MALLINCKRODT INC. SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV. -- LACTIC ACID  -- 6810-00F031260
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:LACTIC ACID
MSDS Date:08/27/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F031260
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC. SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV.
Box:800
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40362
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-539-1600
Emergency Phone Num:314-539-1600
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:LACTIC ACID
CAS:50-21-5
RTECS #:OD2800000

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 3730 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: SEVERE IRRITATION. EYES: SEVERE
    IRRITATION, CORNEAL DAMAGE. INGESTION: CORROSIVE, CAUSES BURNS IN
    THE MOUTH, THROAT, STOMACH, SEVERE CASES OF CYANOSIS, VASCULAR
    COLLAPSE. INHALATION: CORROSIVE T O MUCOUS MEMBRANES.	       
    :Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: SORE THROAT, COUGHING, SHORTNESS OF
    BREATH. INGESTION: DIARRHEA, NAUSEA, VOMITING, PERSPIRATION &
    SHORTNESS OF BREATH. SKIN: PAIN, SKIN BURNS, SCARRING. EYES:
    REDNESS, PAIN.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE
    VOMTING. GIVE PLENTY OF WATER/MILK. NEVER GIVE FLUIDS TO
    UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. SKIN: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES
    WHILE REMOVING CONTAM INATED CLOTHING/SHOES. EYES: WASH W/PLENTY OF
    WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point:>235F
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & NIOSH APPROVED
    SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUES

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

Spill Release Procedures:MIX & ADD WATER TO FORM SLURRY. NEUTRALIZE &
    PLACE IN SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. WASH AREA W/SODA ASH
    SOULTION & FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE OR SODA ASH

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
    STORE IN A COOL, DRY VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM HEAT OR IGNITION.
    PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED HALF MASK CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE
    RESPIRATOR, SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES/FULL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, APRON,
    BOOTS, LAB COAT, COVERALLS.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:251.6F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:62.6F
Spec Gravity:1.2
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO SLIGHTLY YELLOW, SYRUPY LIQUID, NEARLY
    ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROFLUORIC ACID, NITRIC ACID, OXIDIZING AGENTS, IODIDES, ALBUMIN
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT OR FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS ACRID FUMES, SMOKE, CABRON
    OXIDES,

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE CAN BE SENT FOR DISPOSAL TO AN APPROVED
    WASTE DISPOSAL FACILTIY OR DISSOLVED IN A FLAMMABLE SOLVENT &
    BURNED IN AN APPROVED INCINERATOR.

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