MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

L-CARNITINE HYDROCHLORIDE

1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT

Product Name: L-CARNITINE HYDROCHLORIDE
General or Generic ID: AMINO ACID DERIVATIVE

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Potential Health Effects
Eye: Dust can cause eye irritation.  Symptoms include stinging, tearing, redness, and swelling of eyes.
Skin: Unlikely to cause skin irritation or injury.
Swallowing: Swallowing this material is not likely to be harmful.
Inhalation: This material is a dust or may produce dust.  Breathing small amounts of this material is not likely to be harmful.
Symptoms of Exposure
Signs and symptoms of exposure to this material through     breathing, swallowing, and/or passage of the material through the skin may include: stomach or intestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea)
Target Organ Effects: No data
Developmental Information

There are no data available for assessing risk to the fetus from maternal exposure to this material.
Cancer Information There is no information available.  The chance of this material causing cancer is unknown.
This material is not listed as a carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the National Toxicology Program, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Other Health Effects
This material can form dust which may cause skin or mucous membrane irritation. Symptoms may include redness, burning, and swelling.  Although they may cause respiratory tract irritation, nuisance dusts do not form scar tissue or affect the structure of air spaces in the lungs.  Their effects on the tissues are potentially reversible. Primary Route(s) of Entry Inhalation, Skin contact Eye contact.

4.   FIRST AID MEASURES

Eyes: If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and into fresh
air. Flush eyes gently with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids apart; seek immediate medical attention.
Skin: First aid is not normally required.  However, it is recommended that exposed areas be cleaned by washing with soap and water.
Swallowing: First aid is not normally required.  If symptoms develop, seek medical attention.
Inhalation:  If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and into fresh air.  If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.  If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen.  Keep person warm and quiet; seek immediate medical attention.
Note to Physicians
No data

5.   FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Flash Point: No data
Explosive Limit: No data
Autoignition Temperature: No data
Hazardous Products of Combustion
May form:  carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, nitrogen compounds.
Fire and Explosion Hazards
Organic dusts can form explosive mixtures in air.
Extinguishing Media regular foam, water fog, carbon dioxide, sand.
Fire Fighting Instructions: Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in the positive pressure demand mode with appropriate turn-out gear and chemical resistant personal protective equipment.  Refer to the personal protective equipment section of this MSDS. NFPA Rating
Health -1, Flammability - 0, Reactivity – 0

6.   ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Small Spill: Sweep up material for disposal or recovery.
Large Spill: Shovel material into containers.  Thoroughly sweep area of spill to clean up any residual material.

7.   HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling: Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied.  Since emptied containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or solid), all hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be observed.  Use good personal hygiene practices.  Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking, or using toilet facilities.  Promptly remove soiled clothing and wash before reuse.  Shower after work using plenty of soap and water. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place at 75 degrees F or lower. There should be no sources of ignition in the storage or use area.

8.   EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses in compliance with OSHA regulations. (Consult your safety representative.)
Skin Protection: Wear resistant gloves such as:  latex.
Respiratory Protections: 3M Dust respirator No. 8710 or 9900 is recommended or a NIOSH/MSHA jointly approved dust respirator. (See your safety equipment supplier.)
Engineering Controls: Provide sufficient mechanical (general and/or local exhaust) ventilation to maintain exposure below level of overexposure (from known, suspected or apparent adverse effects).Exposure Guidelines Component
L-CARNITINE   HYDROCHLORIDE
No exposure limits established

9.   PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling Point: No data
Vapor Pressure: No data
Specific Vapor Density: No data
Specific Gravity: No data
Liquid Density: No data
Percent Volatiles: No data
Evaporation Rate: No data
Appearance: CRYSTALLINE
State: SOLID Physical
Form: POWDER
Color: WHITE
Odor: CHARACTERISTIC
PH: 5.5-9.5     @5%soln
Molecular Weight: 161.2
Solubility in Water: SOLUBLE

10.  STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Hazardous Polymerization
Product will not undergo hazardous polymerization.
Hazardous Decomposition
May form: carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides.
Chemical Stability: Stable.
Incompatibility: Avoid contact with: heat, strong oxidizing agents.

11.  TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No data

12.  ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No data

13.  DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION

Waste Management Information
Dispose of with other normal, solid waste

14.  TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT Information - 49 CFR 172.101
DOT Description: NON-REGULATED BY D.O.T.
Container/Mode: 25KG FIBER DRUM/TRUCK PACKAGE
NOS Component: None
RQ (Reportable Quantity) - 49 CFR 172.101
Not applicable

15.  REGULATORY INFORMATION

US Federal Regulations
CERCLA RQ - 40 CFR 302.4(a): None listed
CERCLA RQ - 40 CFR 302.4(b)
Materials without a "listed" RQ may be reportable as an "unlisted hazardous substance".
See 40 CFR 302.5 (b).

SARA 302 Components - 40 CFR 355 Appendix A None
Section 311/312 Hazard Class - 40 CFR 370.2
Immediate()    Delayed()    Fire()    Reactive()    Sudden Release of Pressure()
SARA 313 Components - 40 CFR 372.65: None
International Regulations
Inventory Status Not determined