MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12%
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Creation Date: 02 November 2005 Revision Date: 02 November 2005
SECTION 1: PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Ammonium Lactate Cream , 12%
Ammonium Lactate Cream
COMMON NAME:
CHEMICAL FORMULA: 2-hydroxypropanoic acid
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Ammonium salt of alpha-hydroxy acid
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION AND INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL NAME CAS# % OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Ammonium Lactate 515-98-0 12 NA NA
NA NA
Strong Ammonium Solution NA >1
>1 NA NA
Water 7732-18-5
>1
Mineral Oil 8012-95-1 5 mg/m 3 10 mg/m 3
>1 NA NA
Glyceryl Stearate, SE 31566-31-1
>1 NA NA
Polyoxyl 40 Stearate
>1 NA NA
Polyoxyethylene 4 Laurel Ether
>1 NA NA
Propylene Glycol 57-55-6
>1 NA NA
PEG-40 Stearate
>1
Glycerin 56-81-5 5 mg/m 3 5 mg/m 3
>1
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate 12199-37-0 10 mg/m 3 15 mg/m 3
Other ingredients not listed above are considered not hazardous and are present at a concentration of less
than 1%.
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SECTION 3: HAZARDS INDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: No occupational hazard labels have been assigned to this material.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation: Unlikely
Absorption: Possible
Ingestion: Possible
Signs and symptoms of overexposure:
Skin Exposure: May cause slight irritation.
Eye Exposure: Will cause slight to moderate irritation including redness,
tearing, swelling, and pain.
Inhalation: No adverse effects expected under normal conditions of use.
Ingestion: Ingestion may result in burning sensation of mouth, irritation
of buccal, esophageal and gastric mucosa, nausea, vomiting
and abdominal pain.
Chronic Effects of Overexposure: Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% has not been evaluated for
carcinogenicity, reproductive effects, or teratogenicity.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: Existing allergies to ingredients in this product may become
aggravated.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Skin Exposure: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with
soap and water. Seek medical attention.
Eye Exposure: Flush with copious amounts of water. Seek medical
attention.
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion: Seek immediate medical attention.
SECTION 5: FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARDS AND FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point (Method Used): NA Autoignition: NA
Flammable Limits: Lower: NA Upper: NA
Fire Extinguishing Equipment: Use extinguishing agent suitable for type of surrounding fire.
Water Spray: OK Carbon Dioxide: OK
Foam: OK Dry Chemical: OK
Fire and Explosion Hazards: Minimal fire hazard under normal conditions of use.
Combustion Products: When heated to decomposition, material emits carbon monoxide,
carbon dioxide, trace magnesium oxides, and aluminum oxides.
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Special Fire Fighting Procedures: For fires beyond the incipient stage, emergency responders in the
immediate hazard area should wear bunker gear. When the potential
chemical hazard is unknown, in enclosed or confined spaces, or when
explicitly required by the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook, a self-
contained breathing apparatus should be worn. In addition, wear other
appropriate protective equipment as conditions warrant (see Section 8).
Isolate immediate hazard area and keep unauthorized personnel out.
Move undamaged containers from immediate hazard area if it can be
done with minimal risk. Cool equipment exposed to fire with water, if it
can be done with minimal risk. Small fires in the beginning stages may
be extinguished with portable, hand-held fire extinguishers. Avoid
exposure to the material, injury from broken containers, and inhalation
of smoke. Larger fires require the assistance of professional
firefighters.
SECTION 6: SPILL AND LEAK PROCEDURES
Spill and Leak Response: Clean up crews must wear appropriate protective equipment including
respiratory, skin, and eye/face protec tion. Confine the spill and remove
incompatible materials and ignition sources. Isolate the area to keep
out unnecessary and unprotected personnel. Provide adequate
ventilation and absorb liquid with an inert material (i.e. dry sand or
vermiculite). Place waste in an appropriate container for disposal. Use
care in clean up to prevent exposure to the material and injury from
broken containers. Wash all contaminated surfaces with soap and
water.
Release to Water: Refer to local water authority. Comply with local, state, and federal
regulations.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Work and Hygiene Practices: As with all chemicals, avoid getting this product ON YOU or IN YOU.
Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking or using toilet facilities.
Wear safety glasses. For larger spills, additional PPE and respiratory
protection may be needed such as chemical protective coveralls, boots,
and gloves (neoprene/nitrile).
Other precautions: Store product at room temperature. Avoid elevated temperatures,
extreme heat, and open flames.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation and Engineering Controls: Handle in a well-ventilated area. No special
ventilation required under normal conditions of use.
