MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

TAURINE

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION

Product name: TAURINE
Synonyms: 2-Aminoethanesulfonic Acid

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: May cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis
Principle routes of exposure: Skin
Inhalation: May cause irritation of respiratory tract
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
Skin contact: May cause allergic skin reaction
Eye contact: Avoid contact with eyes
Statements of hazard MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION.
Statement of Spill or Leak - ANSI Label Eliminate all ignition sources. Absorb and/or contain spill with inert materials (e.g., sand, vermiculite). Then place in appropriate container. For large spills, use water spray to disperse vapors, flush spill area. Prevent runoff from entering waterways or sewers.

4.  FIRST AID MEASURES

General advice: In the case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Call a physician immediately.
Skin contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting without medical advice.
Eye contact: In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Protection of first-aiders: No information available
Medical conditions aggravated by exposure: None known

5.   FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media: Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray or "alcohol" foam
Specific hazards: Burning produces irritant fumes.
Unusual hazards: None known
Special protective equipment for firefighters: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear
Specific methods: Water mist may be used to cool closed containers.
Flash point: Not determined Autoignition temperature: Not determined
NFPA rating:
NFPA Health: 1
NFPA Flammability: 1
NFPA Reactivity: 0

6.   ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions: Use personal protective equipment.
Environmental precautions: Prevent product from entering drains.
Methods for cleaning up: Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal.

7.   HANDLING AND STORAGE

Storage:
ROOM TEMPERATURE
Handling: Use only in area provided with appropriate exhaust ventilation.
Safe handling advice: Wear personal protective equipment.
Incompatible products: Oxidising and spontaneously flammable products

8.   EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures: Ensure adequate ventilation.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory protection: Breathing apparatus only if aerosol or dust is formed.
Hand protection: Pvc or other plastic material gloves
Skin and body protection: Usual safety precautions while handling the product will provide adequate protection against this potential effect.
Eye protection: Safety glasses with side-shields
Hygiene measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

9.   PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance and Odor White crystalline
Physical state: Powder
Formula: C2H7NO3S
Molecular weight: 125.1
Melting point/range: > 300°C (dec.)
Boiling point/range: No Data available at this time.
Density: No data available
Vapor pressure: No data available
Evaporation rate: No data available
Vapor density: No data available
Solubility (in water): Soluble
Flash point: Not determined
Autoignition temperature: Not determined

10.  STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Polymerization: None under normal processing.
Hazardous decomposition products: Nitrogen oxides (NOx)/ammonia/CN-, Sulphur oxides
Materials to avoid: Strong oxidising agents
Conditions to avoid: Exposure to air or moisture over prolonged periods.

12.  ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Mobility: No data available
Bioaccumulation: No data available
Ecotoxicity effects: No data available
Aquatic toxicity: May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Components U.S. DOT - Appendix B -
Marine Pollutan
U.S. DOT - Appendix B-
Severe Marine Pollutants
United Kingdom - The Red List
TAURINE Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
(WHO) - Drinking Water
Ecotoxicity - Fish Species Data
TAURINE Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
Components Ecotoxicity - Freshwater Algae Data
Ecotoxicity - Microtox Data Ecotoxicity - Water Flea Data
TAURINE Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
Components EPA - ATSDR Priority List EPA - HPV Challenge
Program Chemical List
California - Priority Toxic Pollutants
TAURINE Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
Components California - Priority Toxic Pollutants California - Priority Toxic Pollutants
TAURINE Not Listed Not Listed

13.  DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste from residues / unused products: Waste disposal must be in accordance with appropriate Federal, State, and local regulations. This product, if unaltered by use, may be disposed of by treatment at a permitted facility or as advised by your local hazardous waste regulatory authority. Residue from fires extinguished with this material may be hazardous. Contaminated packaging: Do not re-use empty containers

14.  TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN/Id No: Not regulated
DOT:
Proper shipping name: Not Regulated
Components U.S. DOT - Appendix A Table 1 - Reportable Quantities
TAURINE Not Listed
TDG (Canada):
WHMIS hazard class: Non-controlled
IMDG/IMO
IMDG - Hazard Classifications Not Applicable
Components U.S. DOT - Appendix B - Marine Pollutan U.S. DOT - Appendix B - Severe
Marine
Pollutants
TAURINE Not Listed Not Listed
IMO-labels

15.  REGULATORY INFORMATION

International Inventories
Australia (AICS): Present
Inventory - United States TSCA - Sect. 8(b)
Inventory - China: Present
Present
Components

TAURINE
Canada DSL Inventory List -
Product name: TAURINE
Present
Components California Proposition 65
Massachusetts Right to Know List:
New Jersey Right to Know List:
Pennsylvania Right to Know List:
TAURINE Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
Components Florida substance List: Rhode Island Right to Know List:
Illinois - Toxic Air
Contaminants
Connecticut - Hazardous Air
Pollutants
TAURINE Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
Components SARA 313 Emission reporting/Toxic Release of Chemicals
CERCLA/SARA - Section
302 Extremely Haz
NTP: IARC:
TAURINE Not Listed
Not Listed
None
None
State Notification: The above information is your notice as to the Right-to-Know listings of
the stated product(s). Individual states will list chemicals for a variety of reasons including, but
not limited to, the compounds toxicity; carcinogenic, tumorigenic and/or reproductive hazards;
and the compounds environmental impact if accidentally released.