Material Safety Data Sheet
Sodium Lactate
1. Product Identification
Synonyms: Lacolin; Lactic Acid, monosodium Salt; Propanioc acid, 2-hydroxy-, monosodium salt
CAS No.: 72-17-3
Molecular Weight: 112.07
Chemical Formula: C3H5O3Na
Product Codes: 2096, V034
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Sodium Lactate 72-17-3 60% Yes
Water 7732-18-5 40% No
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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CAUTION! MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION.
J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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Health Rating: 1 - Slight
Flammability Rating: 0 - None
Reactivity Rating: 0 - None
Contact Rating: 1 - Slight
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT
Storage Color Code: Orange (General Storage)
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Potential Health Effects
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To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties of this material have not been thoroughly investigated.
Inhalation:
No adverse health effects expected from inhalation.
Ingestion:
Not expected to be a health hazard via ingestion.
Skin Contact:
Not expected to be a health hazard from skin exposure.
Eye Contact:
May cause mild irritation, possible reddening.
Chronic Exposure:
No information found.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
No information found.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
Not expected to require first aid measures. Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention for any breathing difficulty.
Ingestion:
Not expected to require first aid measures. If large amounts were swallowed, give water to drink and get medical advice.
Skin Contact:
Not expected to require first aid measures. Wash exposed area with soap and water. Get medical advice if irritation develops.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire:
Not considered to be a fire hazard.
Explosion:
Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Contain and recover liquid when possible. Collect liquid in an appropriate container or absorb with an inert material (e. g., vermiculite, dry sand, earth), and place in a chemical waste container. Do not use combustible materials, such as saw dust. Do not flush to sewer!
7. Handling and Storage
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Avoid long storage times. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (vapors, liquid); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
None established.
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures as low as possible. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
For conditions of use where exposure to the substance is apparent and engineering controls are not feasble, consult an industrial hygienist. For emergencies, or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
Colorless to yellow liquid.
Odor:
Odorless.
Solubility:
Complete (100%)
Specific Gravity:
1.31
pH:
6.5 - 8.5
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
No information found.
Boiling Point:
110C (230F)
Melting Point:
17C (63F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):
0.7
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
14 @ 20C (68F)
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
No information found.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may form when heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
No information found.
Conditions to Avoid:
None.
11. Toxicological Information
Oral rat LD50: 2000 mg/Kg. Irritation Data for Sodium Lactate: (Std Draize, rabbit, eye): 100 mg - mild.
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---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Sodium Lactate (72-17-3) No No None
Water (7732-18-5) No No None
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate:
Mobility: Completely soluble.
Persistence / degradability: Product is a salt of lactic acid, which is readily biodegradable.
Bioaccumulation: Unlikely.
Ecotoxicity: Ecological injuries are not known or expected under normal use; (No effect on Daphnia @ 10g/L).
Environmental Toxicity:
No information found.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
Not regulated.
15. Regulatory Information
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 1----------------------
Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Sodium Lactate (72-17-3) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Water (7732-18-5) Yes Yes Yes Yes
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 2\---------------------
Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Sodium Lactate (72-17-3) Yes Yes No Yes
Water (7732-18-5) Yes Yes No Yes
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1\---------
-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Sodium Lactate (72-17-3) No No No No
Water (7732-18-5) No No No No
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 2\---------
-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Sodium Lactate (72-17-3) No No No
Water (7732-18-5) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: No Fire: No Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Mixture / Liquid)
Australian Hazchem Code: None allocated.
Poison Schedule: None allocated.
