ICSC 0501 - LACTIC ACID

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LACTIC ACID	ICSC: 0501 (September 1997)
DL-Lactic acid 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid alpha-Hydroxypropionic acid

CAS #: 50-21-5

EC Number: 200-018-0

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.

STRICT HYGIENE!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Burning sensation. Cough. Sore throat. Shortness of breath.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Severe deep burns.	Wear safety goggles or face shield.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Sore throat. Burning sensation. Abdominal pain. Abdominal cramps. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give nothing to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Cautiously neutralize spilled liquid with weak alkaline solution such as disodium carbonate. Then wash away with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong bases.
PACKAGING

LACTIC ACID

ICSC: 0501

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance VISCOUS COLOURLESS-TO-YELLOW LIQUID OR COLOURLESS-TO-YELLOW CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers The substance is a medium strong acid.	Formula: C₃H₆O₃ / CH₃CHOHCOOH Molecular mass: 90.1 Melting point: 17°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.2 Solubility in water: miscible Flash point: 110°C c.c. Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.6

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
VISCOUS COLOURLESS-TO-YELLOW LIQUID OR COLOURLESS-TO-YELLOW CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
The substance is a medium strong acid.

Formula: C₃H₆O₃ / CH₃CHOHCOOH
Molecular mass: 90.1
Melting point: 17°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.2
Solubility in water: miscible
Flash point: 110°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.6

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is corrosive to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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