SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- L-ASCORBIC ACID FREE CELL CULTURE TESTED, A 4544  -- 6505-00N082783
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:L-ASCORBIC ACID FREE CELL CULTURE TESTED, A 4544
MSDS Date:09/22/1994
FSC:6505
NIIN:00N082783
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-325-3010; 314-771-5750
Emergency Phone Num:800-325-3010; 314-771-5750
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

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

Ingred Name:L-ASCORBIC ACID
CAS:50-81-7
RTECS #:CI7650000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 11,900 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:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
    CHRONIC:CHRONIC INGESTION OF LARGE DOSES MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL
    DISTURBANCES INCLUDING NAUSEA AND DIARRHEA, URINARY EFFECTS
    INVOLVING URINE ACIDIFICATION, OXALATE & URI C CRYSTALLIZATION IN
    BLADDER AND KIDNEYAND DECREASED REACTION TIMES AND PSYCHOMOTOR
    COORDINATION. (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:TARGET ORGAN DATA:KIDNEY, URETER,
    BLADDER (CHANGES IN TUBULES); SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTAL ABNORMALITIES
    (CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM; MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS.
    CALL MD. SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS.
    REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES. CALL MD. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF
    BRTHG BE COMES DFCLT, CALL MD. EYES:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. ASSURE ADEQUATE FLUSHING BY
    SEPARATING EYELIDS W/FINGERS. CALL MD.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR
    APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN
    A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SPILL SITE
    AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

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

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MP:379F,193C (DECOMPOSES).

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUPP DATA
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:TOXIC FUMES OF: CARBON MONOXIDE,
    CARBON DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX MATERIAL W/COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT &
    BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER.
    OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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