LACTOSE, NF (MONOHYDRATE) 500GM by Letco Medical Safety Data Sheet Section 1: Identification Common Name/Trade Name LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE NF 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) Milk Sugar Relevant Use(s) of Product Manuf acture or Compounding of Substances Section 2: Hazards Identification Classification of Substance or Mixture Combustible Dust Signal Word None Hazard Statement(s) N/A Pictogram(s) N/A Precautionary Statement(s) N/A Hazards Not Otherwise Classified May f orm exposible dust-air mixture if dispersed Ingredient(s) with Unknown Toxicity No data available Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients Chemical Name Milk Sugar Common Name Lactose Monohydrate, NF CAS Number 64044-51-5 Impurities and/or Stabilizing Additives No data available Section 4: First Aid Measures General Advice If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. If Inhaled If inhaled, remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comf ortable f or breathing. If not breathing, give artif icial respiration. Obtain medical attention if breathing dif f iculties persists. In Case of Skin Contact Rinse with plenty of water. In Case of Eye Contact Rinse with water while holding eyelids open. If eye irritant persists: Get medical advice and attention. If Swallowed Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention if a large amount is swallowed. Most Important Symptoms and Effects Prolonged contact with large amounts of dust may cause mechanical irritation. Symptoms/injuries af ter inhalation: None under normal use. Over exposure may be irritating to the respiratory system. Symptoms/injuries af ter skin contact: None under normal use. Prolonged contact with large amount of dust may cause respiratory irritation. Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures Suitable Extinguishing Media Not considered f lammable but will burn at high temperatures. Use extinguishing media appropriate f or surrounding f ire. Unsuitable extinguishing media : Avoid high pressure media which could cause the f ormation of a potentially explosible dust-air mixture. Special Hazards Arising From the Substance/Mixture Fire Hazard: Combustible Dust. Dust explosion hazard in air. Explosion Hazard: Dust clouds can be explosive. Avoid dust clouds in combination with static electricity. Reactivity : Stable at ambient temperature and under normal conditions of use. Special PPE and/or Precautions for Firefighters Do not breathe f umes from f ires or vapours from decomposition. Use normal individual protective equipment. Section 6: Accidental Release Measures Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and saf ety practice. Good housekeeping is needed during storage, transf er, handling, and use of this material to avoid excessive dust accumulation. Methods and Materials Used for Containment Collect as any solid. Ventilate area. Cleanup Procedures Contain and collect as any solid. Avoid generation of dust during clean-up of spills. If possible, stop f low of product. Contain and collect as any solid. Ventilate area. Page 1 of 4 Section 7: Handling and Storage Precautions for Safe Handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and saf ety procedures. Emergency eye wash f ountains should be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential exposure. Good housekeeping is needed during storage, transf er, handling, and use of this material to avoid excessive dust accumulation. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Conditions for Safe Storage Protect from moisture. Store in a dry, cool place. Keep container tightly closed. Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Components with Workplace Control Parameters No additional inf ormation available. Appropriate Engineering Controls Avoid dust production. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in conf ined areas. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. PPE - Eye/Face Protection Saf ety glasses. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in conf ined areas. Emergency eye f ountains should be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential exposure. PPE - Skin Protection Wear suitable protective clothing. PPE - Body Protection Wear suitable protective clothing. PPE - Respiratory Protection Not required f or normal conditions of use. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance Form: Solid, Powder Colour: White Upper/Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits No data available Odor Slight Vapor Pressure No data available Odor Threshold No data available Vapor Density No data available pH Slightly acidic Relative Density No data available Melting Point/Freezing Point 202 C (396F) Solubility Soluble. Water 21.6 g/100ml at 25C (77F) Initial Boiling Point and Boiling Range No data available Flash Point No data Evaporation Rate No data available Flammability (Solid, Gas) No data available Partition Coefficient No data available Auto-Ignition Temperature Self ignition temperature : 360 � 470 C (680 F � 878 F) Decomposition Temperature No data available Viscosity No data available Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Reactivity Stable at ambient temperature and under normal conditions of use. Chemical Stability Stable at standard temperature and pressure. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Hazardous polymerization will not occur. Conditions to Avoid Use good housekeeping practices during storage, transf er, handling, to avoid excessive dust accumulation. Incompatible Materials No data available Hazardous Decomposition Products Under conditions of f ire this material may produce: Carbon dioxide. Carbon moNOxide. Page 2 of 4 Section 11: Toxicological Information Acute Toxicity - LD50 Oral No data available Acute Toxicity - Inhalation No data available Acute Toxicity - Dermal No data available Acute Toxicity - Eye No data available Skin Corrosion/Irritation No data available Serious Eye Damage/Irritation No data available Respiratory or Skin Sensitazation No data available Germ Cell Mutagenicity No data available Carcinogenicity IARC No data available Carcinogenicity ACGIH No data available Carcinogenicity NTP No data available Carcinogenicity OSHA No data available 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 No data available Persistence and Degradability Product is biodegradable. Bio-accumulative Potential No data available Mobility in Soil No data available Other Adverse Effects No data available Section 13: Disposal Considerations Waste Treatment Methods Product Sewage disposal recommendations: Do not dispose of waste into sewer. Dispose of waste material in accordance with all local, regional, national, and international regulations. Waste Treatment Methods Packaging Dispose of waste material in accordance with all local, regional, national, and international regulations. 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 US Federal regulations The Product is intended f or human consumption and theref ore is subject to substantial regulatory oversight by the United States, including but not limited to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Food Saf ety Modernization Act. EU Regulations Contains no REACH Annex XVII restrictions or REACH candidate substances This substance is f or consumption and as such, is exempt from REACH registration requirements Chemical Saf ety Assessment : Not applicable National regulations The Product is intended f or human consumption and theref ore is usually subject to regulatory oversight by any nation to which it is exported. US State Regulations The Product is intended f or human consumption and theref ore is subject to regulatory oversight by the states, including but not limited to the Wisconsin Food Code. Section 16: Other Information Additional Information N/A Prepared By Scarlotte Smith Revision Date 01/15/2019 17:13 Page 3 of 4 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 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
