General Information
Revision date
2014-04-23
Product name
Chitosan
CAS No.
9012-76-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory Use
Emergency telephone
(440) 255-2211
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
American Polymer Standards Corporation
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
apsc@ampolymer.com
GHS Information
Signal word
GHS:
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H401, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H401
Toxic to aquatic life
Section 2
Signal word
GHS: H411 – Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects; P273 – Avoid release to the environment; P391 – Collect spillage; P501 – Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 2), H401; Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 2), H411
Health hazards
0 0 Flammability: 0 Fire: 0
Physical hazards
0 Reactivity Hazards: 0
Potential health effects
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Skin: May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. Eyes May cause eye irritation. Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. Low hazard in normal laboratory use. The small quantities supplied in our products are unlikely to cause server or immediate health effects. Use only as directed and in accordance with safe laboratory practices.
