MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND USE
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN):
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER
L-Cysteine HCl monohydrate LC090X
PRODUCT USE
MANUFACTURERS NAME: SUPPLIERS NAME:
Xenex Labs XENEX LABORATORIES INC.
STREET ADDRESS: STREET ADDRESS:
2402 CANOE AVENUE
CITY: PROVINCE: CITY: PROVINCE:
COQUITLAM B.C.
POSTAL CODE: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO: POSTAL CODE: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO:
SPE100 V3K 6C2 (CHEMTREC) 1-800-424-9300
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
% CAS NUMBER LD50 / LC50 OF INGREDIENT
/ CHEMICAL FORMULA
(SPECIFY SPECIES) (SPECIFY ROUTE AND DOSE)
L-Cysteine HCl monohydrate 100 7048-04-6 RAT ORAL: 4200 mg/kg
C3H7NO2S.HCl.H2O MOUSE ORAL: 3550 mg/kg
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
PHYSICAL STATE AND APPEARANCE ODOR TASTE ODOR THRESHOLD (ppm)
Solid (White Crystalline powder) Not Available Not Available Not Available
MELTING POINT (C) BOILING POINT (C) VOLATILITY VAPOR PRESSURE VAPOR DENSITY
Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Decomposes 176掳C(348.8掳F)
pH SPECIFIC GRAVITY COEFF. WATER/OIL DIST. DISPERSION PROPERTIES / SOLUBILITY
Not Available Not Available Not Available Soluble in cold water
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
NO YES
FLAMMABILITY IF YES, UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS?
May be combustible at high temperature
MEANS OF EXTINCTION
SMALL: Use DRY chemical powder.
LARGE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do NOT use water jet.
FLASHPOINT (C) AND METHOD FLAMMABLE LIMITS (% BY VOLUME) CRITICAL TEMPERATURE
Not Available UPPER: Not Available LOWER: Not Available Not Available
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE (C) HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
Not Available (CO,CO2,NO,NO2) Oxides of carbon and nitrogen. Acrid smoke and fume
SECTION 5 - REACTIVITY DATA
YES NO IF NO, UNDER WHICH CONDITIONS?
CHEMICAL STABILITY
The product is stable
NO YES
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES IF SO, WHICH ONES?
Not Available
REACTIVITY, AND UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS
Not Available
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
The products of degradation are more toxic
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
LC090X
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER
L-Cysteine HCl monohydrate
SECTION 6 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ROUTE OF ENTRY
INGESTION
INHALATION
SKIN CONTACT SKIN ABSORPTION EYE CONTACT
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT
Very hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant) of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness
watering and itching. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or occasionally blistering.
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT
Very hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant) of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust may lead to
chronic respiratory irritation.
EXPOSURE LIMITS IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT SENSITIZATION OF PRODUCT CARCINOGENICITY
Not Available YES Not Available Not Available
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY MUTAGENICITY SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS
TERATOGENICITY
Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
SECTION 7 - PREVENTATIVE MEASURE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
GLOVES (SPECIFY) RESPIRATOR (SPECIFY) EYE (SPECIFY)
Yes ( impervious ) Approved / Certified respirator Safety goggles, face shield
FOOTWEAR (SPECIFY) CLOTHING (SPECIFY) OTHER (SPECIFY)
No Coveralls / Lab coat Eyewash equipment nearby
ENGINEERING CONTROLS (SPECIFY eg. VENTILATION, ENCLOSED PROCESS)
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user
operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
LEAK AND SPILL PROCEDURE
Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface.
WASTE DISPOSAL
According to local, provincial, and federal regulations.
HANDLING PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective
clothing. If feeling unwell seek medical advice immediately and show the container or label.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Container may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues
(Dust, Solids) observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product. Combustible material should be stored away from heat and away from strong
oxidizing agents
SPECIAL SHIPPING INFORMATION
Not a DOT Controlled material
SECTION 8 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SPECIFIC MEASURES
SKIN After contact with skin immediately wash with soap and water. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin.
Cold water may be used. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical
attention if irritation develops. Wash clothing before reuse, thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
EYES Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
keeping eye lids open. Cold water may be used. Do not use an eye ointment. Get medical attention
INHALATION If inhaled remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical
attention.
INGESTION Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious perso
Loosen tight clothing such as collar, tie, belt or waistband. If victim not breathing perform mouth to mouth resuscitation Get
medical attention if symptoms appear.
IF IRRITATION PERSISTS AND IN ALL OTHER CASES, GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SECTION 9 - PREPARATION DATE OF M.S.D.S.
All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packa
If this product is combined with other materials, deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned in this MSDS. It shall be the us
responsibility to develop proper methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual conditions of use. While this MSDS is based on technical
data judged to be reliable, Xenex Laboratories Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.
PREPARED BY (GROUP, DEPARTMENT, ETC.) PHONE NUMBER DATE:
CONTROL DEPARTMENT (604) 552 3031 December 14 2006
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