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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET


L-ASPARTIC ACID

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION

Product Name L-ASPARTIC ACID, 98+%; 98% EE/GLC
Product Number A93100
Company "WIRUD" Co.Ltd
Technical Phone +86 (852) 2307 1788
Fax +86 (852) 23071695
E-Mail info@wirud.de


2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Product Name Annex I Index Number CAS # EC no
L-ASPARTIC ACID None 56-84- 200-291-6


Formula C4H7NO4
Molecular Weight 133.1 AMU
Synonyms: (S)-Aminobutanedioic acid * L-Aminosuccinic acid * Asparagic acid * L-Asparagic acid * Asparaginic acid * L-Asparaginic acid * ASPARAGINSAEURE (German) * Aspartic acid * (L)-Aspartic acid * (S)-Aspartic acid * Butanedioic acid, amino-, (S)- * H-Asp-OH



3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

 

SPECIAL INDICATION OF HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND THE ENVIRONMENT Not hazardous according to Directive 67/548/EEC.


4. FIRST AID MEASURES

 

AFTER INHALATION
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, call a physician.


AFTER SKIN CONTACT
In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water.


AFTER EYE CONTACT
In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.


AFTER INGESTION
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.


5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES


EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Suitable: Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam.


SPECIAL RISKS
Specific Hazard(s): Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.


SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIREFIGHTERS
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.


6. Accidental Release Measures


PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S)
Exercise appropriate precautions to minimize direct contact with skin or eyes and prevent inhalation of dust.


METHODS FOR CLEANING UP
Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.


7. HANDLING AND STORAGE


HANDLING
Directions for Safe Handling: Avoid inhalation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure.


STORAGE
Conditions of Storage: Keep tightly closed.


8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION


ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Safety shower and eye bath. Mechanical exhaust required.


GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES
Wash thoroughly after handling.


EXPOSURE LIMITS
Country     Source          Type      Value
OSHA.                       TWA       15 mg/m3


PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory Protection: Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection from nuisance levels of dusts are desired, use type N95 (US) or type PI (EN 143) dust masks. Hand Protection: Protective gloves. Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles.

 

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

 

Appearance

 

Physical State: Solid
Color: White

Form: Powder

Property

Value

PH

2.8  At Temperature or Pressure 20 °Ñ Concentration: 4.5 g/1

BP/BP Range

N/A

MP/MP Range

300 °C

Flash Point

N/A

Flammability

N/A

Autoignition Temp

N/A

Oxidizing Properties 

N/A

Explosive Properties 

N/A

Explosion Limits     

N/A

Vapor Pressure       

N/A

SG/Density           

1.66 g/cm3

Partition Coefficient

N/A

Viscosity            

N/A

Vapor Density        

N/A

Saturated Vapor Cone.

N/A

Evaporation Rate     

N/A

Bulk Density         

N/A

Decomposition Temp.  

N/A

Solvent Content      

N/A

Water Content        

N/A

Surface Tension      

N/A

Conductivity         

N/A

Miscellaneous Data   

N/A

Solubility           

Solubility in Water: Soluble

Solvent           

0.5M in HC11M, 20°C complete, colorless

 

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY


STABILITY
Stable: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat.
Materials to Avoid: Strong acids, Strong bases, Strong oxidizing
agents, Nitric acid.


HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen oxides.


HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur


11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION


RTECS NUMBER: CI9098500


ACUTE TOXICITY


LD50
Intraperitoneal Mouse 6 GM/KG


IRRITATION DATA Skin Rabbit Remarks: No irritation effect


SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and

toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.


ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation.
Skin Absorption: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation.
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Material may be
irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.


CHRONIC EXPOSURE – MUTAGEN
Human
10 MG/L
Cell Type: lymphocyte
Sister chromatid exchange

 

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION


No data available.

 

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

 

SUBSTANCE DISPOSAL
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations.


14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION


RID/ADR
Non-hazardous for road transport.


IMDG
Non-hazardous for sea transport.


IATA
Non-hazardous for air transport.


15. REGULATORY INFORMATION


CLASSIFICATION AND LABELING ACCORDING TO EU DIRECTIVES S-PHRASES: 24/25-22
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe dust.
Not hazardous according to Directive 67/548/EEC.

 

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