SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- G8875 D-GLUCURONIC ACID LACTONE  -- 6550-00F054026
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:G8875 D-GLUCURONIC ACID LACTONE
MSDS Date:05/19/1997
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F054026
=== 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:D-GLUCURONIC ACID LACTONE	      *97-2*
CAS:32449-92-6
RTECS #:LZ8930000

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 10700 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION/SKIN ABSORPTION. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15
    MINS. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER.
    INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY.
    INGESTION: WASH  OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAINMEDICAL
    ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER/APPROPRIATE
    FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS,
    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 I S COMPLETE.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP
    TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:DON'T BREATHE DUST. DON'T GET IN EYES, ON SKIN/ON
    CLOTHING.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH, SUITABLE
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:341.6-347F
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, STRONG BASES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE/MIX MATERIAL W/COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT &
    BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER &
    SCRUBBER. DISPOSE OF IAW/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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