Material Safety Data Sheet
Revision: 02/11/2005
Hazard information is provided for compliance with both the UK Chemicals
(Hazard Information and Packaging) (CHIP) Regulations and the US Hazard
Communication Standard (HCS)
IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT NAME: PRODUCT CODE: EEC NUMBER:
SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION DL-Lactic Acid, Sodium Salt, 60% Solution 18085 200-772-0
AND COMPANY
SUPPLIER: Emergency Contact:
USB Corporation, 26111 Miles Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44128 Phone: (216) 765-5000 Chemtrec (800) 424-9300
Please visit our website at www.usbweb.com for contact information on USB Outside USA & Canada 703 527 3887
product distributors within your area.
COMPOSITION/
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS HAZARD CAS NO. %WT TLV CHIP R & S Phrases
DL-Lactic Acid, Sodium 72-17-3 60% --- R:36/37/38 Irritating to
Salt, 60% Solution eyes, respiratory system and skin.
S:24/25 Avoid contact with skin
and eyes.
S:36/37/39 Wear suitable
protective clothing, gloves and
eye/face protection.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION CHIP
Irritant
HCS
Irritant
FIRST-AID MEASURES EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical advice if irritation persists.
SKIN: Flush with water, then wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
INHALATION: Remove the victim from exposure and move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Keep victim quiet and warm. Seek immediate
medical attention.
INGESTION: Drink water and seek immediate medical attention. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
FIRE-FIGHTING INFORMATION Use media suitable to extinguish the supporting or surrounding fire. Wear NIOSH (or equivalent) approved self
contained breathing apparatus. For small fires only: use carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam. Emits toxic fumes
under fire conditions. NFPA Rating: H=2 F=0 R=0.
Flash Point = No data available.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing including lab coat, safety glasses, gloves and
NIOSH-approved respirator. Collect in a manner that does not create dust and place in a suitable waste
container. Avoid contact of material with skin or eyes. Use adequate ventilation.
HANDLING AND STORAGE Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing including lab coat, safety glasses, gloves and
NIOSH-approved respirator. Avoid contact of material with skin or eyes. Use adequate ventilation. Store
ambient away from incompatible substances.
PERSONAL PROTECTION Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing including lab coat, safety glasses, gloves and
NIOSH-approved respirator. A qualified industrial hygienist should evaluate the need for respiratory protection.
Use respiratory protection approved by NIOSH (or equivalent) and appropriate to the hazard. Avoid contact of
material with skin or eyes. Mechanical ventilation or local exhaust as needed to control exposure to dust,
vapors or mists. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Access to a safety shower and eye-wash. HMIS Rating:
H=2 F=0 R=0.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid; odorless Boiling Point: No data available
PROPERTIES Vapor Pressure: No data available Vapor Density: 3.86
Solubility (Water): Soluble Specific Gravity: 1.326 g/cm3
Percent Volatile: No data available Evaporation Rate: No data available
Chemical formula: C3-H5-O3@Na Melting Point: No data available
MSDS information may be continued on back of page.
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Product is stable under normal conditions. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Hazardous decomposition
products may include carbon oxides. Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
EYES: Contact causes irritation and possible burns.
SKIN: Contact causes severe skin irritation and possible burns.
INHALATION: Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Excessive inhalation of
vapor may cause chemical pneumonitis, cyanosis and pulmonary edema.
INGESTION: May cause irritation of the digestive tract with nausea, vomiting and possible burns.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption.
Irritation and toxicity data listed in RTECS under OD5680000.
Irritation data: Eye Rabbit 100 mg = Mild (1982).
Toxicity data: Intraperitoneal Rat LD50 = 2 gm/kg (1967). Details of toxic effects not reported other than
lethal dose value.
Definitions: RTECS = Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION No information available.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Dispose of material in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION US DOT / IATA: No applicable information.
REGULATORY INFORMATION RCRA - No applicable information.
SARA 302 - This material does not have an RQ or a TPQ.
SARA 313 - This material is not reportable under Section 313.
EPA TSCA Section 8(b) - Chemical Inventory.
Exposure Limits - Not established.
California Proposition 65 - No applicable information.
This data sheet is based upon information believed to be reliable. The Company makes no statement or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the
information contained herein which is offered for your consideration, investigation and verification. Any use of the information contained in this data sheet
must be determined by the user to be in accordance with appropriate applicable regulations.
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