MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND USE
PRODUCT PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
L-GLUTAMIC ACID (GL100X) N.AV.
IDENTIFIER NUMBER (PIN):
PRODUCT
Amino acid
USE
XENEX LABORATORIES INC.
MANUFACTURERS NAME: SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP SUPPLIERS NAME:
2402 CANOE AVENUE
STREET ADDRESS: 14422 S. SAN PEDRO ST. STREET ADDRESS:
COQUITLAM B.C.
CITY: GARDENA PROVINCE: CA, USA CITY: PROVINCE:
POSTAL EMERGENCY POSTAL EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO:
N.AV.
90.248 V3K 6C2 1-800-424-9300
TELEPHONE NO:
CODE: CODE:
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
LD50 OF INGREDIENT LD50 OF INGREDIENT
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS % CAS NUMBER
(SPECIFY SPECIES AND ROUTE) (SPECIFY SPECIES AND ROUTE)
(L-) Glutamic acid 100 56-86-0 Not available Not available
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
PHYSICAL STATE ODOUR AND APPEARANCE ODOUR THRESHOLD (ppm)
Solid Not available Not available
VAPOUR PRESSURE VAPOUR DENSITY EVAPORATION RATE BOILING POINT (C) FREEZING POINT (C)
Not available Decomposes Not available
(AIR = 1) Not available
(mm Hg) Not applicable
pH SPECIFIC GRAVITY COEFF. WATER/OIL DIST.
Not available 1.538 Not available
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLAMMABILITY
May be combustible at high temperatures
YES NO IF YES, UNDER
WHAT CONDITIONS?
MEANS OF EXTINCTION
Water spray; CO2; dry chemical
FLASHPOINT (C) AND METHOD UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT
N.AV. N.AV.
N.AV. (% BY VOLUME) (% BY VOLUME)
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE (C) HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
N.AV. Toxic oxides of carbon, nitrogen oxides
SECTION 5 - REACTIVITY DATA
CHEMICAL STABILITY
YES NO IF NO, UNDER
WHICH CONDITIONS?
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
Not available
YES NO IF SO,
WHICH ONES?
REACTIVITY, AND UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS
Not available
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Not available
PRODUCT
L-GLUTAMIC ACID
IDENTIFIER
SECTION 6 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ROUTE OF ENTRY
SKIN CONTACT SKIN ABSORPTION EYE CONTACT INHALATION INGESTION
Very hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT
Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT Very hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
EXPOSURE LIMITS IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT SENSITIZATION OF PRODUCT CARCINOGENICITY
Not available Yes Not available Not available
TERATOGENICITY REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY MUTAGENICITY SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS
Not available Not available Not available Not available
SECTION 7 - PREVENTATIVE MEASURE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
SEE BELOW
GLOVES (SPECIFY) RESPIRATOR (SPECIFY) EYE (SPECIFY)
Yes (rubber) Dust mask or respirator Safety goggles, face shield
FOOTWEAR (SPECIFY) CLOTHING (SPECIFY) OTHER (SPECIFY)
Boots Coveralls or lab coat Eyewash equipment nearby
ENGINEERING CONTROLS (SPECIFY eg. VENTILATION,ENCLOSED PROCESS)
Local exhaust
LEAK AND SPILL PROCEDURE
Take up with sand or other inert absorbent
WASTE DISPOSAL
According to local, provincial and federal regulations
HANDLING PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT
Avoid contact and inhalation
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Keep in cool place away from heat. Refridgeration best.
SPECIAL SHIPPING INFORMATION
No special precautions WHIMIS Label: Toxic
SECTION 8 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SPECIFIC MEASURES
SKIN WASH AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER AND SOAP OR A MILD DETERGENT 15 MINUTES.
EYES WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER, LIFTING UPPER AND LOWER
LIDS FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
INHALATION REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.
KEEP WARM AND AT REST. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INGESTION DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. LOOSEN TIGHT CLOTHING. IF VICTIM IS NOT BREATHING
PERFORM MOUTH TO MOUTH RESUSCITATION. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION.
IN ALL OTHER CASES SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION
SECTION 9 - PREPARATION DATE OF M.S.D.S.
PREPARED BY (GROUP, DEPARTMENT, ETC.) PHONE NUMBER DATE:
CONTROL DEPARTMENT (604) 552-3031 May 10, 2005
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