Respiratory Protection: Under normal use, respirators are not required. For
large spills, a respirator may be required. Personnel
wearing respirators should be fit tested and approved
for respirator use under the OSHA Respiratory
Protection Standard 29 CFR 1910.134.
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Eye / Face Protection: No face protection required under normal conditions
of use. Although the risk from eye exposure is
minimal, prudence recommends the use of safety
glasses.
Skin Protection: No skin protection is required under normal conditions
of use.
Product Preparation Instructions for Medical Personnel: Follow standard procedure for handling
pharmaceutical materials and recommendations
presented on the Package Insert.
Manufacturing or dust/mist-producing operations may require the use of engineering controls or personal protective
equipment to minimize exposure to this material and/or ingredients. If unusual exposures are expected, an industrial
hygiene review of work practices and engineering controls is recommended.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) listed above represents the minimum recommended protection. It is the
responsibility of the local supervisor or safety administrator to ensure that adequate engineering controls, PPE, and
handling procedures are being used.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Melting Point: NA Vapor Pressure: NA
Specific Gravity: Evaporation Rate:
NA NA
(Water = 1) (Butyl Acetate = 1)
Water Solubility: Soluble Water Reactive: No
pH: 4.5 - 5.5
Appearance: White to off-white cream with a faint odor.
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use.
Incompatible Materials: Avoid extreme heat and open flames.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur under normal conditions of use.
Conditions to Avoid: Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and heat.
Hazardous decomposition: When heated to decomposition, material emits carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide,
trace magnesium oxides and aluminum oxides.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity Data: There is no specific toxicity data available for this product.
LD50 (oral rat) >15 mL / kg
LD50 (oral mouse) >15 mL / kg
This product has NOT been identified as a carcinogen by NTP, IARC or
Suspected Cancer Agent:
OSHA.
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Irritancy of Product: During normal use of product no eye contact should occur.
Sensitization to the Product: Not Known.
Reproductive Toxicity Information: Pregnancy category C
Animal studies have not been conducted with Ammonium Lactate
Cream, 12%. It is not known whether Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12%
can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can
affect reproduction capacity. Ammonium Lactate Cream, 12% should
be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
Mutagenicity: ND
ACGIH Biological Exposure Indices: Currently there are no Biological Exposure Indices associated with the
components of this product.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
All work practices must be aimed at eliminating environmental contamination.
Environmental Stability: ND
Effect of Materials on Plants,
Animals, and Aquatic Life: ND
SECTION 13: WASTE DISPOSAL
Preparing Wastes for Disposal: Dispose of material according to federal, state, and local disposal
regulations or company operating procedures. Disposal by incineration
is recommended.
U.S. EPA Waste Number: None
SECTION 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
This Material is not Hazardous as Defined by 49 CFR 172.101 by the U. S. Department of Transportation. This
material is not regulated by the United States Department of Transporation (DOT). Ship according to state and local
regulations, if applicable.
Proper Shipping Name: NA
Hazard Class Number and Description: NA
UN Identification Number: NA
Packing Group: NA
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DOT Label(s) Required: NA
North American Emergency Response Guidebook Number (1996): NA
MARINE POLLUTANT: No component of this product is
listed as a Marine Pollutant (49
CFR 172.101, Appendix B)
Transport Canada Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations: NA
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. REGULATIONS:
U.S. SARA Reporting Requirements: 311/312 Hazard Categories: Immediate Health,
313 Reportable Ingredients: None
U.S. SARA Threshold Planning Quantity: NA
U.S. CERCLA Reportable Quantities (RQ): NA
U.S. TSCA Inventory Status: NA
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act (Proposition 65): This product does NOT contain a chemical known
to the State of California to cause developmental
and reproductive effects.
Available information does not classify this material as hazardous under the regulations of any occupational or
environmental health and safety agencies.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Available information does not classify this material as hazardous under the regulations of any occupational or
environmental health and safety agencies.
Definitions Of Abbreviations Used:
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industry Hygienists
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Level
LC50: Medial Lethal Concentration
LD50: Medial Lethal Dose
MSHA: Mine Safety and Health Administration
NA: Not Available
ND: Not Determined
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTP: National Toxicology Program
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
TWA: Time Weighted Average
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SECTION 17: DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from reliable sources and is believed
to be correct as of the date issued. It is the responsibility of the user to determine the appropriateness and
applicability to their situation. Paddock Laboratories, Inc. disclaims any expressed or implied warranty as to the
accuracy of the above information and shall not be held liable for any direct, incidental, or consequential damages
from use or reliance on the above information.
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