Safety (MSDS) Data for Kojic Acid

Section 1 - Chemical product and company identification

MSDS name Kojic acid, 99%

Chemical name is 5-Hydroxy-2- (hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one



Manufacturer: Chengdu Wonho Biology Engineering Co., Ltd

              Add: 335# Liuhe Road, Wenjiang district, Chengdu, Sichuan, China

              Tel: +86 28 82763983                      Fax: +86 28 82764378



Section 2 - Composition, information on ingredients

CAS#: 501-30-4

EINECS#: 207-922-4

Hazard symbols: - - -

Risk phrases: - - -



Section 3 - Hazards identification

Emergency overview: not available.

Potential health effects:

Eye may cause eye irritation.

Skin may cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.

Ingestion may cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed.

Inhalation may cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.

Chronic not available.



Section 4 - First aid measures

Eyes flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the

upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.

Skin gets medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15

minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.

Ingestion gets medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.

Inhalation removes from exposure to fresh air immediately.

Notes to physician.



Section 5 - Fire fighting measures

General information as in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in

pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), full protective gear.

Extinguishing media in case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or

alcohol-resistant foam.



Section 6 - Accidental release measures

Proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.

Spills/Leaks vacuum or sweep up and place into a suitable disposal container.



Section 7 - Handling and storage

Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Storage store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.

Section 8 - Exposure controls, personal protection

Safety glasses, adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.



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Personal protective equipment

Eyes wear chemical goggles.

Skin wears appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Clothing wears appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.

Respirators wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved

full-face piece airline respirator in the positive pressure mode with emergency

escape provisions.



Section 9 - Physical and chemical properties

Physical state: crystalline powder

Appearance: white or off white crystal

Odor not available.

PH not available.

Vapor Pressure not available.

Viscosity not available.

Boiling point not available.

Freezing/Melting point: 153.0 - 155.0 deg. C

Auto ignition temperature not available.

Flash point not available.

Explosion limits, lower not available.

Explosion limits, upper not available.



Decomposition temperature

Solubility in water: soluble in water

Specific gravity/density: - - -

Molecular formula: C6H6O4

Molecular weight: 142.11



Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability not available.

Conditions to avoid incompatible materials.

Incompatibilities with other materials strong oxidizing agents.

Hazardous decomposition products carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.

Hazardous Polymerization has not been reported.

Stability: stable under ordinary conditions



Section 11 - Toxicological information

LD50/LC50 not available.



Section 12 - Disposal considerations

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.



Section 13 - Transport information

IATA IMO RID/ADR

Shipping name: - - not regulated.

Hazard class: - - -

UN number: - - -

Packing group: - - -







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