GLYCOLIC ACID 70% 500ML by Letco Medical Safety Data Sheet Section 1: Identification Common Name/Trade Name GLYCOLIC ACID 70% 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) Hydroxyacetic acid Relevant Use(s) of Product Manuf acture or Compounding of Substances Section 2: Hazards Identification Classification of Substance or Mixture Acute toxicity, oral - Category 4, Skin corrosion - Category 1B Signal Word Danger Hazard Statement(s) H302 Harmf ul if swallowed H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Pictogram(s) Precautionary Statement(s) P260 Do not breathe dust/f ume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly af ter handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/f ace protection. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P350 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take of f immediately all contaminated clothing. Gently wash with soap and water. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comf ortable f or breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water f or several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P321 Specif ic treatment (see on this label). P363 Wash contaminated clothing bef ore reuse. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. Hazards Not Otherwise Classified No data available Ingredient(s) with Unknown Toxicity No data available Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients Chemical Name Glycolic Acid Common Name Glycolic Acid 70% CAS Number 79-14-1 Impurities and/or Stabilizing Additives No data available Page 1 of 5 Section 4: First Aid Measures General Advice Advice to Doctor and Hospital Personnel Treat symptomatically and supportively. If Inhaled If product vapor or mist causes respiratory irritation or distress, move the exposed person to fresh air immediately. If breathing is dif f icult or irregular, administer oxygen; if respiratory arrest occurs, start artif icial respiration by trained personnel. Loosen tight f itting clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. In Case of Skin Contact Flush skin with large amounts of water while removing contaminated clothing, and continue rinsing f or at least 15 minutes. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly bef ore reuse. Discard contaminated shoes. Seek immediate medical attention. In Case of Eye Contact Immediately f lush eyes with large amounts of water f or 15 minutes, occasionally lif ting the upper and lower lids. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do, af ter the f irst 2 minutes and continue rinsing. Seek immediate medical attention, pref erably from an ophthalmologist. If Swallowed Rinse mouth with water if victim is conscious. Remove dentures, if any. Give 2 glasses of water or milk to drink if victim is conscious, alert and able to swallow. DO NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Obtain medical attention immediately. To prevent aspiration of swallowed product, lay victim on side with the head lower than the waist. Most Important Symptoms and Effects Eyes: Causes burns to eyes and surrounding tissue. Symptoms may include redness, selling, pain, tearing, burns, blurred vision, permanent eye damage and possible blindness. Mist or vapor can cause severe eye irritation and eye damage. Skin: Causes severe skin irritation and burns. Inhalation: Harmf ul if inhaled. May cause irritation of the nose, throat and respiratory system. Symptoms may include cough, sore throat, pain, headache, shortness of breath and lung inf lammation. Material is extremely destructive to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Ingestion: Harmf ul if swallowed. Causes burns to the lips, mouth, throat and gastrointestinal tract. Causes headache, nausea vomiting,abdominal pain, diarrhea, tiredness, incoordination, collapse and unconsciousness, May cause perf oration of the esophagus and stomach. May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract. Chronic: Chronic exposure may result in damage to liver and kidneys. Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures Suitable Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing media suitable f or surrounding f ire. Special Hazards Arising From the Substance/Mixture Closed containers may explode due to the buildup of pressure when exposed to extreme heat. During emergency conditions overexposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Symptoms may not be immediately apparent or may be delayed. Obtain medical attention. Special PPE and/or Precautions for Firefighters Full protective equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus should be used. Water may be used to cool closed containers to prevent pressure buildup and possible auto ignition or explosion when exposed to extreme heat. Water contaminated by this material must be contained from being discharged to any waterway, sewer or drain to prevent environmental contamination. Section 6: Accidental Release Measures Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures Wear appropriate protective clothing designated in Section 8. Approach spill from upwind. Remove all sources of ignition. Ventilate the area. Spill creates a slip hazard. Methods and Materials Used for Containment Avoid dispersal of spilled material or runof f and prevent contact with soil and entry into drains, sewers or waterways. Cleanup Procedures Cover drains and contain spill. Caref ully neutralize spill with lime or soda ash. Cover spill with a large quantity of inert absorbent. Do use combustible material such as sawdust. Collect product and place into an approved container f or proper disposal. Do not use a metal container f or disposal. Observe possible material restrictions (Sections 7.2 and 10.5). Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Contaminated absorbent material may pose the same hazard as the spilled product. Section 7: Handling and Storage Precautions for Safe Handling Wear all appropriate personal protective equipment specif ied in Section 8. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not breathe vapor or mist. If normal use of material presents a respiratory hazard, use only adequate ventilation or wear an appropriate respirator. Spills should be cleaned up promptly. Wash contaminated clothing bef ore reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials. Conditions for Safe Storage Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in original container in a dry, well ventilated area at 20-40 deg. C. away from incompatible materials (see Section 10.5) and f ood and drink. Keep in original container, or transf er only to approved containers having correct labeling. DO NOT store in metal containers. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. Protect container from physical damage. Containers that have been opened must be caref ully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Store protected from light and air. Keep away from alkalis. Keep away from metals. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination. Ventilate enclosed areas. Do not take internally. Keep locked up and out of reach of children. Page 2 of 5 Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Components with Workplace Control Parameters Contains no substances with occupational exposure values. Appropriate Engineering Controls Technical measures and appropriate working operations should be given priority over the use of personal protective equipment. Use adequate ventilation. Local exhaust is pref erable. Individual protection measures: Wear protective clothing to prevent repeated or prolonged contact with product. Protective clothing needs to be selected specif ically f or the workplace, depending on concentrations and quantities of hazardous substances handled. The chemical resistance of the protective equipment should be enquired at the representative supplier. Hygiene measures: Facilities storing or using this material should be equipped with an eyewash station and saf ety shower. Change contaminated clothing. Preventative skin protection is recommended. Wash hands thoroughly af ter use, bef ore eating, drinking or using the lavatory. PPE - Eye/Face Protection Wear protective goggles or saf ety glasses with non-perf orated side shields and a f ace shield. Ref er to 29 CFR 1910.133, ANSI Z87.4 or Standard EN 166. PPE - Skin Protection Wear Nitrile rubber gloves or those recommended by glove supplier f or protection against materials in Section 3. Gloves should be impermeable to chemicals and oil. Breakthrough time of gloves must be greater than the intended use period. PPE - Body Protection Protective clothing. Protective boots, if the situation requires. PPE - Respiratory Protection None required with normal handling. Respiratory protection should be worn when there is a potential to exceed the exposure limit requirem ents. If there are no applicable exposure limit requirements, wear respiratory protection when adverse ef f ects (e.g. respiratory irritation or discomf ort) have been experienced, or where indicated by your risk assessment process. For most conditions, no respiratory protection should be needed; however, if material is heated or sprayed, use an approved air-purif ying respirator. An organic vapor cartridge with a particulate pre-f ilter is an example of an ef f ective air-purif ying respirator. Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance Clear, pale yellow liquid. Upper/Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits Not applicable Odor Mild, similar to burnt sugar Vapor Pressure 27.5 hPa @ 25�?°C Odor Threshold No data available Vapor Density 100 �?°C (>212 �?°F) Viscosity 11.3 cps @ 16 �?°C Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Reactivity No special reactivity has been reported. Chemical Stability This product is stable under recommended storage conditions, handling and use. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Risk of violent reaction and explosion with metals. Contact may generate f lammable hydrogen gas. Hazardous polymerization does not occur. Conditions to Avoid Elevated temperatures. Contact with incompatible materials. Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents, metals Hazardous Decomposition Products Thermal decomposition products include oxides of carbon. Page 3 of 5 Section 11: Toxicological Information Acute Toxicity - LD50 Oral LD50 oral rat 1950 mg/kg Acute Toxicity - Inhalation LC50 rat (male): 3.6 mg/l, 4 h Acute Toxicity - Dermal No data available Acute Toxicity - Eye No data available Skin Corrosion/Irritation Cause severe skin irritation and burns Serious Eye Damage/Irritation Causes burns and eye damage. Risk of blindness. Respiratory or Skin Sensitazation No data available Germ Cell Mutagenicity No data available Carcinogenicity IARC This material is not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, ACGIH, NTP or OSHA. Carcinogenicity ACGIH This material is not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, ACGIH, NTP or OSHA. Carcinogenicity NTP This material is not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, ACGIH, NTP or OSHA. Carcinogenicity OSHA This material is not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, ACGIH, NTP or OSHA. Reproductive Toxicity No data available Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure No data available Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure No data available Aspiration Hazard No data available Section 12: Ecological Information Toxicity Large discharges of Glycolic Acid to the environment may decrease the pH of aquatic systems to a value
