CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LTD.
Importers and Distributors of Nutritional Raw Materials
59 Lancaster Way Business Park
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 3NW UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1353 667258
Fax: +44 (0) 1353 667289
email: mail@C-C-L.com
Online: www.C-C-L.com
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1 Description
Product Name Vitamin B3
Supplier: Cambridge Commodities Limited
59 Lancaster Way, Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3NW.
Tel: 01353 667258. email: QC@C-C-L.COM
Section 2 Ingredients/Identity Information
Components CAS Number EINECS Number
Niacin 98-92-0 202-713-4
Section 3 Possible Hazards
Irritating to eyes
Section 4 Emergency and First Aid Procedures
Eyes Wash thoroughly with water, holding eyelids apart. If discomfort persists, seek
medical attention
Skin Wash thoroughly with soap and water
Inhalation Remove away from exposure to fresh air
Ingestion Rinse mouth and drink plenty of water. In severe cases, obtain medical attention
Section 5 Fire and Hazard Data
Special Fire Fighting Procedures Water spray, foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide
Protective Equipment Wear self-contained breathing equipment and protective suit
Special Risks Combustible. Combustion may generate oxides of nitrogen
Cambridge Commodities Limited
Registered Office: 83a Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DD, UK
ISO 9001: 2001 Certification No: 8569
Registered in England No: 3590758
VAT No: GB 711 6598 32
CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LTD.
Importers and Distributors of Nutritional Raw Materials
59 Lancaster Way Business Park
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 3NW UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1353 667258
Fax: +44 (0) 1353 667289
email: mail@C-C-L.com
Online: www.C-C-L.com
Section 6 Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions Wear appropriate protective clothing and avoid generation of dust
Small Spillage Mix with sand, transfer carefully to container and arrange removal by disposal
company. Wash site of spillage thoroughly with water and detergent
Large Spillage For large spillages, liquids should be contained with sand or earth and both
liquids and solids transferred to salvage containers. Any residues should be
treated as for small spillages
Section 7 Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Handling Wear appropriate protective clothing
Avoid generation of dust
Wash after working with substance, and change contaminated clothing
Storage Store in tightly closed containers at room temperature (15 - 25掳C recommended).
Protect from direct sunlight and moisture
Section 8 Control Methods
Respiratory Protection Required 鈥? dust respirator
Gloves Required 鈥? rubber or plastic
Eye Protection Required 鈥? use goggles or face-shield
General Safety If handling large quantities, wear plastic apron, sleeves, boots
Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties (Typical)
Appearance Powder
Colour White
Odour Odourless
Melting Point 128 - 131掳C
Density 1.4g/ml
Log P(o/w) -0.38
Cambridge Commodities Limited
Registered Office: 83a Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DD, UK
ISO 9001: 2001 Certification No: 8569
Registered in England No: 3590758
VAT No: GB 711 6598 32
CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LTD.
Importers and Distributors of Nutritional Raw Materials
59 Lancaster Way Business Park
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 3NW UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1353 667258
Fax: +44 (0) 1353 667289
email: mail@C-C-L.com
Online: www.C-C-L.com
Solubility in Water 1000g/l, 20掳C
Flash Point 182掳C
Ignition Temperature 480掳C
Section 10 Reactivity Data
Stability Stable
Hazardous Reactions No Data
Section 11 Toxicological Information
After Inhalation May cause irritation
After Eye Contact May cause irritation
After Skin Contact No hazard expected after contact with small quantities
After Ingestion No hazard expected after contact with small quantities
Further Data
LD50 (Oral-Rat): 3530 鈥? 3540mg/kg
LD50 (Dermal-Rat): > 2000mg/kg
Skin Irritation Test (rabbit): No Irritation
No evidence of carcinogenic properties. No evidence of mutagenic or teratogenic effects
Section 12 Ecological Information
Bioaccumulation Potential: Low (Log Pow <2)
Biological Degradability: Good
Ecotoxic Effects
Toxicity to Fish: LC50/P. reticulata: 4200mg/l/96h
Toxicity to Daphnia: EC50/Daphnia magna: > 1000mg/l/24h
Toxicity to Algae: NOEC/Desmodesmus subspicatus: 560mg/l/72h
No environmental hazard is anticipated provided that the material is handled and disposed of with due care and
attention
Section 13 Disposal Considerations
Cambridge Commodities Limited
Registered Office: 83a Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DD, UK
ISO 9001: 2001 Certification No: 8569
Registered in England No: 3590758
VAT No: GB 711 6598 32
CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LTD.
Importers and Distributors of Nutritional Raw Materials
59 Lancaster Way Business Park
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 3NW UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1353 667258
Fax: +44 (0) 1353 667289
email: mail@C-C-L.com
Online: www.C-C-L.com
Chemical residues are generally classified as special waste, and as such are covered by regulations which vary according to
location. Contact your local waste disposal authority for advice, or pass to a chemical disposal company. Rinse out empty
containers thoroughly before returning for recycling. When recovery and recycling is not possible, incineration in a high
temperature incinerator is the recommended method of disposal
Section 14 Transport Information
UN-No: Not subject to transport regulations
Section 15 Regulatory Information
Labelling
Symbol: Xi 鈥? Irritant
R-phrases: R36
Irritating to eyes
S-phrases: S26
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
EC-No: 202-713-4
Local Regulations
Within the UK, the use of this material must be assessed under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
(COSHH) regulations
UK Exposure Limits: None Assigned
Section 16 Other Information
This advice is given by Cambridge Commodities Ltd., who accept no legal liability for it. The information contained
herein is based on the present state of our knowledge and is intended to describe our products from the point of view of
safety requirements. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing specific properties.
We confirm that the above is a true copy of the original manufacturers/suppliers Material Safety Data Sheet.
CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LTD
2005
Cambridge Commodities Limited
Registered Office: 83a Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DD, UK
ISO 9001: 2001 Certification No: 8569
Registered in England No: 3590758
VAT No: GB 711 6598 32
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