SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- C7880 L-CYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE MONOHYDRATE -- 6550-00F054156
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:C7880 L-CYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE MONOHYDRATE MSDS Date:05/19/1997 FSC:6550 NIIN:00F054156 === Responsible Party === Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address:3050 SPRUCE ST Box:14508 City:SAINT LOUIS State:MO ZIP:63178-5000 Country:US Info Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010 Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010 CAGE:21076 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address:3050 SPRUCE ST Box:14508 City:ST LOUIS State:MO ZIP:63178 Country:US Phone:314-771-5765 CAGE:21076 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:L-CYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE *97-2* CAS:7048-04-6 RTECS #:HA2285000 ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL BY INHALATION, INGESTION/SKIN ABSORPTION. MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN, MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, WASH MOUTH OUT W/WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, APPROPRIATE FOAM. Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR A SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:WEAR A RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST. Protective Gloves:COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL RESISTANT Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES. Supplemental Safety and Health ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE SOLID. ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, METALS. Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE, AIR, LIGHT. Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, NITROGEN & SULFUR OXIDES, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE/MIX MATERIAL W/A COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT & BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.