FOLIC ACID, USP 1KG by Letco Medical Safety Data Sheet Section 1: Identification Common Name/Trade Name FOLIC ACID Supplier Information Letco Medical, LLC 1316 Commerce Drive NW Decatur, AL 35601 1 (800) 239-5288 +1 (734) 843-4693 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: Chemtrec 1 (800) 424-9300 (24 hours) Product Synonym(s) Vitamin B9, Pteroylglutamic acid; L-Glutamic acid, N-[4-[[(2-amino-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-6- pteridinyl)methyl]amino]benzoyl]-; Relevant Use(s) of Product Manuf acture or Compounding of Substances Section 2: Hazards Identification Classification of Substance or Mixture Not a hazardous substance or mixture. Signal Word None Hazard Statement(s) N/A Pictogram(s) N/A Precautionary Statement(s) N/A Hazards Not Otherwise Classified No data available Ingredient(s) with Unknown Toxicity No data available Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients Chemical Name L-Glutamic acid, N-[4-[[(2-amino-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl)methyl]amino]benzoyl]- Common Name Folic acid CAS Number 59-30-3 Impurities and/or Stabilizing Additives No data available Section 4: First Aid Measures General Advice No data available If Inhaled Move to fresh air. If breathing is dif f icult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. In Case of Skin Contact Wash of f immediately with plenty of water f or at least 15 minutes.Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. In Case of Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, f or at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. If Swallowed Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention. Most Important Symptoms and Effects No data available Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures Suitable Extinguishing Media Water spray. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Dry chemical. chemical f oam. Special Hazards Arising From the Substance/Mixture No unusual f ire or explosion hazards noted. Products of Combustion:These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...). Special PPE and/or Precautions for Firefighters As in any f ire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and f ull protective gear Section 6: Accidental Release Measures Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment. Methods and Materials Used for Containment Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container f or disposal Cleanup Procedures Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container f or disposal Page 1 of 4 Section 7: Handling and Storage Precautions for Safe Handling Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe dust. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wear personal protective equipment Conditions for Safe Storage Preserve in well-closed, light resistant containers. Protected from light. Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Components with Workplace Control Parameters This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limits established by the region specif ic regulatory bodies. Appropriate Engineering Controls Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in conf ined areas. Ensure that eyewash stations and saf ety showers are close to the workstation location. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and saf ety practice. PPE - Eye/Face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical saf ety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and f ace protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. PPE - Skin Protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure. PPE - Body Protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure. PPE - Respiratory Protection Follow the OSHA respirator regulations f ound 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 Appearance Powder Solid. Yellow-orange. Upper/Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits No inf ormation available Odor Odorless Vapor Pressure < 0.0000001 kPa at 25 °C Odor Threshold No inf ormation available Vapor Density No inf ormation available pH 4.0-4.8 (10% suspension) Relative Density No inf ormation available Melting Point/Freezing Point Sof tens, darkens, and chars above 250 ° C. Solubility Slightly soluble in methanol, less soluble in ethanol and in butanol. Insoluble in acetone, in chlorof orm, in ether, and in benzene. Relatively soluble in acetic acid, in phenol, in pyridine, in solutions of alkali hydroxides, and in carbonates. Initial Boiling Point and Boiling Range No inf ormation available Flash Point No inf ormation available Evaporation Rate No inf ormation available Flammability (Solid, Gas) No inf ormation available Partition Coefficient No data available Auto-Ignition Temperature No inf ormation available Decomposition Temperature No inf ormation available Viscosity No inf ormation available Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Reactivity None known, based on inf ormation available Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions. Light sensitive. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing. Conditions to Avoid Avoid dust f ormation. Exposure to light. Incompatible Incompatible Materials Bases, Strong oxidizing agents Hazardous Decomposition Products Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon dioxide (CO2) Page 2 of 4 Section 11: Toxicological Information Acute Toxicity - LD50 Oral 10 gm/kg (Mouse) Acute Toxicity - Inhalation No data available Acute Toxicity - Dermal Not listed Acute Toxicity - Eye No data available Skin Corrosion/Irritation No data available Serious Eye Damage/Irritation No data available Respiratory or Skin Sensitazation No inf ormation available Germ Cell Mutagenicity Rat lymphocyte Cytogenetic analysis rat Unscheduled DNA synthesis Carcinogenicity IARC Not listed Carcinogenicity ACGIH Not listed Carcinogenicity NTP Not listed Carcinogenicity OSHA Not listed Reproductive Toxicity No inf ormation available. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure None known Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure None known Aspiration Hazard No inf ormation available Section 12: Ecological Information Toxicity No data available Persistence and Degradability No inf ormation available Bio-accumulative Potential No inf ormation available Mobility in Soil No inf ormation available Other Adverse Effects No data available Section 13: Disposal Considerations Waste Treatment Methods Product Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classif ied as a hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classif ication. Waste Treatment Methods Packaging Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classif ied as a hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classif ication. Special Precautions Landfill or Incinerations No data available Other Information No data available Section 14: Transport Information UN Number Not dangerous goods UN Proper Shipping Name N/A Transport Hazard Class(es) N/A Packaging Group N/A Environmental Hazards N/A Section 15: Regulatory Information International Inventories: TSCA-Listed, DSL-Listed, NDSL-, EINECS: 200-419-0, ELINCS-, NLP-, PICCS-Listed, ENCS-, AICS-Listed, IECSC-Listed, KECLListed. U.S. Federal Regulations: TSCA 12(b): Not applicable, SARA 313: Not applicable, OSHA: Not applicable, WHMIS Hazard Class: Non-controlled. Section 16: Other Information Additional Information N/A Prepared By Lisa Russell Revision Date 01/08/2019 16:24 Disclaimer Letco Medical, LLC believes that the above information is correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is Page 3 of 4 based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. If the product is used as a component in another product, this information may not be applicable. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE. Letco Medical shall not be held liable for any loss or damage resulting from handling, storage, use or from contact with the above product. Page 4 of 4
