MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
LaMOTTE COMPANY
PO BOX 329 - CHESTERTOWN - MARYLAND - 21620
TELEPHONE # FOR INFORMATION 410-778-3100
24 Hour Emergency Number (CHEM-TEL) 800-255-3924
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Phosphate Reducing Reagent Code Nr. V-6283
2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS # TSCA # % PEL TLV
D(-)-Isoascorbic Acid 89-65-6 10 N/E N/E
Sucrose 57-50-1 90 N/E 10 mg/cubic m
total dust
3. NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS EXCEPT WATER (7732-18-5)
NAME CAS # %
N/A
4. PHYSICAL DATA
Appearance: White Powder
Solubility in Water: Soluble Odor: None Boiling Point: Melt. Point:
N/A 170-185 C d.
Vapor Pressure: N/A Vapor Density: pH:
N/A 2-3 (0.1 g/10mL water)
5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flash Point (method used) N/A Flammable Limit: LEL: UEL:
N/A N/A
Extinguishing Media: Water spray
HMIS Hazard: Health - 0 Flammability - Reactivity - Scale: 4 = Extreme, 3 = High, 2 = Moderate, 1 = Slight, 0 = Least
0 0
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Firefighters wear self-contained breathing apparatus
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard:
Contact of Iso-ascorbic acid w/ chemically active metals (Al, Zn, Mg, Cu) can generate flammable hydrogen gas.
6. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Conditions to avoid: Heat, moisture
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid):
Stable
Strong oxidizers (nitric or sulfuric acid), metals
Unstable
Hazardous Decomposition Products: COx
7. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Toxicity: non-toxic
Primary Route of Entry: Carcinogenicity:
Inhalation Skin None NTP
Ingestion N/ A OSHA IARC
Other Health Related Comments:
Target Organs: N/A
Signs and symptoms of exposure:
Dust may irritate eyes, skin, respiratory tract.
Medical Condition Aggravated by Exposure: N/A
8. EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Eye Contact: Flush with water for 15 minutes.
Ingestion: Rinse out mouth. Drink plenty of water.
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air.
Skin Contact:
Rinse skin. Wash with soap and water.
9. SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
Spill and Leak:
Avoid raising, breathing dust. Sweep up, dissolve in water. Wash down drain with excess water.
Disposal:
Dissolve in water. Wash down drain with excess water. Dispose according to federal, state and local regulations.
10. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
In Handling: Gloves Eye Protection N/A Other: Lab Coat
Ventilation Normal Mechanical Respiratory Protection
Work/Hygienic Practices: N/A
11. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Avoid skin contact and inhalation of powder.
DATE: 2/2/00 The above information is believed to be correct but does not claim to be all inclusive and should be used only as a guide.
^ This is a toxic chemical subject to reporting requirements of section 313 of EPCRA and 40CFR372.