ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC. -- L-ASCORBIC ACID, 99+%, A.C.S. REAGENT  -- 6810-00-993-3500
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:L-ASCORBIC ACID, 99+%, A.C.S. REAGENT
MSDS Date:01/14/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-993-3500
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC.
Address:1001 W. ST. PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850  FAX: 414-273-4979
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ASCORBIC ACID ADDUCT
CAS:50-81-7
RTECS #:CI7650000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:NOT EXTABLISHED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 11900 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAT CAUSE IRRITATION. CHRONIC:
    CHRONIC INGESTION OF LARGE DOSES MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL
    DISTURBANCES, URINARY EFFECTS INVOLVING URINE ACIDIFICATION,
    OXALATE AND URIC CRYSTALLIZATION IN THE B LADDER AND KIDNEY AND
    DECREASED REACTION TIMES AND PSYCHOMOTOR COORDINATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
    CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
    CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION OF LARGE DOSES MAY CAUSE NAUSEA AND
    DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:IF SWALLOWED, WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS
    CONSCIOUS. CALL A PHYSICIAN. IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT, FLUSH WITH
    COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHI NG AND SHOES. CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF INHALED,
    REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING BECOMES DIFFICULT, CALL A
    PHYSICIAN. IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT, FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR
    APPROPIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN
    A BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL
    SITE ASTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL(GENERAL) EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:HAVE EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER
    AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:379F,193C
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL WITH A COMBUSTIBLE
    SOLVENT AND BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
    AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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