Product ID:LACTIC ACID
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-224-4684
MSDS Number: BLXFY

J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-2219
US

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151/908-859-2151

Info Phone: 201-859-2151/800-JTBAKER

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%

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 10 - 20%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 3730 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-INGESTION:IRRITATION & BURNS TO
MOUTH & STOMACH,NAUSEA,VOMITING.EYE/SKIN:SEVERE
IRRITATION/BURNS.INHALATION:COUGHING,DIFFICULT
BREATHING.CHRONIC-MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION & BURNS.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION CAUSES IRRITATION & BURNS TO MOUTH &
STOMACH, NAUSEA AND VOMITING. SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS TO EYE AND
SKIN. INHALATION CAUSES COUGHING AND DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL CARE IN ALL CASES.EYES/SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.KEEP EYELIDS OPEN.INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR.PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.INGESTION:IF CONSCIOUS,DRINK
MILK/WATER O R MILK OF MAGNESIA.DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. COOL
CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE WITH WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE
AREA. STOP LEAK IF POSSIBLE. NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH OR LIME. WITH
CLEAN SHOVEL, PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WA TER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH, LIME, SODIUM BICARBONATE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED
CONTAINERS,IN CORROSION-PROOF AREA,AWAY FROM METALS,BASES &
OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:STORAGE COLOR CODE: WHITE STRIPE (STORE SEPARATELY).
DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR
MIST. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. PROTECT CONTAINERS AGAINST
SPILLAGE AND PH YSICAL INJURY.

Respiratory Protection:USE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
AND HEALTH (NIOSH) OR MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (MSHA)
APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OPERATED IN POSITIVE
PRESSURE MODE WHEN PER MISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET OSHA
PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS (OSHA PEL).
Protective Gloves:NITRILE, NEOPRENE, VINYL
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:USE RUBBER SPLASH APRON AND RUBBER BOOTS.
EYEWASH AND SAFETY SHOWER SHOULD BE LOCATED NEARBY. DO NOT WEAR
CONTACT LENSES
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FORMULA CHANGED. FOR PREVIOUS FORMULATION, SEE P/N A UNDER THE SAME
NSN.

HCC:C3
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:64F
Spec Gravity:1.25
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO YELLOW LIQUID - ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, NITRIC ACID, HYDROGEN FLUORIDE, STRONG BASES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT FEDERAL, COUNTY, AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL
REGULATORS FOR GUIDANCE REGARDING PROPER DISPOSAL.

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