Name:
Invertase concentrate from yeast (stabilized with glycerol)
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Invertase concentrate from yeast (stabilized with glycerol)
Synonym:None
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 56-81-5 | Glycerol | 66.0 | 200-289-5 |
Hazard Symbols: None Listed. Risk Phrases: None Listed. |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Low hazard for normal industrial handling.
Skin:
Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Ingestion:
Expected to be a low ingestion hazard.
Inhalation:
Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Chronic:
Not available.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. If irritation develops, get medical aid.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use with adequate ventilation.
Storage:
Keep container closed when not in use. Keep refrigerated. (Store below 4C/39F.)
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
There are no special ventilation requirements.
Exposure Limits CAS# 56-81-5: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 10 mg/m3 TWA (mist) United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 30 mg/m3 STEL (mist) United States OSHA: 15 mg/m3 TWA (total dust); 5 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction) Belgium - TWA: 10 mg/m3 VLE (mist) France - VME: 10 mg/m3 VME Malaysia: 10 mg/m3 TWA (mist) Netherlands: 10 mg/m3 MAC (mist) Spain: 10 mg/m3 VLA-ED Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found 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
Physical State: Liquid
Color: pale-yellow
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: 360 deg F ( 182.22 deg C)
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Miscible.
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula:
Molecular Weight:
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, ignition sources, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizers. Glycerol is incompatible with hydrogen peroxide mixtures. They can be highly explosive. Glycerol ignites on contact with potassium permanganate or calcium hypochlorite, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, perchloric acid and lead oxide.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 56-81-5: MA8050000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 56-81-5: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 126 mg Mild; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = >570 mg/m3/1H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 4090 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 27 gm/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 12600 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >10 gm/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Glycerol - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Cas# 56-81-5: LC50 (96 Hr.) rainbow trout = 50-67 mg/L; 12 degrees C LC50 (96 Hr.) goldfish = >5000 mg/L
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before returning for recycling.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
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Canada
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