Material Safety Data Sheet n-Acetylneuraminic acid ACC# 48920 Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification MSDS Name: n-Acetylneuraminic acid Catalog Numbers: AC422780000, AC422781000 Synonyms: NANA; o-Sialic acid; 5-Acetamido-3,5-dideoxy-D-glycero-D-galactonulosonic acid Company Identification: Acros Organics N.V. One Reagent Lane Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01 For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300 Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS 131-48-6 N-Acetylneuraminic acid, from bovine milk, 98% 100.0 205-023-1 Section 3 - Hazards Identification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: Not available. Caution! Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air). The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated. Target Organs: None. Potential Health Effects Eye: May cause eye irritation. No information regarding eye irritation and other potential effects was found. Skin: May cause skin irritation. No information regarding skin irritation and other potential effects was found. Ingestion: The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. Inhalation: The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. Chronic: No information found. Section 4 - First Aid Measures Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid imme diately. Skin: Get medical aid immediately. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately. Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically. 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. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Extinguishing Media: In case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam. Flash Point: Not available Autoignition Temperature: Not available. Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available. Upper: Not available. NFPA Rating: Not published. Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Section 7 - Handling and Storage Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use with adequate ventilation. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use. Keep refrigerated. (Store below 4°C/39°F.) Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection Engineering Controls: Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits. Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels. Exposure Limits Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs N-Acetylneuraminic acid, from bovine milk, 98% none listed none listed none listed OSHA Vacated PELs: N-Acetylneuraminic acid, from bovine milk, 98%: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. 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: Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin. Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties Physical State: Not available. Appearance: Not available. Odor: none reported pH: Not available. Vapor Pressure: Not available. Vapor Density: Not available. Evaporation Rate:Not available. Viscosity: Not available. Boiling Point: Not available. Freezing/Melting Point:186 deg C Decomposition Temperature:Not available. Solubility: Not available. Specific Gravity/Density:Not available. Molecular Formula:C11H19NO9 Molecular Weight:309.26 Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, strong oxidants. Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Not available. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Strong oxidants. Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported. Section 11 - Toxicological Information RTECS#: CAS# 131-48-6 unlisted. LD50/LC50: Not available. Carcinogenicity: CAS# 131-48-6: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65. Epidemiology: No information available. Teratogenicity: No information available. Reproductive Effects: No information available. Mutagenicity: No information available. Neurotoxicity: No information available. Other Studies: Section 12 - Ecological Information No information available. Section 13 - Disposal Considerations Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification. RCRA P-Series: None listed. RCRA U-Series: None listed. Section 14 - Transport Information US DOT Canada TDG Shipping Name: Not regulated as a hazardous material No information available. Hazard Class: UN Number: Packing Group: Section 15 - Regulatory Information US FEDERAL TSCA CAS# 131-48-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory. Health & Safety Reporting List None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List. Chemical Test Rules None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule. Section 12b None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b. TSCA Significant New Use Rule None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA. CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ. SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ. Section 313 No chemicals are reportable under Section 313. Clean Air Act: This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. 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 CAS# 131-48-6 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ. California Prop 65 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: S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes. WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 131-48-6: No information available. Canada - DSL/NDSL CAS# 131-48-6 is listed on Canada's NDSL List. Canada - WHMIS This product has a WHMIS classification of D2B. This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations. Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List Section 16 - Additional Information MSDS Creation Date: 8/24/1997 Revision #4 Date: 11/20/2008 The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. 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