Material Safety Data Sheet
Revision: 10/28/2005
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 Ergosterol 15565 200-352-7
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
Ergosterol 57-87-4 >96% 鈥? R:28 Very toxic if swallowed.
S:28 After contact with skin,
wash immediately with plenty of
water.
S:45 In case of accident or if you
feel unwell seek medical advice
immediately (show the label
where possible).
S:36/37 Wear suitable protective
clothing and gloves.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION CHIP
Very Toxic
HCS
Highly Toxic
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.
Flash Point = No data available.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing including lab coat, safety goggles, 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 goggles, gloves and NIOSH-
approved respirator. Avoid contact of material with skin or eyes. Use adequate ventilation. Store at +4掳C away
from incompatible materials. Caution: Material is light and air sensitive. May change color upon exposure to light
and/or air. Protect from light and air. Keep container tightly closed.
PERSONAL PROTECTION Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing including lab coat, safety goggles, 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.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL Appearance: White crystalline powder Boiling Point: 250掳C @ 0.01 mmHg
PROPERTIES Vapor Pressure: No data available Vapor Density: No data available
Solubility (Water): Insoluble Specific Gravity: No data available
Percent Volatile: No data available Evaporation Rate: No data available
Chemical Formula: C28-H44-O Melting Point: 159-161掳C
MSDS information may be continued on back of page.
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Product is stable. Avoid exposure to light and air. May change color upon exposure to light and/or air. Hazardous
decomposition products may include oxides of carbon. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: To the best of our knowledge the chemical, physical and toxicological properties
for this material have not been thoroughly investigated.
EYES: Contact may cause irritation and slight corneal injury.
SKIN: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Contact may cause irritation and/or allergic reaction.
INHALATION: May be harmful if inhaled. May cause irritation to mucous membranes and upper respiratory
tract.
INGESTION: May be fatal if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May
cause headache, nausea, fatigue and dizziness. Ingestion of large amounts of Vitamin D may result in
hypercalcemia. Prolonged hypercalcemia may result in a deposition of calcium salts in the soft tissues, most
significantly the kidney.
TARGET ORGAN(S): Kidneys.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
RTECS: No data available.
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: Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s. (Ergosterol), class 6.1, UN2811, PG II. Label: Toxic.
REGULATORY INFORMATION RCRA - No applicable information.
SARA 302 - This material does not have an RQ or TPQ.
SARA 313 - This material is not reportable under 313.
EPA TSCA Section 8(b) - This chemical substance is NOT specifically listed on the EPA TSCA Inventory. It is
supplied for research and development use only, by or directly under the supervision of technically qualified
individuals. NOT for manufacturing or commercial purposes.
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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