at normal room temperature and pressure
Emergency Telephone No.: 1-905-466-3832
Conditions to avoid: dust generation
Chemical Name: Taurine
Incompatibility strong oxidizing agents.
Catalog Number: TAU303 Hazardous Decomposition Products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and
Molecular Formula: C2H7NO3S nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxides
Molecular Weight: 125.1 Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
WHMIS Classification: N/A
VII PHYSICAL DATA:
TSCA Status: Not listed on the TSCA Inventory
Physical State: solid
II COMPOSITION/ INGREDIENTS: Appearance and Odor: white powder
Melting Point: N/A
Boiling Point: N/A
CAS # %
Specific Gravity: N/A
Taurine : 107-35-7 >99% Vapor Density: N/A
Water Solubility: yes
pH: N/A
Low health risk
VIII PREVENTIVE MEASURES:
III HAZARDS/TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES:
Personal Protection: Lab coat, safety goggles, rubber gloves.
Ventilation: Local exhaust systems. Use fume hood
The toxicological properties of this product have not been fully investigated
Respiratory protection: use OSHA/MSHA approved respirator.
Leak and Spill Procedures: Ventilate the area. Wear appropriate protective
Routes of entry: Eyes, skin, inhalation, Ingestion.
equipment. Cover with dry lime or soda. Sweep and place in a closed
container.
Target Organs: Non known
Waste Disposal: Burn in chemical incinerator. Observe all Federal, provincial
Eyes: May cause irritation..
and local regulations.
Skin: May cause irritation.
Other precautions: Avoid contact. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or clothing.
Inhalation. May cause irritation to respiratory tract.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: may cause irritation to GI tract
Storage Conditions: Room temperature..
CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS: none known.
Label Hazard Warning: None. Avoid eye and skin contact. Avoid inhala-
Exposure Limits:
tion and ingestion.
LD50: not available
Shipping Information: Not regulated
Epidemiology: No data available
IX PREPARATION OF MSDS:
Teratogenicity; No data available
Reproductive Effects: No data available
Neurotoxicity: No data available Prepared By: M.Kierdelewicz
Mutagenicity: No data available Date Prepared: Apr 23/2007
Phone: (800) 234-1179
IV FIRST AID MEASURES:
The information provided on this Material Safety Data Sheet is furnished
in good faith and without warranty of any kind. The above information is
Eyes: Flush eyes with water .
believed to be correct and should be used only as a guide. BioShop Canada
Skin: In case of contact, flush area immediately with water.
Inc. shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from the handling or
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing give
from the contact with the above product.
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult give oxygen and
Observe all federal, provincial and state laws concerning health,
Ingestion: Wash mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting.
safety and pollution.
V FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Flammable: No
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