Material Safety Data Sheet **** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION **** MSDS Name: L-(+)-Glutamic Acid Catalog Numbers: S80026-1, A125 100, A125-100, A125100, BP378 100, BP378-100, BP378100, S800261 Synonyms: Alpha-Aminoglutaric Acid; 2-Aminopentanedioic Acid; Alpha-Glutamic Acid; Levo-Glutamic Acid. Company Identification: Fisher Scientific 1 Reagent Lane Fairlawn, NJ 07410 For information, call: 201-796-7100 Emergency Number: 201-796-7100 For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300 For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887 **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS **** +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ | CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | 56-86-0 |Alpha-glutamic acid | ca.100 | 200-293-7 | +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ Hazard Symbols: None Listed. Risk Phrases: None Listed. **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION **** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Not available. Potential Health Effects Eye: May cause eye irritation. Skin: May cause skin irritation. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Chronic: Laboratory experiments have resulted in mutagenic effects. **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES **** Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. If irritation develops, get medical aid. Skin: Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse. Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Wash mouth out with water. Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms occur. Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. Notes to Physician: **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES **** General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Dusts at sufficient concentrations can form explosive mixtures with air. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Extinguishing Media: Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam. **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES **** General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE **** Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. No special precautions indicated. **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION **** Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Glove protection is not normally required. Clothing: Protective garments not normally required. Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES **** Physical State: Crystalline powder Appearance: white Odor: none reported pH: 3.3 Vapor Pressure: Negligible. Vapor Density: Not available. Evaporation Rate: Negligible. Viscosity: Not available. Boiling Point: Not available. Freezing/Melting Point: 205 C (dec) Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable. Flash Point: Not applicable. Explosion Limits, lower: Not available. Explosion Limits, upper: Not available. Decomposition Temperature: Not available. Solubility: Slightly soluble in water. Specific Gravity/Density: 1.54 (water=1) Molecular Formula: C5H9NO4 Molecular Weight: 147.0673 **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY **** Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat. Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide. Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported. **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** RTECS#: CAS# 56-86-0: LZ9700000 LD50/LC50: CAS# 56-86-0: Oral, rabbit: LD50 = >2300 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = >30 gm/kg. Carcinogenicity: Alpha-glutamic acid - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. Epidemiology: No data available. Teratogenicity: No data available. Reproductive Effects: No data available. Neurotoxicity: No data available. Mutagenicity: Sister chromatid exchange : Human Lymphocyte: 10 mg/L REFERENCE :MUREAV Mutation Research. (Elsevier Science Pub. B.V., POB 211, 1000 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands) V.1- 1964- Volume(issue)/page/year: 372,75,1996. Other Studies: No data available. **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS **** Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations. **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION **** US DOT No information available Canadian TDG No information available. **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION **** US FEDERAL TSCA CAS# 56-86-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors. Clean Water Act: None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA. OSHA: None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA. STATE Alpha-glutamic acid is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ. California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed. European/International Regulations European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives Hazard Symbols: Not available. Risk Phrases: Safety Phrases: WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 56-86-0: 0 United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits Canada CAS# 56-86-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 56-86-0 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. Exposure Limits CAS# 56-86-0: OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 10 mg/m3 **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION **** MSDS Creation Date: 7/13/1999 Revision #3 Date: 8/02/2000 The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of the possibility of such damages. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------