CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LTD.
Importers and Distributors of Nutritional Raw Materials
59 Lancaster Way Business Park
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 3NW UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1353 667258
Fax: +44 (0) 1353 667289
email: mail@C-C-L.com
Online: www.C-C-L.com
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1 Description
Product Name Taurine
Supplier: Cambridge Commodities Limited
59 Lancaster Way Business Park, ELY, Cambridgeshire
CB6 3NW. Tel: 01353 667258. email: QC@C-C-L.COM
Section 2 Ingredients/Identity Information
Chemical Name CAS Number Formula EINECS Number
Taurine 107-35-7 (C2H7NO3S) 203-483-8
Synonyms
2-Aminoethanesulfonic Acid
Section 3 Possible Hazards
Label Precautionary Statements Irritant
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice
Wear suitable protective clothing
Section 4 Emergency and First Aid Procedures
Eyes If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and into
fresh air. Rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids
apart. Seek immediate medical attention
Skin Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap and copious amounts of water
Swallowing Seek medical attention. Wash out mouth with water. Wash contaminated
clothing
Cambridge Commodities Limited
Registered Office: 83a Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DD, UK
ISO 9001: 2001 Certification No: 8569
Registered in England No: 3590758
VAT No: GB 711 6598 32
CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LTD.
Importers and Distributors of Nutritional Raw Materials
59 Lancaster Way Business Park
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 3NW UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1353 667258
Fax: +44 (0) 1353 667289
email: mail@C-C-L.com
Online: www.C-C-L.com
Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen
Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures
Fire and Explosion Hazards Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions
Extinguishing Media Foam, water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder
Fire Fighting Instructions Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in the
positive pressure demand mode. Use chemical resistant personal protective
equipment
Section 6 Accidental Release Measures
Wear respirator, chemical safety goggles, rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves
Sweep up and place in a bag for waste disposal
Avoid raising dust
Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pick-up is complete
Section 7 Precautions for Safe Handling and Storage
Refer to section 8
Store in a cool, dry place in tightly closed containers
Section 8 Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Measures Provide sufficient mechanical (general and/or local exhaust) ventilation to
maintain exposure below level of overexposure
Respiratory protection Avoid inhalation. 3M Dust respirator No. 8710 or 9900 is recommended, or a
NIOSH/MSHA jointly approved dust respirator
Hand/body protection Avoid contact and prolonged or repeated exposure. Wear resistant gloves such as
rubber. Wash thoroughly after handling
Eye protection Wear safety glasses in compliance with OSHA regulations
Cambridge Commodities Limited
Registered Office: 83a Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DD, UK
ISO 9001: 2001 Certification No: 8569
Registered in England No: 3590758
VAT No: GB 711 6598 32
CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LTD.
Importers and Distributors of Nutritional Raw Materials
59 Lancaster Way Business Park
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 3NW UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1353 667258
Fax: +44 (0) 1353 667289
email: mail@C-C-L.com
Online: www.C-C-L.com
Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties
No Data Available
Section 10 Stability and Reactivity Data
Hazardous Polymerisation Product will not undergo hazardous polymerisation
Chemical Stability Stable
Incompatibility Strong oxidising agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products May form carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides
Section 11 Toxicological Information
Acute Effects May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption
Causes eye and skin irritation
Causes irritation to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract
RTECS # WX0175000
Toxicity Data ORL-RAT LD50:>5g/kg
IVN-RAT LD50:>7g/kg
ORL-MUS LD50:6630mg/kg
SCU-MUS LD50:6g/kg
IVN-MUS LD50:>7g/kg
IMS-MUS LD50:>7g/kg
See Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) for complete information
Section 12 Ecological Information
No Data Available
Cambridge Commodities Limited
Registered Office: 83a Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DD, UK
ISO 9001: 2001 Certification No: 8569
Registered in England No: 3590758
VAT No: GB 711 6598 32
CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LTD.
Importers and Distributors of Nutritional Raw Materials
59 Lancaster Way Business Park
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 3NW UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1353 667258
Fax: +44 (0) 1353 667289
email: mail@C-C-L.com
Online: www.C-C-L.com
Section 13 Disposal Considerations
Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an
afterburner and scrubber.
Observe all regulations
Section 14 Transport Information
Taurine is not classified as dangerous for any mode of UK or International transport
Section 15 Regulatory Information
European Regulation Irritant R 36/37/38
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin S 26
Contact with Eyes S36
Reviews, Standards and Regulations OEL=MAK
NOES 1983: HZD X7233;NIS 5;TNF 167;NOS 13;TNE 19927;TFE 3025
EPA TSCA Section 8 (B) Chemical Inventory
EPA TSCA Test Submission (TSCATS) Data Base, October 1996
Section 16 Other Information
This advice is given by Cambridge Commodities Ltd., who accept no legal liability for it. The information contained
herein is based on the present state of our knowledge and is intended to describe our products from the point of view of
safety requirements. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing specific properties.
We confirm that the above is a true copy of the original manufacturer鈥檚/supplier鈥檚 Material Safety Data Sheet.
To be used as per local legislation
CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LTD
2005
Cambridge Commodities Limited
Registered Office: 83a Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DD, UK
ISO 9001: 2001 Certification No: 8569
Registered in England No: 3590758
VAT No: GB 711 6598 32
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