SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- TO625 TAURINE SYNTHETIC ======================================================= MSDS Safety Information ======================================================= FSC: 6810 MSDS Date: 05/23/1994 MSDS Num: BWKJX LIIN: 00F038006 Product ID: TO625 TAURINE SYNTHETIC MFN: 01 Responsible Party Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address: 3050 SPRUCE ST Box: 14508 City: SAINT LOUIS MO 63175-5000 Info Phone Number: 314-771-5765/800-325-5052 Emergency Phone Number: 314-771-5765/800-325-5052 Review Ind: Y Published: Y ======================================================= Preparer Co. when other than Responsible Party Co. ======================================================= Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Box: 14508 City: ST LOUIS MO 63178 ======================================================= Contractor Summary ======================================================= Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Box: 14508 City: ST LOUIS MO 63178 Phone: 1-314-771-5765 ======================================================= Ingredients ======================================================= Cas: 107-35-7 RTECS #: 1012186TE Name: TAURINE ======================================================= Health Hazards Data ======================================================= LD50 LC50 Mixture: ORAL LD50 (MOUSE): >7 GM/KG TAURINE Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES Skin: YES Ingestion: YES Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO IARC: NO OSHA: NO Effects of Exposure: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION/INGESTION/SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES EYE & SKIN IRRITATION. MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: NONE Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: IRRITATION. 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 NEEDED. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MED ICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. ======================================================= Handling and Disposal ======================================================= Spill Release Procedures: WEAR SCBA, 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. 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. Handling And Storage Precautions: DON'T GET IN EYES, SKIN/CLOTHING. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. Other Precautions: AVOID CONTACT & INHALATION. WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVECLOTHING. ======================================================= Fire and Explosion Hazard Information ======================================================= Extinguishing Media: WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, FOAM. Fire Fighting Procedures: WEAR SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. ======================================================= Control Measures ======================================================= Respiratory Protection: NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. Ventilation: MECHANICAL EXHAUST/REQUIRED Protective Gloves: RUBBER Eye Protection: CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES Work Hygienic Practices: REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. ======================================================= Physical/Chemical Properties ======================================================= M.P/F.P Text: >572F Appearance and Odor: WHITE CRYSTALS W/NO ODOR ======================================================= Reactivity Data ======================================================= Stability Indicator: YES Materials To Avoid: STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS Hazardous Decomposition Products: CO, CO2, NITROGEN OXIDES, SULFUR OXIDES. Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO ======================================================= Toxicological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Ecological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= MSDS Transport Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Regulatory Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Other Information ======================================================= ======================================================= HAZCOM Label ======================================================= Product ID: TO625 TAURINE SYNTHETIC Cage: 21076 Company Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY PO Box: 14508 City: ST LOUIS MO Zipcode: 63178 Health Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765/800-325-5052 Label Required IND: Y Date Of Label Review: 12/16/1998 Status Code: C Label Date: 12/16/1998 Origination Code: G Hazard And Precautions: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION/INGESTION/SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES EYE & SKIN IRRITATION. MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. IRRITATION. ======================================================= 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, states, or intends said information to have any application, use or viability by or to any person or persons outside the Department of Defense nor any person or persons contracting with any instrumentality of the United States of America and disclaims all liability for such use. 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