Product ID:G3210 L-GLUTAMINE
MSDS Date:04/01/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F051110
MSDS Number: CCDPV

Emergency Phone: 310-516-8000

Info Phone: 310-516-8000

Preparer: E BRULL

Cage: 63415

Telephone: 310-516-9843

Cage: 63415

L-2-AMINOGLUTARAMIC ACID *96-3*

CAS: 56-85-9

RTECS: MA2275100

Fraction By Weight: 100%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 7500 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TOXIC TO LUNGS & MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS TO DANGEROUS IN CASE OF INGESTION. EYES:
IRRITATION. REPEATED/PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO SUBSTANCE CAN PRODUCE
TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. INGESTION: REMOVE DENTURES IF ANY. IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK SEVERAL
GLASSES OF WATER/MILK. INDUCE VOMITING BY STICKING FINGER IN
THROAT. LO WER THE HEAD SO THAT THE VOMIT WILL NOTREENTER THE MOUTH
& THROAT. NEVER GIVE AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON ANYTHING TO INGEST.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:SMALL: DRY CHEMICALS, CO2, WATER SPRAY/FOAM. LARGE:
WATER SPRAY, FOG/FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:DON'T USE WATER JET.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTIBLE.

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL: USE APPROPRIATE TOOLS TO PUT SOLID IN A
CONVENIENT DISPOSAL CONTAINER. FINISH CLEANING BY SPREADING WATER
ON THE CONTAMINATED SURFACE & DISPOSE OF. LARGE: USE A SHOVEL TO
PUT MATERIAL INTO DISP OSABLE CONTAINER. (SEE SUPP)

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP FROM HEAT & OTHER IGNITION
SOURCES. EMPTY CONTAINERS POSE A FIRE RISK, EVAPORATE THE RESIDUE
UNDER A FUME HOOD. KEEP CONTAINER DRY.
Other Precautions:GROUND EQUIPMENT CONTAINING MATERIAL. DON'T
INGEST/BREATHE DUST. WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. KEEP IN A
COOL PLACE & WELL VENTILATED. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR WHEN VENTILATION IS
INADEQUATE.
Ventilation:USE PROCESS ENCLOSURES, LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL SUIT, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, LAB COAT
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILLS CONT'D: FINISH CLEANING BY SPREADING WATER ON THE CONTAMINATED
SURFACE & ALLOW TO EVACUATE THROUGH THE SANITARY SYSTEM. SPLASH
GOGGLES, FULL SUIT, BOOTS, GLOVES & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING MIGHT NOT
BE SUFFICIENT. COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SHOULD BE STORED AWAY FROM
EXTREME HEAT & AWAY FROM STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.

pH:7
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE SOLID CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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