Product ID:LACTIC ACID,PROD CODE:0194,0196
MSDS Date:10/08/1985
FSC:6505
NIIN:01-149-3560
MSDS Number: BGNYL

J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
US

Emergency Phone: (201)859-2151

Info Phone: 201-859-2151

Cage: DO870

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

LACTIC ACID

CAS: 50-21-5

RTECS: OD2800000

Fraction By Weight: 80.-90%.

LACTIC ACID LACTATE

CAS: 97-73-4

Fraction By Weight: 10.-20%.

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(ORAL RAT: 3.73 G/KG) SEE SUPP.DATA
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: IRRITATION OF EYES, SKIN OR
MOUTH.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION OR
BURNS; INGEST: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION & BURNING TO MOUTH & STOMACH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

First Aid:SKIN/EYES:FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15-MIN. WHILE REMOVING
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT &
"SCBA(POSITIVE PRESS. IF AVAIL.)" W/FULL FACEPIECE.; MOVE CONTRS IF
W/O RISK; COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTRS. W/WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY
EXPLODE

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.STOP LEAK
W/O RISK.VENTILATE AREA.NEUTRALIZE SPILL WITH SODA ASH OR
LIME.CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN DRY CONTAINER & COVER.RMV
FROM AREA.FLUSH SPILL AREA W ITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH OR LIME

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN CORROSION-PROOF AREA. BAKER'S "SAF-T-DATA" STORAGE COLOR CODE:
WHITE (CORROSIVE).
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAP.USE WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING.LAUNDER CLOTHES BEFORE RE-USE
IF CONTAMINATED.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, A DUST/MIST
RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. IF CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS CAPACITY OF
RESPIRATOR, A SELF-CONTAIN BRE ATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
VAPOR & MIST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED FOR THE TASK AT HAND TO MINIMIZE
EXPOSURE.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT GET IN EYES,ON SKIN,ON CLOTHING. AVOID
BREATHING VAPOR. USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDL
Supplemental Safety and Health
LD50 (SCU-MOUSE):4.5 G/KG; HAZ. CODE FOR STORAGE BASED ON LABEL
WARNING. HOWEVER,NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORTATION PER MFR'S MSDS!

HCC:C3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:252F/122C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:64F/18C
Spec Gravity:1.25
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO YELLOW LIQUID

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MFR CITES NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE DOCUMENTED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS,
CO*2, CO.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IAW ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE &
LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZ. WASTE #: D002.

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