Product ID:GALACTARIC ACID, O-77
MSDS Date:09/01/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N066316
MSDS Number: BZRTQ

Emergency Phone: 215-692-3026

Info Phone: 215-692-3026

Cage: 84898

Telephone: 610-692-3026

Cage: 8Y898

GALACTARIC ACID; (MUCIC ACID)

CAS: 526-99-8

RTECS: LW5180000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN IN
THE LABORATORY. ALL CHEMICALS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS-AVOID
DIRECT PHYSICAL CONTACT! CAN BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED AND
ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMED . AN ANTIDOTE IS A SUBSTANCE INTENDED TO
COUNTERACT EFT OF POIS. IT SHOULD ADMIN ONLY BY MD/TRAINED EMER
PERS. MED ADVICE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM POIS CTL CTR. EYES:FLUSH
CONTI NUOUSLY W/WATER FOR AT LST 15 MIN. SKIN:FLUSH W/WATER FOR
15-20 MIN. IF NO BURNS HAVE OCCURRED-USE SOAP & WATER TO CLEANSE
SKIN. REMOVE & WASH CONTAM CLTHG. INHAL:REMOVE PATIENT TO FRESH
AIR. (SUPDAT)

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR APPROPRIATE OSHA-REGULATED
EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE AREA. SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN APPROPRIATE
CONTAINER. HOLD FOR DISPOSAL. WASH CONTAMINATED SURFACES TO REMOVE
ANY RESIDUES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES AND
CLOTHING. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED AND STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. STORE
ONLY WITH COMPATIBLE CHEMICALS.
Other Precautions:PERSONS NOT SPECIFICALLY & PROPERLY TRAINED SHOULD
NOT HNDL CHEM/ITS CNTNR. PROD IS FURNISHED FOR LAB USE ONLY! MFR'S
PRODS MAY NOT BE USED AS DRUGS, COSMETICS, AGRICULTURAL/PESTICIDAL
PRODS, FOOD ADD ITIVES/AS HOUSEHOLD CHEMS.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . USE APPROPRIATE OSHA/MSMA APPROVED SAFETY
EQUIPMENT.
Ventilation:THIS CHEMICAL SHOULD BE HANDLED ONLY IN A HOOD.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE
SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC:ADMINISTER OXYGEN IF PATIENT IS HAVING DIFFICULTY
BREATHING. IF PATIENT HAS STOPPED BREATHING ADMINISTER ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION. IF PATIENT IS IN CARDIAC ARREST ADMINISTER CPR.
CONTINUE LIFE SUPPORTING MEASURES UNTIL MEDICALASSISTANCE HAS
ARRIVED.

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:446F,230C
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:OFF-WHITE TO GRAY CRYSTALLINE SOLID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
INCOMPATIBLE WITH STRONG BASES, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS AND STRONG
OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMPOSITION LIBERATES TOXIC FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS . BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER.

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