J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO. -- LACTIC ACID  -- 6810-00-224-4684
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:LACTIC ACID
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-224-4684
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151/800-JTBAKER
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151/908-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:LACTIC ACID
CAS:50-21-5
RTECS #:OD2800000
Fraction by Wt: 80 - 90%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 10 - 20%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 3730 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-INGESTION:IRRITATION & BURNS TO
    MOUTH & STOMACH,NAUSEA,VOMITING.EYE/SKIN:SEVERE
    IRRITATION/BURNS.INHALATION:COUGHING,DIFFICULT
    BREATHING.CHRONIC-MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION & BURNS.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION CAUSES IRRITATION & BURNS TO MOUTH &
    STOMACH, NAUSEA AND VOMITING. SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS TO EYE AND
    SKIN. INHALATION CAUSES COUGHING AND DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL CARE IN ALL CASES.EYES/SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.KEEP EYELIDS OPEN.INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR.PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.INGESTION:IF CONSCIOUS,DRINK
    MILK/WATER O R MILK OF MAGNESIA.DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. COOL
    CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE WITH WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
    NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE
    AREA. STOP LEAK IF POSSIBLE. NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH OR LIME. WITH
    CLEAN SHOVEL, PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
    FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WA TER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH, LIME, SODIUM BICARBONATE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED
    CONTAINERS,IN CORROSION-PROOF AREA,AWAY FROM METALS,BASES &
    OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:STORAGE COLOR CODE: WHITE STRIPE (STORE SEPARATELY).
    DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR
    MIST. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. PROTECT CONTAINERS AGAINST
    SPILLAGE AND PH YSICAL INJURY.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
    AND HEALTH (NIOSH) OR MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (MSHA)
    APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OPERATED IN POSITIVE
    PRESSURE MODE WHEN PER MISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET OSHA
    PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS (OSHA PEL).
Protective Gloves:NITRILE, NEOPRENE, VINYL
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:USE RUBBER SPLASH APRON AND RUBBER BOOTS.
    EYEWASH AND SAFETY SHOWER SHOULD BE LOCATED NEARBY. DO NOT WEAR
    CONTACT LENSES
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FORMULA CHANGED. FOR PREVIOUS FORMULATION, SEE P/N A UNDER THE SAME
    NSN.

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

HCC:C3
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:64F
Spec Gravity:1.25
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO YELLOW LIQUID - ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, NITRIC ACID, HYDROGEN FLUORIDE, STRONG BASES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT FEDERAL, COUNTY, AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL
    REGULATORS FOR GUIDANCE REGARDING PROPER DISPOSAL.

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